The Eighth Disability Symposium will be held at the University of Pennsylvania on Friday, April 3, 2009. This year’s symposium theme, Cool Ideas on Hot Topics, will present new ideas on the most current, exciting, and urgent topics on postsecondary disabilities in three plenary sessions and eight workshops. As in past years, it will provide a forum for exchanging information and experiences with colleagues from many other colleges and universities during this full-day event that includes breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack and chat.

Featured speakers this year include: Salome Heyward, author and leading national legal expert on disability compliance in higher education; Daniel Gottlieb, practicing psychologist, author, and radio host; and Michael Baime, Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and Director of the Penn Program for Stress Management and the Director of Mind-Body Programs for the Abramson Cancer Center.

We are pleased that we have been able to keep the registration cost at $50, including all meals, due to the generosity of Stephanie (Wharton ’86) and Marty Walcoe. Their support has made this symposium possible.

(Registration is waived for participants affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania, presenters, and students.)

Registration Deadline: March 27, 2009
We look forward to exploring Cool Ideas on Hot Topics with everyone on April 3rd!

Download Information and Registration Information

• Registration Form
• Symposium Schedule
• Workshop Descriptions
• Plenary Speakers
• Hotel and Travel Information