BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-AUCD VERSION:1.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DCREATED:20240319T082035 LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T082035 DTSTART:20150518T040000Z DTEND:20150519T040000Z SUMMARY;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity LOCATION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:Honolulu, HI: DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:=0D=0A=0D=0AThe Pacific Rim International Conference, considered one of the most 'diverse gatherings' in the world, encourages and respects voices from "diverse" perspective across numerous areas, including: voices from persons representing all disability areas; experiences of family members and supporters across all disability and diversity areas; responsiveness to diverse cultural and language differences; evidence of researchers and academics studying diversity and disability; stories of persons providing powerful lessons; examples of program providers, and; action plans to meet human and social needs in a globalized world.=0D=0A=0D=0AIn 2015, new topic areas will promote thoughtful discussion and suggest new ways to integrate education, technology, advocacy, activism and interdisciplinary research. We all strive to strengthen communities and enhance the lives of all human beings. Together, we can harness the tremendous synergy generated by the intermingling and cross-fertilization of diverse perspectives, and 'spread the word' as we continue our professional and personal life journey.=0D=0A=0D=0ATake your first steps to the islands by visiting the website: www.pacrim.hawaii.edu. We welcome your ideas, suggestions and enthusiasm. Then join us in Waikiki, Hawaii, May 18 & 19, 2015.=0D=0A=0D=0A =0D=0A PRIORITY:3 URL:http://www.aucd.org/template/event.cfm?event_id=7627&id=141 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR