"The Geo-Politics of Disability," a new lecture series sponsored by the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University, begins on September 17, 2008.

More about the lecture series

The Academy for Adult Learning, a program of the Institute on Disabilities, is seeking mentors.

Two new courses for the Fall '08 semester.

Disability Studies in the Humanities

Students explore a variety of sites, including the sailing ship, the asylum, the spaces of film noir as well as the markets of Senegal and Uganda and the contemporary museum to consider the role of place and community in disability images and a modern evaluation of those images.
Download Course Flier, Disability Studies 5405:001 (PDF)

Disability Rights and Culture

Introduction to socio-historical survey of the political, economic, social and cultural dynamics of being disabled in American Society.
Download Course Flier, CRL #5401 / SOC 001 (PDF)

Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking Inclusive Education

Parents and educators of central Pennsylvania are encouraged to register now for training dates beginning in October to be held in Harrisburg.

C2P2 information and registration

The Institute on Disabilities is collaborating with the National Center for Crime Victims (NCVC) and the Joint Center on Violence and Victim Studies (JCVVS) to develop and conduct a national conference focusing on the needs of crime victims with disabilities. To ensure the conference presentations and workshops address the issues that victim and disability provider agencies, family members, self-advocates, law enforcement, educators and others are interested in learning more about we need to hear from you. Therefore, please tell us what is most important to you by taking a web survey.

With questions contact Beverly Frantz at bfrantz@temple.edu or 215-204-5078, or contact Dan Petersen at dan.petersen@washburn.edu or 785-670-2115. Thank you.

The first class of Academy for Adult Learning, an initiative of the Institute on Disabilities, celebrated with a unique graduation ceremony on May 14, 2008.
Read more about it

Dr. David Mitchell will become the Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities upon the retirement of Dr. Diane Nelson Bryen July 1. Dr. Bryen has served as Executive Director for over 17 years.

To read more about both Drs. Bryen and Mitchell, log on to Temple Today for the April 3, 2008 stories:

Dr. Bryen's story
www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/03/stories/bryen.htm

Dr. Mitchell's story
www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/03/stories/mitchell.htm

"Under Arrest—Understanding the Criminal Justice Process in Pennsylvania" a new video produced by the Institute Disabilities is now available for viewing online, in its entirety.

Check out the description of the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program in American Sign Language.

Position Available at Institute on Disabilities:

• Graduate Assistant Position Opening Available Immediately!

New products just completed by the Institute on Disabilities and on sale now:

Under Arrest: Understanding the Criminal Justice Process in Pennsylvania, DVD and companion informational guide. For more information or to order Under Arrest

Supporting Diverse Learners in School and in the Community—A Training Curriculum in three parts.

Part 1: An Introduction to Inclusive Education
Part 2: Making Friends and Building a Social Network
Part 3: Collaboration: The Key to Success

For more information or to order Supporting Diverse Learners

Available Now on DVD:

Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, Psychologist and Family Therapist, Radio Talk Show Host, giving a moving presentation titled "What it Means to be Different, What it Means to be Human" at the Institute's Spring 2007 Mini Course on Disability.

For more information or to order the DVD

Still available for download: "So They're Telling You to Get a Feeding Tube," a publication from the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. A personal perspective from Colin Portnuff, the 2006 ACES Free Speech Now award winner.
Download "So They're Telling You to Get a Feeding Tube" (PDF-1.16MB)

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Be sure to register and vote!

Tips on registering and voting in Pennsylvania.

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is one of the sixty-seven University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

A society where all people are valued and respected, and where all people have the knowledge, opportunity and power to improve their lives and the lives of others.

The Institute on Disabilities leads by example, creating connections and promoting networks within and among communities so that people with disabilities are recognized as integral to the fabric of community life.