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I received this information on a different listserve and thought it was applicable to your question! Sincerely, Rochelle A. Butler Maryville College Learning Center 502 E. Lamar Alexander Parkway Maryville, TN 37804 865-981-8121 -----Original Message----- From: ACHE program planning [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Nancy Gadbow Sent: Saturday, March 25, 2000 5:12 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Announcement of Conference on Disability Issues I encourage you to check out this conference offered by my college SUNY Empire State College. There are several relevant areas for adult and continuing educators, including a preconference on adult education and distance learning for people with disabilities. Several courses offered are related to adult education. Nancy Gadbow SUNY Empire State College announces registration for DEED2000 conference Empire State College announces the immediate ‘early bird” registration for the forthcoming DEED2000 conference, April 28 through May 1, 2000 in Rochester, NY. The “Disabled Enabled Empowered Determined” conference will be the fifth international conference sponsored by the college on all aspects of disability. DEED2000’s theme is “Building Common Ground and Disability Leadership for the New Millennium. Information on all aspects of the conference can be found at the DEED2000 extensive web page at www.DEED2000.org./DEED Information on keynote speakers including Ted Kennedy, Jr., Dick Thornburgh, Max Gail, Susan Daniels, and others can be found at http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/27fe5602d4fb117c85256723006dca93 DEED2000 will include a series of special panels of leaders for all aspects of disability. Information on the leadership themes of the conference and special Leadership Panels can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/7406f96a44d88fc485256723006e286c DEED2000 will also feature the Franklin-Covey Leadership Symposium that will explore leadership development in relation to disability issues. Information on this unique series of activities can be found at http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/acde5f138e639c5e852568750050d51f For those interested in the arts and entertainment, DEED2000 is pleased to host the world premier of the musical “Disabled, Enabled, but Proud.” This special presentation is described at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/165455f1fe35f473852568a300149929 At DEED2000, NBC Dateline Correspondent, John Hockenberry, will receive an honorary degree from the State University of New York. An invitation is extended to all individuals with graduate or doctoral degrees to join the processional. Those marching in the processional must wear academic regalia. Information on the honorary degree can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/f9208f9ff056822d85256875004dbe29 DEED2000 will recognize several individuals for exemplary disability leadership as a result of an international call for nominations. Information on the nominations process can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/8c5932f8834482ca852567dd00551908 Continuing the tradition of Empire State College in offering innovative higher education opportunities, a number of undergraduate and graduate courses may be pursed in connection with the DEED2000 conference. Information on these courses can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/7215a2e720dc16c285256723006edb18 Two graduate courses may be of interest to adult educators. The first will be taught by Dr. Nancy Gadbow and is titled "Adult Education for People with Disabilities." Details can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/3cc42a422514347a8525 671d0049f395/318715a41d9a518b852568560076c0e0 The second titled "Distance Education for People with Disabilities" will be taught by Dr. David DuBois. Details can be found at: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/3cc42a422514347a8525 671d0049f395/5b21ef92627f1ae885256856007afce5 For educators, the study “Disability Across the Curriculum” may be particularly interesting. For details on this study go to: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/3cc42a422514347a8525 671d0049f395/fc0d17e9bd8a1ea7852568560076eaf9 DEED2000 is pleased to host several pre and post conference events including special training workshops presented by the Social Security Administration and a special “Dialogue on Employment for People with Disabilities” in connection with the President’s Committee on the Employment of People with Disabilities.” Information on pre and post conference events can be found at the following two sites: http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/59ba897fde8024e28525686800125f97 http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525 671d0049f39b/baae79f1df278f8085256880007a2223 The above includes just a portion of the special activities taking place at DEED2000. Now is the time to visit the conference web page. Don’t miss out on this special conference which will strive to change the paradigm of disability in unique and innovative ways. Thanks for reviewing this message. David DuBois, Ph..D. Conference Coordinator