Call for Presentations
Social Inclusion, are we there yet?
The subject of social inclusion often elicits
differing views among persons with intellectual and developmental
disabilities, their families and professionals who support
them. One potential reason for this difference is that there
is relatively little communication among these groups of people.
We firmly believe that everyone would gain by initiating and
expanding links in order to create synergy!
Achieving Social Inclusion requires that WE (international,
national, regional and local associations of practitioners,
policy-makers, researchers, persons with intellectual disabilities
and their relatives, self-advocates, stakeholders and other
specialists) meet to set an agenda.
Together, we will share our knowledge of socially inclusive
practices as well as the conceptual frameworks that support
them. These varied (and at times similar) points of view, stemming
from different contexts, deserve to be shared. This process
will enhance our understanding of socially inclusive practices
and will contribute to the creation of an international alliance
on inclusion, creating more opportunities for social participation!
Please note that while this year's meeting will place special
emphasis on social inclusion, sessions addressing other issues
relevant to our field are also welcome.
THEMES:
1. Self-Determination and Quality of Life
Best practices, assessment, choice-making, decision-making,
problem-solving, citizenship, personal and family quality
of life…
2. Rights and Ethics
Ethical values, laws and rights of citizens, community attitudes,
respect, ethical dilemmas, issues, bioethics…
3. School Inclusion
Early intervention, family-school transition, special/regular
school, interpersonal relationships...
4. Social Inclusion
Community and work inclusion, interpersonal relationships,
sexuality, housing, social participation, retirement…
5. Barriers to community living
Diagnosis, classification, epidemiology, challenging behaviors,
aloneness, parenting, criminal justice…
6. Policies and service delivery
School, health and social policies, service delivery and management,
quality of services, ISP/IEP, resource allocation...
7. Sports and leisure
Adapted sports, facilities, leisure, travelling, vacations…
8. Health
Prevention, promotion, accessibility, healthcare, aging, mental
health, genetics…
9. Technologies
Development, accessibility, utilization, assistive technologies,
Web access, mobility, home automation…
10. Sustainable urban development
Facilities, urban development, mobility, signage, home and
public accessibility, transportation…
11. Spirituality
Spirituality, religion, grief and mourning, accessibility to
place of worship...
12. Education and Training
Continued education, post graduate education, training curricula…
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