Disability History Symposium

October 1, 2024

Seventh Annual Disability History Symposium

HOME GROWN, WORLD CLASS: Georgia's Contributions to the Movement
Featuring guest speaker: Charlotte McClain-Nhlapo, Global Disability Advisor, World Bank Group

This event is free. Registration is required for both in-person and virtual participation. Registration information below. 

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Attend in-person

Richard B. Russell Library, 300 S. Hull St. Athens, GA

Start time: 9am - 3:30pm  [Registration check-in begins at 8:30]
*Please allow time to arrive early to park, check in, and get settled. 
The Special Collections Libraries building opens at 8 am. If you arrive before that you will not be able to enter the building. 

Parking Information

  • Parking for off-campus visitors is available in the South Hull Street Deck. South Hull Street runs between Broad and Baxter Streets. Enter at the south entrance near Baxter Street. Parking for our visitors with disabilities is located on Level 3 of the deck as well as Level 4, which has a pedestrian bridge connecting the parking deck to the quad in front of the Special Collections Libraries building. 
  • There will be parking attendants in the deck from 7:45am-10:00am directing symposium attendees to the 3rd and 4th levels, as well as assisting at the pay machine on the 3rd floor. If you need any assistance or have any questions, please be sure to ask them - they are happy to help! 

Communication access real-time translation (CART), audio description of print materials, and ASL will be provided.

REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Attend virtually

We are providing a way you can attend the symposium virtually, but you must register below. We will be using Zoom. You can download the free app here. You will be emailed the Zoom link closer to the event. 

Start time: 9:30am - 3:30pm 

Registration deadline: You must register before September 24, 2024. 

Communication access real-time translation (CART) will be provided. Zoom captions will be available as video subtitles & as a live transcript. Requests for other accommodations or assistance need to be received at least one week before the event. Direct questions to drc@uga.edu or or by calling 706-542-8719.

REGISTRATION CLOSED
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Scholarship opportunity

The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities’ Dottie Adams Scholarship awards small grants (not to exceed $2,500) that helps individuals with disabilities and their families attend advocacy, learning events and conferences. Please note that no individual or family may receive these funds in successive years.

Applications must be received at least 30 days prior to the event (but no more than three months prior to the event) in order to be considered for approval for reimbursement of expenses. The complete list of guidelines an application is on GCDD’s website.

Learn more about Dottie Adams Scholarship

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This event is made possible by Institute on Human Development and Disability and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies.

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