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October 15, 2025
Eight Annual Disability History Symposium
The Promise of IDEA at 50: Where Do We Go From Here?
We will have a full day with a packed agenda. The symposium will feature Emmy award winning documentarians Dan and Samuel Habib, directors of The Ride Ahead and My Disability Roadmap. Presenters will include multiple Georgians, both young and seasoned, who have made important impacts in our state. This event is free but you must register.
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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.
Registration deadline: You must register before October 10, 2025.
Parking Information
- Parking for off-campus visitors is available in the 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.
- Parking codes will be distributed following registration. Visitors will need to enter the codes and their license plate number into the kiosk on the 3rd floor to validate their parking.
- There will be parking attendants in the deck from 7:45am-9:00am directing symposium attendees to the 3rd and 4th levels, as well as assisting at the kiosk 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.
Lunch Menu:
Grilled Chicken Buffet Feast from Tazikis (vegan/vegetarian options, and gluten free)
Items on the menu include:
Greek buffet salad
grilled chicken
roasted potatoes
basmati rice
grilled vegetables
soft pita
Tazikis dip
hummus
chocolate chip cookies
Available drinks include:
lemonade, water, sweet and unsweet tea
Allergens:
Taziki sauce contains dairy (served as side only)
Feta cheese for the salad (served on the side only)
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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: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Registration deadline: You must register before October 10, 2025.
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.
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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
This event is made possible by Institute on Human Development and Disability and the Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies.