2nd International Disability Inclusion Symposium (Virtual)

February 20, 2021

Online from Tokyo, Japan

IDIS 2021 in Higher Education and Career is a symposium to bring together ASEAN countries and Pacific Region countries to share knowledge and progress towards disability inclusion.

About Symposium

IDIS on Higher Education and Career is a symposium to bring together ASEAN countries and Pacific Region countries to share knowledge and progress towards disability inclusion. It is the first of its kind in this region to focus on higher education and career issues for individuals with disabilities. Topics this year will follow last year's symposium and include: 1)Disability Standards for Services for Students with Disabilities in Higher Education; 2)Transition to Career/Employment 3) Student Empowerment in K-12 and postsecondary education.

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Symposium Schedule

20 Feb. 2021

9 : 30 AM

Zoom Open

Zoom room is open from 9:30 AM.

Room Each session has a unique Zoom.

9 : 40 AM - 10 : 00 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Welcome by Dr. Takeo Kondo & Opening Remarks By Dr. Yahaya Ahmad

Room Zoom Room 1A

10 : 00 AM - 11 : 00 AM

Keynote Speaker 1

Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler

DO-IT: framework, goals, practices, and collaborations in Asian countries

Room Zoom Room 1B

11 : 00 AM - 12 : 00 PM

Keynote Speaker 2

Dr.Meng Ee Wong

Issues and Trends in Employment for Persons with Disabilities: Some Insights from Singapore

Room ZOOM ROOM 1C

11 : 30 AM - 13 : 00 PM

Lunch Break Event: AT Library & IDIS 2020 Slide Show

Virtual AT Library is open from lunch. Come see the various AT devices and also see the past symposium abstracts and photos

Room Zoom Room 2A

13 : 00 PM - 14 : 30 PM

Student Disability Services Provider Panel

DSO staff from different countries speak about their experiences in providing accommodations and other services for students with disabilities in higher education.

Room Zoom Room 1D

14 : 45 PM - 15 : 30 PM