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41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability
Unbreakable Threads: Communities of Resilience and Continuity
March is here—and the time is drawing closer.
We’re quickly approaching the 41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability, happening May 27–30, 2026, in Honolulu.
This year’s theme, “Unbreakable Threads: Communities of Resilience and Continuity,” honors the connections that sustain progress and strengthen our collective future.
Now is the time to get involved. Volunteer, exhibit, or sponsor—there’s still a place for you.
Visit our conference website for lodging details, updates, and event information at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Campus Center.
Join us—May will be here before we know it.
We Continue with #PacRim2026
Conference Lodging
The Conference Lodging is now available!!
410 Atkinson Dr., Honolulu, HI 96814
The Ala Moana Hotel by Mantra is this year’s conference hotel for Pac Rim 2026! Located an approximate 10-minute drive from the conference venue, the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. We’ve secured a special group rate just for this year’s conference.
Don’t miss out! Book your accommodations today! If you have any questions please contact Emma Lepore at elepore@hawaii.edu.
Presenter Updates!!
The presenter updates including the Final Schedule and Recorded Presentations:
- FINAL Schedule will be released on our website through Whova, in a few weeks. This includes the Interactive Poster Presentation, Recorded Presentation, 25-Minute Presentation, 60-Minute Presentation, and 45-Minute Hybrid Presentation of presentations for presenters.
- Recorded Presentations will be upload online in a few weeks. Thank you to everyone that complete your registration and send your presentation!! If you have any problems, please contact Genesis Leong prcall@hawaii.edu.
Questions? Contact Us!!
Sponsor Inquiries
Jared Galeai
galeaij@hawaii.edu
Conference Inquiries
Dr. Emma Lepore
elepore@hawaii.edu
Exhibitor Inquiries
Dr. Manca Sustarsic
msustars@hawaii.edu
Registration Inquiries
Lori Lum
prreg@hawaii.edu
Marketing Inquires
Dr. Raphael Raphael
rraphael@hawaii.edu
Technology & Website Inquiries
Davin Takahashi
davint@hawaii.edu
Accessibility Inquiries
Dr. Frank Jumawan
fjumawan@hawaii.edu
Administrative Inquiries
Lisa Eng
lctam@hawaii.edu
Volunteer Inquires
Roxanne Bristol
bristolr@hawaii.edu
Volunteer Inquires
Kristiann Miyamoto
kdsm@hawaii.edu
Poster Inquiries
Dr. Naomi Rombaoa Tanaka
nrombaoa@hawaii.edu
Scholarship & Evaluation Inquiries
Dr. Nicole Schlaack
schlaack@hawaii.edu
Presenter and Social Media Inquiries
Genesis Leong
prcall@hawaii.edu
In its 41st year, the Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability is the premier global gathering for people committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities. Since 1988, it has been organized by the Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
