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41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability
Unbreakable Threads: Communities of Resilience and Continuity
As January begins, we welcome a season of renewed energy, fresh beginnings, and forward momentum. A new year invites us to reflect on where we’ve been—and to recommit to where we are going. We Continue.
That spirit carries us toward the 41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability, taking place May 27–30, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi.
Our theme, “Unbreakable Threads: Communities of Resilience and Continuity,” reminds us that progress is sustained through connection, shared purpose, and collective strength. As we step into this new year, those threads remain strong and guiding.
As we look ahead, applications are still open for volunteers, exhibitors, and sponsors. Whether you are interested in supporting the conference behind the scenes, showcasing your work, or partnering with us to strengthen this global gathering, we invite you to get involved.
Join us as we continue building a community grounded in resilience, collaboration, and continuity.
Learn more and apply through our website: https://pacrim.coe.hawaii.edu/
We Continue with #PacRim2026
Call for Volunteers
Interested in volunteering for #PacRrim2026?
Volunteer applications are now OPEN and will close Saturday, January 31, 2026. Become a key part of our conference team and help us make this conference happen. Volunteer for eight (8) hours in exchange for FREE conference registration. Apply to be a volunteer today at https://forms.gle/HTHtLWDGfeahf91J7! Thanks!
Presenters Update January 2026
- Confirmation Acceptance: January 5, 2026 email prcall@hawaii.edu. All confirmations not accepted by the date will be removed from the program, and the waitlist presentations will begin to be accepted.
- Paid Registration: January 16, 2026 visit the website https://pacrim.coe.hawaii.edu/registration-2026/.
- Waitlist Proposals: January 16, 2026 will be contacted.
- Changes to Proposal: January 30, 2026 visit our proposal website https://go.hawaii.edu/hUr. And click on the “Already submitted? View your submission.”
Once your registration is complete, an additional email with next steps will be sent. Please contact Genesis Leong at prcall@hawaii.edu if you have any additional questions.
Questions? Contact Us!!
Sponsor Inquiries
Jared Galeai
galeaij@hawaii.edu
Registration Inquires
Lori Lum
prreg@hawaii.edu
Exhibitor Inquiries
Dr. Manca Sustarsic
msustars@hawaii.edu
Administrative Inquiries
Lisa Eng
lctam@hawaii.edu
Volunteer Inquires
Roxanne Bristol
bristolr@hawaii.edu
Volunteer Inquires
Kristiann Miyamoto
kdsm@hawaii.edu
Marketing Inquires
Dr. Raphael Raphael
rraphael@hawaii.edu
Recording & Website Inquiries
Davin Takahashi
davint@hawaii.edu
Accessibility Inquiries
Dr. Frank Jumawan
fjumawan@hawaii.edu
Poster Presentation Inquiries
Dr. Naomi Rombaoa Tanaka
nrombaoa@hawaii.edu
Presenter and Social Media Inquiries
Genesis Leong
prcall@hawaii.edu
Administrative Coordinator
Lisa Eng
lctam@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.
