Adaptive Recreation as a Means to Improve Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Session 10B)

Adaptive Recreation as a Means to Improve Quality of Life of Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (Session 10B)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682209 Main Topic: Family and Community Engagement Session Type: Talk Story Abstract The positive impacts of regular physical activity are well-documented (Diaz, Miller, Kraus, and Fredericson, 2019). The impact…

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Adapting to College: Applying a Self Determination Support Model Across the University of Hawaiʻi Community College System (Session 5A)

Adapting to College: Applying a Self Determination Support Model Across the University of Hawaiʻi Community College System (Session 5A)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682202 Main Topic: Indigenous Knowledge, Perspectives, and Approaches Session Type: Talk Story Abstract The Kūlia Support Project adapted and enhanced a successful support model to meet the needs of…

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Inter-school Collaboration for Promoting Equal Educational Opportunities for Students with Disability: A Case Study from Hong Kong (Session 4A)

Inter-school Collaboration for Promoting Equal Educational Opportunities for Students with Disability: A Case Study from Hong Kong (Session 4A)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682208 Main Topic: Education, Teaching and Classroom Practices Session Type: Paper Abstract Research has shown that inter-school collaboration benefits schools, teachers and students in many ways. School-to-school collaboration enhances…

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Changing Careers During COVID-19: The Window of Opportunity for Remote Work (Session 12C)

Changing Careers During COVID-19: The Window of Opportunity for Remote Work (Session 12C)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682210 Main Topic: Employment Session Type: Skill Share Abstract Gaining employment for people with severe disabilities has traditionally presented numerous challenges. These challenges include lack of dependable transportation, delayed…

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A New Perspective on Employment (Session 4D)

A New Perspective on Employment (Session 4D)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682211 Main Topic: Employment Session Type: Talk Story Abstract Similar to other programs in the world, 2020 brought challenges to employment training and community integration for people with disabilities.…

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Brilliant By Way of Black: The African-American Foundations of Family Engagement in Education

Brilliant By Way of Black: The African-American Foundations of Family Engagement in Education

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682207 Given the emergence of Family Engagement as a necessary component for improved student outcomes, African-Americans provide an exemplary historic model for success in education with committed families as…

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Confronting Complacency: Advancing Equitable Employment for All (Session 8D)

Confronting Complacency: Advancing Equitable Employment for All (Session 8D)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682211 Main Topic: Employment Session Type: Talk Story Abstract This Talk Story session will lead participants through a discussion on how ableism unintentionally permeates disability service provision (with specific…

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Literature Review on the Relationship Between Employment and Autonomy of Individuals with Mental Illness (Session 5D)

Literature Review on the Relationship Between Employment and Autonomy of Individuals with Mental Illness (Session 5D)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682205 Main Topic: Employment Session Type: Paper Abstract BACKGROUND. Employing individuals with psychiatric disabilities has been compulsory for Japanese companies, depending on their size, since 2018. With that, the…

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Effects of Social-Emotional Skills Training Through Computer-Assisted Instruction for Young Adults with Intellectual Disability (Session 4E)

Effects of Social-Emotional Skills Training Through Computer-Assisted Instruction for Young Adults with Intellectual Disability (Session 4E)

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Zoom: https://hawaii.zoom.us/j/8089682213 Main Topic: Flourishing, Well-being, and Social-Emotional Learning Session Type: Paper Abstract Now more than ever, social emotional learning (SEL) is a major contributor to independence, productivity, and societal…

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