Pac Rim 2026
Pre-Conference Events
UCEDD Pre-Conference at Pac Rim 2026
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
9:00 AM to 2:30 PM HST
Campus Center Ballroom
University of Hawaii Mānoa Campus
Overview
Join us at the 2026 International Pacific Rim Conference for a dedicated UCEDD trainee Pre-Conference on Wednesday, hosted by the Center on Disability Studies (CDS) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. As one of 68 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDDs) nationwide, CDS is committed to advancing the UCEDD mission of promoting independence, productivity, and full community participation for people with disabilities. For 35 years, CDS has played a vital role in research, training, and community partnerships that strengthen services and opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Through this pre-conference, we invite you to engage with UCEDD trainees and leaders in discussions that drive progress and innovation in disability inclusion.
- Learn about our current programs at CDS to build leadership capacity for more inclusive and empowered communities.
- Aligning with the conference theme “Unbreakable Threads,” we want to weave our work together. We invite members of other UCEDDs in the US and the Pacific Basin (PBUCE) to share their work and learn with us at this pre-conference.
- Imagine how our collective efforts can form unbreakable threads that support inclusive, thriving communities.
The UCEDD Trainee Pre-Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2026. It will take place from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM in the Campus Center Ballroom at the University of Hawaii Mānoa Campus.
Contact
For questions, please reach out to Nicole Schlaack at schlaack@hawaii.edu
How to Register
Please let us know you are attending. Our lunch orders have closed but we are happy to welcome you.
Program
You may access a digital form of the program below.
Schedule
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Campus Center Ballroom
