[Ms_ahead] Reminder - Free Upcoming Audio Conference

Wed Apr 8 11:17:11 EDT 2009

WHEN: Thursday April 16, 2009

Topic

Disability within Diversity:  The Challenges and Opportunities of an
Intersectional Approach

Presenters: Ruth Warick and Janet Mee, University of British Columbia

The formation of Access and Diversity at UBC in 2003 marked the creation
of a unique model in student affairs in Canada.  Disability services was
combined with other social justice units which involved a paradigm shift
to an intersectional approach that recognizes that disability intersects
with race and ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientations.  The
implications of this approach will be discussed.   Audience: All

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Mississippi AHEAD, through the SBCJC's Project ACCESS Grant, funded by
the Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities, is pleased to
offer the 2008-2009 AHEAD to You! Audioconference Series, free of
charge, at FOUR convenient locations across the state.  AHEAD to You! is
produced by the national Association on Higher Education and Disability
and features respected national and international experts presenting
theoretical and practical information tailored to professionals working
in disability services. 

All audioconferences run for 90 minutes from 2:00 to 3:30 pm Central
Time and are preceded and followed by opportunities to contact the
instructors via Email. Additionally, each hosting site will facilitate a
discussion at the conclusion of each audio conference. To reserve your
seat, please notify the contact person listed at your nearest host
institution at least 5 working days in advance and please indicate any
special accommodations that you may need. Note: Complimentary web-based
real-time captioning is provided for all audioconference sessions.  When
you call, simply notify the host site to request this service, should
you require it.  

2008-2009 AHEAD to You! AUDIOCONFERENCE LOCATIONS

North:  The University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS

Location:

234 Martindale Student Services Center

Contact:

Ms. Robin Yekaitis

Phone

662-915-7128

Fax:

662-915-5972

Email:

rtyekait at olemiss.edu

Directions:

http://www.olemiss.edu/cmap/directions.html

Campus Map:

http://www.olemiss.edu/cmap/

Central:   Hinds Community College, Raymond Campus, Raymond, MS

Location:

Media Center, Room #1

Contact:

Mr. Jamy Dickson

Phone:

601-857-3310

Fax:

601-857-3482

Email:

jedickson at hindscc.edu

Directions:

http://www.hindscc.edu/Raymond/Directions.aspx

Campus Map:

http://www.hindscc.edu/Raymond/

South Central: University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS

Location:

Bond Hall, Room 412

Contact:

Mr. Charles Hughes

Phone:

601-266-6037

Fax:

601-266-5114

Email:

charles.hughes at usm.edu
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Directions:

http://www.usm.edu/contacts/driving.htm 

Campus Map:

http://www.usm.edu/mapping/campusmap.pdf 

South:   MS Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County Campus,
Gautier, MS

Location:

Admissions, Counseling & Career Center Building,

Room N- 205.

Contact:

Ms. GerryAnne Woodward

Phone:

228-497-7787

Fax:

228-497-7670

Email:

gerry.woodward at mgccc.edu

Directions:

http://www.mgccc.edu/LOCjackson_county_campus.htm

Campus Map:

http://www.mgccc.edu/Documents/Campus_Maps/JC_Map.pdf

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Please save the date for the final 2008-2009 AHEAD to You!
AUDIOCONFERENCE  

May 21, 2009

The Long Road to Social Justice: The Intersection of Perception,
Disability Policy and Change

Gladys Loewen, Consultant and Bill Pollard, University of Massachusetts,
Boston

National, state/province and local governmental policies and programs
have both a direct and indirect influence on society due to the attitude
and thinking of the policy makers.  Some policies and programs are
charity focused, based on social welfare ideology; others appear to
focus on systemic changes that promote effective solutions based on
social justice that advance access and effective participation.  This
session will take an historical look at the development, implementation
and impact of social policy on the present day lives of disabled people.
Through the exploration of policy and change, the attendee will be
provided with the opportunity to assess current campus policies and
their effect on services provided and the role of the service
professional.  Audience: All

Debra West, Ph.D.

Associate Executive Director

Workforce, Career & Technical Education

State Board for Community & Junior Colleges

3825 Ridgewood Road

Jackson, MS 39211

phone: 601-432-6251

fax: 601-432-6365

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