Next Lecture: October 15: Sumi Colligan, Professor of Cultural Anthropology, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts—"Conceiving Social Justice: Disability Rights Discourse and Practice in an Israeli Setting."

More about the lecture series

Competence and Confidence: Partners in Policymaking Inclusive Education

Application Deadline EXTENDED!
Parents and educators of central Pennsylvania are encouraged to register now for training dates beginning in October to be held in Harrisburg.

C2P2 information and registration

The first class of Academy for Adult Learning, an initiative of the Institute on Disabilities, celebrated with a unique graduation ceremony on May 14, 2008.
Read more about it

Dr. David Mitchell will become the Executive Director of the Institute on Disabilities upon the retirement of Dr. Diane Nelson Bryen July 1. Dr. Bryen has served as Executive Director for over 17 years.

To read more about both Drs. Bryen and Mitchell, log on to Temple Today for the April 3, 2008 stories:

Dr. Bryen's story
www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/03/stories/bryen.htm

Dr. Mitchell's story
www.temple.edu/newsroom/2007_2008/03/stories/mitchell.htm

"Under Arrest—Understanding the Criminal Justice Process in Pennsylvania" a new video produced by the Institute Disabilities is now available for viewing online, in its entirety.

Check out the description of the Telecommunication Device Distribution Program in American Sign Language.

New products just completed by the Institute on Disabilities and on sale now:

Under Arrest: Understanding the Criminal Justice Process in Pennsylvania, DVD and companion informational guide. For more information or to order Under Arrest

Supporting Diverse Learners in School and in the Community—A Training Curriculum in three parts.

Part 1: An Introduction to Inclusive Education
Part 2: Making Friends and Building a Social Network
Part 3: Collaboration: The Key to Success

For more information or to order Supporting Diverse Learners

Available Now on DVD:

Dr. Daniel Gottlieb, Psychologist and Family Therapist, Radio Talk Show Host, giving a moving presentation titled "What it Means to be Different, What it Means to be Human" at the Institute's Spring 2007 Mini Course on Disability.

For more information or to order the DVD

Still available for download: "So They're Telling You to Get a Feeding Tube," a publication from the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. A personal perspective from Colin Portnuff, the 2006 ACES Free Speech Now award winner.
Download "So They're Telling You to Get a Feeding Tube" (PDF-1.16MB)

Election Day is Tuesday, November 4. Be sure to register and vote!

Tips on registering and voting in Pennsylvania.

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple University is one of the sixty-seven University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service funded by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

A society where all people are valued and respected, and where all people have the knowledge, opportunity and power to improve their lives and the lives of others.

The Institute on Disabilities leads by example, creating connections and promoting networks within and among communities so that people with disabilities are recognized as integral to the fabric of community life.