Guidelines for Disability Studies Programs

In 2004, the Board of Directors asked the SDS Policy Committee to draft a list of guidelines for emerging programs in Disability Studies. The Policy Committee submitted these guidelines to the SDS membership discussion list for review and feedback. Incorporating input from the membership, the Policy Committee submitted the following guidelines to a vote at the Business Meeting held at the SDS conference in St. Louis. These preliminary guidelines were approved by a majority of the membership in attendance at that meeting on June 5, 2004.

Guidelines for Disability Studies

SDS Mission

The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the study of disability in social, cultural, and political contexts. Disability Studies recognizes that disability is a key aspect of human experience, and that the study of disability has important political, social, and economic implications for society as a whole, including both disabled and nondisabled people.

The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary!!  

Over the course of twenty-five years, SDS has explored issues of disability and chronic illness, and has represented professionals who are committed to the full participation of disabled people in all facets of life. Our membership includes social scientists, health researchers, and humanities scholars as well as artists and those active in the disability rights movement. We are dedicated to exploring connections between disability and other culturally-constructed notions of identity, including race, ethnicity, gender, class, sexual orientation, and national affiliation.

2008 SDS Converence Schedule Overview

This page provides an overview of the 2008 SDS conference schedule. TO view detailed activities or to see the full schedule, please visit the program page.

WEDNESDAY, 18 JUNE

  • BREAKOUT SESSION I. 2:00pm-3:15pm
  • BREAKOUT SESSION II. 3:45pm-5:00pm
  • BREAKOUT SESSION III. 5:30pm-6:45pm
  • WELCOME & RECEPTION 7:00pm-8:00pm
  • POETRY READINGS 8:00pm-9:15pm

THURSDAY, 19 JUNE

  • AV TRAINING - MODERATOR TRAINING 8:00am-8:30am

The 2008 Irving K. Zola Award for Emerging Scholars in Disability Studies

The Society for Disability Studies (SDS) is pleased to announce the 2008 Irving K. Zola Award for Emerging Scholars in Disability Studies. Funded through the generosity of the late Professor Zola's colleagues at Brandeis University, this annual award recognizes excellence in research and writing and that shares the values and commitment to disability studies exemplified by Irving K. Zola's life and scholarship.

Eligibility:

  1. This competition is open to emerging scholars in the field of disability studies.

2008 Conference Registration (now available)

This page provides information on the 2008 SDS annual conference registration process as well as provides defined registration rates for the conference.

The following table defines various registration categories and their associated costs. Choose the register link to start the registration process.

Registration Categories and Associated Costs

Conference 2008 information now available

Welcome to the Society for Disability Studies' annual 2008 conference. The conference will be held from June 18 to June 21, 2008 in New York City. Read the conference announcement to learn more details.

This page is dedicated to all activities of the 2008 conference. Visit the following links to read the CFP and submit your proposal. be sure to subscribe to the updates for this page to be certain that you don't miss any updates such as a link to the registration for the conference or other resources.

Logo Contest

SOCIETY FOR DISABILITY STUDIES “LOGO DESIGN” CONTEST

NEW LOGO NEEDED!!!

What does SDS mean to you? How do you see us represented? SDS is revamping its public image, and we are seeking a new logo to help define what SDS represents now and where you would like to see the organization headed in the future. Design a logo that captures the spirit and sensibility of SDS and help us build a consistent “brand” to be used across all SDS materials that truly represents your SDS!

Closed: 2008 Conference Online Submission Form

Please note that the 2008 SDS proposal submission deadline has passed. This form is no longer being used to accept additional proposals.

If you submitted a conference presentation proposal, you will be notified by February 15, 2008 regarding the status of your submission.

2008 CFP: Society for Disability Studies 21st Annual Conference

Call for Proposals

Society for Disability Studies 21st Annual Conference

New York City, June 18-21, 2008

“Cosmopolitan? Disability Studies Crips the City”

Submission Deadline: 1 December 2007

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