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.
RFP for Conference 2009-1010
Society for Disability Studies
Disability in Scholarship, Activism, & the Arts
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Society for Disability Studies
seeks locations for
Annual Conference 2009 Annual Conference 2010
Society for Disability Studies to host 21st annual conference in New York City in June
SDS
Society for Disability Studies
Executive Office
The City University of New York
101 W. 31st Street (14th floor), New York, NY 10001
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Society for Disability Studies to host 21st annual conference in New York City in June
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2008 SDS Conference Schedule
this page provides the full schedule for the 2008 21st annual SDS Conference. Use the links below to jump to a particular day's schedule. Days are located at heading level 3. Major events such as breakout sessions, round tables, and plenary sessions are located at heading level 4, and individual sessions are located at heading level 5. Session moderators and room numbers are located at heading level 6.
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2008 SDS Conference 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:
- 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.
Early-bird rates have been extended through June 1. Attendees who registered at the higher rate will receive an email notice, and can contact the SDS Executive Office for a full refund for the difference, or to request a tax donation letter for the difference.
After June 1, attendees who cancel their registrations will receive a tax donation letter for the amount of their registration.
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!
