The 8th World Disability and Rehabilitation Conference 2023

09th – 10th November 2023

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Theme: “Global Empowerment through Collaboration and Exchange: Advancing Disability Rehabilitation Worldwide”

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Purpose of the Conference

WDRC 2023 is designed to gather academicians, professionals, researchers, policymakers, and scholars to share their knowledge and experience, in order to increase collaboration and cooperation towards the development and betterment of disability studies and rehabilitation worldwide.

We are especially interested in providing opportunities for students and professionals in the global south to actively engage in this knowledge sharing, so that they can enhance their resources and networks.

We Support

Conference Tracks

Theme “Activism through Education-Education through Activism”

In addition, we welcome both traditional papers and other media, such as artwork, documentary film, music, personal narratives, poetry, and video performance.

Resource Persons

Dr. Loren O’Connor

Conference Chair

Dr. Loren O’Connor

President of WDRPA, Former University Assistant Vice
Chancellor, Office of Accessible Education. and/or Kolpin &
O’Connor Global Consultants, LLC.)

Hon. State Minister Anupa Pasqual

Chief Guest

Hon. State Minister Anupa Pasqual

Ministry of Women, Child Affairs and Social Empowerment
Sri Lanka

Prof. Theresa Lorenzo

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Theresa Lorenzo

Head of Division
Programme Convenor for Disabity Studies Doctoral Programme
Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Cape Town
South Africa

Professor. Luc de Witte

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Luc de Witte

Research Group Technology for Healthcare
Centre of Expertise Health Innovation
The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) L R Jayaweera

Keynote Speaker

Air Vice Marshal (Dr) L R Jayaweera

VSV, USP, MBBS (SL), Msc (D&SS), Dip Av Med (USA), psc

Prof. Wesam B. Darawsheh

Keynote Speaker

Prof. Wesam B. Darawsheh

The school of rehabilitation sciences
The University of Jordan
Jordan

Abigail O. Akande, Ph.D., CRC

Plenary Speaker

Abigail O. Akande, Ph.D., CRC

Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation & Human Services
The Pennsylvania State University - Abington College
USA

Ms. Isabel Mavrides-Calderon

Guest Speaker

Ms. Isabel Mavrides-Calderon

Disability Justice Activist, ACLU Organizer,
Teen Vogue 21 Under 21, Public Speaker
New York, United States

Dr. Mandeep Singh

Guest Speaker

Dr. Mandeep Singh Assistant Professor in Directorate of Sports, University of Jammu, UT of J&K India
Ms. Preethi Srinivasan   

Story Teller

Ms. Preethi Srinivasan

Founder of Soulfree
Tamil Nadu, India

Story Teller

Mr. Ishan Jalill

A Business Development Consultant
Sri Lanka

Special Events

Dr. Hemlata

Workshop 01

Title: "Empowering Inclusion: Advancing Disability Rights and Counseling"

Dr. (Mrs.) Hemlata

Director at Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
India

Mr. Joe John George

Workshop 02

Title: "Building Bridges of Empowerment: Enabling Resilient Communities through Inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction and Rehabilitation"

Mr. Joe John George

Disability Inclusive,
DRR Expert

Mr. Nekram Upadhyay

Workshop 03

Mr. Nekram Upadhyay

Head, Department of Assistive Technology, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre &
PhD Scholar at
Delhi Technological University, India

Dr. Loren O’Connor

Panel Discussion

Title: "“Global Empowerment through Collaboration and Exchange: Advancing Disability Rehabilitation Worldwide”"

HIGHLIGHTS of WDRC 2022

Why Join WDRC 2022?

The best services we provide for our participants include our integrity to work for them and the dedication we show towards our individual projects.

Opportunity to Publish in High Ranked Supporting Journals and Open Access for Proceedings with OJS

FREE Publication & Free Review Support for Full Paper Publication

- Workshops, Panel Discussions & Excellent Networking Opportunities

Renowned International Speakers representing the Keynote Forum/Plenary Forum

Keynote Speech Title:
Challenges that people living with disability and there success in third world

Speaker: Ismail Ahmed Ali

Keynote Speech Title:
Integrating services for people with disabilities - the next chapter

Speaker: Dr. Axel Kaehne 

Plenary Speech Title:
Facilitating Career and Employment Opportunities

Speaker: Ms. Manique Gunarathne

Keynote Speech Title:
Making Sure Assistive Technology is the Solution, and Not a Problem

Speaker: Prof. Marcia J. Scherer

Plenary Speech Title:
Poorly designed assistive technology products can lead to secondary health complications and abandonment

Speaker: Mr. Nekram Upadhyay

Plenary Speech Title:
Technology to Assist the Students with Disabilities in Physical Education

Speaker: Assoc. Prof. Naoki Suzuki, Ph.D.

PANEL DISCUSSION on : " Understanding and Advocating for University Students with Disabilities.”

Conference Venue

Taj Samudra

5 Star Hotel in Sri Lanka

WDRC 2023 - PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES

We believe your paper deserves to meet its ultimate research destination!

ABSTRACT
BOOK

  • ISBN: 978-624-5746-49-1

  • Adhering to COPE Guidelines

  • Double-blind peer-reviewing from World-class Scientific Committee

  • Available Online

  • Papers from

    o 50+ authors*
    o 20+ countries*
    (*According to the past history)

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

  • ISSN: 2513-2687

  • High quality double-blind peer-reviewing

  • Access via Online Journal System

  • Open Access

  • Google Scholar

  • Crossref Coverage

  • Maintaining the high quality standards

  • Submission to major indexing

More details regarding the past published conference proceedings of World Disability and Rehabilitation Conference can be obtained through clicking here.

Peer-Reviewed Journals

Conference participants have the option to submit their full papers in peer-reviewed journals which are internationally accredited from renowned publishers.
Each journal will conduct quality checks on the accepted papers and only papers that pass these checks will be published.

SCImago Journal & Country Rank

SCImago Journal & Country Rank

SCImago Journal & Country Rank

In addition to the journals indicated above, there are other outlets where participants can submit their work for publication. If you want to learn more about those journals, please reach out to publication@tiikmedu.com

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WDRC 2023 has amplified its Publication Opportunities partnering with TIIKM Publishing to locate your research to the right destination.

HIGHLIGHTS of WDRC 2023

Why Join WDRC 2023?

The best services we provide for our participants include our integrity to work for them and the dedication we show towards our individual projects.

Opportunity to Publish in High Ranked Supporting Journals and Open Access for Proceedings with OJS

FREE Publication & Free Review Support for Full Paper Publication

- Workshops, Panel Discussions & Excellent Networking Opportunities

HEAR FROM THE EXPERIENCED!

We pride ourselves on building positive relationships with our researchers and hearing their testimonials about our Conference. Read below to see what they have to say about WDRC!

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Official Partners

Hosting Partner

World Disability and Rehabilitation Professionals Association (WDRPA)

Academic Partner

University of Lodz,
Poland

Academic Partner

Mahatma Gandhi University, India

Academic Partner

St John’s Medical College Hospital,
South India

Academic Partner

University of the Western Cape,
South Africa

Academic Partner

Erdogan University , Turkey (Izmir)

Creative Partner

Sri Lanka Handicrafts Board (Laksala)

TOUR PARTNER

Globeenjoy
Sri Lanka

EVENT PARTNER

TIIKM Events
Sri Lanka

Organized By

The International Institute of Knowledge Management (TIIKM)

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