The 7th World Disability and Rehabilitation Conference 2022

10th – 11th November 2022

A virtual conference

Theme “Activism through Education-Education through Activism”

Call for Papers
Abstract Guidelines
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Welcome to WDRC 2022

Welcome to The 7th World Disability and Rehabilitation Conference 2022 (WDRC 2022) which will take place from 10th – 11th November 2022 in virtual platform. We hope WDRC 2022 will unite diverse researches and case studies from all over the world, in parallel sessions while offering many networking and publishing opportunities. Discover the latest trends and challenges in the field at this leading conference and enjoy everything the Virtual Conference has to offer.

Purpose of the Conference

WDRC 2022 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.

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Conference Tracks

Theme “Activism through Education-Education through Activism”

  • Disability Beyond Stigma: Societal Attitudes and Activism​
  • Policies and Laws Promoting the Rights of People with Disabilities
  • Disability Frameworks for Policy Activism in Education
  • Equity and Independent Living for Individuals with Disabilities
  • Athletics and Recreation for People with Disabilities
  • Disability Rights and Wrongs Revisited
  • Facilitating Career and Employment Opportunities
  • Disability Culture
  • Multi-Discipline Rehabilitation Education Approaches

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

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Abstract Submission

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Resource Persons

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.)

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Keynote Speaker

Ismail Ahmed Ali

Manager, Al-basiir school for the blind, Mogadishu Somalia

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Keynote Speaker

Prof. Marcia J. Scherer

University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
New York

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Keynote Speaker

Dr. Axel Kaehne
Reader Health Services Research
Medical School
Edge Hill University
England

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Plenary Speaker

Ms. Manique Gunaratne
Manager

Specialised Training and Disability Resource Centre
The Employers’ Federation of Ceylon
Sri Lanka

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Assoc. Prof. Naoki Suzuki, Ph.D.

Plenary Speaker

Assoc. Prof. Naoki Suzuki, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Tokyo Gakugei University
Japan

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Prof. Dorota Kobus - Ostrowska,

Plenary Speaker

Dr. Dorota Kobus - Ostrowska

Institute of Economy
Faculty of Economics and Sociology
University of Lodz
Poland

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Mr Nekram Upadhyay

Plenary Speaker

Mr. Nekram Upadhyay
Research Scholar, Department of Design
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
India

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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.

Registration Benefits

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

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FREE Publication & Free Review Support for Full Paper Publication

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- Workshops, Panel Discussions & Excellent Networking Opportunities

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Panel Discussion

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

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.

WORKSHOPS of WDRC 2022

WORKSHOPS - 01

Title: “Assisted living in Poland - an example of deinstitutionalization”

Speaker: Dr. Dorota Kobus-Ostrowska
 Time Duration: 45 Minutes

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WORKSHOPS - 02

Title: “A Process for Making Sure Assistive Technology is the Solution and Not a Problem”

Speaker: Prof. Marcia J. Scherer
 Time Duration: 45 Minutes

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WORKSHOPS - 03

Title: “Title: Facilitating Career and Employment Opportunities”

Speaker: Ms. Manique Gunaratne
 Time Duration: 45 Minutes

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WORKSHOPS - 04

Title: Sexuality, Sexual Expression and Relationships”

Speaker: Jennie Williams
 Time Duration: 45 Minutes

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

Christina Cassady R N
Dr. Bunsung Heng
Dr. June Njama
Dr. Deepthi N. Shanbhag
Dr. Loren O’ Connor
Dr. Lynn Rose
Dr. Mbugua Wa Mungai
Dr. Thierry Kolpin
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ABSTRACT
BOOK

  • ISBN: 978-624-5746-26-2

  • COPE Standard

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

  • Available Online

  • Papers from

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

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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

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Peer-Reviewed Journals

Journal-of-Psychosocial-Rehabilitation-and-Mental-Health
Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Mental Health
International Journal of Disability, Development and Education
Disability-CBR-and-Inclusive-Development
The-Journal-of-Enabling-Technologies-(JET)
The-Journal-of-Integrated-Care-(JICA)
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  • FREE of Charge for Submissions
  • 06 SCOPUS indexed journals
  • Workshops with Experts
  • All major indexing
  • Personalized Guidance
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  • Reviewed and revised paper with constructive inputs will make your paper more likely to be accepted by high standard journals.

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Publication Workshop

” New Trends in Special Education Research and Publishing “

Date: 11th November 2022 | Time: 08.00 a.m. – 09.30 a.m. IST

Prof. Dr. Hakan SARI

Department of Special Education, Faculty of Education, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey

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Official Partners

Hosting Partner

World Disability and Rehabilitation Professionals Association (WDRPA)

Academic Partner

The University of Lodz

The University of Lodz

Academic Partner

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy

MGM Institute of Physiotherapy

Academic Partner

Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India 

Amritha Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India 

Academic Partner

University of the Western Cape, South Africa

University of the Western Cape,
South Africa

Strategic Partner

The Youth with Disabilities Empowerment Platform
The Youth with Disabilities Empowerment Platform – Mauritius

Media Partner

Disabilities – an open access journal by MDPI

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