Pre/Post Conference and Special Events
Pre/Post Conference Events
VSA Institute
April 15-16, 2011: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
VSA administers numerous programs implemented through
a network of local, state, national and international VSA organizations and affiliates, in collaboration or partnership with educational and cultural
institutions, arts agencies, associations for people with disabilities, and health and rehabilitation organizations.
Learn more about the VSA Institute
2011 Youth Leadership Empowerment Academy
Sunday, April 17, 2011 from 12:30pm-5:00pm: Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Come be involved in the things that
our generation can do to make the world better for young adults to be heard. Giving young adults a place to go to be empowered, not ashamed of disabilities and know
there are others who care and have similar experiences. Learn more about the Youth Academy
Capacity Building Institute (CBI)—Hawai‘i
April 20, 2011: Hale Koa Hotel (DeRussy Hall), Honolulu, Hawai‘i
The purpose of this Capacity Building Institute (CBI) is
to increase the knowledge and skills of attendees who have an interest in improving postsecondary access and participation for individuals with
intellectual disabilities. This workshop is recommended for community college and university faculty, disability support personnel, high-school
personnel, vocational rehabilitation counselors, special education teachers and transition coordinators, administrators, persons with disabilities, and
their advocates. CBI Flyer |
Registration Form (Fillable-PDF Format)
Advanced One-Day Training on Strategies to Support Students with CVI (A Post-Conference Event)
April 20th, 2011, 8:30am-4:00pm: The Willows Restaurant
In collaboration with the State of Hawai‘i Chapter of the
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (SHAER), the Hawai‘i & Pacific Deaf-blind Projects invite you to join us
for what promises to be an exciting Post- Pac Rim 1 Day Advanced Training in Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) with Dr. Christine Roman, worldwide leader in the
field. Learn more about this training
