Race, Ethnicity, & Disability: State of the Science Conference

Location:
Arlington, Virginia (Crystal Gateway Marriott)

This conference is intended for multidisciplinary rehabilitation professionals including physicians, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, rehabilitation nurses, psychologists, rehabilitation case managers, rehabilitation counselors, disability specialists, other professionals serving the field of rehabilitation medicine, and researchers studying minorities with disabilities.

The Conference Goals are to:

• Advance the state of the science of disability research involving racial and ethnic minorities by identifying, analyzing, and synthesizing current evidence-based strategies being utilized.

• Build capacity of researchers dedicated to engaging in minority disability methodologies, and recruitment methods relevant to underserved populations.

• Foster networking and communication between researchers, students, clinicians, funding organizations, journal editors, and consumers interested in improving disability research and services for racial and ethnic minorities.

To register please visit: VCU