Disability Studies Workshop: Technology, Pedagogy, Disciplinarity

May 9–May 10, 2008
UC San Diego


This workshop fostered interdisciplinary and intercampus initiatives in teaching disability studies and in conducting research in the field of disability studies. The first day was devoted to presentations of activities on the different campuses, a workshop on teaching with disability, and keynote presentations. Day Two explored the formation of a multi-campus research group and plans for a proposal for an HRI residency year. The event was organized by UCHRI’s Conferences & Seminars program grantee Lisa Cartwright, Communication, UC San Diego.