<h5>International Conference on Disabilities in Africa</h5>		
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					ICDA 2021 <br>Registration Now Open
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								<p>We invite you to join us for the International Conference on Disabilities in Africa, hosted biennially by the International School of Disability Studies. We aim to create a space where researchers, academics, law/policy makers, care professionals, activists, disabled individuals, their families and anyone interested in disability matters from around the world come together to share and debate research, ideas and developments in the field of disability studies in Africa. On this page, you can register or submit an abstract, as well as view the presentations and reports of our previous conferences. </p>
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						ICDA 2021 Theme
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				Global Perspectives on Empowerment for Disabled People			</p>
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										Friday 30th July - Saturday 31st July 2021
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										Online via Zoom
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			<p>Friday 30th July 2021 -  9am to 4pm</p>		
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						Paid Workshop					</h1>
						We'll be offering a paid training workshop on Day 1 of the conference, using interactive learning techniques to introduce and cover theoretical and practical aspects of the subject of the workshop.					
			<p>Saturday 31st July 2021 -  9am to 4pm</p>		
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						Free Conference					</h1>
						On Day 2, conference participants experience a series of keynote and paper presentations online from a variety of national and international speakers, as well as an interactive panel discussion.					
			<p>Saturday 31st July 2021 -  4pm to 5pm</p>		
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						Free Networking Session					</h1>
						The conference ends on Day 2 with an online networking session, offering participants the opportunity to engage in and carry on discussing and networking with various key stakeholders.					
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						Day 1: The Workshop
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		<h5>Understanding Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Difficulties (ISDS901)</h5><p>This workshop aims to develop people’s understanding, knowledge and perception of intellectual and (neuro) developmental disabilities; exploring the basic facts about the causes of disabilities, including historical and contemporary concepts and models of disability, implications of terminologies such as the use of intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities and learning difficulties and ways to support individuals.</p>		
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										1 day online workshop
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										£50 (₦35,000) registration
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						Day 2: The Conference and Networking Session
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		<h5>Global Perspectives on Empowerment for Disabled People</h5><p>Discussions and conference submissions would focus on how disabled people can be empowered to become more visible and actively included in their respective communities in Africa. Topics can include empirical or non-empirical work related to best practices; education, skills acquisition, and how these can be or have been applied in the African context. We also welcome presentations on any topic related to empowerment and disabilities (i.e., intellectual disability, vision Impairment, autism spectrum disorder, deaf or hard of hearing, mental health conditions, physical disability etc).</p>		
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		<p><strong>Abstracts</strong></p><p>Abstracts can be submitted using the online form below and should be no more than 300 words not including the title and can consist of the following structure: Title, Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions. Please include names, contact details and affiliation for all authors. Deadline for submitting your abstract is 4<sup>th</sup> June 2021<em>.</em> We will notify authors of the outcome by the 25<sup>th</sup> of June 2021.</p><p><strong>Presentations and Publications</strong></p><p>Abstracts that are accepted for the conference can choose to present at the conference only or also submit a full article for publication in the inaugural edition of The African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) by the 30th of November 2021.</p><p><strong>Sponsor the conference</strong></p><p>Will you like to sponsor the next edition of the International Conference on Disabilities in Africa (ICDA 2023)? We offer sponsors the opportunity to have their brand printed on conference materials, have a table in the lobby and the opportunity to address participants at the end of the conference or during the dinner night. Your sponsorship fee goes towards the cost of organising and disseminating findings from the conference.  Email <strong>info@isds.com.ng </strong>to discuss sponsorship opportunities</p>		
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			<p>Call for Abstracts</p>		
									<a href="">ICDA 2021</a>
									<a href="">ICDA 2018</a>
									ICDA 2021
					<ul><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Theme: </strong>&#8220;Empowering for a better quality of life”</li><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Dates: </strong>Friday 30th &#8211; Saturday 31st July 2021 (9am &#8211; 4pm on both days)</li><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Location:</strong> Fraser Suites, Abuja, Nigeria</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><b><br />The theme of the ICDA 2021 conference is: “Empowering for a better quality of life”. </b>Discussions and conference submissions would focus on how disabled people can be empowered to become more visible and actively included in their respective communities in Africa. Topics can include empirical or non-empirical work related to best practices; education, skills acquisition,  and how these can be or have been applied in the African context. We also welcome presentations on any topic related to empowerment and disabilities (i.e., intellectual disability, vision Impairment, autism spectrum disorder, deaf or hard of hearing, mental health conditions, physical disability etc).</p><p style="text-align: left;">The Workshop: <strong>Demystifying Intellectual Disability </strong></p><p>Whether you are a beginner, or you are an academic looking for a refresher, this workshop is ideal for anyone interested in Intellectual Disability (ID). Some of the topics that will be explored on the day aim to give you a better understanding about ID, exploring various models and perspectives and various types of ID; challenges faced by disabled people in Africa and wider context. This workshop will be delivered by our faculty director and some of our ISDS consultants via face-to-face interactive sessions and with group tasks and discussions. Participants will also receive an ISDS <strong>Certificate of attendance</strong>.</p><p>You will also have an opportunity to <strong>become part of ISDS research teams</strong> organised according to the following research themes: Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD); Special Educational Needs (SEN); Mental Health Conditions (MHS); Stigma and Social Inclusion (SSI); Social Policy and Inclusive Development (SPID); Spirituality and Quality of Life (SQL); Care Management and Leadership (CML).<br />Buffet lunch will be provided on the day.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Format</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Friday 30th: Training Workshops by ISDS faculty and consultants<br />Saturday 31st Keynote / Paper presentations and panel discussions<br />Saturday 31st: Networking Dinner at Fraser Suites, Abuja</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Abstracts</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Abstracts can be submitted using the online form below and should be no more than 300 words not including the title and can consist of the following structure: Title, Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions. Please include names, contact details and affiliation for all authors. <b>Deadline for submitting your abstract is 28<sup>th</sup> May 2021</b>. We will notify authors of the outcome by the 30<sup>th</sup> of June 2021.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Presentations and Publications</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Abstracts that are accepted for the conference can choose to present at the conference only or also submit a full article for publication in the inaugural edition of The African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) by the 30th of November 2021.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Registration</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Register for the conference using the online form below, <strong>registration ends on the 30<sup>th</sup> of June 2020 or when maximum delegates are reached</strong>. Registration to attend or present a paper on Day 2 of the conference (the 31st of July 2020) is <strong>free</strong>.</p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><strong>Day 1 &#8211; Workshops:</strong> 30th of July 2021 – a fee of <strong>£63</strong> or<strong> ₦30,000</strong> is required if you wish to attend the workshop taking place on Day 1 of the conference. Buffet lunch will be provided for all participants.</li><li><strong>Day 2 &#8211; Conference: </strong>31st of July 2021 –  <strong>Free</strong></li><li><strong>Day 2 &#8211; Networking Dinner: </strong>31st of July 2021 &#8211; a fee of <strong>£22</strong> or <strong>₦10,000</strong> is required if you wish to attend the networking dinner on the evening of Day 2 at Fraser Suites, Abuja.</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Airport Transfers</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">For first time visitors to Nigeria, free airport transfers will also be arranged from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to their hotel upon arrival and when departing.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><b>Accommodation</b></p><p style="text-align: left;">We will email out recommended hotels to conference attendees who require accommodation who will then need to arrange this themselves by contacting the hotel they choose to sojourn with.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Visas</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Please check if you need an entry visa to Nigeria and make your application by visiting oisservices.com You can email us at <em>info@isds.com.ng</em> if you need an invitation letter or need further assistance with the process.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Sponsor the conference</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Will you like to sponsor the next edition of the International Conference on Disabilities in Africa (ICDA 2020)? We offer sponsors the opportunity to have their brand printed on conference materials, have a table in the lobby and the opportunity to address participants at the end of the conference or during the dinner night. Your sponsorship fee goes towards the cost of organising and disseminating findings from the conference.  Email <em>info@isds.com.ng </em>to discuss sponsorship opportunities</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p>
									ICDA 2018
					<ul><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Theme: </strong>&#8220;Visible but invisible: towards a new perspective on disability in Africa”</li><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Dates:</strong> Saturday 28th July 2018</li><li style="text-align: left;"><strong>Location:</strong> Abuja, Nigeria</li></ul><p style="text-align: left;"><b><strong>We are delighted to invite you to attend the first International Conference on Disabilities in Africa (ICDA), on the 28<sup>th</sup> of July 2018, taking place at Nordic Hotel, in Abuja, Nigeria to mark the launch of the International School of Disability Studies (ISDS) in Nigeria. The theme of the conference is: “Visible but invisible: towards a new perspective on disability in Africa”. Discussions and conference submissions would focus on how to overcome the stigma associated with disability and exploring new approaches to improving the quality of life of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Africa.</strong></b></p><p><strong>Welcome</strong></p><p>The ICDA conference is being organised by ISDS under the auspices of the School Director, Dr Precious N Sango. The conference aims to bring together researchers and stakeholders in the area of IDD to develop and share ideas that would help improve research, policy and care practices for people with IDD in Africa. Researchers, academics, policy makers, care professionals and anyone interested in disability research is welcome to register and attend. Abstracts can also be submitted for the poster presentation and panel discussion segments of the conference.  Keynote presentations would be delivered by Professor Rachel Forrester-Jones (Director, Tizard Centre, University of Kent) and Professor Mary Haggai (Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Jos).</p><p><strong>Abstracts</strong></p><p>Abstracts can be submitted using the online form below and should be no more than 300 words not including the title and can consist of the following structure: Title, Background, Methods, Results, Conclusions. Please include names, contact details and affiliation for all authors and include if you would prefer for your abstract to be considered as a poster or for publication in The African Journal of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD). Deadline for submitting abstracts is 31 March 2018.</p><p><strong>Registration and accommodation</strong></p><p>Register for the conference using the online form below, registration ends on the 31st of May. There is no registration fee. Morning refreshments and lunch  will be provided on the day of the conference. The conference will take place at the Nordic hotel, Abuja. Conference attendees who require accommodation need to pay an accommodation fee after registration to enable us make their reservations. Price ranges for single rooms are from £120 per night. Transport will be arranged to transfer attendees from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to their hotel upon arrival and when departing.</p><p><strong>Visas</strong></p><p>Please check if you need an entry visa to Nigeria and make your application by visiting <a href="https://oisservices.com/home.php">https://oisservices.com/home.php.</a> You can email us at <a href="mailto:info@isds.com.ng">info@isds.com.ng</a> if you need an invitation letter or need further assistance with the process.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Sponsor the conference</strong></p><p style="text-align: left;">Will you like to sponsor the next edition of the International Conference on Disabilities in Africa (ICDA 2020)? We offer sponsors the opportunity to have their brand printed on conference materials, have a table in the lobby and the opportunity to address participants at the end of the conference or during the dinner night. Your sponsorship fee goes towards the cost of organising and disseminating findings from the conference. Email <em>info@isds.com.ng </em>to discuss sponsorship opportunities.</p><h5><a href="https://www.isds.com.ng/icda2018/"><strong>&gt; VIEW ICDA 20</strong><strong>18 RESOURCES</strong></a></h5>