Introduction
To meet our goal in developing current and future disability researchers, we bring together a talented pool of professionals who possess extensive research experience to serve as mentors for young scholars. Their mentorship helps perpetuate a culture of scientific research at the highest level. Additionally, through a diverse and complimentary annual academic and training program, the Center provides both new and seasoned professionals the opportunity to connect with disability research outcomes through dissemination and training activities. These include the Center’s sponsorship of lecture series, workshops, and international conferences. The Center also acknowledges the effective role that different media outlets play in the dissemination of research outcomes. Hence, we continuously utilize media outlets (i.e., television, newspapers, and radio) to inform the general public regarding disability research outcomes.
January
Workshop on Saudi Sign Language
(in Arabic & in Saudi Sign Language)
Hend Al-Showaier
12 – 16 January 2008
Lecture on UN Declaration on the Rights of Individuals with Disabilities
21 January 2008
Ask the Expert : Videoconference on Childhood Stuttering: Behavioral, Emotional, and Speech-Language Aspects
(in English)
Edward G. Conture, Ph.D, USA
28 January 2008
February
Lecture on Psychological Initiative for Supporting Individuals with Special Needs and Their Families
(in Arabic)
Maysaa Wael Buraik, Psy.D.
4 February 2008
Team Building Workshop
(in English)
Ahmad S. Farooqi, RPh, MBA, CCRP
Hadir Ashry
12-13 February 2008
Lecture On Learning Disabilities and Universal Design
(in English but The lecture will have simultaneous translation from English into Arabic)
MacLean Gander, MA
Steve Fadden, Ph.D.
24 February 2008
Workshop on Addressing the Challenges of the Transition to College for the Disabled
(in English)
MacLean Gander, MA
Steve Fadden, Ph.D.
USA
24-26 February 2008
March
Lecture on Accessibility: Towards an Accessible Environment
Mukhtar M. Al Shibani
10 March 2008
Course in Movement Dynamics for Parents of Children with Autism, ADD, ADHD
(in Arabic)
Mona K. Al Fajem
23-24 March 2008
Course in Movement Dynamics for Teachers of Children with Autism, ADD, ADHD
(in Arabic)
Mona K. Al Fajem
25-26 March 2008
April
Ask the Expert: Videoconference on The Rights of the Disabled in Islam
(in Arabic)
Mohammed M.I. Ghaly, Ph.D.
Netherlands
7 April 2008
Ask the Expert: Videoconference on A Peek at Teaching Those with Social Thinking Challenges and What We Can Do To Help
(in English)
Michelle Garcia Winner, MA, CCC
14 April 2008
[Cancelled] ADHD Workshop for Parents Facilitating Language Development for Young Children
(in Arabic)
Heidi Alaskary, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Mona Indargiri, MSc SLP
19 – 23 April 2008
Lecture on: Education, Neuroscience, and Genetics (Developmental Dyslexia will be used as an example)
(in English)
Elena L. Grigorenko, Ph.D.
28 April 2008G
May
Lecture on Dyslexia: From Research into Practice
(in Arabic)
Gad Elbeheri, Ph.D.
Kuwait
6 May 2008
Workshop on Strategies for Teachers to Include Individuals with Dyslexia
(in Arabic)
Gad Elbeheri, Ph.D.
Kuwait
7 May 2008
[Postponed] Ask the Expert: Videoconference on The Importance of Stem Cell Research
(in English)
Robin Ali, Ph.D.
UK
June
Lecture on Tools for Professionals to Diagnose Autism
(in English)
Mohammed Aldosari, MD,ABP, ABPN
3 June 2008
Acquisition of Natural Signed Languages and its Benefits on the Development of the Spoken Languages for Literacy Success
(in Arabic)
Karen Scarcello
22 June 2008
Ask the Expert: Videoconference on Innovative Solutions for Compliance and Research Management
(in English)
24 June 2008
July
Arabic Language Course for Deaf Students
(in Saudi Sign Language)
Hend Al-Showaier
12 – 23 July 2008
Grant Writing Workshop
(TBA)
October
(Postponed) Lecture on Family Village: Information for the Disabled and their Families
(in Arabic)
Heidi Alaskary, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Hend Al Obaidan
14 October 2008
(Postponed) Lecture on Genetics of Deafness
(in English)
Fayqa Imtiaz, Ph.D.
20 October 2008
Focus Group
(TBA)
November
Makaton Certification Workshop
(in Arabic)
Kuwait
8-13 November 2008
Picture Exchange Communication System Training Workshop (PECS)
(in English)
Pyramid Educational Consultants
UK
10-11 November 2008
Makaton Workshop for Parents
(in Arabic)
Kuwait
15-16 November 2008
Ask the Expert: Down Syndrome
(TBA)
December
Workshop on Disability Awareness for Children
(in Arabic)
December 2008
Please note that dates are subject to change.
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