IMPACT Collaboratory

Igniting Mobility, Play, and Access for Children with Technology

Pacific Western Disability Studies Symposium

A group of people on a stage, some in scooters, some in wheelchairs, and some standing. Photo of speakers and attendees at the Pacific Western Disability Studies Conference May 2019

Heather Feldner traveled to Spokane, WA for this year’s Pacific Western Disability Studies Symposium, where she presented with fellow UIC Disability Studies Alumni Dr. Laura VanPuymbrouck and Dr. Danbi Lee in an educational session titled, ‘How Disability Studies Can Inform Professional Rehabilitation Curricula’. Here, Heather poses with conference organizers, attendees, and keynote presenters, including Dr. Nirmala Erevelles and Dr. Alison Kafer, two luminaries in the critical DS field! (Photo Credit: Cynthia Bennett)

Pacific Western Disability Studies Symposium