Pac Rim 2008 Info
Workshops and Special Events
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Conference Reception
Sunday, April 13, 2008 on the Sheraton Lawn
Entertainment, food, networking.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Sunrise Gathering and Chant
Monday, April 14, 2008: 7:30-8:30am
Val Crabbe and Elsie Ryder both Hawaiian cultural practitioners from ALU LIKE, will be offering a traditional welcome and
engaging us in short place-based activities for early risers. The gathering will take place April 14th, Monday morning at 7:30am by the small pool at the Diamond Head side
of the Sheraton Hotel. All are welcome to join us as we start our PacRim conference experiencing the embrace of Hawaiian culture.
Visual Art & Culture: the Power of “Voice”: What it looks like in the Classroom and Beyond
Monday, April 14th, 2008: 2:45 pm – 5:00 pm in the Maui Ballroom
Topic: Culturally Responsive Education
This Workshop will share how education, culture and arts can be used
as a transformational processes, and develop a deeper understanding of who we are. Learn More about this Workshop...
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Traumatic Brain Injury Workshop
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 9:00 am – 11:15 am in the Oahu Room
Persons sustaining traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been receiving more attention due to the number of soldiers returning from the war arena with this type of injury. This
session will examine local and national data about persons with TBI, provide information on projects that are further researching or demonstrating new services in our
communities, and discuss what the future might hold in terms of new services. Learn more about this workshop...
Fashion Moves Fashion Show
Tuesday Lunch: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Fashion, Function and the newest high tech fabrics. Fashion Moves entertains and informs, helping you
find solutions to every day clothing problems. The clothes we wear make a statement to the world. From School or Office, to a night out with friends or on Vacation, they
tell who we are and what we are doing. Learn More about this Workshop...
Emergency Preparedness and Persons with Disabilities
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm in the Oahu Room
NOAA, FEMA, and State and local governments continue to partner to improve response to rapidly breaking extreme hazard events, such as fires, flooding, severe storms,
earthquakes, hurricanes, and tsunamis. With each extreme hazard event, new best practices are put into place by responding agencies. This workshop will cover Special Needs
Sheltering, case studies from other localities, including local transportation to and from special needs shelters. Learn more about this workshop...
Telling Our Stories: Sharing our Personal Journeys
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 1:15 pm – 4:00 pm in the Waimea Canyon Room
Topic: Hidden Disabilities
Please join our circle as we share our personal journeys and create a strong network of support. Facilitated by Ho‘oipo DeCambra, a Native Hawaiian leader, we
invite all people to attend and share their stories. Learn more about this workshop...
Protecting Students from Excessive and Improper Use of Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 9:00 am – 11:15 am in the Waianae Room
Topic: Teach to Reach All Learners
Students with autism and other disabilities are being injured—and even killed—when schools use restraint and seclusion, rather than positive behavior
supports. Parents, students and advocates are taking a multi-pronged approach to reduce the improper use of restraint and seclusion in schools. This workshop will cover
current federal and state legislative efforts and advocacy strategies for reducing the improper use of restraint and seclusion in schools.
Learn more about this workshop...
Pono: A Way of Life and Living—Native Hawaiian Practice & Application
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm in the Hilo Room
Topic: Culturally Responsive Education
The Hawaiian word “pono” means much more than goodness or righteousness. This session will focus on the traditional native Hawaiian understanding of pono and how it can
be integrated and applied in our contemporary educational system. Based on Malcolm Naea Chun’s current work for the Ka Wana Series, we will journey together through
discussion and activities on a pathway of discovery as to how pono can enhance teaching and learning. Learn More about this Workshop...
Universally Accessible Environmental Designs
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm in the Honolulu Room
This workshop is designed for rehabilitation specialists, architects, engineers, and project managers. We will explore how simultaneously designing to benefit the
disabled while incorporating a site’s unique character gives all individuals the opportunity to experience the program mission. Learn More about this Workshop...
Writing Our Story: A creative writing workshop with Patricia Wood
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008: 1:15 pm – 4:00 pm in the Waianae Room
How do we allow for greater understanding of disability culture and our lives? Learn the techniques needed to get the story started. Learn how to develop plots and
characters. Learn more about the business of getting published and what it takes! Lots of fun exercises! Learn more about this workshop...
