Summer Institute on Disability Policy, Research, Rehabilitation & Participation, July, Holland
Rehabilitation and Participation
2-6 July 2001, Maastricht
Initiators
The Faculty of Health Sciences of the Universiteit Maastricht, Institute for Rehabilitation Research (iRv, the Netherlands) National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR,USA) and the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE, Denmark)
Introduction
The course, which is organised under the responsibility of the Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University by iRv, Institute for Rehabilitation Research, aims
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to present and discuss models which are developed in policies towards people with disabilities;
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to analyse current policy issues in the field of rehabilitation and disability in several countries, with a focus on participation and the potential role of technology;
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to formulate future topics which ask for policy and research.
The course will bring together the knowledge and experience of experts in the fields of modelling, theory building and policy making. This knowledge and experience will be interactively shared with the course participants. The course covers the following topics:
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concepts and models in disability policy and research;
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policy issues in the (inter)national communities;
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the importance of and possibilities for participation of people with disabilities in society.
Starting from a general level of concepts and models, the discussion will focus on more specific areas: labour participation and reintegration to work and independent living. Special attention will be given to the potential of (assistive) technology in relation to participation. New technologies offer new and unexplored possibilities but can also be a barrier for participation of people with disabilities. Participants will discuss recent developments and new possibilities in these areas and 'translate' these to their national 'environment', i.e. policy, social security systems and service delivery system. The translation to several national policies brings the potential of an international comparison of disability policies and of priorities during the course.
Participant Profile
The course is directed to persons who are involved in policy, management and organisation of issues in the field of disability and rehabilitation. These include representatives and staff members of organisations of people with disabilities, policy-makers in this field, and managers of organisations involved in executing disability policy. The last group of potential participants are researchers in this field.
Participants should have actual work and experience in one of the areas mentioned. They must be familiar with basic issues in their country or region, and they must be aware of ongoing disputes. They also need to have basis knowledge of statistics and legislation related to people with disabilities. Participants will be asked to prepare a 'state of the art' paper concerning policy and the participation of people with disabilities in their country in advance. These papers will be presented and discussed during the course. These 'prerequisites' of the participants are important to ensure an active contribution in working groups and discussions, and to contribute to the international exchange and comparison.
Location
iRV, Zandbergseweg 111, Hoensbroek, The Netherlands
Language
All seminars, presentations and debates will be in English.
Fee
NLG 1500 (EURO 681) includes access to the complete programme, daily lunches and refreshments.
Application & Registration
Applicants should return the completed and signed application form no later than 21 May to the Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University, PO Box 53066, 1007 RB Amsterdam, The Netherlands (fax +31 20 624 9368).
Participants are required to register on Monday, July 2 between 11 and 12 a.m. in Hoensbroek.
Accommodation
A list of suitable hotels will be forwarded to you on confirmation of participation. Further information is also available on our website: www.amsu.edu.
Course Co-ordinator
For more information, please contact the Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University, tel +31 20 620 0225, fax +31 20 624 9368, email office@amsu.edu
Programme
The course has a duration of five full working days. Each day will be introduced by a keynote speaker or 'teacher'. All teachers will participate during the whole course. They will actively participate in the discussions and presentations in working groups.
The programme is planned as follows.
| Monday, July 2 |
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| 11.00 - 12.00 |
Arrival of participants and coffee |
| 11.30 - 12.30 |
Introduction to the course by ........... |
| Who is who |
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12.30 - 13.00
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Short introduction to iRv |
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 - 15.30 |
The concept of participation
* the importance of participation: on a political, social and personal level
* measuring participation |
| 15.30 - 16.00 |
Break |
| 16.00 - 18.00 |
International policies: the UN Standard Rules |
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Tuesday, July 3
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| 09.00 - 11.00 |
Disability theory and models
* the ICFDH (the renewed ICIDH) in relation to actual policy issues
* the medical and the social model of disability |
| 11.00 - 11.30 |
Break |
| 11.30 - 13.00 |
Working groups: use of theoretical models in national policies |
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 - 15.30 |
Presentations from working groups and discussion |
| 15.30 - 16.00 |
Break |
| 16.00 - 18.00 |
The potential of (assistive) technology |
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Wednesday, July 4
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| 09.00 - 11.00 |
(Inter)national policies: issues in the EU |
| 11.00 - 11.30 |
Break |
| 11.30 - 13.00 |
Working groups: national policies in relation to the UN Standard Rules
and EU issues |
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 - 15.30 |
Presentations from working groups and discussion |
| 15.30 - 16.00 |
Break |
| 16.00 - 18.00 |
Independent living and technology |
| 18.30 - 21.00 |
Dinner |
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Thursday, July 5
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| 09.00 - 11.00 |
Participation in legislation
* the anti discrimination issue
* arrangements for re-integation to work
* client participation in the Netherlands |
| 11.00 - 11.30 |
Break |
| 11.30 - 13.00 |
Involving consumers |
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 - 15.30 |
Legislation and labour participation: an international perspective |
| 15.30 - 16.00 |
Break |
| 16.00 - 18.00 |
Working groups: comparison of national policies |
| 18.00 - 19.30 |
Presentations from working groups and discussion |
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Friday, July 6
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| 09.00 - 10.30 |
Future challenges for research and policy
* the UN perspective
* the EU perspective |
| 10.30 - 11.00 |
Break |
| 11.00 - 13.00 |
Preparing group papers: the national topics |
| 13.00 - 14.00 |
Lunch |
| 14.00 - 17.00 |
Presentations of papers and discussion |
| 17.00 |
Evaluation, drinks and goodbye |
Course Leaders/ Moderator:
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Prof. Wim van den Heuvel, iRv/Maastricht University, the Netherlands
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Dr. Luc de Witte, iRv/Maastricht University, the Netherlands
Speakers, Workshops Leaders:
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Prof. Wim van den Heuvel, iRv/Maastricht University, the Netherlands
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Dr. Luc de Witte, iRv/Maastricht University, the Netherlands
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Prof. Jerome Bickenbach, WHO/Queens University, Canada
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Dr. Richard Whittle, Middlesex University, UK
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Dr. Aart Hendriks, ZON, the Netherlands
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Prof. Frans Nijhuis, SRL/Maastricht University, the Netherlands
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Dr. Piet Vreeswijk, CG-Raad (Disability Council), the Netherlands
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Dr. Marcel Post, iRv, the Netherlands
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Harry Knops, iRv, the Netherlands
Application form is available online at http://WWW.AMSU.EDU/courses/health/health5app.htm
The Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University
Int. Reply Number 47605
C.C.R.I. Numéro 47605
1070 VD Amsterdam
Pays-Bas/The Netherlands
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