The Twelfth Annual
Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability:
Celebrate Our Progress and Write Our Future History
April 13 – 14, 2015
Hosted by
ADA Coordinator’s Office; The Ohio State University
Blackwell Hotel & Conference Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
View past programs on our web site
HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU
"As social movements mature, they begin to look beyond the 'letter of the law', which emphasizes ethics and values, and promulgate systemic changes in attitudes, behaviors and institutional structures." - Leslie Kanes Weisman
The Multiple Perspectives Conference is made possible thanks to the
generosity of the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund.
What is “Multiple Perspectives”?
As a modern land grant university Ohio State University's mission includes serving the community. Since 2001 The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office has hosted Multiple Perspectives On Access Inclusion & Disability. The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals, scholars and advocates to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. The annual gathering provides a forum for individuals and organizations to share their knowledge; broaden their perspectives; and increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration
"I was able to attend last year's Multiple Perspectives Conference and thought that the content and quality was absolutely excellent."
Each year Multiple Perspectives strives to present a program that can serve as a catalyst for change; providing a springboard for collaborations among individuals with and with out disabilities working in education, business, government and non-profits. The Conference’s presenters have included faculty, entrepreneurs, authors, artists and advocates as well as representatives from The U.S. Access Board, The EEOC, The Ohio Civil Rights Commission, The American Institute of Architects, The U.S. Department of Education, and The Department of Justice.
"I walked away from each session knowing far more than when I entered; I left each session invigorated; and, I left each session tingling with the excitement of being in an environment where I can relate intellectually and experientially with others." Jerome F. Shapiro, Ph.D. The Disabilities Studies Quarterly; Volume 26; Number 4
Past Partners
Hosted by The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office, the conference is made possible with collaboration and support from organizations as diverse as the participants. Funding for the Ethel Louise Armstrong Student Poster Competition, Ethel Louise Armstrong Memorial Lecture, and various other portions of the conference is generously provided by the Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Endowment Fund. Past supporters of the conference include:
· Ability Magazine
· ADA-OHIO
· American Bar Association,
· American Institute of Architects
· Association on Higher Education And Disability
· City Of Columbus
· Columbus Advisory Committee On Disability Issues
· Disability Studies Quarterly
· Great Lakes Disability Business Technical Assistance Center
· Ohio ADA Coordinator's Network
· Ohio Governor’s Council On People With Disabilities
· Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
· Ohio State University Medical Center
· The Ohio State University
Wexner Center for the Arts
John Glenn School for Public Affairs
Knowlton School of Architecture
Moritz College of Law
College of Humanities
ADA Coordinator’s Office
Minority Affairs
ASL Program
Disability Studies Program
Digital Union
Multicultural Center
Office For Disability Services
Web Accessibility Center
The Audience At-A-Glance
· 250 to 300 participants
· 83% are Ohio residents
· 71% of the participants influence or make purchasing decisions about accessible products & services
· 69% of the participants have a disability
· 20% are officials from Federal, State, County or City government
· 18% are college and public school faculty
· 15% represent private business
· 13% represent disability rights advocacy groups
· 13% are college service providers
· 11% are students
· 08% are architects
· 06% sit on State, County or Municipal
boards representing people with disabilities.
Past Presenters Include:
U. S. Dept. of Justice
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
U.S. Dept. of Education
Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
U.S. Access Board
Ohio Legal Rights Services
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
Jaina Blakford, Lerner School For Autism
Brenda Bruggemann, Ohio State University
Susan Burch, Visiting Prof., Ohio State University
Ken Campbell, Nisonger Center
Ruth Colker, Ohio State University
Jane Jarrow, DAIS
Robin Jones, Great Lakes DBTAC
L. Scott Lissner, Ohio State University
David Mitchell, Univ. of Illinois, Chicago
Steve Noble, Design Science
Mark Willis, Wright State
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partners
We depend on our partners to maintain a quality program in a state of the art facility. Partner sponsorships of $3,000 or more are recognized at the luncheon, on the conference web site, in the program, and may include an informational item in the conference packet.
Supporters
Our supporters keep the conference affordable with sponsorships between $2,000 and 3,000. Your support will be recognized on the web site and in the program.
Break & Reception Sponsors
There are several opportunities to sponsor food and beverages during the student poster reception and various daily breaks. Sponsorships are $1,500. Break sponsors will be recognized in the program and at the break stations.
Conference Bag Sponsors
Increase awareness of your company or organization by having your logo imprinted on all the conference bags for $1,000.
Friends
Friends are recognized for their contributions and in-kind support below the $1,000 level.
Select Exhibit Space
Space in the registration and break area is available for a limited number of exhibitors. Spaces include one 6' x 30" table, chairs, a listing in the conference program, a conference registration (including lunch), and an identification sign for $500.
Put Your Literature in their Hands
You can have your organization's literature pre-packaged in every participant’s packet. This is a great way to draw people to your organization or product. Your cost is $75.00 for each brochure/pamphlet.
The Ken Campbell Memorial Lecture on Disability Policy
A highlight of the conference is a free public lecture hosted by the Columbus Advisory Committee on Disability Issues to honor Campbell’s life’s work as an advocate including over twenty years guiding the City of Columbus’ disability policies. Sponsorships can be earmarked to support this lecture.
FOR ADDITONAL INFORMATION
Contact L. Scott Lissner
Phone: 614-292-6207
TTY: 614-688-8605
FAX: 614-688-3665
E-Mail:
MAIL: ADA Coordinator’s Office
The Ohio State University
Basement; Hale Hall
154 W. 12th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210