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1st East African Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education

November 13 @ 8:00 am - November 14 @ 5:00 pm

1st East African Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education

Theme: “Universities of All and for All: Innovative and Transformative Strategies for Disability Inclusion in Higher Education”
Dates: November 13th – 14th, 2024
Venue: Kyambogo University Auditorium 105 and 106

Convener: Dr. Patrick Ojok, Ph.D., Dean, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University
Chair: Associate Professor Willy Ngaka, Ph.D., Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University

This conference aims to bring together stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing disability inclusion in higher education across the East African region. It will provide a platform for networking, collaboration, and sharing research on disability-inclusive education, with the goal of fostering equitable access for all.

Join us for an exclusive Pre-Conference Dinner on November 12th, 2024 at Protea Hotel Kampala Skyz, Uganda. This special event is by invitation only, offering a unique opportunity to network with key leaders and experts ahead of the main conference.

Keynote Speakers:

  • Professor George Laadah Openjuru, Ph.D. – Vice Chancellor, Gulu University
  • Professor Tsitsi Chataika, Ph.D. – University of Zimbabwe
  • Professor Alei Mayehu Taklamariam, Ph.D. – Addis Ababa University

Important Dates:

  • Abstract submission deadline: August 11th, 2024
  • Early bird registration: Until September 15th, 2024
  • Regular registration: October 1st, 2024

Registration Fees:

  • East African Participants: USD 80 (Early Bird), USD 100 (Regular)
  • Non-East African Participants: USD 130 (Early Bird), USD 150 (Regular)
  • Students: Free

Join us at Kyambogo University for this groundbreaking event and be part of the movement towards inclusive higher education for all! For more details, visit our conference website.

Organizer

Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation (FSNR), Kyambogo University

Venue

Kyambogo University Auditorium 105 and 106
Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda
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(+256) 702 423 880
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