SCTI-ADET2: Surviving Change through Interconnection: African Deaf Ecologies in Transition Gallaudet University Washington, DC, DC, United States, October 6-8, 2019 |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=sctiadet2 |
Abstract registration deadline | July 1, 2019 |
Submission deadline | July 1, 2019 |
SURVIVING CHANGE THROUGH CONNECTION: AFRICAN DEAF ECOLOGIES IN TRANSITION
We are pleased to announce this Call for Papers and Presentations for our second African Deaf centered forum, a symposium on the theme of Surviving Change through Interconnection: African Deaf Ecologies in Transition, held October 6-8, 2019 at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC.
Symposium focus: This symposium focuses on the challenges facing African Deaf communities and the important role that relationships between African Deaf communities and networks play in addressing such challenges. Over the last decade, there has been a surge in discussion and critique of African economic development and environmental sustainability among development sector experts, social and natural science researchers, and economists, among others. African Deaf communities have also led and participated in numerous initiatives related to economic development and environmental sustainability, and Deaf community members have mobilized activities related to education, language recognition and training, public health and wellness, gender equity, as well as research examining many aspects of African Deaf life, culture, and languages. However, these activities are rarely reflected within mainstream academic, development, or innovation reporting. This symposium--and the related conference to be hosted in Abuja, Nigeria in 2020--aims to boost circulation of African Deaf research, policy, and community action knowledge that contributes to broader social understanding of, responses to, and innovation towards African Deaf ecological sustainability.
All papers must be original and not simultaneously submitted to another conference. The following paper and presentation categories are welcome.
- Deaf Sustainable Development
- Education Across the Lifespan
- Employment & Entrepreneurship
- Communication, Interpretation, and Translation
- Biodiversity & Climate Change
- Deaf Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Management
- Gender Equity
- Health & Wellness
- Innovations in Science & Technology
- Political Participation & Leadership
- Sign Language Documentation, Research, & Recognition
- Deaf Cultural Vitality & Arts
Symposium Venue: The symposium will be held on the Gallaudet University campus. Event information forthcoming.
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to: Dr. Khadijat Rashid and Dr. Audrey Cooper at: SCTI.ADET2@gallaudet.edu.