DWCC2017: Disability We Care Conference 2017 Faculty of Dentistry, Sungai Buloh Campus, Universiti Teknologi MARA Sungai Buloh, Malaysia, November 25-26, 2017 |
Conference website | https://www.facebook.com/events/164243727483183/ |
Submission link | https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dwcc2017 |
Abstract registration deadline | October 31, 2017 |
Submission deadline | October 31, 2017 |
Disability We Care Conference 2017
Empowering Multidisciplinary Care for People with Special Needs
People with special health care needs (SHCNs) include those who experience any form of congenital, developmental or acquired physical, developmental, mental, sensory, behavioral, cognitive or emotional disabilities and have limited conditions requiring specialized medical attention and management in custody health and daily routine.
In Malaysia, 359,203 people have been registered as having disabilities, comprising 1.3% of the total population. These individual groups are subject to poor oral health risks due to the combination of functional limitations, cognitive and physical problems, polypharmacy problems and complex medical conditions that may limit their personal care. Furthermore, people with SHCN experience reduced access to professional oral health care services, resulting in ineffective treatment requirements. These individuals also show a lack of knowledge about oral health which is one of the key components of general wellbeing and quality of life.
The conference will feature local expert speakers from all areas of specialization; dental specialties, medicine, socio-nurture and allied health from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) mainly and local special needs advocates. The conference also offers a platform for special needs communities and families with special needs groups to receive knowledge and experience with academics, clinicians, dental officers as well as students through plenary sessions, sharing session forums, table clinic presentation/competition and community-friendly programs to be organized.
Submission Guidelines
All abstracts must be original and not simultaneously submitted or published elsewhere. The following categories are welcome (but not limited to):
- Rehabilitative Medicine
- Emergency Affecting Disabled People
- Oral Health Care for People with Disabilities
- Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
- Management of Individual with Intelectual Disability
- Management of Individual with Physical Disability
- Management of Individual with Sensory Disability
- Child with Disability
Submit your abstract of no more than 300 words to the following address by October 31st 2017:
https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=dwcc2017
Abstracts will be blind-reviewed by at least two members of the Conference Academic Committee.
For inclusion in the proceedings, an author must attend and present at the conference (as table clinic presenter).
TIMELINE
Abstracts due: 31 October 2017
Abstract acceptances sent out: 8 November 2017
Conference: 25-26 November 2017
Formatting Guideline
- Maximum title limit: 100 characters
- Maximum word limit: 300
- Abstracts accepted in English only
- No tables and figures are allowed
- No references
- There is no limit to the number of abstracts you can submit
- There is no limit to the number of authors per abstract
- Please arrange the abstract as follows: Introduction, Method, Result and Conclusion
Table Clinic Competition Guidelines
WHAT IS ‘WE CARE’ TABLE CLINIC COMPETITION?
A table clinic is table top/poster board presentation using oral communication and visual media to inform, educate and/or review material on a specific topic. As part of the ‘Disability, WE CARE’ conference, a table clinic competition is being held to give the opportunity for all participants to showcase their ideas and activities with regards to care of people with special needs. The information shared can be a clinical procedure or technique, service, trend, innovative concepts or expanded opportunity in the practice of care for people with Special Needs.
SYNOPSIS SUBMISSION
All participants must submit a short write up of not more than 300 words (font size 12 Times Roman) about the project they are presenting encompassing the following information:
- Project Topic
- Introduction and Rationale
- Aim and Specific Objective(s) of the Project
- Outline of Project Conduct
- Estimated Cost of the Project (tangible and intangible costs)
- How Project has been evaluated.
All presentations must be related to care for people with Special Needs. Presentation of a commercial nature will not be allowed
PRESENTATION
- Presentation must not exceed seven (7) minutes. A three (3) minute question and answer session will follow after concluding the presentation
- Only two (2) persons are allowed to present the team’s table clinic during judging hours. Other members from the group can assist the presenter during the open presentation.
- Presenters must remain at their assigned table at all times during the entire judging session. Please take note that although the Judges have already viewed your display, he/she may return to your table if he/she wants to ask additional questions.
- All displays, including charts, models, booklets, projector, screen etc. must be confined to the tabletop.
- Significant changes in the title of the project from that listed in the official program is not permitted.
- Judging will be a closed-door session. Except for the presenters and the Judges, no other persons are permitted in the area.
- Formal attire is expected for all Participants
- The setup time will be informed closer to the event.
- An open presentation for all other participants will take place after the closed judging session.
FACILITIES PROVIDED
- Each team will be provided with the following standard facilities:
- 1 table
- 2 chairs
- 1 single space poster board
- Those who require other facilities such as extension plugs, x-ray view boxes, slide projectors etc, must request for these facilities themselves in advance
HANDOUTS MATERIALS
- Handout materials are not required; however additional points can be gained from the availability of a concise and well-planned write up.
- If the student plan to utilize such, handout material is limited to a one page write up of the project/table presentation.
AUDIOVISUAL
- Amplified sound devices, heavy office equipment, patients or live models are not allowed.
- Only the following devices are allowed at the presenter’s expense and should not distract other presenters:
- Sound reproducing devices with individual earphones.
- Videocassette recorders, monitors and computer terminals.
- Materials shown should be related to the activity of the project
ADVERTISING
- No advertising material(s) resembling a commercial promotional effort should be included or shown in the presenters’ display at all times.
- No trade names (brand or company) should be used in any of the display items during judging. Only generic identifiers are allowed.
Failure to comply with these rules and regulations will disqualify the clinic from active competition and it will not be judged.
Invited Speakers
- Associate Professor Dr Fazah Akhtar Hanapiah
- Datin Dr Hajah Fauzi Ismail
- Dr Siti Zaleha Hamzah
- Dr Anis Siham Zainal Abidin
- The Red Bubbles
Venue
The conference will be held at Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Sungai Buloh Campus
[GPS Coordinate: 3°13'12.2"N 101°35'40.8"E]
Contact
All questions about submissions should be emailed to disabilitywecare@gmail.com