RDS Volume 11, No. 4

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    Review of Disability Studies: An International Journal Volume 11 Issue 4
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016)
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    Disability Studies Dissertation Abstracts
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016)
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    The Spoken Word and Emotion in Communication
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Roberts, Karen Lee
    The spoken word, and the emotional qualities of communication within this have always been paramount in my life. I put this down to two vital points: my artistic ability, and my disability. I am an artist first, a children’s book author and poet, a singer and actor, writing much of my material myself; songs, children’s rhymes for recitation and plays. This is my love and passion, and it keeps me focused and well, despite my disability. But it is my disability that enables me to express myself so well, and allows me to be so passionate
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    Devastate/Celebrate
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Brown, Steven E.
    A poem written for the 2011 Abled Hawaii Artists celebration of the signing anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which fits well with the presentation, “Power, Pride and the Road to Freedom: What Can We Say about the Americans with Disabilities Act?” made at the 2015 Pacific Rim Conference.
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    Using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) to Improve Understanding of Disability and Functioning
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Saleeby, Patricia Welch
    The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a useful framework and classification to better situate disability, health, and functioning. The ICF recognizes disability and functioning as the dynamic individual and environment interaction, promoting a more realistic perspective. This article describes the ICF, its utility, and its strengths/weaknesses.
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    Strategies to Create a Culturally Responsive Learning Environment
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Rogers, Keisha ; Cartwright, Brenda ; Skinner, Rahim
    This article is based on the workshop, Keeping it Real: Illusions of Equality and Justice on College Campuses. Students’ and presenters’ experiences show culturally diverse students and faculty must leave their cultures at the door in academia. Training strategies are recommended for a more culturally responsive learning and safe environment.
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    Disability Studies Influence on a Profoundly Altered Identity
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Kidd, Douglas
    This article describes circumstances of my traumatic brain injury, the aftermath, expressions of the brain damage acquired, and current functioning. The article examines the influence exposure to Disability Studies scholarship made to precipitate development of a disabled identity. The article explores advocacy efforts that are my direct response to society.
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    Towards Cultural Inclusion: Using Mobile Technologies to Increase Access to Audio Description
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Conway, Thomas ; Oppegaard, Brett ; Conway, Megan
    This paper describes a National Park Service (NPS) and University of Hawaii research project that is developing a mobile application for audio describing NPS print brochures for blind and visually impaired park users. The project has the potential to expand access to cultural and aesthetic material for blind and visually impaired people.
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    Introduction - Pacific Rim Forum
    (University of Hawaii at Manoa -- Center on Disability Studies, 2016) Aubrecht, Katie
    The International Pacific Rim Conference (Pac Rim) on Disability & Diversity, held annually in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been widely recognized over the past 30 years as one of the most diverse gatherings in the world. The event encourages and respects voices from diverse perspective across numerous areas, including: voices from persons representing various disability areas; experiences of family members and supporters across various disability areas; responsiveness to diverse cultural and language differences; evidence of researchers and academics studying disability; stories of persons providing powerful lessons; examples of program providers, natural supports and allies of persons with disabilities; and, action plans to meet human and social needs in a globalized world.