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Organizer	le Royal Canadian Institute for Science
Title	Giving People with Disabilities the Technological Tools to Speak out
Category	Education
Location	Ottawa, Ontario
Date	December 10, 2018
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Description	Description L�ISSP et le Royal Canadian Institute for Science sont ravis de pr�senter le premier panel de la deuxi�me ann�e de la s�rie de conf�rences ISSP-RCIScience. La s�rie se penche sur l'impact des innovations scientifiques / technologiques �mergentes sur la soci�t�. Le 10 d�cembre, nous discut�rons des implications scientifiques, politiques et soci�tales des nouvelles technologies pour les personnes handicap�es qui souhaitent communiquer et interagir avec le monde qui les entoure. Mot d�ouverture Professeure Monica Gattinger, Directrice, ISSP, Universit� d'Ottawa Animatrice Dre. Tammy Clifford, Vice-pr�sidente aux programmes de recherche aux Instituts de recherche en sant� du Canada (IRSC) Conf�renciers Professeure Virginie Cobigo, Facult� des sciences sociales et codirectrice du Centre de recherche sur les services �ducatifs et communautaires de l'Universit� d'Ottawa; Chaire de recherche sur la sant� mentale des enfants et des adolescents, uOttawa � CHEO Research Institute Dr. Lundy Lewis, Chaire de Recherche Fulbright sur la science et la soci�t�, ISSP, Universit� d'Ottawa (2018-2019) Christine Malone, Sp�cialiste de la diversit�, Ville d'Ottawa Professeur Michael Orsini, �cole d'�tudes politiques et Vice-doyen aux �tudes sup�rieures � la Facult� des sciences sociales, Universit� d'Ottawa Mot de cl�ture Helle Tosine, Ancienne pr�sidente du conseil d'administration, Royal Canadian Institute for Science Des rafra�chissements seront servis � 16h30. L'�v�nement commence � 17 heures. The Institute for Science, Society and Policy and the Royal Canadian Institute for Science are delighted to host the first panel of the second year of the ISSP-RCIScience Lecture Series. The series focusses on the impact of emerging science and technology on society. On December 10th, we will discuss the science, policy and societal implications of new technologies designed to allow people with disabilities to communicate and interact with the world around them. Opening Remarks Dr. Monica Gattinger, Director, ISSP, University of Ottawa Moderator Dr. Tammy Clifford, Vice-President, Research Programs, Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Panelists Professor Virginie Cobigo, Faculty of Social Sciences and Co-Director, Centre for Research on Educational and Community Services, uOttawa; Scientist and Research Chair in Children and Youth Mental Health, CHEO Research Institute Dr. Lundy Lewis, Canada/US Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in Science and Society , ISSP (2018-2019), University of Ottawa Christine Malone, Diversity Specialist, City of Ottawa Professor Michael Orsini, Political Studies and Vice-Dean, Graduate Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ottawa Closing Remarks Helle Tosine, Past Board Chair, Royal Canadian Institute for Science Refreshments will be served at 4:30 PM. The event starts at 5 PM. Location: Desmarais Building 55 Laurier East 12th floor, room 12102 Ottawa, On K1N 6N5 Situ� au sein de l�Universit� d�Ottawa, l�Institut de recherche sur la science, la soci�t� et la politique publique assure la recherche, l�enseignement et l�information du public sur la relation entre la soci�t� et la science, la technologie et l�innovation. Centered at the University of Ottawa, the Institute for Science, Society and Policy carries out research, teaching and public outreach on the relationship between society and science, innovation and technology.

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