From: WILLIAM d. hEERKENS <[log in to unmask]>

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Empire State College announces the immediate 'early bird" registration for
the forthcoming DEED2000 conference, April 28 through May 1, 2000 in
Rochester, NY. The "Disabled Enabled Empowered Determined" conference will
be the fifth international conference sponsored by the college on all
aspects of disability. DEED2000's theme is "Building Common Ground and

Disability Leadership for the New Millennium.
Information on all aspects of the conference can be found at the DEED2000
extensive web page at www.DEED2000.org./DEED

Information on keynote speakers including Ted Kennedy, Jr., Dick Thornburgh,
Max Gail, Susan Daniels, and others can be found at
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/27fe5602d4fb117c85256723006dca93

DEED2000 will include a series of special panels of leaders for all aspects
of disability. Information on the leadership themes of the conference and
special Leadership Panels can be found at:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/7406f96a44d88fc485256723006e286c

DEED2000 will also feature the Franklin-Covey Leadership Symposium that will
explore leadership development in relation to disability issues. Information
on this unique series of activities can be found at
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/acde5f138e639c5e852568750050d51f

For those interested in the arts and entertainment, DEED2000 is pleased to
host the world premier of the musical "Disabled, Enabled, but Proud." This
special presentation is described at:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/165455f1fe35f473852568a300149929

At DEED2000, NBC Dateline Correspondent, John Hockenberry, will receive an
honorary degree from the State University of New York. An invitation is
extended to all individuals with graduate or doctoral degrees to join the
processional. Those marching in the processional must wear academic regalia.

Information on the honorary degree can be found at:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/f9208f9ff056822d85256875004dbe29

DEED2000 will recognize several individuals for exemplary disability
leadership as a result of an international call for nominations. Information
on the nominations process can be found at:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/8c5932f8834482ca852567dd00551908

Continuing the tradition of Empire State College in offering innovative
higher education opportunities, a number of undergraduate and graduate
courses may be pursed in connection with the DEED2000 conference.

Information on these courses can be found at:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/7215a2e720dc16c285256723006edb18

DEED2000 is pleased to host several pre and post conference events including
special training workshops presented by the Social Security Administration
and a special "Dialogue on Employment for People with Disabilities" in
connection with the President's Committee on the Employment of People with

Disabilities." Information on pre and post conference events can be found at
the following two sites:
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/59ba897fde8024e28525686800125f97
http://www.deed2000.org/esconline/specialevent/deed.nsf/90d32e6ee02e4e968525
671d0049f39b/baae79f1df278f8085256880007a2223

The above includes just a portion of the special activities taking place at
DEED2000. Now is the time to visit the conference web page. Don't miss out
on this special conference which will strives to change the paradigm of
disability in unique and innovative ways.


William D. Heerkens
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