Eleventh International Conference of the International Society for Third Sector Research (ISTR): Civil Society and the Citizen

Deadline: October 25, 2013

From the inception of the social work profession until present, social workers have engaged with clients with disabilities in practice settings and have ensured to deliver services that promote social justice, equality, inclusion, and diversity.  However, an examination of the social work curriculum demonstrates that the topics of disability and sexuality are often ignored, which is antithetical to the profession's goals, values, and core competencies.  This special theme issue will explore the importance of teaching social workers about the history, theories, policies, and practices of sexuality and disability. Click here for more information.

ISTR has held 9 Regional Conferences in Latin America and the Caribbean.  Every two years committed civil society organizations and academic institutions have hosted a growing community of researchers from the area as well as international colleagues interested in studying the region.  Themes featured include: diverse ways of administration and governance within organizations, human resources, fundraising, training and capacity building, several aspects of citizen participation including volunteer efforts, human rights efforts, impact studies, communication, etc. This edition of Voluntas in its Latin American focuses on these themes as well as others such as poverty alleviation in its many manifestations,  inequality, violence, corruption, human rights social movements and the creation of  public policies,  among others. Click here for more information.

This webinar will focus on recent innovations in the education system to build stronger advancement pathways for working adults in low-wage jobs. These "career pathway" and "bridge" programs integrate work skills, adult basic or more advanced training and education, and learning environments that work for working adults. Click here for more information and to register online.

The Disability Research Consortium (DRC) is building the evidence base necessary to improve the national disability support system and the lives of people with disabilities, while also reducing the long-term growth in government costs. Join us for a two-day conference and webinar highlighting the latest DRC research findings and their implications for the future of disability policies and programs. Click here for more information.

This webinar will introduce issues and present evidence on the kinds of problems in New York State that are responsive to a social determinants approach and will explore how a social determinants approach may be incorporated into education for public health to strengthen the health ecosystem. Click here for more information and to register online.