Seizing Opportunities For Change
2008 Annual Rights Conference
October 1 – 4, 2008
The University of Texas, Thompson Conference Center, Austin, Texas
2008 Conference Featured Speakers
Michael Perlin
International Disability Rights Expert and Author
Catherine Penney Of Dante’s Cure, Her True Story
International Disability Rights Expert and Author Of Dante’s Cure, Her True Story
Susan Stefan Significant Developments in Mental Health Law – 2008
Plenaries by Latino Activists and Leaders,
Peer Advocates &
Veterans on Contemporary Issues
A Special Presentation
Tribute to Institutionalized Musicians
Well-known advocates and activists will present workshops including
Jennifer Mathis  Bill Stewart  Ron Bassman Jim Gottstein  Darby Penney Peter Stastny Kim Darrow Dennis Feld Emmett Dwyer Mark Joyce Pat Risser Brian East John Breeding Eliza and Ted Eller, Emily Johnson and Ann Creighton of Ionia Anne Rider Ira Burnim  Moira Dolan Lauren DeWitt
Conference activities will be held at the University of Texas Thompson Conference Center. Hotel accommodations are at the nearby AT&T Conference Center, within walking distance or accessible by shuttle.
For more information please check NARPA’s website at www.narpa.org.