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Delivering Change Through Disability Research 3rd NDA Disability Research Conference 19 October 2004, Dublin, Ireland CALL FOR PAPERS The National Disability Authority (NDA) works to promote and secure the rights of people with disabilities in Ireland and is dedicated to the creation of a society in which people with disabilities enjoy equality and full participation. This year, the annual NDA research conference will examine the role of disability research in creating positive change in the lives of people with disabilities. Abstracts are now invited for the presentation of recent research findings that provide evidence for policy change or service improvement. In line with the NDA’s core values, a social model of disability should inform research findings presented at the conference. Of particular interest will be research which: - Identifies shortcomings in policy or services for people with disabilities -Recognises good practice in policy or services for people with disabilities -Identifies and /or quantifies the needs of people with disabilities If you propose to use empirical data in your paper, your abstract must include a clear outline of the data and its sources. Abstracts of a maximum of 150 words should be submitted to: Jim Winters National Disability Authority 25 Clyde Road Dublin 4 Telephone: (01) 6080400 Fax: (01) 6609935 email: [log in to unmask] www.nda.ie "The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. It is the policy of the National Disability Authority to disallow the sending of offensive material and should you consider that the material contained in this message is offensive you should contact the sender immediately".