WDRC 2025 – WDRC 2026

Theme: “Empowering People with Disabilities through Innovative Mental Health Initiatives and Inclusive Rehabilitation for Sustainable Change”

Purpose of the WDRC 2025? WDRC 2025? WDRC 2025?

The 10th World Disability & Rehabilitation Conference 2025 (WDRC 2025) embodies the theme, “Empowering People with Disabilities through Innovative Mental Health Initiatives and Inclusive Rehabilitation for Sustainable Change.” This conference stands out for its focus on integrating mental health within disability rehabilitation, fostering collaboration among global experts, and inspiring innovative approaches. By addressing critical challenges faced by disability communities, WDRC 2025 aims to promote inclusivity, resilience, and sustainable advancements that enhance the well-being and rights of individuals with disabilities worldwide.

President of WDRPA, Former University
Assistant Vice
Chancellor, Office of Accessible Education.
Kolpin & O’Connor Global Consultants, LLC.

Dr. Loren O’Connor

Conference Chair

President of WDRPA, Former University
Assistant Vice
Chancellor, Office of Accessible Education.
Kolpin & O’Connor Global Consultants, LLC.

Expert Disability Inclusion
Provision of telephone relay services The Nippon Foundation
Japan

Aiko Akiyama

Keynote Speaker

Expert Disability Inclusion
Provision of telephone relay services The Nippon Foundation
Japan

Disability Specialist
Global DEI & Wellbeing Manager at TUI
Churchill Fellow 2023 - Inclusive Wellbeing for Disabled People
Founder of Mana Charity
UK

Emily Hyland

Keynote Speaker

Disability Specialist
Global DEI & Wellbeing Manager at TUI
Churchill Fellow 2023 - Inclusive Wellbeing for Disabled People
Founder of Mana Charity
UK

Deputy Vice Chancellor
The University of the Western Cape (UWC)
South Africa

Prof. Jose Frantz

Keynote Speaker

Deputy Vice Chancellor
The University of the Western Cape (UWC)
South Africa

President and CEO
Guided and Unified Interaction for the Development of Children, Inc.
Philippines

Dr. Gerry Duwin A. Dela Zerna

Steering commitee & Plenary Speaker

President and CEO
Guided and Unified Interaction for the Development of Children, Inc.
Philippines

Disability Inclusion Advisor
CBM Global Disability Inclusion
Zimbabwe

Prof. Tsitsi Chataika

Plenary Speaker

Disability Inclusion Advisor
CBM Global Disability Inclusion
Zimbabwe

Co-founder of the YWDEP
Mauritius

Ms. Zahra Hosaneea

Workshop Speaker

Co-founder of the YWDEP
Mauritius

Vice President of WDRPA
Kolpin & O’Connor Global Consultants, LLC.)
USA

Dr. Thierry Kolpin

Workshop Speaker

Vice President of WDRPA
Kolpin & O’Connor Global Consultants, LLC.)
USA

President
Rock Creek Foundation
Maryland
USA

Najla Wortham

Workshop Speaker

President
Rock Creek Foundation
Maryland
USA

Chief Executive Officer
Affiliated Santé Group
Maryland
USA

Michelle Grigsby-Hackett, LCPC, CPRP

Workshop Speaker

Chief Executive Officer
Affiliated Santé Group
Maryland
USA

Founding Chairman
Beyazay Association
Turkey

Mr. Lokman Ayva

Story Teller

Founding Chairman
Beyazay Association
Turkey

Member, a Steering committee, ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF)
Thailand

Ms. Saowalak Thongkuay

Story Teller

Member, a Steering committee, ASEAN Disability Forum (ADF)
Thailand

Managing Director, Medyvok Healthcare Chairman, i-CReAT Foundation - International Centre for Research on Assistive Technology and Accessibility New Delhi, India

Mr. Nekram Upadhyay

Panel Speaker

Managing Director, Medyvok Healthcare Chairman, i-CReAT Foundation - International Centre for Research on Assistive Technology and Accessibility New Delhi, India

10th January 2025 || 4.00 PM – 5.00 PM IST

11th February 2025 | Time: 3.00 PM – 4.00 PM IST

28th April 2025 | Time: 03:00 PM – 04:00 PM IST

Panel Discussion

"Cultural Sensitivity in Disability and Rehabilitation Efforts"

Moderated by

Panelists

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"Innovative Mental Health Strategies for Disability Communities"

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"Legal Pathways and Comparative Policies: Advancing the Rights and Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities."

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"The Future of Integrated Care: Partnering for Holistic Support The Future of Integrated Care: Partnering for Holistic Support"

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