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Symposium

International

Clinical Practice

Cross Cutting

Bridging the Gap Between Disability and Refugee Services in Illinois: Creating an Action Agenda 1945

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM  
Location:  ROOM: Conference Room 4B >>> DIRECTIONS Fourth Floor >>> From the Main Elevator Bank, proceed left. Room 4D is at the end of the corridor, after taking a right just before Room 4-D. Walk past Room 4A; Room 4B is the second door on the right.
This interactive symposium will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to improve service coordination between refugee and disability sectors. Presenters will share original findings from qualitative and survey-based research on the economic integration of refugees with disabilities (RWDs) and identify systemic barriers to employment and education access. Participants will hear from Illinois-based leaders in refugee and disability services, learn from a successful case study in Buffalo, NY, and engage in small group discussions using the World Café method. The session will culminate in a stakeholder-driven vote to identify the top three actionable steps to bridge service gaps in Illinois. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of interagency collaboration strategies, participatory agenda-setting techniques, and actionable insights to foster long-term integration of RWDs through inclusive policy and practice.

Learning Objectives:

  • Enumerate the distinct challenges and programmatic barriers that refugees with disabilities experience when accessing employment programs
  • Describe participatory methods for consensus-building and agenda setting focusing on translating research to action
  • Identify best practices targeted toward refugees with disabilities