Welcome to the Conference Proceedings of the 40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference 2025
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Pacific Rim, disability, conference
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This is a welcome message for the Conference Proceedings of the 40th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference 2025 hosted by the Center on Disability Studies, College of Education, University of Hawai’i at Mānoa.
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Dr. Kiriko Takahashi, Interim Director, Central on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Kiriko Takahashi, Ph.D., Associate Faculty, Center on Disability Studies, at University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Her research is focused on addressing needs areas identified by the community on disability related issues. One such research is supporting students with disabilities to strive in the STEM field.
Jared Galeai, Central on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Jared Galea’i is a specialist at the University of Hawaii’s Center on Disability Studies and a graduate of the University of Hawaii. He serves as Principal Investigator on projects focused on employment, transition services, and benefits planning for individuals with disabilities. Jared brings extensive experience as a former Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, having worked with high schools, colleges, correctional facilities, and Native American Rehabilitation Programs. He is actively involved with Disability:IN and is a committed advocate for persons with disabilities. His work reflects a strong interest in expanding access to education, employment, and support services.