On April 8, 2019, the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP), alongside American University and more than 100 disability advocates and higher education institutions from 40 countries, signed onto a historic global compact on persons with disabilities in higher education.
First of its kind, Special Smiles is a comprehensive data-set on the lives of persons with intellectual disabilities.
"The entire site visit was incredible,” said IDPP Research Associate Nathan Banks. “I’m fascinated by the internal processes organizations like PAHO use. I’m so grateful to have been able to see what this line of work is like firsthand.”
IDPP Executive Dr. Derrick Cogburn will be presenting on IDPP’s contributions to disaster risk reduction related to persons with disabilities at the 3rd Biennial University of Maryland (UMD) Disability Summit (April 5, 2019).
Building on our successful collaboration in the UNISDR Global Platform 2017 in Cancun, Mexico, IDPP is again providing support for remote participation in the Global Platform 2019 (GP2019) in Geneva, Switzerland.
At the 4th renewal of the UNESCO Chair in Transnational Challenges and Governance, prominent scholars discussed global cooperation and the evolving landscape of international relations. IDPP Executive Director, Dr. Derrick Cogburn, showcased his work in inclusive internet governance.
IDPP Executive Director, Dr. Derrick L. Cogburn, served as a panelist at the 2024 NASIG Summit in Puerto Rico, contributing expertise on trust in virtual interactions and governing the global digital economy while advocating for inclusive internet access.
A new minitrack, "AI Safety, Cybersecurity, and Inclusion through Advanced Text Analytics," has been approved for the 58th Annual The Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences. IDPP anticipates breakthroughs in disability inclusion methods through this AI-centered research.
In an effort to enhance public safety, foster innovation, and minimize risk, The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is launching the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute Consortium (AISIC). Several reputable scholars within the American University Kogod School of Business will take part in the launch of this consortium on AI safety.
