Taking into consideration the current context of crisis caused by the pandemic, this edition aims to promote a broad reflection and debate on the impacts of the pandemic on the life of persons with disabilities and their families in Portugal, identifying challenges and helping to find answers and solutions.

Disability Studies – Call for Papers – until November 5, 2020:
In order to promote the study field of Disability Studies in Portugal, and to foster the exchange and availability of new knowledge on this emerging field in the national scientific scene, ODDH invites researchers to submit abstracts - for oral communication or poster - until November 5, 2020, to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Proposals should focus on the issue of disability and may consider, among others, the following themes:
• Independent living and self-representation;
• Right to self-determination;
• Education and distance learning;
• Work and employment;
• Crisis related to caregivers and support provided to persons with disabilities;
• Accessibilities.