The Review of Disability Studies (RDS) editorial team invites submissions for the Special Issue: Proceedings of the
41st Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability & Diversity (Pac Rim 2026).
What we’re accepting:
- Written papers (ensure APA 7 formatting) based on 25-minutes, 45-minute hybrid, or 60-minutes presentations delivered live at Pac Rim 2026
- Notes from the Field entries, featuring:
- Posters — title and abstract [submit via form below]
- Recorded presentations — title, abstract, and link to recording [submit via form below]
Submission Window: June 6th through June 27th, 2026
How to Submit
Live Presentations (written papers):
- Review the Submission Guidelines at rdsjournal.org
- Review (Optional) the submission instructional video at 2025 Pacific Rim Submission Instructional Video
- Create a free account at rdsjournal.org if you don’t already have one
- Submit your APA 7-formatted, edited, and publication-ready paper with all requested metadata
Posters & Recorded Presentations (Notes from the Field):
- Complete the submission form at forms.gle/vj1JcK4HSrPHPntCA
- Double-check all spelling and grammar before submitting, and follow instructions exactly to ensure inclusion
All submissions are due by Jun 27, 2026
Previous proceedings:
Quesions? Contact us at rdsj@hawaii.edu
RDS Editorial Team
The Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa supports thousands of people with disabilities,
Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and other underrepresented communities through work in education,
employment, and community living. Learn more at cds.coe.hawaii.edu.
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