MDPI Webinar | International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 3 December 2025

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), commemorated every year on 3 December, aims to uplift people with disabilities at every level of society and development and raise awareness of the circumstances of people with disabilities in all aspects of political, social, economic, and cultural life.

MDPI is pleased to announce a webinar to commemorate this day, which will encourage researchers to come together and provide support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of people with disabilities.

Date: 3 December 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 873 8883 2750
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/IDPD2025

Speaker/Presentation	Time in CET	Time in CST Asia
MDPI Host Host Introduction	9:00–9:05 a.m.	4:00–4:05 p.m.
Prof. Dr. Reinie Cordier Navigating Research Challenges in Disability Studies: Current Obstacles and Priorities for the Future	9:05–9:25 a.m.	4:05–4:25 p.m.
Prof. Dr. Trudo Lemmens Legalized ‘Assisted Dying’ as a Threat to Disability Rights: Canada’s MAID Regime as a Case Study	9:25–9:45 a.m.	4:25–4:45 p.m.
Q&A Session	9:45–9:55 a.m.	4:45–4:55 p.m.
MPDI Host Closing of Webinar	9:55–10:00 a.m.	4:55–5:00 p.m.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email outlining how to join this webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.

Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available to watch.

Webinar Speakers:

Prof. Dr. Reinie Cordier, Curtin School of Allied Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Australia;
Prof. Dr. Trudo Lemmens, Health Law and Policy, Henry N.R. Jackman Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, Canada.

Relevant Special Issues:
“Enhancing Physical and Mental Well-Being in People with Disabilities”
Guest Editors: Dr. Jereme D. Wilroy and Dr. Yumi Kim
Deadline for submission: 30 March 2026

“Transportation and Disabilities: Challenges and Opportunities”
Guest Editors: Prof. Dr. François Routhier, Dr. Krista L. Best and Dr. Willy Allègre
Deadline for submission: 31 March 2026

“Rethinking Disability Through Adaptation and Assistive Technology”
Guest Editors: Dr. Nathan Bray, Dr. Jaci Huws, Dr. Hannah Jelley and Dr. Carys Stringer
Deadline for submission: 1 June 2026