Disability Awareness Conference 2026

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About the Conference

“An open mind can hold the whole world because inclusion isn’t just about access—it’s about belonging.”

Imagine Heritage is proud to co-organize this landmark Disability Awareness Conference with the ISI Florence, the SKEP– Association of Social Responsibility for Children and Youth, the Firenze Patrimonio Mondiale, the Cabinetto Scientifico Letterario G.P. Vieusseux, and the Destination Florence Foundation, under the auspices of Florence World Heritage and Relations with UNESCOMunicipality of Florence, Italy. This conference brings together international experts, educators, and advocates to discuss how Education serves as the primary tool for fostering an inclusive mindset and removing the societal barriers faced by individuals with disabilities.

Speakers

Dr. Carlotta Ferrari

Dr. Valentina Ippolito

Professor Stefano U. Baldassarri, Ph.D.

Dr. Athena Kritikou

Professor Emerita Frosso Motti-Stefanidi Ph.D.

Dr. Spyridon St. Kogkas

Professor Valia Aranitou Ph.D.

Dr. Zoi Geroulanou

Dr. Dimitra Kontova

Dr. Annalisa Baroni

Dr Marilena Pinco

Dr Eleonora Sirsi

Dr. Daria Coste

Dr. Ashod Derandonyan

Professor Maria Bukhanovskaia

Dr. Filippos Pierros

Dr. Katie Ciulla

Dr. Serena Giorgi

Dr. Nina Peci

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