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| Assistive Technology Events | |
| Jan. 14-17, 2004 | ATIA Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA). Leading forum for a wide variety of professional presentations and discussion about new assistive technologies, practical applications, and services. Lake Buena Vista, Florida |
| March 15-20, 2004 | CSUN Conference Annual international conference of the California State University, Northridge, Center on Disabilities about technology and persons with disabilities. Los Angeles, California |
| March 30, 2004 | SC Assistive Technology Expo Training sessions and product exhibits hosted by the South Carolina Assistive Technology Project. The event is free and open to the public. Greenville, South Carolina |
| April 26-27, 2004 | Power Up Conference & Expo Annual assistive technology conference and exposition of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Offers sessions on computer adaptations, AT and higher education, web accessibility, including new device demonstrations. Columbia, Missouri |
| April 30, 2004 | Total Access for Everyone Now! Expo AT product exhibits hosted by the New England Assistive Technology Marketplace, an organization that provides information and access to equipment for people with all types of disabilities. Free and open to the public. Hartford, Connecticut |
| May 5-7, 2004 | Assistive Technology Solutions Conference Receive hands-on training on the use of assistive technology and learn how to customize augmentative communication devices for people with disabilities. Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| May 6, 2004 | CLASS ATS Expo Assistive technology vendors' exposition hosted by the Northeast Assistive Technology (NEAT). Lowell, Massachusetts |
| May 13, 2004 | ETCC Assistive Technology Conference & Expo Annual assistive technology conference hosted by the Ocean County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents. Toms River, New Jersey |
| May 13, 2004 | NYS Governor's Assistive Technology Expo Expo on assistive technology "Technology Opens Doors" with over 100 exhibitors and a showcase of many AT devices and services. Albany, New York |
| June 2-4, 2004 | ARATA Conference Annual conference of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), a national association whose purpose is to serve as a forum for issues in rehabilitation and assistive technology. Melbourne, Australia |
| June 10-12, 2004 | Collaborative Assistive Technology Conference The Collaborative Assistive Technology conference of the Rockies is presented by the Assistive Technology Partners and the Colorado Department of Education SWAAAC teams. Westminster, Colorado |
| June 17-18, 2004 | IFRATH Handicap Conference European conference on assistive technology organized by the French research institute on assistive technologies for people with disabilities (IFRATH). Paris, France |
| June 18-21, 2004 | RESNA Conference & Expo Annual conference and educational program on assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering. Expect product demonstrations, training sessions, and full days of workshops for novice to seasoned assistive technology professionals. Orlando, Florida |
| June 21-30, 2004 | WATI Summer Institute Training program offered by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI). Hear presentations about assistive technology assessment and implementation, and see product demonstrations. Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| July 5-9, 2004 | ICCHP Computers Helping People Conference International conference that focuses on the use of computers and accessible technologies to help people with disabilities and the elderly. Paris, France |
| Oct. 4-12, 2004 | ISAAC Conference & Expo International conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Learn about the latest developments in assistive technology, services, and research in the field of augmentative and alternative communication. Natal, Brazil |
| Oct. 18-20, 2004 | ASSETS Conference International conference on assistive technologies of the Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group on Computers and the Physically Handicapped (ACM-SIGCAPH). Atlanta, Georgia |
| Oct. 19-23, 2004 | Closing The Gap Conference Annual conference on computer technology and its applications to all disabilities and age groups in special education, rehabilitation, vocation, and independent living. Bloomington, Minnesota |
| Nov. 17-20, 2004 | TASH Conference Conference that focuses on strategies for achieving full inclusion for people with disabilities. Find practical information about systems to empower individuals with disabilities and their families. Reno, Nevada |
| Jan. 20-25, 2005 | Seating and Mobility Conference & Workshops International symposium about seating and mobility for people with physical disabilities. Includes scientific and clinical papers, in-depth workshops, as well as an exhibit hall with state-of-the-art wheelchair and seating technology. Orlando, Florida |
| luxury hotels in YorkAll year around | Abilities Expo Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. See link for locations |
| All year around | AT Computer Workshops Assistive technology workshops and software demonstrations presented by the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP). North Carolina |
| All year around | ATECH/ASSETT Workshops Workshops on a variety of assistive technology topics and products hosted by ASSETT, a support organization helping students with disabilities and funded by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Concord, New Hampshire |
| All year around | ATP Training Assistive Technology Partners (ATP) offers assistive technology training sessions on a variety of topics and products. Denver, Colorado |
| All year around | CAMA AAC Training Workshops on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) conducted by the Communication Aids Manufacturers Association (CAMA). See link for locations |
| All year around | CSUN Training Advanced training workshops covering many areas of assistive technology. Offered by the Center on Disabilities at the California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Northridge, California |
| All year around | EASI Accessible Information Technology Training Online courses on adapting computers and information technology for persons with disabilities. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online. |
| All year around | Easter Seals Assistive Technology Workshops Presentations on various assistive technology topics as well as hands-on training and demonstrations of popular devices and software. Boston/Worcester, Massachusetts |
| All year around | ETTC Assistive Technology Workshops - Camden County Assistive technology workshops for teachers and parents offered at the Camden County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC). Sicklerville, New Jersey |
| All year around | ETTC Assistive Technology Workshops - Middlesex County Assistive technology workshops for teachers and parents offered provided by the Middlesex County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC). East Brunwick, New Jersey |
| All year around | NEAT Conference & Training Assistive technology conferences, products demonstrations, and workshops organized by The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace. Hartford, Connecticut |
| All year around | SEHD Assistive Technology Training The Binghamton University, School of Education and Human Development (SEHD), offers online certificate programs in assistive technology for educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and others. Binghamton, New York |
| All year around | USS AAC Training Continuing education presentations in speech-language pathology and audiology offered by the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Topics include AAC from the consumer's point of view, AAC in public schools, and more. Sarasota, Florida |
| All year around | WATI Training Training sessions and workshops offered by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) on various assistive technology topics. Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| Not scheduled | Getting In Touch With Literacy Conference A conference addressing issues related to literacy for individuals with visual impairments. Presentations to include information on reading and writing in braille, use of assistive technology, use of a variety of literacy tools and other relevant topics. |
| Not scheduled | Accessing Higher Ground Conference Annual conference of the Disability Services at the University of Colorado at Boulder about assistive technology and accessible media in higher education. |
| Not scheduled | AAATE Conference & Expo Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe. Explores the advances in technology research & development and how these can be harnessed to benefit people with disabilities. |
| Not scheduled | PAT Assistive Technology Expo Annual seminars and exhibits of the Partnerships in Assistive Technology (PAT). Showcases adaptive equipment technology designed to enhance independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities. Offers workshops, vendor demonstrations, how-to classes, and hands-on computer software training. |
| Not scheduled | ICAT Conference International conference on assistive technology organized by the Bristish Computer Society Disability Group, covering accessibility, virtual reality, intelligent systems and social consequences. |
| Not scheduled | ATAINS Conference International conference on assistive technology best practices. Organized by Assistive Technology Application & Integration Nova Scotia (ATAINS) and the Assistive Technology Centre. |
| Not scheduled | USS AAC Conference & Expo Bi-annual conference of the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Addresses issues relevant to persons who use AAC and highlights state-of-the-art work being done by service providers and organizations. |
| Not scheduled | Wisconsin Technology Access Conference Conference on the use of assistive technology presented by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI). Sessions include augmentative communication, computer access, assessment/evaluation, vendor demonstrations, and more. |
| Not scheduled | TAM-KELLAR Conference Annual conference and workshops of the Eastern Assistive Solutions with Technology (EAST). Features presentations on assistive and instructional technology from research and practical experience in implementing technology with students with disabilities. |
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| Accessibility and Universal Design Events | |
| April 20-21, 2004 | ADA Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability Conference Annual conference of the ADA Office of The Ohio State University. Features sessions about developing accessible web sites, issues surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability studies, and accommodations in the workplace. Columbus, Ohio |
| April 24-29, 2004 | CHI Conference Annual international conference on Human Factors in computing systems. Leading forum for the exchange of ideas and information about computer-human interaction (CHI). Vienna, Austria |
| May 11-13, 2004 | ADA Symposium & Expo Training sessions about issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Acts, including accessible design, employment and the ADA, and accessible information technology. Kansas City, Kansas |
| All year around | EASI Accessible Information Technology Training Online courses focused on computer accessibility and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online. |
| All year around | Web Accessibility Initiative Meetings Special interest group meetings for discussions about the WAI guidelines of the World Wide Web consortium. See link for locations |
| Not scheduled | Inclusion by Design Conference Annual international world congress on universal design for "Planning the Barrier-Free World". |
| Not scheduled | LATAN Universal Access Conference & Expo The "Doors to Inclusion: Universal Access" conference is presented by the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN). Features an accessible house incorporating universal design elements from many access technology providers. |
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| Rehabilitation Therapy Events | |
| Jan. 29-31, 2004 | TRLD Conference Annual conference on Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties (TRLD). San Francisco, California |
| Feb. 4-8, 2004 | APTA Combined Sections Meeting Annual Combined Sections meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Nashville, Tennessee |
| Feb. 19-22, 2004 | Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Arlington Heights, Illinois |
| March 4-6, 2004 | Idaho Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Idaho Speech-Language Hearing Association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Pocatello, Idaho |
| March 25-29, 2004 | NORA Conference Annual conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) about the art and science of rehabilitation for patients with visual deficits as a result of physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological conditions. Boston, Massachusetts |
| April 22-24, 2004 | Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Indiana Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Indianapolis, Indiana |
| May 5-8, 2004 | CASLPA Conference International conference of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Hear about the most recent research in the field of augmentative and alternative communication. Ottawa, Canada |
| May 20-23, 2004 | AOTA Conference & Expo Annual conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| June 30-July 3, 2004 | Physical Therapy Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Chicago, Illinois |
| Oct. 14-17, 2004 | National Rehabilitation Association Conference Annual conference of the National Rehabilitation Association offering over 50 training sessions in the field of rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Nov. 18-20, 2004 | ASHA Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Conference Annual conference of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Premier event for audiologists, hearing scientists, and speech-language pathologists. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Jan. 27-29, 2005 | TRLD Conference Annual conference on Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties (TRLD). San Francisco, California |
| Feb. 10-13, 2005 | Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Rosemont, Illinois |
| Feb. 23-27, 2005 | APTA Combined Sections Meeting Annual Combined Sections meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). New Orleans, Louisiana |
| June 8-11, 2005 | Physical Therapy Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Boston, Massachusetts |
| All year around | National Rehabilitation Association Training Training conferences hosted by the National Rehabilitation Association offering training sessions in various rehabilitation fields. See link for locations |
| Not scheduled | OHSU-Center on Self Determination Training Workshops on communication intervention for children with severe disabilities offered by the Oregon Institute on Disability and Development at the Oregon Health Sciences University. |
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| Special Education and Technology Events | |
| Jan. 22-24, 2004 | Florida Educational Technology Conference & Expo Conference and workshops of the Florida Educational Technology on classroom practices that combine technology with educational standards. Discover the latest technological trends and products available in educational technology. Orlando, Florida |
| Jan. 26-28, 2004 | METC Conference Midwest Education and Technology conference (METC) hosted by the Cooperating School Districts of greater St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri |
| March 1-6, 2004 | SITE Conference International conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Atlanta, Georgia |
| April 18-20, 2004 | TIE Conference Annual Conference offering practical, technology-integrated workshops and presentations for educators interested in implementing the use of technology in the classroom. Sioux Falls, South Dakota |
| March 1-3, 2004 | Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference Conference of the Ohio SchoolNet Commission about the use of technology in schools to facilitate equitable access and improvement in learning. Columbus, Ohio |
| April 14-17, 2004 | CEC Conference & Expo Annual convention and exposition of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) for those who work with students with special needs. Hundreds of professional development sessions and vendor exhibits. New Orleans, Louisiana |
| June 20-23, 2004 | National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Conference Discussions on the latest research on early childhood development and learning, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nov. 10-13, 2004 | NAEYC Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Experience the latest developments in education for children from birth through age 8. Anaheim, California |
| Feb. 14-16, 2005 | Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference Conference of the Ohio SchoolNet Commission about the use of technology in schools to facilitate equitable access and improvement in learning. Columbus, Ohio |
| March 1-5, 2005 | SITE Conference International conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Phoenix, Arizona |
| May 9-11, 2005 | Destination Success Conference National conference on learning disabilities in post secondary education for students, teachers, and parents. Presentations and workshops will focus on building accessible learning communities. Ontario, Canada |
| Aug. 2-6, 2005 | AHEAD Conference Annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
| All year around | EASI Barrier-free E-Learning Training Online courses on designing educational and training programs accessible for everyone. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online. |
| Not scheduled | Odyssey Conference Biennial conference of Canada's vision teachers and visual impairment professionals. |
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| Disability Specific Events | |
| Feb. 5-7, 2004 | American Stroke Association Conference International conference of the American Stoke Association (ASA). San Diego, California |
| March 17-20, 2004 | Learning Disabilities Association Conference Annual conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). A great event for parents, teachers and other professionals helping with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Atlanta, Georgia |
| March 24, 2004 | MBIA Conference Conference of the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association. Marlborough, Massachusetts |
| March 25-26, 2004 | BIAM Conference Conference of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland (BIAM) focusing on issues related to traumatic brain injury survivors and family members, children and adolescents in the school system, and professional and clinical training. Baltimore, Maryland |
| May 13-16, 2004 | ADDA Conference National conference of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Learn about treatments, tools, and resources from the nation's prominent AD/HD specialists. St. Louis, Missouri |
| May 20-21, 2004 | BIANJ Conference Annual seminar of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. Examines current trends in the field of brain injury including medical interventions, advances in rehabilitation, funding trends, and long-term implications. Eatontown, New Jersey |
| June 3-6, 2004 | Society for Disability Studies Conference Annual meeting of the Society for Disability Studies (SDS), a nonprofit organization that promotes research on humanistic and social scientific aspects of disability and chronic illness. St. Louis, Missouri |
| June 10-13, 2004 | SHHH Conference International convention of the Self-Help for Hard-of-Hearing People association (SHHH). Hear field experts as they present their findings on cochlear implant research. Omaha, Nebraska |
| June 29-July 5, 2004 | National Federation of the Blind Conference Annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Atlanta, Georgia |
| July 6-10, 2004 | NAD Conference Biennial conference of the Association of the Deaf (NAD). Kansas City, Missouri |
| July 16-18, 2004 | Alzheimer Association Conference International conference on Alzheimers disease and related disorders. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| July 26-28, 2004 | CDC Developmental Disabilities Conference Conference of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Washington, D.C. |
| Oct. 7-9, 2004 | WCD Conference & Expo Annual world congress and exposition on disabilities. Orlando, Florida |
| Feb. 2-4, 2005 | American Stroke Association Conference International conference of the American Stoke Association (ASA). New Orleans, Louisiana |
| March 2-5, 2005 | Learning Disabilities Association Conference Annual conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). A great event for parents, teachers and other professionals helping with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Reno, Nevada |
| Spring 2005 | IBIA Conference World congress on brain injury presented by the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA). Melbourne, Australia |
| All year around | National Federation of the Blind State Conference States conventions of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). See link for locations |
| Not scheduled | Deaf Way Conference International conference on a variety of deaf-related themes, including education, family, health/mental health, sign language and interpretation, technology, and more. |
| Not scheduled | IFDM Conference International forum on disability management and work retention organized by the Canadian National Institute of Disability Management. |
| Not scheduled | Moving Ahead Conference Conference presented by the Community Partners of Brain Injury Coalition of Calgary to enhance community support services for persons with brain injuries. Canada |
| Not scheduled | National Alliance for Caregiving Conference International conference on family care hosted by the National Alliance of Caregiving (NAC). Learn about innovative programs to support and empower family caregivers helping disabled or elderly persons. |
| Not scheduled | SBAA Conference Annual conference of the Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA). |
| Not scheduled | Through the Looking Glass Conference International conference on parents with disabilities and their families. |
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