ATIA Educational Experience ATIA 2010 Chicago Renaissance Schaumburg Schaumburg (Chicago), Illinois, USA October 27 – 30, 2010 Register by August 20, 2010 for discounts. ATIA 2011 Orlando Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suite Hotel and Convention Center Orlando, Florida, USA January 26 – 29, 2011 Register by October 1, 2010 for discounts. Join us for four days of comprehensive education! •Map your curriculum across 200+ sessions and learn from experts in hands-on labs and Pre-Conference workshops •Connect with AT professionals, users, individuals with disabilities and parents •Experience the wonder of life-changing technology •Grasp the future – learn about new product releases Registration is now open! Register online at: www.atia.org ATIA 2010 Chicago October 27-30, 2010 ATIA 2011 Orlando January 26-29, 2011 Questions? registration@atia.org or by Phone: (877) OUR-ATIA WHO WILL BE THERE? Everyone interested in the successful implementation of assistive technologies, including: •Education Administrators •Assistive Technology Teams •AT Consultants •AT Specialists •AT Vendors •Clinicians •Families of individuals with disabilities •Teachers •Government Personnel •Technology Specialists •Individuals with disabilities •Occupational Therapists •Parents •Physical Therapists •Rehabilitation Specialists •Researchers and University Personnel •Special Education Directors •Special Language Pathologists •Students If you’ve already received this program, please pass along to a friend. ATIA Innovation Cooperation Assistive Technology Industry Association 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 2200 Chicago, IL 60611-4276 ATIA Education Conference at a Glance* PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS WEDNESDAY 8:00 am start 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN 4:00 pm Conclude View program at: www.atia.org/preconference 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Exhibit Hall Sneak Preview Hours ATIA 2011 ORLANDO Only CONFERENCE EDUCATION Breakout Sessions • Hands-On Labs • Posters • Continuing Education Credit THURSDAY CONFERENCE BEGINS 8:00 am EDUCATION SESSIONS 8:00 am – 6:00 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Exhibit Hall is FREE) 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm FRIDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS 8:00 am – 6:00 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 9:30 am – 12:00 pm (Exhibit Hall is FREE) 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm SATURDAY EDUCATION SESSIONS 8:00 am – 1:00 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN EXHIBIT HALL HOURS 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (Exhibit Hall is FREE) CONFERENCE CONCLUDES 1:00 pm FREE EXHIBIT HALL PASS download online to use onsite or pre-register online to expedite admission. *Schedule is subject to change. »»www.atia.org YOUR SOURCE FOR COMPLETE SESSION INFORMATION In order to give you access to the most-up-to-date educational information, you’ll find the conference schedules online in July. Not only are we saving a few trees, we’ve made it easy to design and download your personalized conference curriculum. Sign up to receive event updates via e-mail at: www.atia.org/signupform Educational Programs The 200+ educational sessions offered at each conference are organized within the following eight educational strands. ATIA’s educational program includes best practices, tips and tricks, vendor product updates and demonstrations, research updates and case studies of assistive technologies from regional, national and international experts. ADULT SERVICES Sessions focus on the use of assistive technology to enable individuals with disabilities to gain independence in social, school, home and work environments. Topics include, but are not limited to: •AT Act Programs •AT Reuse •Higher Education – accessibility, services, alternate formats, Universal Design for Learning •Independent Living – independence, living aids •Transition •Workplace – job skills, accommodations AUGMENTATIVE AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION Sessions focus on light to high tech support of communication for individuals, infancy through adulthood, with complex communication needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Assessment •Communication devices and strategies for successfully obtaining speech generating devices •Language and syntax •Visual supports EDUCATION/LEARNING Sessions focus on the use of assistive technology from Birth- Grade 12 in educational settings. Covers the challenges of addressing the complex educational needs of students who have learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities or multiple disabilities. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Accessible Instructional Materials •Adapted curriculum •Assessment •Differentiated instruction •Literacy and mathematics •National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards/ Center (NIMAS/NIMAC) •Response to Intervention •Technologies in the classroom - videos, iPods, Zunes and more •Universal Design for Learning EVERYDAY TECHNOLOGIES Sessions focus on applications of technologies that are commonly used by the general public but have features and functions that lend themselves for use by persons with disabilities or those working with persons with disabilities. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Web Applications (including Web 2.0) •Applications of Commonly Used Software •Readily Available Technologies •Portable and Smart Technologies •Ubiquitous Technologies PHYSICAL ACCESS/MOBILITY Sessions focus on motor issues that impact the use of assistive technology across other functional areas. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Alternate keyboards •Computer Access •Eye response technologies •Scanning POLICY TO PRACTICE Sessions span technology related areas of government policy including compliance guidelines, standards, and application at the national, state, and/or local levels. Topics include, but are not limited to: •AT initiatives and programs •Policy implementation at the national, state and/or local levels •508 compliance •Universal design and access •WC3 updates RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Sessions cover research related to assistive technology and strategies, methods, and materials for building knowledge and skills in assistive technology service delivery. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Poster sessions •Research updates •Professional Development best practices SENSORY IMPAIRMENT Sessions include Blind/Low Vision and Deaf/Hard of Hearing presentations related to issues that impact the use of assistive technology in personal, educational and workplace solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to: •Accessible cell phones and accessible PDAs •Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs) •Audio and Sound technologies of interest to hard-of- hearing persons •Braille technologies •Communication devices of interest to deaf persons •Digital talking books, E-book readers and DAISY •Remote communication services for deaf and hard-of- hearing persons •Scan and read systems •Screen reading software •Speech-to-text services •Video magnifiers (CCTVs) and screen magnification •Web accessibility CONTINUING EDUCATION - No fee to earn CEUs for conference educational sessions. A Number of Reasons to Attend 200+ Educational sessions (per event) 15+ Number of exhibition hours (per event) 3 Days of exhibition per event (Thursday – Saturday) Free CEUs for professional development Did you know that 90%+ of conference attendees were satisfied or very satisfied with their ATIA educational experience? Here’s what they had to say: “The quality of speakers and sessions were excellent. I learned so many new things that I could immediately go back and put into place and share with other teachers. This is truly a cutting-edge conference keeping us up to date on the latest and greatest.” (Educator) “Having so many vendors all in one place so you could try each company’s product out for a direct comparison all in a matter of a couple hours was very nice. I have never been to a conference with such an expansive Exhibit Hall before.” (Conference Attendee) “As a first time ATIA conference attendee and the mom of a young adult with disabilities, I was really impressed with how helpful and supportive everyone was. I found many possible solutions for my own son’s communication needs plus ideas I brought back to other parents and staff here in Nebraska.” (Parent) 88% of past attendees recommend that you attend an ATIA conference. Justify your attendance today! (We can help. Visit www.atia.org/justificationletter to download a customizable letter to your manager requesting conference funding.) Registration / Event Information SPECIAL REGISTRATION OPTIONS: Speaker: This discount rate is for registrants who are speaking. There is a 10% discount to register for Chicago and Orlando at the same time, but you must be speaking at both events to utilize this rate. Group Discount 5+: Individual registration forms must be submitted with payment at the same time. $25 discount is applied to full registration tier (Early Bird/Regular/Late). Cannot be combined with another discount. Online registration is available. Group Discount 10+: Individual registration forms must be submitted with payment at the same time. $35 discount is applied to full registration tier (Early Bird/Regular/Late). Cannot be combined with another discount. Online registration is available. Parent: A letter describing your child’s disability must accompany the faxed or mailed form. Student: Proof of full-time status must accompany the faxed or mailed form. VIP Code: $30 discount provided to candidates by ATIA Exhibitors. Discount is applied to full registration tier (Early Bird/Regular/Late). Cannot be combined with another discount. Alliance Partner Discount: $30 discount provided to candidates by Alliance Partners. Discount is applied to full registration tier (Early Bird/Regular/Late). Cannot be combined with another discount. PAST Attendee Discount: $25 discount provided to ATIA past attendees for the Early bird rate ONLY. Cannot be used for Regular/Late rate or combined with another discount. Pre-Conference Seminar: Go online to www.atia.org/preconference for all Pre- Conference information, including codes to register. Lunch Ticket: No meal package is included within registration pricing; however, optional pre- paid lunch tickets are available for purchase Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Please refer to the registration forms for each conference. Hotel restaurants and cash concession stands will be opening during the conference. NEW! Online Registration Available for Purchase Order Payments Purchase Order attendees may register online! The Purchase Order must be payable to ATIA and faxed to: 847-277-7414 Or mailed to ATIA Registration; 1325 Paysphere Circle; Chicago, IL 60674. Purchase Orders must be received by October 8, 2010 (for Chicago); January 7, 2011 (for Orlando). Chicago Cancellation Policy: A full refund, minus a $25 service fee, will be granted to cancellations made in writing on or before September 17, 2010. To cover administrative costs, a service fee of $100 will be charged for all cancellations received from Saturday, September 18, 2010 through Wednesday, September 29, 2010. Regrettably, no refunds will be given on cancellations received on or after Thursday, September 30, 2010. Orlando Cancellation Policy: A full refund, minus a $25 service fee, will be granted to cancellations made in writing on or before December 17, 2010. To cover administrative costs, a service fee of $100 will be charged for all cancellations received from Saturday, December 18, 2010 through Friday, January 7, 2011. Regrettably, no refunds will be given on cancellations received on or after Saturday, January 8, 2011. ATIA Federal ID #: 77-0482095 Deadline to register by form (mail and/or fax): October 8, 2010 (Chicago); January 7, 2011 (Orlando). Fax: 847-277-7414 Mail: ATIA Registration; 1325 Paysphere Circle; Chicago, IL 60674 Online: www.atia.org; register with a credit card and save! TRAVEL & LODGING ATIA 2010 Chicago Housing Reservation Deadline: October 4, 2010 or when all ATIA rooms have sold out. Headquarters Hotel Renaissance Schaumburg............$159* ( NEW! Rollback price) 1551 North Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173 866-204-0549 www.schaumburgconventioncenter.com *Plus tax daily room rate based on single/double occupancy AIRPORT SHUTTLE GO Airport Express shuttles depart from O’Hare and Midway every 15 minutes for the Chicago suburbs. To make a reservation, call: 1-800-284-3826. Mention ATIA conference to receive reduced conference rate. ATIA 2011 Orlando Housing Reservation Deadline: January 2, 2011 or when all ATIA rooms have sold out. Headquarters Hotel Caribe Royale Orlando............$149* ( NEW! Rollback price) 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 800-823-8300 www.cariberoyale.com/ *Double Queen/Standard King rate, plus tax daily room rate based on single/double occupancy. AIRPORT SHUTTLE Mears will provide ATIA attendees transportation from the airport to the conference hotel. Go to www.atia.org/travelorlando for additional information and a printable coupon. ATIA 2010 Chicago Conference and Exhibition OCTOBER 27 – 30, 2010 Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center Schaumburg (Chicago), IL ATIA REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly or type (this form may be copied for additional registrants.) First Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Position/Title: ______________________________________________________________________________ Organization:_______________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Prov/Zip Code/Country: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________Fax: _____________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you received an offer code from ATIA or a VIP code from an exhibitor, enter it here: _______________ Early Regular Late Until 8/20/2010 8/21/2010 – 10/1/2010 After 10/1/2010 Attendee Registration $425 $475 $525 Group Registration 5+ $400 $450 $500 Group Registration 10+ $390 $440 $490 Speaker Registration $350 $350 $400 Speaker Registration (Orlando & Chicago) $630 $630 $720 *Parent/Student Registration $200 $200 $200 Attendee Pre-Conference Seminar $275 Add Pre-Con code**:_______ ___Wed. $12 Lunch Parent/Student Pre-Conference Seminar $137.50 Add Pre-Con code**:_______ ___Wed. $12 Lunch **See www.atia.org/preconference for Pre-Conference session codes. Thursday Friday Saturday Attendee Registration $300 $300 $150 Parent/Student Registration $150 $150 $75 Lunch $12 $12 N/A TOTAL $ ____________ *Must provide documentation ___ Check here if you do NOT want to receive e-mails from ATIA Exhibitors and Members with details including special offers or other conference-related materials. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE: www.atia.org FAX: 847-277-7414 MAIL: ATIA Registration 1325 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 PAYMENT INFORMATION: Full payment must accompany registrations. Check (payable to ATIA) MC Visa AMEX PO Total Fees Due: $ __________________________________________________________________________ Check/Card/PO# _________________________________________ Exp Date ________________________ Name on card (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________ ATTENDEE PROFILE 1. Please indicate your attendee category (check all that apply): (A) Education administrator (B) Consultant (C) Government (D) Occupational therapist (E) Rehabilitation specialist (F) Physical therapist (G) Special education director (H) Speech-language pathologist (I) AT specialist (J) K-12 educator (K) University affiliate (L) Corporate (M) Vision specialist (N) Hard of hearing/Deaf specialist (O) Consumer (P) Advocate (Q) Parent (R) Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 2. Please indicate what most closely describes your role in purchasing decisions in your organization: (A) I am the purchasing decision-maker (B) I approve purchases (C) I recommend/influence purchasing decisions (D) I am not involved in purchasing decisions 3. How did you hear about this conference? (A) Direct mail brochure (B) Word-of-mouth (C) AT Vendor (please specify) ________________________________ (D) ATIA Web site (E) E-Mail (F) Conferences (___CSUN, ___CTG, ___Other (please specify) (G) Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 4. What other AT conferences have you attended over the past year? (check all that apply): (A) ATIA 2009 Chicago/ATIA 2010 Orlando (B) Closing-The-Gap (C) CSUN (California State University Center on Disabilities (D) ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) (E) RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America) (F) AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) (G) CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) (H) Other (please specify) (I) None 5. Please select conference materials in any of these alternate formats (For persons with disabilities only – must be requested by August 20): (A) Braille (B) Large print (C) Tactile map (D) Daisy Books (E) (please specify)___________________________________________ 6. Have you previously attended an ATIA Conference? Yes No 7. Please indicate your interest area(s) (check all that apply): (A) AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) (B) Blind/Low Vision (C) Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D) Education/Learning (E) Physical Access/Mobility (F) Transition/Vocational (G) Other (please specify) ___________________________________ ATIA 2011 Orlando Conference and Exhibition JANUARY 26 – 29, 2011 Caribe Royale Orlando All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center, Orlando, FL ATIA REGISTRATION FORM Please print clearly or type (this form may be copied for additional registrants.) First Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Last Name:_________________________________________________________________________________ Position/Title: ______________________________________________________________________________ Organization:_______________________________________________________________________________ Preferred Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Prov/Zip Code/Country: ____________________________________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________Fax: _____________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________________________________________________ If you received an offer code from ATIA or a VIP code from an exhibitor, enter it here: _______________ Early Regular Late Until 10/1/2010 10/2/2010 – 1/3/2011 After 1/3/2011 Attendee Registration $425 $475 $525 Group Registration 5+ $400 $450 $500 Group Registration 10+ $390 $440 $490 Speaker Registration $350 $350 $400 Speaker Registration (Orlando & Chicago) $630 $630 $720 *Parent/Student Registration $200 $200 $200 Attendee Pre-Conference Seminar $275 Add Pre-Con code**:_______ ___Wed. $13 Lunch Parent/Student Pre-Conference Seminar $137.50 Add Pre-Con code**:_______ ___Wed. $13 Lunch **See www.atia.org/preconference for Pre-Conference session codes. Thursday Friday Saturday Attendee Registration $300 $300 $150 Parent/Student Registration $150 $150 $75 Lunch $13 $13 N/A TOTAL $ ____________ *Must provide documentation ___ Check here if you do NOT want to receive e-mails from ATIA Exhibitors and Members with details including special offers or other conference-related materials. 3 WAYS TO REGISTER ONLINE: www.atia.org FAX: 847-277-7414 MAIL: ATIA Registration 1325 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 PAYMENT INFORMATION: Full payment must accompany registrations. Check (payable to ATIA) MC Visa AMEX PO Total Fees Due: $ __________________________________________________________________________ Check/Card/PO# _________________________________________ Exp Date ________________________ Name on card (please print) ________________________________________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________________________________________ ATTENDEE PROFILE 1. Please indicate your attendee category (check all that apply): (A) Education administrator (B) Consultant (C) Government (D) Occupational therapist (E) Rehabilitation specialist (F) Physical therapist (G) Special education director (H) Speech-language pathologist (I) AT specialist (J) K-12 educator (K) University affiliate (L) Corporate (M) Vision specialist (N) Hard of hearing/Deaf specialist (O) Consumer (P) Advocate (Q) Parent (R) Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 2. Please indicate what most closely describes your role in purchasing decisions in your organization: (A) I am the purchasing decision-maker (B) I approve purchases (C) I recommend/influence purchasing decisions (D) I am not involved in purchasing decisions 3. How did you hear about this conference? (A) Direct mail brochure (B) Word-of-mouth (C) AT Vendor (please specify) ________________________________ (D) ATIA Web site (E) E-Mail (F) Conferences (___CSUN, ___CTG, ___Other (please specify) (G) Other (please specify) ____________________________________ 4. What other AT conferences have you attended over the past year? (check all that apply): (A) ATIA 2009 Chicago/ATIA 2010 Orlando (B) Closing-The-Gap (C) CSUN (California State University Center on Disabilities (D) ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) (E) RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering & Assistive Technology Society of North America) (F) AOTA (American Occupational Therapy Association) (G) CEC (Council for Exceptional Children) (H) Other (please specify) (I) None 5. Please select conference materials in any of these alternate formats (For persons with disabilities only – must be requested by October 29): (A) Braille (B) Large print (C) Tactile map (D) Daisy Books (E) (please specify)___________________________________________ 6. Have you previously attended an ATIA Conference? Yes No 7. Please indicate your interest area(s) (check all that apply): (A) AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) (B) Blind/Low Vision (C) Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D) Education/Learning (E) Physical Access/Mobility (F) Transition/Vocational (G) Other (please specify) ___________________________________ free EXPO PASS www.atia.org Exhibitors at ATIA »Come and experience for yourself the assistive technology products and services that empower individuals with disabilities. Exhibitors include leading manufacturers, local distributors, service providers and non-profit agencies. And many more to come! Check out the latest exhibitor listing online. AAC Tech Connect, Inc. M C O ABISEE, Inc. M C AbleLink Technologies M C O AbleNet M C O Adaptivation, Inc. M C O Adaptive Computer M C O Control Technologies Inc. Adaptive Solutions M C O Ai Squared M C O Aimee Solutions M C AMDi M C O American Printing House M C O for the Blind Applied Human Factors M C O ATNAD, Inc. M C O Atomic Learning M C O ATS, LLC M C O Attainment Company M C O Augumentative Resources M O Baum Retec AG M O CaDan Computers dba M C O Technology for Education Cambium Learning M C O Technologies Clarity M O Code Factory S.L. M O Compusult M C O Conover Company, The M C O Crick Software, Inc. M C O Daedalus Technologies Inc. M C O Design Science M O Dolphin Computer M C O Access LTD. Don Johnston M C O Duxbury Systems Inc. M C O Dynavox Mayer-Johnson M C O Enabling Technologies M C O Enhanced Vision M C O Eschenbach Optik of America M C O EVAS M C O EyeTech Digital Systems M C O Freedom Scientific M C O FRS Custom Solutions M C O Great Talking Box, The M O Guerrila Technologies M O GW Micro, Inc. M C O Handy Tech North America M O HumanWare M C O Inclusive TLC M C O InfoGrip M O Issist Assitive Technologies, Inc. M O Jabbla M C O Judy Lynn Software, Inc. M C O KNFB Reading M O LAB Resources M C O Laurate Learning Systems, Inc. M C O LC Technologies/ M C O EyeGaze Systems LevelStar M C O LVI Low Vision International M O Madentec Ltd. M C O Magnifiying America M O Magnified Vision M C Marblesoft-Simtech M C O Monarch Technologies M C O N2Y, Inc. M C O Optelec M O Origin Instruments Corporation M C O Pass it on Center M C O Point and Read, Inc. M C O Prentke Romich Company M C O ProxTalker.com M C O Quillsoft LTD. M C O Rethink Autism M C Saltillo Corporation M C O Sensory Software M C O International LTD Slater Softwar, Inc. M C O SoftTouch M C O Switch in Time M O Texthelp Systems, Inc. M C O Tobii ATI M C O Turning Point M O Vision Cue M O ViewPlus Technologies M C O Vision Technology M O Words +, Inc. M C O Exhibitors as of March 15, 2010 M – ATIA Member C - ATIA 2010 Chicago O - ATIA 2011 Orlando