Attendee Testimonials

What do attendees have to say about ATIA 2009 Chicago

"ATIA Chicago was a wonderful experience: well organized with high quality speakers presenting on a wide range of AT topics, good vendor representation in a spacious exhibit hall, a beautiful hotel/conference facility with easy access to nearby restaurants and shopping; I plan to attend again next year."

 - AT/OT Professional

"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

"It was great to be able to experience ATIA in the Midwest. The scope of presentations made it possible to have many choices.  The vendor hall had a many exhibitors and was laid out for easy access. Given the rain I was especially good that the conference was all within the spacious conference center. And, my seeing eye dog, Soda, says that the grass was plush!"

- Attendee

"ATIA Chicago provided me with a cost-effective opportunity to review new technologies, AT strategies, and changes in public policy, while networking with current and potential collaborators. It was an ideal venue to present my research findings in a timely fashion and I hope to contribute educational sessions and a poster presentation at next year’s event!"

 - Presenter

"The ATIA 2009 Chicago Conference offered educators with opportunities to interact with national and state leaders in the area of assistive technology and technology integration; participate in hands-on workshops to advance their assistive technology skills; see demonstrations of state-of-the-art technologies in the vendor hall; and hear educators sharing their successes in implementing assistive technology use in the classroom."

 - Educator
 

"The array of educational and research session offerings available was exceptional. Having such a practitioner presence in this new venue was of great value both to presenters and practitioners alike! Opening the Exhibition Hall to the public enabled 17 Illinois State University students to attend their first major professional conference and exposed them to a fine array of current technology applications that will support their future work in public school settings."

 - University Professor
 

"The educational content was meaningful and well-organized. The exhibitors were helpful and provided a wide variety of exposure to various types of assistive technology. Attendees were enthusiastic and eager to learn about how technology can increase the independence of people with disabilities. I plan to attend again!"

 - M. Wade Wingler, ATP
   Director of Assistive Technology
   Easter Seals Crossroads