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Conferences
This page lists upcoming meetings, conferences, calls for papers, workshops and educational opportunities that relate to assistive technology and other disability-related issues. Click on a "More Details" at the end of each conference's description to see more information.
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ATIA 2010 Conference and Exhibition
January 28, 2010 to
January 30, 2010
ATIA 2010 will serve as a leading forum for the assistive technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the assistive technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. More Details.
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REHAB Dubai 2010
March 15, 2010 to
March 17, 2010
With the theme, "Beyond Inclusion and Partnership," REHAB Dubai 2010 is designed to promote the inclusion, participation, and contributions of people with disabilities in society. The conference is intended for all persons who have an interest in disability including people with disabilities themselves, family members, professionals who work in disability services, policy makers, service providers, qualified personnel, concerned authorities at all levels and researchers. Participants will explore existing knowledge and experience of disability both within the Arab region and internationally, and examine future directions. REHAB Dubai 2010 will bring together leading international experts in the filed of rehabilitation to evolve effective, multi-disciplinary inclusion and partnership strategies for the new millennium. More Details.
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CSUN 2010 International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 22, 2010 to
March 27, 2010
This comprehensive conference features presentations, training and exhibitions relating to all types assistive technology. The conferences addresses issues for all ages; disabilities; levels of education and training; employment; and independent living. More Details.
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Pacific Rim 2010 International Conference on Disabilities
April 12, 2010 to
April 13, 2010
With its beginnings dating back to 1985, the Pacific Rim Conference has evolved into one of the top-rated international educational offerings for and from persons with disabilities, family members, researchers, service providers, policymakers and nationally recognized professionals in the various disciplines in the diverse field of disabilities. The Pac Rim conference provides opportunities to learn from one another, share resources and ideas that support the quality of life, community inclusion, and self-determination for all persons with disabilities and their families and help shape our world community. More Details.
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7th Assistive Technology (AT) Expo 2010
April 14, 2010 to
April 15, 2010
The 7th Annual Assistive Technology Expo will offer attendees the opportunity to learn more about Assistive Technology (AT) and how it can help those with disabilities. Participants will address assistive technology devices and services through exhibits and presentations. Areas covered will include vision, hearing, communications, learning disabilities, computer access, and aids for daily living, safety, medication, home and work modifications, mobility, environmental controls and AT legal rights. Attendees will include people interested in assistive technology for themselves, friends, family members, students and clients. Sponsoring organizations include the Interagency Program for Assistive Technology and the Technology Access Foundation. More Details.
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TRANSED 2010 (12th International Conference on Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Disabled Persons)
June 2, 2010 to
June 4, 2010
The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation, with the support of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government, is proud to host TRANSED 2010. Held every three years, the TRANSED conferences attract researchers, policy-makers, transport operators, consumers and other specialists in the field of accessible transportation to share innovations and best practices. TRANSED 2010 will review advances in research, profile international breakthroughs and explore perspectives for technological innovations in response to the mobility challenges for seniors and people with disabilities. It also will explore the challenges in this area. More Details.
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RESNA 2010
June 26, 2010 to
June 30, 2010
The RESNA Annual Conference is an interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and companies who share a common interest in rehabilitation engineering, assistive technology and disability issues in general. The conference schedule will include workshops and plenary sessions. Mixed in are dozens of meetings of committees, SIGs (shared interest groups) and PSGs (professional specialty groups). More Details.
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