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.
REHAB Dubai 2010
March 15, 2010 to March 17, 2010 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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.
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CSUN 2010 International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 22, 2010 to March 27, 2010 in San Diego, California
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.
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2010 Edmonton Autism Biomedical Conference "Hope, Healing & Possibilities",
March 26, 2010 to March 28, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada
The 2010 Edmonton Autism Biomedical Conference will provide a comprehensive overview of latest biomedical breakthroughs and research in the treatment for Autism spectrum Disorder(ASD). Discussions will include the role of nutritional deficiencies and supplements, special dietary interventions, food allergies, heavy metal toxins, enzyme deficiencies, inborn errors of metabolism, immune deficiencies, the role of micro-organisms in the gastrointestinal tract, and much more. The conference is intended for students, parents, care givers, educators, physicians, and healthcare practitioners. Continuing Education Credits are offered for Alberta Naturopathic doctors.
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Spectrum Training System 2010 Autism Conference on Transition and Behavior
April 1, 2010 in Buena Park, California
The 2010 Autism Conference titled Behavior and Adolescent Transition in Autism Spectrum Disorders will focus on the following topics: Transitioning to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills. Attendees can take advantage of attending workshops and visiting the on-site ASD bookstore. Workshop participants may choose to earn graduate credit from Silver Lake College. Certificates of Attendance are also offered.
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Pacific Rim 2010 International Conference on Disabilities
April 12, 2010 to April 13, 2010 in Honolulu, Hawaii
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.
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7th Assistive Technology (AT) Expo 2010
April 14, 2010 to April 15, 2010 in Fargo, North Dakota
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.
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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 in Wan Chai, Hong Kong
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.
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RESNA 2010
June 26, 2010 to June 30, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada
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).
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2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence
September 7, 2010 to September 10, 2010 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
The 2010 International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI) will focus on approaches to support people as they age to maintain independence in daily living at home, at work and in the community.
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