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.
ATIA 2010 Conference and Exhibition
January 28, 2010 to January 30, 2010 in Orlando, Florida
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.
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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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Behavior and Adolescent Transition in Autism Spectrum Disorders
April 1, 2010 to April 2, 2010 in Buena Park, California
This conference offers two one-day workshops on Autism Spectrum Disorders focusing on the following topics: (1) Transitioning to Adulthood for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and (2) Handling Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills. 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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Workforce Discovery: Diversity and Disability in the Workplace Training Workshop
May 11, 2010 in Greenbelt, Maryland
Workforce Discovery: Diversity and Disability in the Workplace is an in-depth training on disability awareness with the latest provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA). The workshop is designed for human resource professionals, managers, employment specialists, ADA coordinators, disability advocates and others whose responsibilities involve providing training on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Training Modules includes, Understanding Disability, Legal Implications: An Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Reasonable Accommodations, Etiquette: Communication and Interaction, and Best Practices for Trainers.
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Seventh Annual 2010 World of Possibilities Expo
May 14, 2010 in Timonium, Maryland
The seventh Annual 2010 World of Possibilities Expo will provide attendees an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and to explore the latest and greatest products, services, technology and resources that include assistive and adaptive devices, durable medical equipment, computer software, inst5ructinal materials, and mobility equipment and other adaptive tools.
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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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2010 American Physical Therapy Association Conference
June 16, 2010 to June 19, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts
The 2010 American Physical Therapy Association Conference offers the opportunity to contact with thousands of professionals in the physical therapy market who make or influence purchasing decisions at their facilities. Attendees will get the latest information, network with colleagues, learn cutting edge techniques, see product demonstrations, and earn continuing education credits.
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2010 University of Washington Second Workshop on Technology and Disability in the Developing World
June 18, 2010 in Seattle, Washington
The University of Washington’s Second Workshop will be a multi-disciplinary gathering with practitioners, technologists, social scientists, and industry partners. This workshop will focus on low-cost assistive technologies (AT) appropriate for developing country environments. Aspects to consider in addition to affordability when determining appropriateness of AT include safety, durability, utility, maintenance, infrastructure limitations (e.g. lack of electricity, lack of personnel trained in providing AT services), and socio-cultural relevance. Top abstract papers by scholars (students and faculty) and practitioners from all disciplines will be identified for inclusion in a leading journal on technology and development.
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2010 National American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Symposium Conference
June 20, 2010 to June 23, 2010 in Denver, Colorado
The 2010 National ADA Symposium conference is designed to provide attendees with information on the latest information on ADA regulations and guidelines, implementation strategies, and best practices through dynamic, interactive sessions. The ADA Symposium is also designed to bring together the many different groups that work with or are affected by the ADA in their work and daily lives to network, problem solve, and share solutions. The goal of the conference is to make sure participants get useful information that is applicable to their work and daily lives. Over 95 percent of prior Symposium attendees reported they learned something that they could use on the job.
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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 National Association for the Deaf (NAD) 50th Biennial Conference
July 6, 2010 to July 10, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
The theme of the 2010 NAD Conference is: Celebrate Our Heritage. Invest in Our Future. Attendees will include key decision makers, deaf, hard of hearing, late deafened, deaf blind and hearing professionals, leaders, consumers, parents and youth. Events include College Bowl Finals, Miss Deaf America Preliminaries, and Miss Deaf America Finals.The exhibit hall will showcases deaf-related products and services. The conference offers all registered attendees the opportunity to exhibit and advertise their business, corporation, or organization in the 2010 NAD Conference Program Book. All Registered attendees will receive the Conference Program Book as a keepsake.
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Abilities Expo 2010
July 9, 2010 to July 11, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois
The Abilities Expo 2010 features cutting edge technologies, products and services from top-notch exhibitors offering the latest products and services to enhance the lives of people with disabilities. Attendees will include people with disabilities, their families, seniors, veterans, caregivers and healthcare professionals. Manufacturers, distributors, and service providers will offer steep discounts exclusively to attendees. Workshops will focus on issues that affect the community from finance to fitness to dating. There will be fun activities including adaptive sports, dance performances, and activities for the kids.
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2010 International Convention for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
July 21, 2010 to July 23, 2010 in Shanghai, China
i-CREATe 2010 is dedicated to the promotion of assistive technologies that improve the lives of the elderly and people with disabilities. Sponsored by the Health Technology Exchange, the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and the Jockey Club Rehabilitation Engineering Centre and Clinic, the conference will provide a platform to address current and future development in these areas. The title of i-CREATe 2010 is "Travel, Employment, Education, Leisure and Sports." This event will be attended by leaders from various fields of assistive technology, service delivery, research and development funding agencies and policymakers, researchers, therapists, and practitioners.
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2010 Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER) International Conference
July 21, 2010 to July 25, 2010 in Little Rock, Arkansas
The 2010 AER International Conference will feature hands-on presentations in the field of blindness and visual impairment. Topics to be presented include Orientation and Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation Therapy; Aging and Blindness; Braille Techniques Research; Expanded Core Curriculum; Low Vision, and Multiple Disabilities. Attendees will include orientation and mobility specialists, teachers, low vision and vision rehabilitation therapists, counselors, social workers, optometrists, ophthalmologists, administrators and professionals from related fields. All attendees will receive a Certificate of Attendance.
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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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Social Security Administration's Choose Work Event
September 15, 2010 to September 16, 2010 in Boston, Massachusetts
The Social Security Administration's Choose Work Event will focus on training social security beneficiaries with disabilities to choose work. The objectives of this Choose Work training are to expand the number of Employment Networks (EN) serving the local community, assist current EN's in helping more Ticket Holders through technical assistance, training, sharing of best practices, and work incentive training, and further developing existing and creating new partnerships in the community. Attendees will include organizations that help Social Security disability beneficiaries connect to work and careers, and current Employment Networks for training and technical assistance to connect with other Employment Networks.
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2010 Congress on Spinal Cord Medicine and Rehabilitation
September 22, 2010 to September 24, 2010 in Las Vegas, Nevada
The 2010 Annual Meeting of the Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals is the premier conference for spinal cord injury (SCI) professionals. There will be more than 1,000 professional leaders in the field of SCI health care and research. This conference will offer more than 20 continuing education units, a world-class venue for SCI professionals to network, share ideas, and integrate the disciplines of medicine, nursing, psychology, social work, behavioral health, and rehabilitation therapy.
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2010 Rehacare Trade Fair and Conference
October 6, 2010 to October 9, 2010 in Dusseldorf, Germany
Over 500 assistive technology companies will exhibit their products at Rehacare, making this one of the largest exhibitions of assistive technology in Europe and the world. A.T. manufacturers and distributors from over 30 countries and 6 continents fill the Dusseldorf Exhibition Center to provide people with disabilities and everyone who has an interest in A.T. with the opportunity to see the latest developments in almost every aspect of the field.
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Niche News and Events (NICHE) 2010 Accessibility Options Conference
October 6, 2010 in Albany, New York
The 2010 NICHE Accessibility Options conference event will focus on bringing the disability marketplace together in a central location to see new products and learn about new technologies. This one day event will highlight the most current, life-improving technologies, products and services for people with disabilities in one venue. Attendees will include people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities, wounded veterans, and seniors with age-related concerns and individuals with mobility concerns.
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2010 Caring Communities: World of Possibilities Expo
October 6, 2010 in Timonium, Maryland
The 2010 Caring Communities World of Possibilities Expo is being hosted by the Baltimore County Senior Expo and Baby Boomer Expo. This combination expo will provide an opportunity for attendees to enhance their knowledge and to explore the latest and greatest products, services, technology and resources. Attendees will include everyone within the disabilities and senior community, children with disabilities and their families, caregivers, service providers, veterans and baby-boomers. Features include exhibitors from all around the country, local support groups, advocacy groups, self advocacy groups and other resources on the expo floor. The expo will also offer personal care assistants, sign language interpreters, wheelchair rentals and free wheelchair repair..
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2010 Southwest Conference on Disability University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
October 6, 2010 to October 8, 2010 in Albuquerque, New Mexico
The 2010 Southwest Conference of Disability conference is a part of the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center. The conference themes are tri-fold and includes the following: The ADA at Forty: Looking Ahead to 2030; The Impact of Technology on Improving the Quality of Life for People with Disabilities; and Improving the Quality of Life for Children with Disabilities: What Works, What Doesn’t and how to Make it Better. Conference features include daily workshops, training, and special events focusing on disability and the arts.
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George Mason University 1st Annual "Access, Employment, and Learning" Technology Showcase
October 12, 2010 to October 13, 2010 in Fairfax, Virginia
The George Mason University 1st Annual "Access, Employment, and Learning" Technology Showcase will host over 40 presenters and exhibitors discussing accessibility at home, in school, and in the workplace. Session topics will include “Using Personal Digital Assistants (PDA’s) to Assist Students with Autism," and “Web Accessibility-Building a Solid Testing Practice”. Attendees can participate in hands-on technology demonstrations and have the opportunity to win a door prize.
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TASH 2010 Symposium for Change Conference
October 12, 2010 to October 13, 2010 in Washingron, D.C.
The 2010 Symposium for Change is a targeted event aimed at increasing the dialogue about issues that impact persons with disabilities from diverse cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds,the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Attendees will learn from leading researchers, practitioners and self-advocates deeply involved in health, education and employment issues. The Symposium will also offer attendees the opportunity to hear about the practices and policies that can help make a difference in the lives of people from diverse backgrounds with disabilities and lead to greater health, education, employment and independence.
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2010 34th Annual Occupational Therapy Association of California Conference
October 15, 2010 to October 17, 2010 in Pasadena, California
OTAC’s Annual Conference is a premier continuing education conference offering an opportunity for Occupational Therapist practitioners from around the state to learn, grow, network and have fun. This year’s theme is Shaping Our Future in Occupational Therapy: Innovations - Actions – Outcomes. Attendees will include occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy students and professionals from related fields.
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2010 Closing the Gap Conference
October 21, 2010 to October 23, 2010 in Bloomington, Minnesota
The 28th annual Closing the Gap Conference builds on a tradition of providing a comprehensive examination of the most current uses of technology by persons with disabilities and the professionals who work with them. Topics will cover a broad spectrum of technology as it is being applied to all disabilities and age groups in education, rehabilitation, vocation, and independent living. Attendees can learn, first-hand, about the products and best AT practices and strategies by and for teachers, therapists, clinicians, parents and end users alike. All day pre-conference workshops are scheduled for October 19-20, 2010.
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2010 National Caregivers Conference
October 26, 2010 in Iselin, New Jersey
The 2010 National Caregivers Conference will concentrate on the critical importance of caregivers and the advances technology is having on caregiving. The conference that will direct caregivers towards information on easily accessible, cost-effective supports to all populations, regardless of age or disability. Knowledge of available resources can help to alleviate the stress associated with caregiving, sustain families and marriages, improve caregivers' health and wellbeing, reduce the risk of abuse and neglect, and minimize or delay the need for more costly out-of-home placement. The conference will also serve as a networking session for caregivers to gain social supports and help them realize that they are not alone.
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ATIA 2010 Chicago Conference
October 27, 2010 to October 30, 2010 in Schaumburg, Illinois
ATIA 2010 Chicago will offer a unique forum for the assistive technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. A wide variety of segments of the assistive technology industry will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. The conference will include several preconference seminars and many educational sessions featuring experts in all types of assistive technology.
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Community Participation by People with Disabilities: "How Do We Measure Up?”
October 28, 2010 to October 29, 2010 in Overland Park, Kansas
This state-of-the-science conference is the culmination of four years of translational research designed to enhance full community participation by people with disabilities. Researchers with the Research and Training Center on Measurement and Interdependence in Community Living (RTC/MICL) have used multiple methods and measures to discover, assess and intervene in both personal and environmental factors related to community participation. The conference will bring together researchers, policy makers, consumers, service providers and advocates of independent living to explore the latest findings in the areas of independent living, health care, measurement processes and outcomes, participation and access for people with disabilities (physical accessibility, access to services), advocacy, rehabilitation, administration, and related topics. They will discuss results, obstacles and the next steps.
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2010 AUCD Annual Meeting and Conference
October 31, 2010 to November 3, 2010 in Arlington, Virginia
The 2010 AUCD Annual Meeting and Conference provides an exciting venue for sharing the latest information in disability research, education, service, and policy. At this year's meeting, attendeed's will have the opportunity to learn more about:
- Models of service or training that operate at large units of scale -- national, multi-state, state, and large regions within states
- Collaboration and partnerships that promote the scaling up of effective practices
- Contributions of new technologies to training, services, and dissemination
- The role of cultural competence and diversity in the widespread adoption of innovation
- Ensuring quality in scaling up
- New considerations for research, such as assessing fidelity and cost-effectiveness
- Universal design as a strategy in going to scale
- Encouraging innovation and the push to discover the next important innovation
- Developing the leaders who can implement large-scale change.
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2010 Annual NAPSA Conference: "Healing the Culture of Abuse"
November 8, 2010 to November 10, 2010 in San Diego, California
The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), partnering with the University of California-Irvine's Center of Excellence on Elder Abuse and Neglect, will host their annual national conference. A diverse range of presentations will be available from district attorneys, medical experts, law enforcement, researchers, financial institutions, academia and talented adult protective services professionals. Conference workshops will cover such areas as forensic wounds and financial abuse, and they will showcase many new innovative sessions and statewide projects.
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United 2 Fight Paralysis’s 5th Annual Working 2 Walk Science and Advocacy Symposium
November 11, 2010 to November 13, 2010 in Phoenix, Arizona
The Unite 2 Fight Paralysis Organization is hosting their 5th Annual Science and Advocacy Symposium. The event will focus on bringing together members of the paralysis community from all over the world. Attendees will have the opportunity to join leading scientists, practitioners and advocates to get updates on curative therapies and wellness strategies from leading experts in the community. Workshops with prominent advocates will offer advice on how to join the advocacy movement in getting closer to a cure. Networking opportunities will be available with members of the community, spinal cord injury survivors, family members, researchers and industry leaders.
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13th Annual Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference for Education, for Businesses, for Web and Media Designers
November 15, 2010 to November 19, 2010 in Westminster, Colorado
Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of assistive technology in the university and college setting for people with sensory, physical and learning disabilities. Other topics include legal and policy issues, including ADA and 508 compliance, and making campus media and information resources, including Web pages and library resources, accessible. The conference is sponsored by the University of Colorado, Boulder in collaboration with AHEAD, EASI and ATHEN.
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2010 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference
November 15, 2010 to November 16, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
The 2010 NCTI Technology Innovators Conference, "Breakthrough Learning – Transform the Future," will explore emerging ideas, solutions, and public policy initiatives that can leverage the power of inclusive technology so that all students can reach their potential. Over 200 nationally recognized leaders from academia, corporations, government and the media will examine the research, policy, and practices that have emerged to transform and strengthen teaching and learning through the effective use of technology.
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2010 Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) Conference and Exposition
November 17, 2010 to November 19, 2010 in Columbus, Ohio
The 2010 OCALI Conference will feature over 200 sessions in the areas of autism, visual impairments, hearing impairments, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other low-incidence disabilities. Conference features include an assistive technology center where attendees can discover and practice new skills and techniques in support of individuals with disabilities and a parents' corner where parents of individuals with disabilities meet informally to connect with one another and share ideas, tips and suggestions on the latest resources and information. Continuing Education Credits are offered. Sponsoring organizations include Autism Society of Ohio and the University of Louisville Kentucky Autism Training Center.
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TASH 35th Annual Conference: Embracing Difference, It's Time!
December 8, 2010 to December 11, 2010 in Denver, Colorado
The TASH 35th annual conference will focus on advancing equity, opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities. The TASH conference is one of the most forward-thinking events of its kind and is well-attended by notable experts and advocates. Attendees will include self advocates, families, teachers, professors and service providers. The conference will feature more than 150 peer reviewed sessions and expert-led workshops on person centered supports for supported living, employment, community inclusion and other important service areas. Networking opportunities will be available with leaders in the field.
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2010 Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS)
December 13, 2010 to December 14, 2010 in Washington, D.C.
The 2010 Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) is the federal government's premier conference on Section 508 compliance and accessible workplace technology for people with disabilities. IDEAS 2010 is sponsored by the General Services Administration, and is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Attendees will learn more about the President’s Executive Order to increase the hiring of people with disabilities; the nuts and bolts of Section 508 compliance in individual federal agencies; and how to use accessibility as a tool for fostering a flexible, inclusive and productive federal workforce. Registration is free.
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