Listed below are important Disability conferences or other conferences which often have disability-related activities and events.
Since disability issues are the primary concern of this site, it is also
suggested that disability related papers can be submitted to these events where
possible. Should you wish to submit a paper related to disabilities
check the URL provided for submission dates. If you know of other
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| January |
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| Date: January 25-27, 2001 |
Technology, Reading & Learning
Difficulties |
San Francisco,
CATechnology, Reading & Learning
Difficulties
"The
focus for TRLD 2001 is on ways to use technology in education for reading,
learning disabilities, staff development and adult literacy, as well as,
integrating technology across the curriculum."
http://www.trld.com
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| March |
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| March 20-22, 2001 |
FOSE 2001 |
Washington DC Convention Center
"FOSE
is the largest information technology exposition serving the government
marketplace."
http://206.144.247.81/
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| March 19-24, 2001 |
CSUN's Sixteenth Annual
International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" |
CSUN's Sixteenth Annual
International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities"
Los Angeles, CA
Conference
sponsored by California State University Northridge, on people with disabilities
and technology Los Angeles, CA
http://www.csun.edu/cod/
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| July |
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| July
30-August 2, 2001 |
Open
Publish 2001 - 1st annual conference for standards in publishing
|
Location: Sydney Hilton Hotel, Australia
Open
Publish 2001 - 1st annual conference for standards in publishing
Date:
Submission Deadline: March 30, 2001
http://www.openpublish.com.au/
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| August |
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| August
2-4, 2001 |
Annual
Conference of the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (USSAAC): 2001 An AAC Odyssey |
Location:
Radisson
Hotel
St. Paul, MN
Annual
Conference of the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative
Communication (USSAAC): 2001 An AAC Odyssey
Sponsor: United
States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)
Contact: United
States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication
P.O. Box 21418
Sarasota, FL 34276
(941) 312-0992
USSAAC@aol.com
Scope: National
Audience: Professional
Abstract: This
conference will bring together parents and users of ACC systems, as well
as, leaders in the field of AAC, clinicians, educators, and manufacturers
to address the diverse issues surrounding service delivery, employment,
education and intervention. Activities for augmented communicators will be
a highlight of the conference
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| August
3-5, 2001 |
2001:
A Technology Odyssey |
Location: Doubletree
Hotel
Pittsburgh, PA
2001:
A Technology OdysseySponsors: American
Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Association for Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually
Impaired (AER)
Contact: Mark
Uslan, Manager
American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7638
muslan@afb.net
www.afb.org |
| August
5-10, 2001 |
1st
International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction |
New
Orleans, LA, USA
UAHCI 2001
1st International Conference on
Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction
Contact: Prof. Constantine Stephanidis
E-mail: cs@ics.forth.gr
http://uahci.ics.forth.gr |
| August
5-10, 2001 |
9th
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction |
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Conference:
9th International Conference on
Human-Computer Interaction
URL: http://www.sidar.org/convoca.htm
Submission Deadline: November
2000
Web Access Presentations: |
| August
8-10, 2001 |
17th
Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning |
Madison,
WI
17th Annual Conference on Distance Teaching and Learning
For more information, contact Kimary Peterson, Conference Manager; Phone
608-265-4159; Fax 608-265-7848;
E-mail distel@education.wisc.edu
; Web Site www.uwex.edu/disted
/conference/ |
| August 8-11, 2001 |
25th
Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics |
San Diego, California, United
States
25th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Biomechanics
Rick Lieber, PhD, Meeting Chair
University of California
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla, California 92093
E-mail: rlieber@ucsd.edu
http://www.asb-biomech.org/conference01/conference.htm |
| August
15 - 17, 2001 |
Florida
ADA Convention
MAKING IT HAPPEN |
Orlando,
Florida,
Contact Julie Shaw
shawj@dms.state.fl.us
http://www.AbilityForum.com |
| August 23-25, 2001 |
4th
Annual National Respite & Crisis Care Networking Conference |
4th Annual National Respite
& Crisis Care Networking Conference
Location: Hyatt
Regency Hotel
Sacramento, CA
Sponsors: ARCH
National Respite Network and Resource Center
Regional Crisis Nursery Collaboration of Northern California
Contact: Maggie
Edgar
ARCH Program Manager
ARCH National Respite Network
800 Eastowne Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
(888) 671-2594
edgar@zipcon.net
www.archrespite.org
Scope: National
Audience: Professional
Abstract: This
conference aims to bring together caregivers, providers, policy makers,
researchers, and many other stakeholders in the field of respite in order
to network and share ways of collaborating, advocating for, and marketing
these services to consumers. Plans are underway to provide opportunities
to share and learn in the areas of public policy and advocacy, outcome
evaluation, funding, coalition building, respite and crisis care programs
and service delivery, as well as other topics. |
| August 30-September 3, 2001 |
2001 American
Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference |
New Orleans, LA
2001 American Therapeutic Recreation Association Annual Conference
For more information, conact ATRA, 1414 Prince St., #204, Alexandria, VA
22314; Phone 703-683-9420; Fax 703-683-9431; Web Site www.atra-tr.org |
| September |
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| September 3-6, 2001 |
Association for the Advancement of assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE) |
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Association for the Advancement of assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE)
Contact: AAATE Conference 2001
Prof. Dr. Crt Marincek
c/o CANKARJEV DOM
Cultural and Congress Centre
Congress Department
Presernova 10, SI-1000 Ljubljana
SLOVENIA
Tel: +386 61 223 841, +386 61 1767 151
Fax: +386 61 217 431
E-mail: kongres@cd-cc.si
http://aaate2001.ir-rs.si/ |
| September 3,
2001 |
Association
of Occupational Therapists in Computer Technology AGM |
York,
U.K.
Association of Occupational Therapists in Computer Technology AGM
Contact: Jane Bache,
Tel: 020-8780-4500 Ext. 5107
Email: pro.otct@otspecialisms.co.uk
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| September 3-6,
2001 |
AAATE
2001 |
Ljubljana,
Slovenia
AAATE 2001
Contact: Crt Marincek
c/o Cankarjev Dom, Cultural and Congress Centre,
Presernove 10,
SI-1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Email: kongrs@cd-cc.si
http://aaate2001.ir-rs.si/program.htm |
| September 4-8, 2001 |
Spine Society of Europe 3rd Annual Meeting
|
Gothenburg, Sweden
Eurospine 2001
Spine Society of Europe 3rd Annual Meeting
Congrex Göteborg AB
P.O. Box 5078
SE-402 22 Gothenburg, Sweden
Phone: +46-31-81 82 00
Fax: +46-31-81 82 25
E-mail: eurospine@gbg.congrex.se
http://www.congrex.se/eurospine2001/ |
| September 6-9,
2001 |
European
Conference on ICT and SEN
|
European
Conference on ICT and SEN
September 6-9, 2001
Copenhagen, Denmark
Contact:
http://www.tess.dk/ict |
| September 8-9, 2001 |
Disability in the 21st Century:
Refocus on an Old Issue
|
Melbourne, Australia
Disability in the 21st Century:
Refocus on an Old Issue
Pre Conference Symposium (see http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/conferences/apa_conferences.htm#Paedatric
Conference on the September 10-12 Melbourne Below) |
| September 9-14, 2001 |
IPA's Tenth International Congress |
Nice, France
IPA's Tenth International Congress
Contact: Nice Acropolis, Congress Secretariat
1 esplanade Kennedy - BP 4083
06302 Nice Cedex 04
France
Tel: 33(0)4 93 92 81 61
Fax: 33(0)4 93 92 83 38
E-mail : ipa2001@nice-acropolis.com
or
Contact: International Psychogeriatrics Association
550 Frontage Rd., Ste 2820
Northfield - IL 60093
U.S.A.
Tel. 1+847.784.1707
Fax 1+847.784.1705
E-mail : ipa@ipa-online.org
http://www.nice-acropolis.com/ipa2001/ |
| September 10-12, 2001 |
2001 National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference
|
Melbourne, Australia
2001 National Paediatric Physiotherapy Conference
Contact: APA NPPC Secretariat
Conference Logistics
PO Box 201
Deakin West ACT 2600
Phone: (02) 6281 6624
Fax: (02 6285 1336
E-mail: conference@conlog.com.au
http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/conferences/apa_conferences.htm#Paedatric
Conference |
| September
12-14, 2001 |
International Conference on Technology and Aging
|
Toronto,
Canada
International Conference on Technology and Aging
Contact: Conference Secretariat:
Absolute Conferences & Events Inc.
144 Front St. W., Suite 640
Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2L7
Tel: (416) 595-1414 ext. 223 (within Toronto)
(800) 284-7530 (within the Canada or the United States)
Fax: (416) 979-1819
E-mail: bbuchanan@look.ca
http://www.icta.on.ca/ |
| September
12-15, 2001 |
Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrostimulation |
Vienna,
Austria
Vienna International Workshop on Functional Electrostimulation
Contact: Deptartment of Biomedical Engineering and Physics
Secretary Ch.Jancik
Waehringer Guertel 18-20/4L
A-1090 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43-1-40400/1984
Fax: +43-1-40400/3988
E-mail: fesws2001@bmtp.akh-wien.ac.at
http://www.bmtp.akh-wien.ac.at/bmt/e/fesws/home.html |
| September
13-16, 2001 |
Brain
Injury and the Law:
What
You Need to Know
|
Brain
Injury Association presents:
Brain
Injury and the Law:
What
You Need to Know
September
13-16, 2001
Wigwam
Resort near Phoenix, Arizona
http://www.biausa.org/conferences.htm#Law
|
| September
19-20, 2001 |
The
First International Conference Disability, Rehabilitation and Inclusion |
The
First International Conference Disability, Rehabilitation and Inclusion
Beirut, Lebanon
Main Topics: Organization and Administration Services for disability in
the new millenium, Disability Research and how it serves disability
issues. The disability world and the use of media. Health prevention
issues and its relationship to disability. The role of NGO's and UN
agencies regarding disability issues in the third world countries.
Sponsor: Under the Highest Patronage of His Excellency The President of
the Republic of Lebanon General Emile LAHOUD, Rehabilitation International
Arab Region in Collaboration with National Rehabilitation Development
Center (NRDC)
Languages: English
Contact Address:
National Rehabilitation and Development Center:
Abey, Kaza Aley(Contact Person)
PO Box 11-732
Beirut-Lebanon
E-Mail:nrdc@destination.com.lb
or nrdc-conf@hotmail.com
Tel/Fax:961-5-210-337/8
or 961-1-630-134 |
| September
14-15, 2001 |
Audio
Description International |
Audio
Description International
Washington, D.C.
Contact: Accessibility Program
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
2700 F street NW
Washington D.C. 20566-0001
Tel; 202-416-8728
TTY: 202-416-8728Email: access@kennedy-center.org |
| September
20-22, 2001 |
The
6th National Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health |
The
6th National Conference on Advancing School-Based Mental Health
Location: DoubleTree
Hotel-Columbia River
Portland, OR
Sponsors: The
Center for School Mental Health Assistance, University of Maryland School
of Medicine; The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice; The
Policymaker Partnership at the National Association of State Directors of
Special Education, Inc.
Contact: Sylvia
Huntley
Center for School Mental Health Assistance
University of Maryland, Psychiatry
680 West Lexington Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201-1570
(888) 706-0980; (410) 706-0980
shuntley@psych.umaryland.edu
http://csmha.umaryland.edu
Scope: National
Audience: Professional
Abstract: Learn
about developments in school mental health. Discuss issues facing the
field and strategies to address them. Gain knowledge about approaches to
meeting mental health needs of youth, and methods of expanding and
enhancing school mental health efforts. Participate in training tracks.
Three specialty tracks have been added to facilitate in-depth discussion
and learning about issues in the field. These tracks include: 1) Mental
Health Promotion, 2) Expanding Collaborative Initiatives between Education
and Mental Health, 3) Systems of Care and School Mental Health |
| September
21-23, 2001 |
National
Down Syndrome Congress 29th Annual Convention
|
National
Down Syndrome Congress 29th Annual Convention
Location: Hyatt
Regency Tech Center
7800 Tufts Avenue
Denver, CO 80237
(303) 779-1234; (800) 233-1234
Sponsor: National
Down Syndome Congress
Contact: National
Down Syndome Congress 2001 Convention
Building 5, Suite 100
7000 Peachtree-Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30328
(800) 232-NDSC
www.ndsccenter.org
Scope: National
Audience: General
Abstract: It is
the purpose of the National Down Syndrome to create a national climate in
which all people will recognize and embrace the value and dignity of
persons with Down Syndrome. |
| September
22-24, 2002 ????? |
"FourFive -- Ageing People and Work Life." International
Expert conference |
Tampere,
Finland "FourFive -- Ageing People and Work Life." International
Expert conference. Tampere, Finland. Contact: Dr.Olavi Manninen at mailto:olavi.manninen@uta.fi
or Conference Secretariat mailto:yyhata@uta.fi |
| September
23-25, 2001 |
Canadian
Seating and Mobility Conference |
Canadian
Seating and Mobility Conference
Toronto, Ontario
Contact: CSMC Info,
58 Shepard Place
New Hamburg, Ontario
Tel: 519-662-3542
FAX: 519-662-4730
EMail: csmc@golded.net
http://www.csmc.ca
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| September
23-28, 2001 |
"Health
and Social Care of the Older Citizen."
|
Belfast,
Ireland
"Health
and Social Care of the Older Citizen." INE Seminar, The British
Council. Contact: mailto:network.events@britishcouncil.org
or visit http://www.britishcouncil.org/networkevents/2000/0146an.htm |
| September
28-30, 2001 |
World
Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
|
World
Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
Location: Georgia
International Convention Center
Atlanta, GA
Sponsors: Allergan
Sigma-Tau
MetLife
Contact: World
Congress & Exposition on Disabilities
210 Route 4 East, Suite 403
Paramus, NJ 07652
(877) 923-3976
(201) 226-1446 fax
wcdinfo@wcdexpo.com
www.wcdexpo.com
Scope: International
Audience: General
Abstract: The
World Congress & Exposition on Disabilities (WCD), a international
conference and trade show, now in its second year, will take place at the
Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta, September 28-30, 2001.
The WCD is intended to educate, inform and provide an exchange of ideas
for people with disabilities and special healthcare needs and those
involved in their care and development |
| September
28-29, 2001 |
13th
International Conference for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
|
13th
International Conference for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Main Topics: Against all odds,The first of its kind in a developing
country, all people with a special interest in Spina Bifida &
Hydrocephalus in developing countries. Delegates of national organizations
for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus, All NGO’s with concern for
disabled people or working in developing countries, and Governmental and
non-governmental policy makers in health and development work. Sponsor:
CCBRT
For more information: http://www.ifglobal.org/daressalaam/againstallodds.htm |
| September
29 - October 3, 2001 |
2001
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS "FAMILIES, CHILDREN &
LITERACY IN THE 21ST CENTURY"
|
2001
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON CHILDHOOD DEAFNESS "FAMILIES, CHILDREN &
LITERACY IN THE 21ST CENTURY"
The
National Association of the Deaf (NAD), in partnership with Communication
Service for the Deaf (CSD), and in collaboration with the American Society
for Deaf Children (ASDC), is developing plans for the 2001 National
Symposium on Childhood Deafness. The symposium will be held in Sioux Falls
from September 29 to October 2, 2001. The conference theme,
"Families, Children & Literacy in the 21st Century," is
indicative of the
symposium's focus on critical issues of early identification, appropriate
interventions, and the development of literacy for deaf individuals of all
ages. This is a consumer-driven event targeting issues related to
the provision of services, as well as addressing a multitude of topics
relevant to the theme. We invite submissions for presentations on the
following topics:
Infant
Screening and Interventions, Language and Cognitive Development, Social
& Emotional Wellbeing and Development, Family Support and Services,
Policy and Program Development, Literacy and Numeracy
Assessment,
Distance and Web-based Education Child-Centered Educational Leadership,
Implications of Existing and Emerging Technologies in Education
Workshops
will be 50 minutes in length and multiple sessions may be requested.
Abstracts of presentations must include name(s) of presenter(s), title,
and a description of the presentation not to exceed 150 words.
Send
submissions by close of business on Thursday, February 1, 2001 to: Jay
Innes, NAD Education Center Director, 814 Thayer Avenue, Silver Spring, MD
20910-4500.
NAD
Education Center Director
Jay
Innes
NAD
Education Center
814
Thayer Avenue
Silver
Spring, MD 20910-4500
FAX:
301-587-1791
innes@nad.org
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| October |
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| October
1, 2001 |
Helen
Keller Achievement Awards 2001
|
Helen
Keller Achievement Awards 2001
The
2001 Helen Keller Achievement Awards Dinner Dance will be held on Monday,
October 1, 2001, at the New York Marriott Marquis.
Established
by AFB in 1994, the Helen Keller Achievement Awards (HKAA) acknowledges
Ms. Keller's extraordinary efforts and promotes the notable
accomplishments of individuals who are role models or who improve the
quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired, and all
people who are disabled.
For
further information on this event, please contact:
Contact:
Delia Monroe
Phone:
(212) 502-7623
E-Mail:
delia@afb.net
URL:
http://www.afb.org
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| October 1,
2001 |
Work
Site Accommodations: A Symposium for Employers |
Work Site Accommodations: A Symposium for Employers
Rosslyn, Virginia
Contact:
Tel: 304-293-5313
FAX: 304-293-6661
Email: conference@rtc1.icdi.wvu.edu
http://conference.icdi.wvu.edu
|
| October 2-3,
2001 |
IDEAS 2001 |
IDEAS 2001
Washington, D.C.
Contact:
EMail: ideas@cessi.net
|
| October
4-6, 2001 |
International Council for Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders |
Atlanta,
Georgia, United States
International Council for Children and Youth with Behavioral Disorders
Programming for a Diverse Population
of Children and Youth with Emotional/ Behavioral Disorders: New Challenges
and New Opportunities for Ensuring Positive Outcomes
Contact: Dr. Lyndal M. Bullock
Institute for Behavioral & Learning Differences (IBLD)
University of North Texas
P. O. Box 310860
Denton, Texas 76203-0860
Phone: 940-565-3583
Fax: 940-565-4055
E-mail: E-mail: bullock@tac.coe.unt.edu
http://www.unt.edu/behavioraldisorders/ccbd_top.htm |
| October
4-6, 2001 |
5th Annual Research Conference of the Nordic Network on Disability
Research NNDR
Disability, Life and Quality |
Copenhagen,
Denmark
5th Annual Research Conference of the Nordic Network on Disability
Research NNDR
Disability, Life and Quality
Contact: The Danish University of Education
The Project Secretariat
Emdrupvej 101
DK-2400 Copenhagen, Denmark
Tel.: +45 26 30 66 03
Fax: +45 39 69 12 78
E-mail: projekt@dpu.dk
http://www.nndr2001.dk/ |
| October
4-6, 2001 |
22nd Annual Southeast Augmentative Communication Conference |
Birmingham,
AL
22nd Annual Southeast Augmentative Communication Conference
For more information, contact SEACC, 2430 11th Ave. North, Birmingham, AL
35234; Phone 205-251-0165;
Fax 205-226-9107; E-mail seac@ucpbham.com |
| October
4-7, 2001 |
Second International Congress on Vascular Dementia.
|
Paphos,
Cyprus
Second International Congress on Vascular Dementia. Paphos, Cyprus. For
more inforamtion: http://www.kenes.com/vascular
or mailto:vascular@kenes.com |
| October
9-10, 2001 |
Celebrating
50 Years of Brain Research at the NIH
|
Celebrating
50 Years of Brain Research at the NIH
Location: Natcher
Auditorium, Main Campus
National Institutes of Health
Bethesda, MD
Sponsor: National
Institutes of Health
Contact: NINDS-OCPL
Room 8A16, MSC 2540
31 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 2092-2540
(866) 502-7246
girolamp@ninds.nih.gov or 50BRAIN@masimax.com
Scope: National
Audience: Professional
Abstract: We hope
this seminar, co-sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological
Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute of Mental Health, will
convey the current excitement in neuroscience, review what brought us to
this point, and indicate what we may expect 10 years from now and into the
millennium. |
| October
11-14, 2001 |
Second
International Conference on Parents with Disabilities
|
Second
International Conference on Parents with Disabilities
Location: Oakland
Marriott Hotel
Oakland, CA
Sponsor: Through
the Looking Glass
Contact: International
Conference
Through the Looking Glass
2198 Sixth Street, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
Scope: International
Audience: General
Abstract: This
conference will feature international speakers addressing a wide variety
of topics related to parents with disabilities including child custody,
adoption, pregnancy and birthing, legal rights and assistive technology.
The conference will be an opportunity for parents, researchers and
practitioners from the U.S. and abroad to present their work and exchange
information. A National Task Force on Parents with Disabilities and their
Families will reconvene at the conference |
| October
11-13,2001 |
Fourth
National Guide Dog Conference |
Fourth
National Guide Dog Conference
Vancouver, B.C.
Contact: Lori Sheppard,
TEL: 604-522-9222
http://www.nationaldogguideconference.com |
| October 15-17,
2001 |
HC2001- Human
Computer Interaction |
HC2001-
Human Computer Interaction
Florianopolis, Brazil
Contact:
Email: ihc2001@inf.ufsc.br |
|
October
12-14, 2001
|
European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children
|
Rome,
Italy
European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children
Italian Society of Clinical Movement Analysis
ESMAC-SIAMOC Joint Congress
Contact:PTS Congressi S.r.l.
Via Tevere, 20
00198 Rome - Italy
Fax: +39 06 85 35 60 60
E-mail: maurapts@tin.it
http://www.cbi.polimi.it/esmac-siamoc-2001/index.html |
| October
14-16, 2001 |
Outreach
Scholarship 2001 Conference |
Conference:
Outreach
Scholarship 2001 Conference
URL: http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/OutreachScholarship2001/
Location: The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel, The Pennsylvania State
University, University Park, Pennsylvania
Submission Deadline:
Conference: Congreso
Iberoamericano Iberdiscap 2000
URL: http://www.iai.csic.es/iberdiscap/
Location: Madrid, Spain
Date: October 18-20, 2001
Submission Deadline: November 2000
Web Access Presentations:
http://www.iai.csic.es/iberdiscap/,
http://www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/OutreachScholarship2001/
|
| October
16-17, 2001 |
Preconference
-
Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
|
Preconference
October 18-20, 2001
19th Annual Conference
Minneapolis, MN
Closing The Gap
Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation
For more information, contact Closing The Gap, P.O. Box 68, Henderson, MN
56044; Phone 507-248-3294;
Fax 507-248-3810; E-mail info@closingthegap.com;
Web Site www.closingthegap.com/conf/index.html |
| October
17, 2001 |
8TH
NATIONAL DISABILITY STATISTICS AND POLICY FORUM WHO COUNTS AS HAVING A
DISABILITY?
|
8TH
NATIONAL DISABILITY STATISTICS AND POLICY FORUM WHO COUNTS AS HAVING A
DISABILITY?
October
17, 2001
The
Washington Court Hotel
Washington,
DC
The
theme of this Forum concerns concepts, definitions, and measures of
disability for use in population surveys and implications for research and
policy
Sponsored
by the Disability Statistics Rehabilitation Research and Training Center,
University of California, San Francisco
Funded
by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education
National
Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
For
further information, contact:
Disability
Statistics Center
415-502-5210
(voice), 415-502-5208 (fax),
415/502-5205 (TDD)
distats@itsa.ucsf
|
| October 18-19,
2001 |
Overcoming
the Challenges of Stress and Depression for Return-to-Work Programmes |
Overcoming the Challenges of Stress and Depression for
Return-to-Work Programmes
Ottawa, Ontario
Contact: NIDMAR,
109-1815 Alta Vista Drive,
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3Y6
Tel: 613-260-2951
FAX: 613-260-2954
Email: nidmar@on.aibn.com |
| October
18-20, 2001 |
23rd
International Conference on Learning Disabilities
|
23rd
International Conference on Learning Disabilities
Location: Charlotte
Marriott City Center
100 West Trade Street
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 333-9000; (800) 228-9290
Sponsor: The
Council for Learning Disabilities (CLD)
Contact: The
Council for Learning Disabilities
P.O. Box 40303
Overland Park, KS 66204-4303
(913) 492-8755
(913) 492-2546 fax
Scope: International
Audience: General
Abstract: This
year's conference focuses on three themes: learning, attention, and
behavior. In planning the program, we spoke with leaders across the nation
in K-12 education, special education, reading, language, law, educational
leadership and educational policy. Half-day and whole-day preconference
workshops are planned for those who choose to concentrate their attention
on specific topics. In addition, a variety of one- or two-hour sessions
across the conference will address your professional needs and interests. |
| October
18-20, 2001 |
Closing
The Gap: Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation 19th
Annual Conference
|
Closing
The Gap: Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation 19th
Annual Conference
Location: Radisson
Hotel South and Hotel Sofitel
5601 West 78th Street
Bloomington, MN
Sponsor: Closing
The Gap
Contact: Closing
The Gap
P.O. Box 68
Henderson, MN 56044
(507) 248-3294
(507) 248-3810 fax
www.closingthegap.com
Scope: National
Audience: General
Abstract: 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. People with disabilities, special educators,
rehabilitation professionals, administrators, service/care providers,
personnel managers, government officials, and hardware/software developers
will share their experiences and insights at what has become known as a
networking experience -- the annual Closing The Gap Conference. |
| October
18-19, 2001 |
Second
Employment and Disability Employment Policy Institute
|
Second
Employment and Disability Employment Policy Institute
October
18-19, 2001
Theme-
"The Persistence of Low Employment Rates for People with
Disabilities: Causes and Policy Implications."
Washington
Court Hotel, Washington D. C.
Sponsored
by Cornell University and Rehabilitation Research and Training Center for
Economic Research on Employment Policy for Persons with Disabilities
For
further information, contact Susanne M. Bruyère, Project Director Cornell
University, smb23@cornell.edu
(Email)
607/255-7727
(Voice) 607/255-2763 (Fax) 607/255-2891 (TTY) www.ilr.cornell.edu/rrtc
(RRTC
Website)
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| October 19-20,
2001 |
Integrating
Differences, Theories and Applications of Universal Design |
Integrating Differences, Theories and Applications of
Universal Design
New York, New York
Contact: Celia Baez,
Office of Academic Affairs, FIT-SUNY,
7th Ave at 27th Street,
New York, New York, 10001
Tel: 212-217-7456
Email: baezcel@fitsuny.edu
http://www.fitsuny.edu
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| October 19-20,
2001 |
The Pacific
Regional Conference on Asians & Pacific Islanders with Disabilities |
Sponsored
by the California Governor's Committee for Employment of Disabled Persons
and over 16 partnering organizations including the Presidential Task Force
on Employment of Adults with Disabilities, the Social Security
Administration, the regional DBTAC, the San Francisco Mayor's Office on
Disabilities, and several independent living and advocacy organizations.
Topics covered include the ADA, employment and training programs,
community networking, and educational and resource empowerment. Sessions
on the first day will be at the Federal Building in Oakland with a job
fair at Nile Hall in Preservation Park. The sessions on the second day
will be held in Preservation Park. For conference and registration
information send an e-mail to apidc@hotmail.com
or call (800) 695-0350 (note: TTY users, hit spacebar).
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| October
23-25, 2001 |
"Enhancing Life Quality of the Elderly in the New Century." 2nd
International Symposium on Chinese Elderly |
Shanghai,
China
(New Dates)
"Enhancing Life Quality of the Elderly in the New Century." 2nd
International Symposium on Chinese Elderly. Contact: Christine Uong at
(415) 377-9909 or mailto:christineuong@ocioa.org
or visit
http://www.ocioa.org
Call for papers: Abstracts due by August 3rd, 2001.
http://www.ocioa.org
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| Oct.
23-27, 2001 |
WebNet 2001 |
Conference:
WebNet 2001
URL: http://www.aace.org/conf/webnet/
Location: Orlando, Florida, USA
Submission Deadline: March 15, 2001
http://www.aace.org/conf/webnet/
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| October
25-27, 2001 |
17th International Alzheimer's Disease Conference
|
Christchurch,
New Zealand
17th International Alzheimer's Disease Conference
Contact: Centre for Continuing Education
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800, Christchurch
New Zealand
Tel: 64/3 364-2534
Fax: 64/3 364-2057
E-mail: alz@cont.canterbury.ac.nz |
| October
25-27, 2001 |
II Congreso Iberoamericano de Tecnologías
de Apoyo a la Discapacidad
IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Comunicación Alternativa y Aumentativa
|
Mar
del Plata, Argentina
II Congreso Iberoamericano de Tecnologías
de Apoyo a la Discapacidad
IV Congreso Iberoamericano de Comunicación Alternativa y Aumentativa
Contact: Forum 6 - Congresos & Eventos
Santa Fe 53
(8300) Neuquén
República Argentina
Tel/Fax: (54) + 299 + 4470389 (de 9 a 13 hs)
Tel/Fax: (54) + 299 + 4426222/4420527/4430207
E-mail: forum6-congresos@infovia.com.ar
http://www.sidar.org/jornadas/vjorna.htm |
| October
25-27, 2001 |
Council for Educational Diagnostic Services (CEDS) Annual Conference
|
New
Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Council for Educational Diagnostic Services (CEDS) Annual Conference
Contact: Sandra Latchford, Conference Chair
Tel: (506)453-3515
Fax: (506)453-3569
E-mail: sandral@unb.ca
http://www.unr.edu/unr/colleges/educ/ceds/indexceds.html |
| October
25-27, 2001 |
Fifth
Annual Meeting and Seminar on Initiatives on Disability and Accessibility
(SIDAR) |
Fifth
Annual Meeting and Seminar on Initiatives on Disability and Accessibility
(SIDAR)
Mar del Plata - Argentina
Hotel Costa Galana(*****)
Main Topics: Joint Meeting - Latin America's Second Congress - On Issues
supporting Technology and Disability. The Fourth Congress - Alternatives
to Increasing Communication; ... enpowering capabilities with
Communication..
For More Information: http://www.redespecialweb.org/SIDAR-IBERDISCAP2001/index.html |
| October 26-27,
2001 |
Pathways
2001: Learning Disabilities Conference |
Pathways
2001: Learning Disabilities Conference
Sudbury, Ontario
Contact:
Tel: 705-566-8181 ext:7219
Email: mrmcintosh@cambranc.on.ca
http://cambrianc.on.ca/pathways |
| October 29
-30, 2001 |
State of
Science Conference |
The
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Telecommunications Access is
pleased to present a two-day State of the Science conference at the
Gallaudet University/Kellogg Conference Center in Washington, DC on
October 29-30, 2001. The conference will focus on the future of
telecommunications and identify research issues and strategies for
attaining accessibility and usability by people with disabilities.
Contact: Paula Tucker at paula.tucker@tap.gallaudet.edu
, 202-651-5049. |
| November |
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| November
1-3, 2001 |
Fifth Annual Collaborative Conference: Achieving New Heights With
Assistive Technology, A Rocky Mountain Regional Collaboration |
Denver,
Colorado
Fifth Annual Collaborative Conference: Achieving New Heights With
Assistive Technology, A Rocky Mountain Regional Collaboration
For more information, contact Maureen Melonis, Assistive Technology
Partners, 1245 E. Colfax, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80218, USA; Phone
303-315-1280, TTY 303-837-8964; Fax 303-837-1208; Email maureen.melonis@uchsc.edu;
Web Site www.uchsc.edu/atp |
November 5-7,
2001
|
Human Factors
in Telecommunications 2001
Bergen, Norway |
Bergen,
Norway
Human Factors in Telecommunications 2001
Contact: HFT2001,c/o Knut Nordby,
Telenor R&D
P.O.Box 83 N-2027
Kjeller, Norway
FAX: 47-63-81-00-76
Email: hft2001@telenor.com
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November 6,
2001
|
Ready
and Able Conference: Including Volunteers with Disabilities |
Toronto,
Ontario
Ready and Able Conference: Including Voluteers with Disabilities
Contact: Audrey Jamal, Volunteer Centre of Toronto,
Suite 207, 344 Bloor Street West,
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3A7
Tel: 416-961-6888
FAX: 416-961-6859
Email: ajamal@volunteertoronto.on.ca
http://www.volunteertoronto.on.ca
|
| November 7-8,
2001 |
Doing "IT"
Right, A Statewide Conference About Access to Electronic and
Information Technology (IT) for People with Disabilities
|
Doing
"IT" Right, A Statewide Conference
About Access to Electronic and Information Technology (IT) for People with
Disabilities
Being held November 7th and 8th in Harrisburg, PA
http://www.temple.edu/inst_disabilities/piat/events/nov7-8.htm
http://www.temple.edu/inst_disabilities/piat/aware2001/index.html |
| November
12-13, 2001 |
Successful
Aging Okinawan Style: Modern Science Meets Ancient Wisdom." Okinawa
International Conference on Longevity |
Okinawa,
Japan
"Successful Aging Okinawan Style: Modern Science Meets Ancient
Wisdom." Okinawa International Conference on Longevity, Busena
Terrace Beach Resort, Nago City, Okinawa, Japan. Information available at http://www.oic-longevity.wwma.net |
| November
14-16, 2001 |
Accessing Higher Ground: Assistive Technology in Higher Education
|
Boulder,
CO
University of Colorado at Boulder and Millenium Hotel Boulder
Accessing Higher Ground: Assistive Technology in Higher Education
Additional Info: Disability Services at the University of Colorado at
Boulder presents our fourth annual conference on assistive technology.
Visit our web site for details.
For more information, contact Howard Kramer, Disability Services, 107 UCB,
Boulder, CO., 80309-0107, USA; Phone 303-492-8671; Fax 303-492-5601 Email Dsinfo@spot.colorado.edu
Web Site: www.colorado.edu/sacs/ATconference |
| November
15-17, 2001 |
2001
TASH Conference: "Imaging the Future" |
2001
TASH Conference: "Imaging the Future"
Location: Anaheim
Marriott Hotel
Anaheim, CA
Sponsor: TASH
Contact: TASH
29 West Susquehanna Avenue, Suite 210
Baltimore, MD 21204-5201
(410) 828-8274
(410) 828-6706 fax
info@tash.org
www.tash.org
Scope: National
Audience: General
Abstract: The
TASH annual conference is one of the largest disability meetings in the
country, attracting an average of 2,100 attendees each year. Exceptional
education, research and advocacy workshops and sessions, as well as
networking opportunities are hallmarks of TASH conferences. |
| November
15-18, 2001 |
Third
International Short Film Festival "The Way We Live" |
Third
International Short Film Festival "The Way We Live"
Filmmuseum Munchen
Main Topic: This festival is intended not only to promote the production,
showing and distribution of authentic short films of, with or about
persons with an impairment, but also to bring together film professionals
and disabled persons, too stimulate cooperations between them.
For more information see website http://www.abm-medien.de/filmbuero/2001_e.htm
email: festival@abm-medien.de |
| November
21-24, 2001 |
More Than Skin Deep |
Adelaide,
Australia
More Than Skin Deep
MPA Twelfth Biennel Conference
Contact: MPA Conference Secretariat
PO Box 949
Kent Town SA 5071
Phone: 08 8363 1307
Fax: 08 8363 1604
E-mail: mpaa@fcconventions.com.au
http://www.physiotherapy.asn.au/conferences/apa_conferences.htm#MPA
Conference |
| November
21-24, 2001 |
2001
SouthChina Rehabilitation Forum |
Guabgzhou
City, China
2001 SouthChina Rehabilitation Forum
Contact:
http://www.ste.com.cn |
| November
22-24, 2001 |
International Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication |
Calcutta,
India
International Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Contact: ncpedp@vsnl.com (Indian National Centre for Promotion of
Employment for Disabled People) or
ssei@vsnl.com (Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy) |
November
22-24, 2001
|
Silent
Voices: an International Conference on AAC |
Calcutta,
India
Silent Voices: an International Conference on AAC
Contact:
http://www.iicpindia.com |
| November
27-28, 2001 |
Techshare
2001 |
Birmingham,
U.K.
Techshare 2001
Contact:
Tel: 024-7636 9548
FAX: 024-7636 9501
EMail: techshare@rnib.org.uk
http://www.techshare.org.uk |
| November
28-30, 2001 |
National
Supported Employment Conference
|
Halifax,
Nova Scotia
National Supported Employment Conference
Contact: Wendy Levy,Innovative Planning.
P.O.Box 28011,
Dartmouth NS, B3W 6E2
FAX: 902-484-3199
Email: wlevy@accesswave.ca |
| December |
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| December
3, 2001 |
European Day of Disabled People |
European Day
of Disabled People
"The Need for Legislation"
"Design for all" Roundtable, an Initiative
of the European Commission in Collaboration
with the European Disability Forum
Brussels, Belgium
http://eddp.edf-feph.org
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| December
10-15, 2001
|
Campaign
2001: 9th Policy and Technical Assistance |
Hanoi, Vietnam
Campaign 2001: 9th Policy and Technical Assistance Conference of the UN
Asian and Pacific Decade of Disabled Persons
Contact:
EMail: campaign2001@fpt.vn
http://www.campaign2001.fpt.nm |
| December
14-17, 2001 |
Second International Huaxia Congress of Endocrinology |
Hong
Kong, China
Second International Huaxia Congress of Endocrinology. Hong Kong, China.
Contact: Congress Secretariat at (852) 2369-9052-4 or mailto:pc@pctourshk.com |
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