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Calendar of Disability Events 2004
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 conferences not here, please
add your listing, by sending details to: please send details to
icdri@icdri.org
or by going to the Conference
Registration Page. If you need to modify an entry here, please do
so by contacting us at icdri@icdri.org
or going to the Conference
Event Modification Page.
This calendar was compiled, as a convenience for our readers, by Steve
Jacobs. Neither Steve, nor ICDRI, assume responsibility for any errors contained
herein. However, if you know of a correction that needs to be made please submit
it to our staff at icdri@icdri.org
or you may use the Conference
Event Modification Page to make any needed changes.
Another great Calendar 2005-2006 built by Steve and his organization is found
at:
http://www.ideal-group.org/calendar
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March 2 - 4, 2004 |
20th International Seating Symposium |
This international symposium addresses current and future developments in
the areas of seating, positioning and mobility. Topic areas include service
delivery, product development, research and evaluation.
http://www.interprofessional.ubc.ca
Call for Abstracts Deadline - June 15th, 2003
CALL FOR PAPERS, INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES AND SPECIAL SESSIONS Proposals for
presentations that address seating and mobility issues for people with
physical disabilities are requested. Submissions discussing associated
issues such as cognition, vision, feeding and other topics which impact
seating and mobility are also encouraged.
Contact Name: Elaine Liau
Address: 105 - 2194 Health Sciences Mall
Vancouver BC V6T 1Z3
Telephone: 604-822-0054
FAX: 604-822-4835
Email: interprof@cehs.ubc.ca
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March 7-9, 2004 |
2004 National Rehabilitation Association Governmental Affairs Summit
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For the past twenty-two years, the National Rehabilitation Association has
been proud to host its Annual Governmental Affairs Summit in the Washington,
D.C. area, which continues to attract the best and the brightest in the
field of vocational rehabilitation.
National Rehabilitation Association
633 South Washington Street
Alexandria
VA
Phone 703-836-0850
Fax 703-836-0848
email: info@nationalrehab.org
http://www.nationalrehab.org/website/events/index.html
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May 3-7 2004 |
The Keys to Success in Developmental and
Learning Disabilities |
The Keys to Success in Developmental and Learning Disabilities YAI/National
Institute for People with Disabilities
The five-day conference will feature more than 300
prominent speakers from throughout the United States and abroad. More than
175 seminars and workshops will focus on critical issues in the field of
developmental and learning disabilities.
List of topics:
- Advocacy/Self-Advocacy * Psychopharmacology for
Non-Medical Staff
- Challenging Behaviors * Clinical Issues *
Recreation and Leisure
- Day Services * Residential Services
- Early Childhood * Sexuality and Social Skills
- Employment Training and Placement * Special
Education
- Family Support Services * Staff Training * Health
Care * Technology
- Inclusion * Transitional Services * Management *
Workforce Issues
Contact Name Abbe Wittenberg
460 West 34th St.
New York 10001
Phone: 212-273-6193
FAX: 212-629-4113
Email: awittenberg@yai.org |
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June 10-12 2004 |
Collaborative Assistive Technology
Conference of the Rockies |
Collaborative Assistive
Technology Conference of the Rockies
Date(s): June 10-12 2004
Location: Westminster (Denver),
Colorado
For more information, contact:
ATP/SWAAAC
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
Department of Rehabilitation Medicine
1245 E. Colfax, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80218
303-315-1280
Fax: (303) 837-1208
TTY 303-837-8964
Contact: Maureen or Sherri
Description:
Assistive Technology Partners, at the
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and the Colorado Department of
Education SWAAAC teams are proud to announce the upcoming merger of their
conferences. The new venue, the Collaborative Assistive Technology
Conference of the Rockies,
will be the largest assistive technology conference in the Rocky Mountain
Region. With over 50 sessions geared toward every age and disability, there
is something for everybody! Presenters are among the most respected in
their fields.
Phone: 303-315-1280
URL:
www.uchsc.edu/atp
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August 14-15 |
It Takes a Village: Building A Strong Texas
Brain Injury Community |
It Takes a Village: Building A Strong Texas Brain
Injury Community
The conference will be held at the Westin Oaks Galleria in
Houston, Texas.
Contact: Chip Howe
1339 Lamar Square Dr., #103
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512-326-1212
Fax: 512-326-8088
Email: info@biatx.org
http://www.biatx.org
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October 14-17
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Rehabilitation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty for ALL |
"Rehabilitation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty for ALL" October 14-17,
2004 Sheraton- Society Hill
Philadelphia, PA
Hotel Room Rates are $127/night single or double plus tax.
For more information call 888-258-4295 or visit
http://www.nationalrehab.org/website/events/index.html
National Rehabilitation Association
633 South Washington Street
Alexandria
VA
Phone 703-836-0850
Fax 703-836-0848
email: info@nationalrehab.org
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November 17-20, 2004 |
2004 TASH International Conference
on Inclusion - "Blazing The Trail" |
2004 TASH
International Conference on Inclusion - "Blazing The Trail" Contact:
Denise Marshall
Address: 29 W. Susquehanna Ave, Suite 210
Baltimore : MD 21204
Telephone: 410-828-8274 x 103
FAX: 410-828-6706
Email: dmarsh@tash.org
Date: November 17-20, 2004
With over 300 sessions…
2004 TASH Conference on Inclusion - "Blazing The Trail"
The largest conference in the world to focus on innovative and effective
strategies for achieving full inclusion of all people with disabilities,
features over 300 sessions, exhibits, roundtable discussions, and poster
sessions jam-packed with info. It provides a forum for individuals with
disabilities, families, advocates, policymakers, administrators, educators,
scholars, and others to create dialogue and action for reform.
For information:
http://www.tash.org/2004reno/
Some of the topics at the TASH Conference focus on the following themes:
▪ Building Partnerships & Communication
▪ Inclusive Education Across the Lifespan
▪ Transition, Community Living & Employment
▪ Diversity, Values, Equality, & Advocacy
▪ Quality of Life
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