ATIA 2016 Orlando
Call for Presentations Accessible Submission Form
Call for Presentations Closes on June 19, 2015
Please email this completed form to education@atia.org before June 19, 2015
ATIA 2016 Orlando
February 2-6, 2016
Caribe Royale All-Suites
Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
ATIA is holding a Call for Presentations for ATIA 2016 Orlando for a period of two months to
enable speakers to submit abstracts for the conference.
Who should submit?
ATIA welcomes abstracts on the uses of assistive technology in a wide variety of settings –
school, home, recreation, rehabilitation, university and workplace – from an equally wide group
of qualified individuals including: accessibility professionals, AT professionals, educators,
individuals with disabilities and family members of individuals with disabilities, OTs, PTs, RTs,
researchers, SLPs, students and others engaged in the disability services field.
Abstracts should cover the use of assistive technology from a practitioner or user perspective
and may be in the form of a case study, demonstration, implementation study, panel discussion,
poster session, research paper, or tips and techniques workshop.
Abstracts are considered individually in order to develop a well-rounded and balanced
educational program for the event.
Although you will be able to save and revisit your work, for your convenience please have the
following information on hand when submitting your abstract:
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speaker(s) biography (300 word limit)
session title (10 word limit)
abstract description (750 word limit)
3 measurable learning objectives
Directions for the Call for Presentations:
1. Please only submit a maximum of two (2) abstracts per speaker.* Please note ATIA
Exhibitors and ATIA Members have different submission directions (see below).
2. All sessions are 1 hour long (except for the poster sessions, which are 2 hours. See below).
If your presentation requires 2 hours, please submit as a two-part session. If you submit a
two-part session that will count as your two sessions.
3. Please take into consideration that our audiences have requested sessions targeted to
intermediate/advanced level when you are submitting. The ATIA Education Committee will
consider Beginner level abstracts for a balanced educational program.
4. Please be aware that if your submission is selected, it may be sent to the following, but not
limited to, organizations for CEU approval: ACVREP, AOTA, and ASHA. Pay special
attention to the Key Learning Objectives section of the submission form, as these are
an important part of the CEU approval process. Abstracts may be rejected based on
incomplete or unqualified learning objectives.
5. Speakers whose abstracts are selected may register for the full three-day conference or for
just the day they present. Through Friday, November 13 speaker can benefit from the
discounted full-conference speaker fee is $350 (a $200 savings over the regular registration
fee of $550. After November 13, the speaker registration fee increases to $425. In cases of
financial hardship, speakers should notify ATIA Education they may not be able to present.
Please note: if a speaker does not register or does not notify ATIA well in advance of
having to cancel, the speaker risks not being considered for future conferences.
By submitting an abstract, it is understood that the presentation may be scheduled at any
time on any of the conference days at the discretion of the ATIA Education Committee.
ATIA conferences utilize a paper-free, online handout policy. Speakers are required to
upload handouts before the conference for attendees to review. Providing handouts in
the online Handouts Directory is an important part of your conference speaking
responsibilities. Handouts are available online for 3 months after the conference and greatly
valued by attendees. Please note, speakers who do not provide handouts may not be
considered for future conferences.
Please be sure to review your submission for spelling and typographical errors. Upon
acceptance these submission will be used for printed materials. Please note: ATIA reserves the
right to edit for consistency, length, format and grammar as necessary.
ATIA Exhibitors and ATIA Members*: Please indicate if you are an ATIA Exhibitor or ATIA
Member. This allows for easy identification of Vendor Sessions and Priority Scheduling. Please
note there are different submission requirements and session allocations depending on
exhibitor and/or member status.
PRESENTATION INFORMATION
Is this session being presented by an ATIA Exhibitor or an ATIA Member? (Required)
Highlight or Bold one
Each exhibiting company will have the opportunity to present an educational session during the
conference. Priority will be given to ATIA member exhibiting companies. Presentation content
must be submitted during the general call for presentations and approved by the ATIA Advisory
Board. Session allotments will be based on the number of booths purchased.
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Yes, Exhibitor
Yes, Member
Yes, Both Exhibitor and Member
No, Neither an Exhibitor or Member
PRIMARY SPEAKER INFORMATION
First Name (Required):
Last Name (Required):
Prefix:
Title:
Email Address (Required):
Alternate Email (If using an .EDU email, please provide an alternate address due to security
restrictions):
Work Phone (Required):
Secondary Phone:
Company Name (complete name) (Required):
Street Address (Required):
City (Required):
State/Province (Required):
Zip/Postal Code (Required):
Country (Required):
Speaker Bio (Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous
speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.
Is the company you represent an ATIA Member or ATIA Exhibitor? (Required) Highlight or
Bold one
o Yes, Member
o Yes, Exhibitor
o Yes, Member and Exhibitor
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Have you presented at ATIA before? (Required) Highlight or Bold one
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o No
Are you: (Required) Highlight or Bold one
o A practitioner
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Government Affiliated
Higher Education Affiliated
Individual with a disability
Parent
A vendor or a company representing AT or IT
Other (please indicate here):
Does the Speaker need Special Assistance? (Required) Highlight or Bold one
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o Yes – I understand that I need to contact education@atia.org with details.
Please address the following questions completely in your proposal.
Presentation Title (Required)
As it will appear in the conference program. Please limit to 10 words or less.
Presentation Type (Required) Delete all that do not apply
o Educational Session: 60-minute presentation on research paper results, lessons
learned, best practices, etc. Sessions featuring a single product must be submitted as
Vendor sessions. Sessions featuring implementation case studies with multiple products
may be submitted.
o Bring Your Own Technology: 60-minute computer demonstration. Bring Your Own
Technology (technology includes iPads, Tablets etc.) rooms will be set classroom, with
charging stations available in the back of the room. These rooms will have wireless
internet.
o Poster Session: 2-hour time slot dedicated to a visual presentation. Please design your
poster to explain and visually showcase a single program or activity to stimulate informal
discussion between presenters and attendees. Posters are designed to highlight a
research study. ATIA provides the boards and push pins to present posters.
o Product Demo Center Session (ATIA 2016 Orlando Exhibitors Only): 20-minute
presentations by ATIA exhibiting companies designed to showcase or demonstrate
products or services, new release highlights, or provide an introduction to a product or
service topic.
Select the Strand ((Required) Delete all that do not apply
Select the area in which your abstract best fits. Please note: There is additional information
available under Keywords to provide more detailed information for alternative criteria
Accessibility Sessions focus on the design and development of accessible technology as it relates to
hardware, software, web sites, mobile applications, proprietary applications, content &
documents. Topics in this strand may be of interest to developers, designers, testers and others
involved in the development lifecycle as well as managers and executives who support the
implementation of accessibility and accessible/assistive technology.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Standards, policies and best practices related to the design and development of
accessible/assistive technology solutions
Mobile and other accessible technology implementations
Accessibility practices and services in Higher Education
Issues and challenges related to accessibility
Testing and tools related to accessibility
Interoperability between information technology and assistive technology
Assistive Technology for Improved Function (ATIF)- Sessions focus on the use of assistive
technology for improved function and access in individuals with physical disabilities or disorders,
other functional impairments, and impairments related to aging in environments and
communities such as school, home, work, recreation, and general public access. Sessions in
this strand may be of special interest to occupational therapists, physical therapists, special
educators, engineers, assistive technology professionals and independent living specialists, but
will also be of interest to others who support individuals with functional limitations that may
impact access, participation, productivity, and achievement. Technologies may include:
alternate keyboard/mouse, eye gaze, head pointers, scanning, switches, innovative text entry
technologies, Environmental Control Units (ECUs), mobile devices, mounting devices, functional
seating and mobility technologies, home modification technologies, activities of daily living
technologies, adaptive recreation and disabled sports technologies and technologies for
improved public access. Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Aging in Place
Accessible Toys, Play and Play Grounds
Community Access Technologies
Computer Access Technologies
Education Access
Employment Access
Environment Access
Functional Seating and Positioning and AT in Rehabilitation
Home Access Technologies
Adaptive Recreation & Disabled Sports Technologies
Transition to Environment/Community
Independent Living
AT and College and Career Readiness Standards– The Common Core State Standards
launched the adoption of college and career readiness standards across the country. While
they vary from state-to-state, college and career readiness standards focus on preparing
students for success in school and beyond. For students with disabilities, AT plays an important
role in achieving college and career readiness. Sessions in this strand focus on the specific
ways new and existing assistive technologies and approaches can help students of all ages and
abilities achieve college and careers readiness.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication - Sessions focus on low to high tech support
of communication for individuals, infancy through adulthood, with complex communication
needs. Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Assessment
Communication devices and strategies for successfully obtaining speech generating
devices
Communication for interaction
Device and interface design
Intervention strategies for communicative competence
iPads and other mobile devices
Language and syntax
Literacy
Visual supports
Vocabulary
Education/Learning - Sessions in this strand focus on the use of assistive technology with
students in Early Childhood, K-12, and University educational programs and virtual classroom
settings. Presentations should be submitted from teachers, related service providers, parents or
support staff working with students who have learning disabilities, cognitive disabilities and/or
multiple disabilities. Students are especially welcome as a part of the presentation team.
Submissions are encouraged on implementation presentations of multiple products/systems
rather than single product related presentations. Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Technology to Support Developmentally Appropriate Practice in Early Childhood
Assistive Technology Supports for Reading & Writing
Assistive Technology Supports for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Accessible Instructional Materials
Differentiated Instruction through Technology
Technology Supports for Organization, Behavior &/or Tasks in School Settings
Transitions with Technology to Higher Education
National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standards/Center (NIMAS/NIMAC)
Universal Design for Learning
Everyday Technology - Sessions focus on applications of technologies that are commonly
used by the general public but have features and functions that lend themselves for use by
persons with disabilities or those working with persons with disabilities.
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Web Applications (including Web 2.0)
Applications of Commonly Used Software
Readily Available Technologies
Portable and Smart Technologies
Ubiquitous Technologies, apps and more
International - The International Strand is designed for those in international roles or in
leadership positions with international organizations or agencies to be learn, network and share
information on AT programs and services from around the world. Those engaged in the
international field face challenges in obtaining current information on best practices for
implementing support infrastructure/s to provide assistive technology to their different
constituent groups. This new strand, led by groups engaged in these important initiatives at
both a global level and individual country/regional levels, will provide insights and real world
examples of what works and what doesn’t work in the arena of AT provision and service
delivery. The difficulties of providing national language support for assistive technology and
training materials will be included as component of the many challenges involved in this field.
Sessions will include topics such as:
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Global Programs and examples of service delivery models
Meeting international and national legal mandates and moving from policy to practice
Effective models of AT service delivery – from around the world
National language provision
New approaches to professional development
Coaching and mentoring to develop communities of practice
Dissemination of information and sharing of digital resources
Assessing impact and using data for improvement planning
Networking and social collaboration opportunities
Where is the action? CRPD Progress Report on Assistive Technologies policies and
programs among 76 countries
A roadmap to jumpstart effective national support eco-systems: The UNESCO/G3ict
Model Policy for Inclusive ICTs in Education
Workplace accommodation innovations from around the world: case studies from
leading corporations
The impact of International developments in public procurement on accessible ICTs and
assistive technologies
How mobile assistive solutions are opening up new opportunities around the world
Leadership - Those in leadership positions, whether at a team, district, regional, state, or
national level, face many challenges in moving policy and change forward to impact
achievement of educational, vocational and life goals. Current realities include meeting federal,
state, and local mandates with shrinking funds. Yet, today’s networking tools offer new avenues
for service delivery such as providing learning opportunities and developing professional
learning communities. Sessions include topics such as:
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Meeting legal mandates and moving from policy to practice
Effective models of AT service delivery
New approaches to professional development
Developing and supporting communities of practice
Innovative methods for AT integration within a UDL framework
Initiatives to effect systems change
Dissemination of information and sharing of digital resources
Assessing impact and using data for improvement planning
Research – Topics include research related to:
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Research and development of specific assistive technologies,
Studies of consumer performance, perceptions, attitudes, use and abandonment related
to assistive technology,
Examination of assistive technology assessment, intervention, service delivery,
and instruction.
Special consideration will be given to graduate and post-graduate student posters
submissions.
Presenters of exceptional presentations may be invited to submit an article for publication in the
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits Journal. .
Sensory Impairment - Sessions include Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blind
presentations related to issues that impact the use of assistive technology in personal,
educational and workplace solutions. Topics include, but are not limited to:
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Assistive Listening Devices (ALDs)
Audio and Sound technologies of interest to hard-of-hearing persons
Braille technologies
Communication devices of interest to deaf persons
Digital talking books, E-book readers and DAISY
Mobile Devices and Applications
Remote communication services for deaf and hard-of-hearing persons
Scan and read systems
Screen reading software
Speech-to-text services
Video magnifiers (CCTVs) and screen magnification
Web accessibility
Workplace and Vocational Rehabilitation – Sessions in this strand focus on providing
solutions to enable people with disabilities to obtain or retain employment. Topics will include
utilizing technology tools to assist with matching the person’s skills to job tasks and developing
job related action plans for success.
Secondary Strand Delete all that do not apply
This year ATIA is giving all speakers the chance to select a Secondary Strand that their abstract
could fall under. Please select a second option below.
o Accessibility
o Assistive Technology for Improved Function
o AT and College and Career Readiness Standards
o Augmentative and Alternative Communication
o Education/Learning
o Everyday Technology
o International
o Leadership
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Research
Sensory Impairment
Workplace and Vocational Rehabilitation
Experience Level (Required)Delete all that do not apply
Please select one or more level that best fits your abstract.
o Beginner
o Intermediate
o Advanced
Primary Life Cycle Addressed (Required)
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Birth – Pre-K
Elementary (K-6)
Secondary (7-12)
Post-Secondary
Adult/ Senior
Other
Audio Visual (Required)
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The Standard A/V Package includes a HDMI projector, screen, (1) microphone, laptop audio
and wireless internet.
Each room will be set with a HDMI projector. Speakers who are presenting on a computer that
does not have a HDMI projector connection are required to bring their own projector adaptor
that is compatible with their computer. All speakers must provide their own laptops.
Any additional A/V requests will be at your own expense (i.e. additional microphones,
switchboxes, etc.). Please contact education@atia.org by November 20, 2015 with any
requests.
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I will need additional audio/visual equipment and I understand I must contact ATIA
Headquarters at education@atia.org to place the order by November 20, 2015 and make
payment arrangements for any associated costs.
The Standard AV Package is fine.
ROOM SETUP (Required)
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Basic room setup includes head table and theater style seating. We do not provide computers
for presenting; all speakers must provide their own laptops. (Note: Bring Your Own
Technology sessions is classroom seating).
Any additional room setup requests, including requests for additional tables, wired internet
access or electrical equipment, may incur additional fees that will be the responsibility of the
speaker. Please contact education@atia.org by November 20, 2015 with any requests.
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I will have additional room setup requests and I understand I must contact ATIA
Headquarters at education@atia.org by November 20, 2015.
The Basic Room Setup is fine.
Full Session Abstract (Required)
Limit 750 words. This is where you should provide a detailed outline and briefly describe each
of the topics you intend to cover in the presentation.
Learning Objectives (Required)
Objectives should be specific and measurable and begin with an action verb. Use verbs
such as describe, develop, identify, define, discuss, demonstrate, list, measure, review, state,
explain, express, practice, use, apply, etc. Use specific quantities such as one, two, three, etc.
For example: "Identify three differences between best practice A and best practice B."
NOT: "Participants will learn many differences between best practice A and best practice B."
This is important for as it is used as part of the selection process. Abstracts with incomplete or
incorrectly formatted Learning Objectives may be returned for revision or may not be accepted
1. First Key Learning Objective:
2. Second Key Learning Objective:
3. Third Key Learning Objective:
Learning Objectives Confirmation (Required) Highlight or Bold “I confirm”
I confirm that my learning objectives are measurable and begin with an action verb. I
understand any incomplete or incorrectly formatted Learning Objectives may be returned for
revision or may not be accepted.
o I confirm
Keywords (Required)
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Please select all keywords that apply to your session. Keywords provide an alternative way to
describe your session, acting as a "virtual strand." Attendees will be able to search the online
Session Directory on keywords to find related sessions on particular topics such as Aging and
Autism.
o Assessment technology
o Low Incidence
o Cognitive technology
o Transition
o Mobile technology
o Universal Design for Learning
o Social media
o Aging
o Accessible Educational Materials
o Autism
o Digital assessment
o Developmental / Intellectual
o Higher Education
Disabilities
o High Incidence
Target Audience (Required)
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Please highlight or bold all of the target audiences you think would find this session of interest.
o Accessibility Professional
o Family Members
o ADA Coordinator
o Government/Non-Profit Agencies
o Administrators
o Instructional Technologist
o AT Specialists
o Media Specialist
o Caregiver
o Occupational Therapists
o Communication Specialist
o Physical Therapists
o Consumers/Individuals with
o Paraprofessionals
Disabilities
o Rehab Therapists
o Consultants/Trainers
o Speech-Language Pathologists
o Curriculum and Instruction
o Special Education Educators
o Disability Services
o Visual Impairment Specialists
o Educators
o Vocational Rehabilitation
o Faculty/Instructors – Higher
Education
Presentation History (Required)
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This is a first-time presentation
This presentation was delivered before at:
Would you be willing to present this session as an ATIA Webinar outside of the ATIA
2016 Orlando Conference? ATIA Webinar speakers do receive compensation. Delete all that
do not apply
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Would you be willing to expand this session as an article in the Assistive Technology
Outcomes and Benefits Journal (ATOB) outside of the ATIA 2016 Orlando conference?
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Referral
If you were encouraged to submit to the ATIA Call for Presentations, please list the Strand
Advisor, organization or individual who referred you below.
I was referred by:
PERMISSION (Required)
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I give ATIA permission to post my abstract and related materials on the ATIA website and
to publish them in printed ATIA materials until May 2016.
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ATIA may record selected sessions at the ATIA 2016 Conference to include in the ATIA
Webinar program. If my session is selected, I give permission for my session to be
recorded and give ATIA full rights to the recording. (Required)
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CO-PRESENTER(S) INFORMATION
Note: If your presentation includes a co-speaker or panel, you must submit all information for
those presenters.
Presenter/Panel Member #1
First Name (Required):
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Title:
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Alternate Email (If using an .EDU email, please provide an alternate address due to security
restrictions):
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Secondary Phone:
Company Name (complete name) (Required):
Street Address (Required):
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Country (Required):
Speaker Bio (Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous
speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.
Does the Speaker need Special Assistance? (Required)
o No
o Yes – I understand that I need to contact education@atia.org with details.
Presenter/Panel Member #2
First Name (Required):
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Zip/Postal Code (Required):
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Speaker Bio (Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous
speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.
Does the Speaker need Special Assistance? (Required)
o No
o Yes – I understand that I need to contact education@atia.org with details.
Presenter/Panel Member #3
First Name (Required):
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Title:
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Alternate Email (If using an .EDU email, please provide an alternate address due to security
restrictions):
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Company Name (complete name) (Required):
Street Address (Required):
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Zip/Postal Code (Required):
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Speaker Bio (Required):
A description of your professional background, education and information on your previous
speaking experience. Please limit to 300 words.
Does the Speaker need Special Assistance? (Required)
o No
o Yes – I understand that I need to contact education@atia.org with details.
Thank you for submitting an abstract to the ATIA Call for Presentations.
Please email this form to education@atia.org upon completion.
The Call for Presentations will close June 19, 2015. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by
the ATIA Education Committee and Strand Advisors. Please be aware this is a blind peerreview; Strand Advisors do not have access to speaker name/organization. Strand Advisors
select and rank abstracts on the information provided in the submitted abstract. Notices of
submission status will be sent out via email by the end of August 2015.