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10th YEAR
ATIA 2009 Orlando
Showcasing Excellence in Assistive Technology
Providing technologies to enhance learning, working and independent living for people with
disabilities
January 28 – 31, 2009
Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida USA
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Assistive Technology Industry Association
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
Toll Free: (877) OUR-ATIA (687-2842)
Phone: (312) 321-5172
Fax: (312) 673-6659
E-mail: Info@atia.org
www.atia.org
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Celebrate ATIA’s 10th Anniversary in Style!
In your registration bag, you received an official ATIA 10th Anniversary t-shirt. Be sure to wear
your shirt during Friday’s 10th Anniversary Reception when you join fellow colleagues and
vendors to celebrate this exciting milestone. Prizes will be awarded so be sure not to miss out on
the fun!
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WELCOME
Thank you for joining us for our 10th Anniversary at ATIA 2009 Orlando!
On behalf of the ATIA Board of Directors, the 2009 Orlando Conference Planning Committee and
all of our members, we would like to welcome you to ATIA 2009 Orlando. We are excited that you
have chosen to join us in sunny Florida to learn about the latest information and technologies
available in the Assistive Technology community.
The 2009 Orlando Conference Planning Committee has been working hard to make sure this
conference provides education from leading practitioners, a comprehensive exhibit hall and plenty
of opportunities to network and learn from your peers.
As ATIA embarks on this important milestone year, we wanted to share our celebration with you –
the AT community. Please join us on Friday evening for our 10th Anniversary reception in the
Pavilion. There will be something for everyone at this exciting new event including a prize drawing
so be sure not to miss out!
We hope that our Orlando conference exceeds your expectations and that you take advantage of
the wide array of opportunities to learn and strengthen your knowledge and AT skills throughout
the week.
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Sincerely,
David Dikter
ATIA Executive Director
Caroline Van Howe
ATIA Director of Programs
ABOUT ATIA
The Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) is a not-for-profit membership organization
consisting of manufacturers and suppliers of technology-based assistive devices and/or services.
ATIA is proud to celebrate 10 years of serving the Assistive Technology industry with two great
events: ATIA 2009 Orlando, and our new event, ATIA 2009 Chicago, October 28 – 31, 2009 at
the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center, in Schaumburg, Illinois.
Members of ATIA include more than 125 respected industry organizations including for-profit,
non-profit, government and private organizations located across the globe. For more information
on ATIA or its members, please visit www.atia.org.
Celebrate ATIA’s 10th Anniversary in Style!
Be sure to pick up an official ATIA 10th Anniversary t-shirt. Wear your shirt during Friday’s 10th
Anniversary Reception when you join fellow colleagues and vendors to celebrate this exciting
milestone. Prizes will be awarded so be sure not to miss out on the fun!
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THANK YOU TO THE ATIA 2009 ORLANDO PLANNING COMMITTEE
Chair
Jen Thalhuber, CEO, AbleNet, Inc.
Educational Programs Committee Chair
Joy Zabala, EdD, ATP, AIM Consortium, CAST
Accessibility Advisor
Ike Presley, MS, American Foundation for the Blind (AFB)
Strand Advisors
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Caroline Musselwhite, PhD
Blindness/Low Vision
William Bielawski III and Ike Presley, MS
Cognitive Disabilities
Kelly Fonner, MS and Scott Marfilius
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Bill Clymer, MBA and Jim DeCaro, PhD
Learning Disabilities
Kelly Fonner, MS and Scott Marfilius
Positioning/Mobility
Joy Zabala, EdD
Severe Multiple Disabilities
Linda Burkhart
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AT Act Programs
Beth Mineo, PhD and Sara Sack, PhD
Post-Secondary Education/Transition
Dan Comden, Howard Kramer
Pass It On National AT Reuse Center
Beth Mineo, PhD and Sara Sack, PhD
Policy
Educational Program Committee
Research & Professional Development
Betty Nelson, PhD
Vendor
Educational Program Committee
Workplace/Transition
Gayl Bowser and Mike Marotta
ATIA 2009 ORLANDO SPONSORS
AbleNet
Adaptivation
AMDi
Adobe
Apple
Cambium
Canon
The DAISY Consortium
Duxbury
DynaVox/Mayer-Johnson
Enabling Technologies
Freedom Scientific
Gh, LLC
Intel
K-NFB
Microsoft
News-2-You
RFB&D
Saltillo
SComm
Serotek
ShopLowVision
SoftTouch
Tobii ATI
ViewPlus
10TH ANNIVERSARY SPONSORS
AbleNet
Adobe
AMDi
Alliance for Technology Access
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BlinkTwice
Canon
GW Micro
HP
Microsoft
News-2-You
Optelec
Prentke Romick
QIAT
ShopLowVision
Soft Touch
Texthelp
MEDIA SPONSORS
Ability Magazine
Careers & the disAbled
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2009 ORLANDO CONFERENCE PARTNERS
Conference Partners support ATIA’s conference goal of providing networking
opportunities and up-to-date information on the latest assistive technology products,
practices, policies and research. ATIA is proud to partner with the following leading
organizations:
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) is a national non-profit organization that focuses on
expanding the possibilities of people with vision loss by increasing access to technology,
providing professionals with tools to serve people with vision loss and promoting healthy and
independent living. The AFB’s Web site, www.afb.org, is accessible and easy to use.
Assistive Technology in Higher Education Network (ATHEN) exists to collect and
disseminate best practices in access technology within and for the post-secondary education
environment as well as present a collective voice for the professional practice of access
technology in higher education. For more information, visit www.athenpro.org.
Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Founded in 1984 as the Center for Applied
Special Technology, CAST is a nonprofit education research and development organization that
works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, including those with disabilities, through
Universal Design for Learning. For more information, visit www.cast.org.
DAISY Consortium - The DAISY Standard (officially ANSI/NISO z39.86 Specifications for the
Digital Talking Book) has revolutionized the reading experience for people with print disabilities
around the globe. DAISY, the Digital Accessible Information System, is the world's most widely
used assistive technology for reading. The DAISY Consortium consists of nearly 70 non-profit
organizations representing 35 different countries and more than 20 for-profit companies working
together to develop and promote international standards and technologies which enable equal
access to information and knowledge by all people with print disabilities and the wider community.
More information about the DAISY Consortium and the DAISY Standard is available at
http://www.daisy.org/
Easter Seals provides exceptional services to ensure that people living with autism and
other disabilities have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play. Through the provision of
assistive technology service and support, Easter Seals works towards fulfilling this mission. For
more information, visit http://www.easterseals.com.
Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) provides assistive and
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instructional technology, Universal Design for Learning, and accessible instructional/assessment
media support services to exceptional student education programs and families of students with
exceptionalities throughout the state of Florida. For more information, visit http://www.fdlrs.com or
http://www.fdlrstech.com.
Infinitec, short for “Infinite Potential Through Technology”, is a unique assistive technology
project spearheaded by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago. Infinitec aims to improve
access to technology that advances the independence of children and adults with learning
differences. Infinitec accomplishes its mission through a rich and diverse set of partnerships and
programs all focused on providing information, training, access to equipment, expertise and
research to both educators and the vendor community.
For more information, visit www.infinitec.org.
The Chicago Lighthouse is one of America’s most comprehensive social service agencies
assisting people who are blind or visually impaired in leading richer, more independent lives.
Among its numerous programs are an assistive technology program with state of the art
equipment and a national help desk to service the computer problems of people who are blind;
the USA’s oldest and most prominent low vision clinic; and one of the country’s few remaining
clock manufacturing facilities, which provides jobs for people who are blind or visually impaired.
The Lighthouse’s Web site, www.thechicagolighthouse.org, is accessible for visually impaired and
general audiences alike.
The National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) provides
technical assistance to programs funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as
amended. These programs include 56 statewide Assistive Technology Programs (AT Programs),
33 Alternative Financing Programs (AFPs) and 57 Protection and Advocacy for Assistive
Technology (PAAT) Programs. For specific information about the statewide AT Programs, go to
www.resna.org/taproject, or visit www.resna.org/AFTAP for more information about the AFPs. To
learn more about the PAATs, visit their Web site at http://www.nls.org/paatstat.htm.
The National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID), a college of Rochester Institute of
Technology (RIT), was created by Congress in 1965 to offer post-secondary technical education
to students with hearing loss. Today, more than 1,350 deaf, hard-of-hearing and interpreting
students study, live and socialize on the RIT campus with more than 14,000 hearing students,
making NTID truly a college like no other. More than 125 sign language interpreters also work at
RIT; and 90,000 hours of note taking, captioning and tutoring each year make it one of the most
accessible colleges for students with hearing loss anywhere. NTID’s Center on Access
Technology investigates, evaluates and reports on the most effective and efficient use of access
technologies and trains individuals in their use to benefit students with hearing loss in college. It is
the first and only organization in the world dedicated to advancing access technologies for deaf
and hard-of-hearing students. Visit http://www.ntid.rit.edu/
The Pass It On Center (PIOC), the premier National Assistive Technology Device Reutilization
and Coordination Technical Assistance Center, focuses on expanding the options of people with
disabilities by increasing access to appropriate, reutilized assistive technology in a manner that
supports the interests of users, manufacturers, and suppliers. The Pass It On Center is funded
under a grant from the Rehabilitation Services Administration and is administered by Tools for
Life, the Georgia Assistive Technology Program of the Georgia Department of Labor. Visit
www.passitoncenter.org for more information.
State Leaders in Assistive Technology in Education (SLATE) exists to develop, support and
maintain collaborative work among assistive technology leaders designated by state departments
of education in a way that increases awareness, understanding and use of assistive technology
and Universal Design for Learning as a tool for educational participation and achievement.
SLATE seeks to promote alignment and common understanding, ensures accountability for
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services, and explores issues of importance through Committees of Common Interest. Find out
more at their Web site: http://www.slatenetwork.org.
The Technology and Media Division (TAM) is an official division of the Council for Exceptional
Children (CEC). The purpose of TAM is to support educational participation and improved results
for individuals with disabilities and diverse learning needs through the selection, acquisition, and
use of technology. Please visit www.tamcec.org for more information.
United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (USSAAC)
USSAAC is dedicated to supporting the needs and desires of the AAC community, whether they
are novices or experienced professionals, family members or the individuals who use AAC.
USSAAC provides resources and support through conferences, their quarterly magazine,
SpeakUP, their annual Bubbly Ball, and other programs. However, what they do depends on what
you need, and our knowledge and support is based on the continuing collaboration between their
members. Visit www.ussaac.org for more information.
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (Volume 5)
Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (Volume 5) is a professional peer-reviewed journal
published by ATIA and the SEAT Center at Illinois State University. Visit www.atia.org to
download a free on-line copy or to purchase a hard copy.
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CARIBE ROYALE ALL-SUITES RESORT
Tactile maps of the Caribe Royale layout can be found at the Accessible Materials Table
located in Grand Sierra Foyer. Below is information on where key conference events are
located.
Curacao/Bonaire/Antigua/Boca Rooms = Educational Sessions
Grand Sierra Ballroom and Caribbean Ballrooms III-V = Exhibit Halls
Caribbean Ballrooms I, II, VI, VII = Hands-On Labs
Boca = ATIA Member Rooms
Caribbean Ballrooms III-V = AT Educational Theater/Serotek Internet Café
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ATIA MEMBER COMPANIES
AAC Connections - DME
AAC Institute
AAC TechConnect
ABISee, Inc.
ABLEDATA
AbleLink Technologies, Inc.
AbleNet
Accelerations Educational Software
Adamlab, LLC
Adaptivation, Inc.
Adaptive Computer Control Technologies, Inc.
Adaptive Solutions
Adaptive Switch Laboratories/Comation
Ai Squared
Aimee Solutions
AMDi
American Foundation for the Blind
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.
AMIC INC
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Applied Human Factors, Inc.
ATNAD, Inc.
Atomic Learning
ATS, LLC
Attainment Company
Augmentative Resources, Inc.
Baum Retec AG
Blink Twice
Bookshare.org/Benetech
Cambium Learning Technologies
Canon U.S.A., Inc.
Clarity
Claro Software
Code Factory, S.L.
Cognitopia Software
Compusult Limited
Crick Software, Inc.
CrissCross Technologies
Cyrano Communicator
Daedalus Technologies, Inc.
Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology, L.P.
Dolphin Computer Access
Don Johnston Incorporated
Duxbury Systems, Inc.
DynaVox Technologies
E-Blocks USA
EITAC Solutions Group, LLC
Enabling Technologies
Enhanced Vision
EVAS
Eye Response Technologies
EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc.
Florida Reading & Vision Technology
Forbes Rehab Services
Freedom Scientific - Blind/Low Vision Group
Freedom Scientific - Learning Systems Group
Freedom Vision
gh, LLC
Guerilla Technologies
Gus Communications, Inc.
GW Micro, Inc.
Handy Tech North America
Health Science
Hewlett Packard
HumanWare
IBM Human Ability and Accessibility Center
Inclusive TLC Special Needs
Independent Living Aids, Inc.
Infogrip, Inc.
Intel Corporation
Interpretype, LLC
Jabbla
Judy Lynn Software, Inc.
K-NFB Reading Technology, Inc.
LAB Resources
Laureate Learning Systems, Inc.
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LC Technologies
Learning Magic, Inc.
LevelStar
Lingraphicare America, Inc.
Logital CO. Limited
LVI Low Vision International
MacSpeech, Inc.
Madentec Limited
Magnifying America
Marblesoft- Simtech
Mayer-Johnson LLC
Mealtime Partners, Inc.
Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc.
Microsoft Corporation
News-2-You
Optelec US, Inc.
Origin Instruments Corporation
Peacock Communications, Inc.
Point-and-Read, Inc.
Prentke Romich Company
Quillsoft Ltd.
ReadHowYouWant.com
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
REHAVISTA
RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.
Saltillo Corporation
sComm, Inc.
SEAT
Silent Call Communications
Slater Software, Inc.
Social Skill Builder
Softeq Development Corporation
SoftTouch
Solutions Radio
Somatic Digital
Talker, Inc.
Technology For Education, Inc.
Tenacity, Inc.
Texthelp Systems Inc.
The Conover Company
The Great Talking Box Company
Tobii ATI
Traxsys Input Products
Turning Point Therapy & Technology, Inc.
Ultrathera Technologies, Inc.
University of Puerto Rico
University of Wisconsin-Madison
ViewPlus Technologies
Vision Technology, Inc.
VisionCue
Viziflex Seels, Inc.
Words+, Inc.
Virtual Vision Technologies; Young Opportunities Ltd
ATIA 2008 – 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Mr. Jim Halliday
President Emeritus
HumanWare
VICE PRESIDENT & CONFERENCE CHAIR
Ms. Jen Thalhuber
CEO
AbleNet, Inc.
SECRETARY
Mr. Dan Weirich
Vice President, Marketing and Engineering
GW Micro, Inc.
TREASURER
Mr. Takashi Yamashita
Chief Executive Director
Tieman U.S.
CONFERENCE CHAIR
ATIA DIRECTORS
Ms. Jacquie Clark
President
News-2-You, Inc.
Mr. Jason Curry
CEO
sComm, Inc..
Mr. Richard Ellenson
CEO
Blink Twice
Mr. Martin McKay
Technical Director
Texthelp Systems, Inc.
Mr. Michael Takemura
Director, HP Accessibility Program Office
Hewlett Packard Company
Ms. Frances West
Director, IBM Worldwide Accessibility Center
IBM
ATIA EXECUTIVE STAFF
Mr. David Dikter
Executive Director
Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
Ms. Caroline Van Howe
Director of Programs
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Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA)
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SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE
*Available for Pre-Conference Seminar registrants only.
**Available for full conference registrants only.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2009
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Registration
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2009
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Pre-Conference Continental Breakfast*
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Seminars
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Pre-Conference Lunch*
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Opening Event
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception**
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29, 2009
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast**
8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Sessions and Training Labs
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls, Serotek Internet Café, Intel Attendee Lounge, and
AT Educational Theater Open
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch**
1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sessions and Training Labs
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Exhibit Halls, Serotek Internet Café, Intel Attendee Lounge, and
Microsoft Educational Theater Open
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Poster Presentations
FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Registration
Continental Breakfast**
Sessions and Training Labs
Exhibit Halls Open – Passport to Prizes Drawing at 11:30
Serotek Internet Café Open
Intel Attendee Lounge Open
AT Educational Theater Open
Lunch**
Sessions and Training Labs
Exhibit Halls, Serotek Internet Café, Intel Attendee Lounge, and
AT Educational Theater Open
Exhibit Halls are open to the public with free admission.
10th Anniversary Reception**
Don’t forget to attend the ATIA 10th Anniversary Reception!
Share the experiences of the last ten years with colleagues and
friends. There will be something for everyone including an
exciting prize drawing. Be sure to wear your 10th Anniversary tshirt!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 2009
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast**
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8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Sessions and Training Labs
Exhibit Halls, Serotek Internet Café, Intel Attendee Lounge, and
AT Educational Theater Open
Exhibit Halls are open to the public with free admission.
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ATIA Would Like to Thank
Canon U.S.A., Inc. for sponsoring the Canon Voice Guides. Please feel free to access these
machines in the Serotek Internet Café and registration area to print your personal itinerary and
educational handouts from ATIA’s Online Schedule Viewer or your conference DVD.
Intel Corporation for sponsoring Thursday’s lunch and the Intel Attendee Lounge.
Microsoft Inc. for sponsoring Friday’s lunch and the AT Educational Theater.
Serotek for sponsoring the Serotek Internet Café.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Free CEUs for the entire ATIA Educational Program at ATIA 2009 Orlando!
Through collaboration between ATIA and the AAC Institute, Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
are being offered at no cost for all ATIA sessions. Stop by the AAC Institute exhibit on site for
instructions.
The AAC Institute tracks CEUs and provides certificates of participation for free! For additional
information, visit their booth in the lobby or the AAC Institute Web site, www.aacinstitute.org.
For those who are maintaining a RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology
Society of North America) certification credential, CEUs provided at the ATIA sessions can be
applied to the continuous professional development requirement for certification renewal. For
additional information, please visit www.resna.org/certification/index.php.
Occupational Therapy certification maintenance is handled by the National Board of Certification
in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). AOTA certification maintenance requires 36 hours of
continued education in three years. NBCOT accepts self-generated evidence of continued
education.
Note: General attendance certificates will also be available to self-report CEUs to your individual
state licensure board.
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AT EDUCATIONAL THEATER – PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT INC.
Come hear about the latest technology from Microsoft and their AT Partners in the AT
Educational Theater. Microsoft is hosting 20-minute educational sessions on specially selected
technology topics. For a complete schedule of events for the AT Educational Theater, please
reference your ATIA Session Grid.
AT Educational Theater Topics
Microsoft Windows 7
Windows Mobile
Digital Media
Digital Lifestyle
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Senior Computing
Technology for the Deaf-Blind
ATIA POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Thursday, January 29
3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Convention Center Front Hallway
Please check the session grid for a detailed listing of all Poster Presentations.
INTEL ATTENDEE LOUNGE
The Intel Attendee Lounge is designed as a public user networking area for all attendees.
Located in the Caribbean Ballroom, it includes lounge type furniture and some tables for seating
and working. Feel free to use this area to check your e-mail, network with other attendees and
rest between sessions.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration Hours
Tuesday, January 27
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
Saturday, January 31
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
EVALUATIONS
ATIA values your feedback. Please take a moment to share your feedback with us to help
improve future conferences. Conference evaluations will be sent via e-mail shortly after the
conclusion of the conference and hard copies will be available on site at the registration desk.
You can also view the evaluation online at http://www.atia.org/evaluations. There are also Braille
and large print versions of the evaluations available upon request. Speaker/session evaluations
will be available at the registration desk and handed out in each session.
Conference DVD – Sponsored by Intel Health
The Conference DVD contains electronic copies of all printed onsite materials as well as e-Braille
and Talking Books (DAISY) versions including the new Microsoft “Save as Daisy” executable file.
The DVD also contains copies of speaker presentations/handouts. Full schedule and session
information, including updated presentations/handouts is available online for attendees during
and after the conference.
Accessible Materials Table
The Accessible Materials Table will be located in the Grand Sierra foyer, across from the
registration areas. The table will provide Braille and large print versions of the Conference
Program, as well as tactile maps of the Exhibit Halls and Convention Center and Braille menus
for Caribe restaurants. Attendees who requested Braille or large print materials during registration
should pick them up at this location. Requests for sighted guides or sign interpreters may also be
made here.
Accessibility Options
UbiDuo communication devices for deaf/hard of hearing attendees provided by sComm are
available in the registration area. CCTV units provided by ShopLowVision are also available.
MICROSOFT ASK THE EXPERT KIOSK
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Visit the Microsoft Expert and ask questions about Microsoft accessibility features, the new Save
as Daisy feature in Microsoft Office and any other Microsoft software products. This is a unique
opportunity for a one-on-one with a Microsoft Expert! Drop by the Microsoft Ask The Expert Kiosk
in the Caribbean Ballroom Exhibit Hall during exhibit hours.
CELL PHONES
Cell phones are permitted in all areas of the convention center, but please be courteous to those
around you. Ensure your phone is turned off or in silent mode during sessions and other
conference events.
SMOKING POLICY
There is a non-smoking policy in all public areas of the hotel, including meeting rooms,
restaurants and the lobby.
BUSINESS CENTER
The business center, located next to Hibiscus Room, is open Monday through Friday from 7:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Business services are
provided at your own expense.
EXERCISE FACILITY
The Caribe Royale features a great exercise facility, open daily from 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. The
facility is free of charge to all hotel guests with room keys allowing entry.
ATTIRE
ATIA encourages business casual dress. The facility varies in temperature, so a light sweater or
jacket is recommended.
DOG WALKING AREAS
There are two dog walking areas available for your use. One is located at the west end of the
convention center and the other is outside of Tower 2 across from the parking on the field-side.
ORLANDO VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER
To receive more information about the Orlando area, contact the Orlando Visitor Information
Center at (407) 363-5872 or visit them on the Internet at www.go2orlando.net.
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ATIA 2009 ORLANDO SPEAKERS (As of January 7, 2009)
Kathryn Adams
Sharon Alderman
Jason Altman
Mark Ammons
Annalee Anderson
Darren Avey
Bryan Ayres
Helen Baker
Julie Balassa
Linda Baldwin
Meher Banajee
Lisa Bardach
Mary Jo Barry
Roger Bates
Jeremy Bauchet
Debra Bauder
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Kirk Behnke
Jennifer K. Bell
Denise Belmont
Erin Beneteau
Steve Bennett
Patricia Black Moore
Aline Bobys
Rosalind Boccheciamp
Tiffany Bowman
Gayl Bowser
Chris Brand
Paula Brannon
Bob Braun
Joan Breslin-Larson
Jessica Brodey
Donna Broussard
Jennifer Brown
Patrick Brune
Joan Bruno
Pat Bryant
Lori Bujalski
Michael Bullis
Alma Burgess
Linda Burkhart
Lee Burklund
Mo Buti
Dave Butler
Roxanne Butterfield
Marilyn Buzolich
Diana Carl
Rena Carney
Jason Carroll
Ashley Cartell
Doris Chadwell
Brian Charlson
Chommanad Cheausuwantavee
Tavee Cheausuwantavee
Jacquelyn Clark
E. William Clymer
Kristina King Cohen
Gareth Collins
Mark Coppin
Dan Comden
Melissa Crain
Daniel Creasy
John Crick
Kevin Crow
Joan Cunningham
Jason Curry
Lori Dahlquist
Eric Damery
Eric Dashen
Mel Dashner
Andrea Datsko
David Davis
Brad Davis
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Brenda Dawes
Denise DeCoste
Brent Denu
Roberta DePompei
Jeff Diedrich
Jay Disky
Brian Dreisbach
Marie Duggan
Shawna Dunnaway
Jennifer Edge-Savage
David Edyburn
John Eisenberg
Melanie Endres
Karen Erickson
Rhonda Etter
Suzanne Feit
David Ferguson
Jennifer Flagg
James Fleming
Kelly Fonner
Colleen Fritts
Jim Fruchterman
Mark Fulton
Ferran Gallego
Todd Galownia
Carlos Garcia
Christy Garrett
Tony Gentry
Doug Geoffray
Chris Gibbons
Jason Gibson
Jill Gierach
Yvonne Gillette
Sylvain Giroux
Greg Goldman
Bryan Gold
Amy Goldman
Andrew Gomory
Janet Good
Bryan Gould
Debbie Grant
Tracy Gray
Brandi-Lynn Greig
Patricia Grinnell
Jon Gunderson
Markus Gylling
Cindy Hall
Gretchen Hanser
Elliot Harkavy
Lucia Hasty
Penny Hatch
Teresa Haven
Claude Henry
Shawn Henry
Dan Herlihy
Rich Herold
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Dave Hershberger
Vicki Hershman
Bonnie Hill
Catherine Hoesterey
Rick Hohn
Dave Hohulin
Russ Holland
Sherry Hollingsworth
Rita Hostak
Kathy Howery
Ron Hu
Kurt Hubbard
Daniel Hubbel
Jean Ann Hunt
Robin Hurd
Jason Hurdich
Richard Hurtig
Lizna Husnani
Jennifer Hyland
Mick Isaacson
Mary Beth Janes
Karen Janowski
Cari Jesse
Jayme Johnson
Anne Johnson
Heather Johnson
Jesse Johnson
Pam Johnson
Christopher Johnstone
Cindy Jones
Cheryl Jurkacek
Jeffrey Jutai
Karen Kangas
David Kay
Thomas Keating
Barbara Keefe
Lisa Kehoe
Lindsey Keith
Bob Keller
Jennifer Kent-Walsh
George Kerscher
Angie Kiger
Dong Ok Kim
Pati King-Debaun
Sigi Kipke
Andrew Kirkpatrick
Joy Kniskern
Amy Koch
Gary Koeppe
Jane Korsten
Alexander Koudry
Howard Kramer
Rita Krupp
Jerry Kuns
Yves Lachapelle
Hugh Lackie
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Elizabeth Lahm
Kathy Lalk
Joseph Lane
Mark Larson
John Laskarzewski
Andy Laubscher
Linda Laverty
Erin Lavin
David Lazerson
Lee Learson
JinHyun Lee
Linnie Lee
Joachim Lehn
Janet Lehr
Brian Leitten
Ann Leverette
Cynthia Levine
Lois Levine-Elman
Preston Lewis
Cheryl Libbert
Janice Light
Lyle Lloyd
Nathan Lowell
Beth Loy
Varju Luceno
Arlene Lugo
Judith Lunger-Bergh
Dany Lussier-Desrochers
Phyl Macomber
Jason Maitland
Melissa Malani
Linda Higbee Mandlebaum
Scott Marfilius
Mike Marotta
Randy Marsden
Randy Martins
Michael May
Laurie McArthur
Debby McBride
Brenda McBride
Eric McGehearty
Lesley McGilligan
Verda McGraw
Martin McKay
Susie Mckinnon
Sandi McNally
David McNaughton
Daniel McNulty
Linda Mechling
Ron Miller
Jean Mockry
Sarah Montgomery
Scott Moore
Patty Moore
Kerri Morgan
Jonathan Mosen
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Christoph Mueller
Marc Mulcahy
Tina Murphy
Caroline Musselwhite
Christopher Nagle
Betty Nelson
Klaus Neu
David Niemeijer
Steve Noble
Bart Noe
Joni Nygard
Eric Oddleifson
Jane Odom
Cynthia Okolo
Elsa Orellano
Julie Osherow
Carol Page-O`Day
Becky Pala
Howard Parette
Kim Patch
Karen Patterson
Peggy Paulson
Sachin Pavithran
Judith Peavey
Diane Penn
William Penrod
Bridgett Perry
Liz Persaud
Linda Petty
Carolyn Phillips
Helene Pigot
Teresa Pinder
Greg Pisocky
Elissa Poel
Ike Presley
Matthew Press
Madalaine Pugliese
Sherry Purcell
Denise Purdy-Grosz
Julie Quevedo
Paul Quinn
Kay Ratzlaff
Jennifer Ray
Penny Reed
Janice Reese
Regional AT Center Regions 3, 4 & 6, State Teams
Lenore Remley
Leon Reznik
Kum Min Rhee
Liz Richardi
Julie Rick
David Robertshaw
Nancy Robinson
Barry Romich
Lisa Rotelli
Chauncy Rucker
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Diane Russell
Martha E. Rust
Bob Rust
Jeanette Ryan
Tracie Saab
Sara Sack
Kathleen Sadao
Mary Sagstetter
Dan Saldana
Mark Sardo
Elisa Sarosi
Pat Satterfield
Beth Saunders
Dave Schleppenbach
Ray Schmidt
Terry Schmitz
James Schroeder
William Schulte
Richard Schwerdtfeger
Samuel Sennott
Reed Shaffner
Jeannie Sharp
Mike Shebanek
Fraser Shein
Bac Shelton
Cynthia Shelly
Yong Heum Shin
Heidi Silver-Pacuilla
Denise Simard
Sheila Simmons
Thomas Simmons
Larry Skutchan
Jean Slater
Benjamin Slotznick
Glenn Smith
Karl Smith
Sean Smith
Lisa Snyder
Jeanne Spellman
Stacy Springer
Saranya Srinivasan
James Stachowiak
Skip Stahl
John Standal
Angela Standridge
AIM Consortium State Leaders
State Team Special ED
State Team-Reg Ed
Kathy Staugler
Marcia Sterner
David Stockford
Dan Stores
Lauri Susi
Theresa Tanchak
Fred Tchang
Cheryl Temple
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Sherri Tennant
Sharon Terrell-Lindsay
Lloyd Tribley
Scott Truax
Leonard Trujillo
Jill Tullman
Stephanie Turner
Lizbeth Uzcategui
Toni Van Laarhoven
Traci Van Laarhoven-Myers
Gail M. Van Tatenhove
Gregg Vanderheiden
Chris Villalobos
Eric Wagenfeld
Beth Waite
Larry Waldman
Carla Walker
Betsy Walker
Elizabeth Walker
Joey Wallace
Beth Watson
Daniel Weck
Shelly Weingarten
Dan Weirich
Michelle Wheeler
Patricia White
Ed Wikdall
Byron Wilkes
Dawn Wilkinson
Dave Wilkinson
Jennifer Williams
Joanne Willis
Therese Willkomm
Mary Wilson
Linda Wilson
Brian Wojcik
Mike Wood
Keith Woodbury
Chrissy Wostmann
Allison Yates
Heather Young
Joy Zabala
Kim Zebahazy
Ruth Ziolkowski
Leslie Zurita
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Due to the wide variety of sessions offered at ATIA 2009 Orlando, a classification system has
been created to clarify session content and experience level. The program is divided into two
types of strands: Functional Area and General Area.
Functional strands include presentations across the lifespan that address the specific functional
concern reflected in the strand title.
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Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
Strand Advisor: Caroline Musselwhite, PhD
Sessions in the Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) strand provide support for
people who use AAC from infancy through adulthood. This strand focuses on light-tech and hightech support of communication for individuals who are nonspeaking. This includes strategies to
support AAC use in home, schools, and communities. Both research and practical applications
are encouraged.
Blindness/Low Vision
Strand Advisors: William Bielawski III and Ike Presley, MS
The Blindness/Low Vision strand includes presentations related to issues that impact the use of
assistive technology by people who are blind or visually impaired. Sessions in this strand may be
of special interest to individuals who are blind or visually impaired, parents and family members of
these individuals, and service providers who work with children or adults who are blind or visually
impaired.
Cognitive Disabilities
Strand Advisors: Kelly Fonner, BS, MS and Scott Marfilius
Sessions in the Cognitive Disabilities strand include presentations related to the functioning of
persons with cognitive disabilities through the utilization of assistive technology in any aspect of
their lives. This strand encompasses the full age range and a wide variety of people including
those with developmental disabilities, head injury, traumatic brain injury, intellectual disabilities
and mental retardation. The session topics will also cover a wide variety of environments
including the use of assistive technologies in school, work, home and community settings. These
sessions may be of interest to special education teachers, related service professionals &
paraprofessionals, job support staff, family members & care-givers.
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Strand Advisors: Bill Clymer, MBA and Jim DeCaro, PhD
The Deafness and Hard of Hearing Strand includes presentations related to solutions that
maximize the use of assistive technology for personal, educational and workplace solutions.
Sessions in this strand focus on the effective and efficient use of access technologies, as well as
reports on emerging technologies, and the evaluation current applications from the field.
Learning Disabilities
Strand Advisors: Kelly Fonner, BS, MS and Scott Marfilius
Sessions in the Learning Disabilities strand are composed of presentations about the use of
assistive technologies in all levels of schooling, work and community life of individuals with
Learning Disabilities or who are Dyslexic. The session topics cover the age range of persons
with learning disabilities from school age through university, and career. The sessions in this
strand may be of interest to persons with Learning Disabilities & their families, general & special
education staff, students with disabilities services staff, speech & language pathologists,
occupational therapists and assistive technology staff.
Positioning/Mobility
Strand Advisor: Joy Zabala, EdD
The Positioning/Mobility strand includes presentations related to motor issues that impact the use
of assistive technology across other functional areas. Sessions in this strand address may be of
special interest to occupational and physical therapists, but will also be of interest to others who
support students with physical concerns that may impact access, productivity, and achievement.
Severe Multiple Disabilities
Strand Advisor: Linda Burkhart
The Severe Multiple Disabilities Strand includes presentations that address the challenges of
addressing the educational and complex communication needs of students who have severe
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multiple disabilities. Many of these children face significant physical disabilities, in combination
with vision, hearing, learning, and/or cognitive challenges. These barriers to learning present
complex challenges for teachers and therapists who work with these children. Sessions will
address switch access, communication, and educational strategies, as well as individualized and
customized applications of assistive technology tools.
General area strands include presentations related to issues that may cross multiple functional
areas and that may be of interest to particular groups of attendees.
AT Act Program
Strand Advisors: Beth Mineo, PhD and Sara Sack, PhD
Sessions in this strand are presented by staff from programs funded under the Assistive
Technology Act of 1998, as amended. Sessions address issues related to increasing access to
assistive technology through various means as well as methods for increasing acquisition of
devices to increase community living, education, and employment.
Pass It On National AT Reuse Center
Strand Advisors: Beth Mineo, PhD and Sara Sack, PhD
Sessions throughout this strand will address issues related to using previously owned assistive
technology. Issues related to reutilization of technology such as operating Exchange and
Reassignment programs, quality inventory, safety and liability will be discussed in many sessions.
Persons interested in starting a program or who are currently engaged in operating a reutilization
program will learn about many promising practices.
Policy
Educational Program Committee
Sessions in the Policy strand cover a broad range of topics ranging from Section 508 and WCAG
2.0 accessibility guidelines to AT financial/funding policy and from statewide AT educational
initiatives to international projects to set up new AT programs in Ecuador and Thailand. Speakers
include representatives from non-profits, government agencies, international centers, state
education agencies and practioners. This strand may be of interest to attendees looking for an
overview of a specific policy area or to drill down into the details with the experts.
Post-Secondary Education/Transition
Strand Advisors: Dan Comden, Howard Kramer and Gayl Boswer
The Post-secondary Education/ Transition to College strand focuses on the implementation and
benefits of Assistive Technology in the university and college setting for people with sensory,
physical and learning disabilities. Equally important is making campus media and information
resources - including Web pages, library resources, content management systems, and the
curriculum in general - accessible. Other topic areas include policy issues such as funding for AT
and AT services as well as ADA and Section 508 compliance.
Research and Professional Development
Strand Advisor: Betty Nelson
Sessions in the Research and Professional Development cover a broad range of topics in two
major areas: research related assistive technology; and strategies, methods, and materials for
building knowledge and skills in assistive technology service delivery. This very rich strand is
unique in that it offers both general sessions and poster sessions, providing participants with an
excellent opportunity for learning with flexible formats and across session timeframes. Given the
importance of research-based practices, research sessions in this strand may be of interest to all
conference attendees.
Vendor
Educational Program Committee
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The Vendor strand includes educational sessions focusing on a particular set of products or
services from an ATIA exhibitor. Sessions usually include an overview of a product or service and
a demonstration. Sessions may include user studies showing a product or service in action. This
is an opportunity to get in-depth product questions answered, to see new product releases and
updates and to meet with manufacturers and service providers.
Workplace/Transition
Strand Advisors: Gayl Bowser and Mike Marotta
The Workplace/Transition strand includes presentations related to assistive technology use in
work environments and to the planning that can facilitate smooth transitions to new work
environments. Sessions in the strand address transition planning for new work environments,
workplace technology for individuals with specific disabilities, working with employers to support
AT use, and strategies for integration of assistive technology into the workplace. Sessions will
include real world case study examples of workplace success as well as provide strategies to
assist young adults with the transition into the workforce. The strand will be of interest to those
who support older students and adults who use assistive technology as part of a system of
workplace accommodations.
In addition to general and functional strands, there is specialized content focusing on Autism and
Accessible Instructional Materials/NIMAS/DAISY.
Accessible Instructional Materials/NIMAS/DAISY (Specialized Content)
Content Advisor: Joy Zabala, EdD
Accessible Instructional Material/NIMAS/DAISY sessions are specifically related to the provision
of text-based materials in specialized formats to people with disabilities who require them.
Sessions included in this strand may target the development and delivery of the DAISY Standard
which can be used to develop accessible materials for use in all stages of life, or the NIMAS
which specifically applies to accessible instructional materials in elementary and/or secondary
education.
Please reference the session grid for a detailed listing of sessions by day, color-coded by
strand. To see a full listing of sessions in each strand, please reference the handout in
your registration bag.
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PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Onsite Pre-Conference Seminars: $275 per seminar; $125 per sponsored seminar (Not
included in full conference registration fee)
PRE-V100 News-2-You and Unique Learning System: The Complete Curriculum Package
Sponsored by News-2-You
Jacquie Clark, News-2-You; Kathy Staugler, News-2-You; Chrissy Wostmann, News-2-You
Caribbean I
News-2-You, the pioneer in bringing current events to special education, invites you to see how
they have rounded out their complete curriculum package with Unique Learning System. The
Unique Learning System is a comprehensive curriculum designed specifically for special learners.
By examining the essence of academic content standards, News-2-You’s instructional targets
were identified for reading, writing, math, science and social studies. These standards-based
instructional targets became the basic foundation for monthly instructional units of study in four
grade level bands: elementary, intermediate, middle school and high school. Each monthly unit’s
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lesson plans define three levels of differentiated tasks to accommodate the diversity of learners
with significant disabilities. Participants will see how the content from the News-2-You
newspaper will reinforce the material in the curriculum providing educators with an all-in-one
solution.
PRE-V300 Explore New Writing Tools and More in Kurzweil 3000 Version 11
Sponsored by Cambium Learning Technologies
Jennifer Edge-Savage, Cambium Learning Technologies
Caribbean IV
Kurzweil 3000 enables schools to convert curriculum content into a format that provides the range
of accessible accommodations most students need to independently access the curriculum - and
it's not just for special education anymore! Believe it or not, Kurzweil 3000 has become an even
MORE powerful tool for differentiating instruction and making curriculum accessible for all
students! Join Cambium Learning Technologies to try out the amazing new Writing Process
supports built in to Version 11! In this hands-on full-day course, you will learn the foundations of
Kurzweil 3000's reading, writing, vocabulary, and study skills tools. But most importantly, you will
learn how to APPLY these tools in the classroom to support individual, small group and whole
class instruction.
PRE-AAC100 Hear Me Now – In Thought and Voice!
Pati King-Debaun, Creative Communicating; Dan Herlihy, Connective Technology Solutions, Inc.
Augmentative and Alternative Communication
Caribbean II
Do your AAC users have a voice? Let their voice become an extension of their identity using their
communication devices to narrate into programs such as Classroom Suite, Clicker 5, My Own
Bookshelf, PowerPoint and more, to create talking books, journals or oral book reports. Learn
strategies and device features that can be used to make this happen, as well as connecting to the
computer for communication with written expression, including alternate assessment activities.
Participants will receive a CD of templates and activities for recording and writing and learn how
to use pre-made templates and activities on the computer with a variety of AAC devices. Explore
a variety of methods recording student speech and complete this session by producing a class
news show.
PRE-BLV100 Conducting an Assistive Technology Assessment of Students Who are Blind
or Visually Impaired
Ike Presley, American Foundation for the Blind
Blindness/Low Vision
Bonaire 3
Too often assistive technology sits in a closet. This leads to a negative impression of its benefits
by students, parents, teachers, and especially administrators who have committed limited
financial resources. An investigation of the potential benefits of some of the low-tech and hightech options can easily be conducted by teachers of the visually impaired. However, the ability to
assess the potential of some high-tech options may be limited because teachers may not have
access to the technology. An assistive technology specialist, who does have access to high-tech
devices, can fine tune the match between students and technology. Learn to identify the major
components of an assistive technology assessment; the gathering of background information,
assessing the student's options for accessing printed and electronic information determining
appropriate writing tools, and determining the tools needed to produce materials in alternate
formats. Discover how to determine which technology tools are best for accomplishing specific
tasks and the appropriate rationale and justification to use when recommending AT for your
students.
PRE-LD100 Integrating Web 2.0 Tools and AT: Promoting 21st Century Skills in the
Classroom
Brian Wojcik, Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center, Illinois State University;
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Kirk Behnke, CP of New Jersey; Dave Hohulin, Infinitec; Karen Janowski, EdTech Solutions
Learning Disabilities
Bonaire 4
Education today is much more than just learning with textbooks, paper and pencils. The 21st
century classroom is about being researchers, collaborators, contributors and creators as well as
achieving knowledge and skills in the core academic areas. Web 2.0 tools such as blogs, wikis,
podcasts, digital storytelling and microblogs are being increasingly used to help students achieve
the expectations of the contemporary classroom. While these tools offer many benefits to
students with diverse learning needs, the integration of AT with these tools opens many more
opportunities for all students to be successful users of these tools. This hands-on workshop will
focus on understanding popular Web 2.0 tools, how these tools are being used in the classroom,
and how a variety of assistive technologies can be integrated with Web 2.0 tools to allow all
students to become effective users of these tools. Gain knowledge and skills related to the uses
of Web 2.0 tools in the classroom and experience using a variety of assistive technologies to
foster the use of Web 2.0 tools in your classroom.
PRE-LD200 Low Cost Solutions for Adapting and Enhancing Educational Materials
Therese Willkomm, University of New Hampshire
Learning Disabilities
Bonaire 5 & 6
This hands-on session will demonstrate how to create low-cost accessible instructional materials
in minutes. Participants will learn how to quickly caption video clips in five minutes, how to use
ACDSee to create multi-sensory documents and presentations, how to use Visual Hub and
Movcaptioner to create accessible videos for video iPods, and the new ARCHOs. Participants will
also learn how to create and post accessible instructional video clips on YouTube, Expert Village,
and Teach Tube; how to create quick captions and alt tags for picture on Picasa; how to make a
portable PA system and a visual presenter for less than $10.00 and discover creative and
accessible uses of GoToMeeting and Skype for virtual instruction. All participants are encouraged
to bring a notebook computer to this session.
PRE-LD300 Digital Reading: From Evaluation to Implementation
Denise DeCoste, Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland; Linda Wilson, Montgomery
County Public Schools, Maryland
Learning Disabilities
Bonaire 7 & 8
Today, reading is more than just decoding and digital reading presents new opportunities and
challenges in the 21st century. Struggling readers now have access to text reader applications to
support decoding, fluency and comprehension, but is it appropriate for all students? What
process do you use to determine whether text readers may be effective? And beyond spoken and
highlighted text, what features are important to consider? There are many types of digital reading
supports. What types of supports should be inserted into digital text to meet individual reader
needs? And what digital reading resources are available on the Internet? Multiple types of digital
reading supports will be described, as well as how they can be used strategically. Logistical and
copyright issues will also be addressed from copyright and eligibility issues, to the practical side
of managing digital content in schools. Text readers support reading, but can also offer writing
support. Multiple strategies will be demonstrated to help students make reading to writing
connections.
PRE-LD400 Sorting through Electronic Writing Supports
Scott Marfilius, Scott Marfilius Consulting; Kelly Fonner, Kelly Fonner Consulting
Learning Disabilities
Curacao 1
Having a hard time keeping up with the AT for writing supports? Scott and Kelly bring their most
popular conference hour sessions together into this one day frenzy through writing tools. It’s all
about features of electronic writing supports. Throughout this fast-paced day, you will be shown a
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wide variety of examples in the areas of talking word processors, portable word processors, word
prediction systems, graphic outliners, onscreen keyboards and symbol to text processors.
Remember, this is NOT about what products are the best or what are most recommended. This
fun and whirlwind day is about truly understanding and applying the features in order to make the
most informed decisions to best meet the needs of your students and clients.
PRE-RPD100 Troubleshooting AT Implementation Breakdowns
Penny Reed, Penny Reed Consulting; Gayl Bowser, AT Collaborations
Research & Professional Development
Curacao 2
The most common problems in providing assistive technology (AT) services occur during
implementation. When the people who should be helping students to implement the use of AT on
a daily basis fail to do so, there are a variety of causes for this breakdown. Because the causes
vary, the actions to be taken should vary as well. Analyzing breakdowns in implementation and
tailoring the response helps AT service providers to be more effective in their provision of AT
services. This session will provide a systematic trouble shooting paradigm that can be used to
identify implementation breakdowns and offer suggestions for appropriate interventions. Learn
the causes of breakdowns in implementation of AT services and analyze them in order to identify
the appropriate actions to take in response.
PRE-SM100 Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration and Seating and Access
Karen Kangas, OTR/L
Severe Multiple Disabilities
Curacao 3
Sensory processing and utilizing sensation in an integrated mode is how the human body
interprets and utilizes postures to assist all individuals in managing tasks and work. Specific seat
cushions, back heights, armrest locations, and fixed seating parts, can often prevent a child from
postures of mobility within the seated posture. Without active control and movement, consistent
access cannot be attained. Postural stability which requires postural mobility must be able to
occur within a seating system for active, independent control to occur. Sensory processing and
sensory integration must be understood and supported as a repertoire of postural movements are
supported and promoted within the structural components of seating systems. Trouble does not
stem from children who have trouble with head control or hand control, but from children learning
more control in seated positions created to control them. Sensory processing directly affects
visual convergence, focus and attention, and postural control. To assist children with better
access to assistive technology we must also better understand how their bodies work, and what
types of seating equipment is needed, how to incorporate it with activity, and subsequently assist
the child in efficient access to her technology tasks. Learn strategies that work with children to
provide them with increased awareness and use of sensory processing within their seating
systems so that increased, consistent access can be observed. Find out how to define and
identify the two primary modes of sensory processing, vestibular processing and tactile
processing in their students. Learn to identify at least three different pieces of seating equipment
and determine the sensory processing its supports, and subsequently, what independent access
it supports.
PRE-BLV200 Low Vision in Students with Physical Disabilities- Impact and
Accommodations
Linda Petty, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC), University of Toronto; Lizna
Husnani, Vision Technology Service, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC), University
of Toronto; Laurie McArthur, Vision Technology Service, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre
(ATRC), University of Toronto
Blindness/Low Vision
Antigua 3 & 4
This workshop will examine visual impairments commonly found in students with physical
impairments, and accommodation through strategies and technologies. Teachers will understand
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the impact of physical disabilities on learning keyboarding and accessing the computer for
reading and writing tasks. Therapists will understand how to position students to maximize their
functional vision. Both professions will understand the role and contribution of the other. Case
studies from kindergarten to post-secondary education will illustrate problems and successful
accommodations. Integrating technologies to accommodate low vision and blindness with
alternative access tools and positioning aids in keyboard supports, seating and cushions will be
shown. Learn how to successfully integrate access technologies with low vision/blindness
technologies.
PRE-SM200 Developing Communication Skills for Children Who Face Severe Multiple
Challenges: Partner-Assisted Scanning with PODD
Linda Burkhart, Private Consultant
Severe Multiple Disabilities
Curacao 5 & 6
Children who face severe physical, communication, and multiple challenges often struggle with
trying to juggle the challenges of motor coordination, communication, language, vision and
cognition needed to effectively access a communication device. This makes it difficult for them to
be able to communicate what they are thinking. This presentation will demonstrate the use of
"Light tech" partner-assisted scanning communication strategies, while the child is developing
skills needed to access a device. Organization of vocabulary, by pragmatic intent (PODD) based
upon the work of Gayle Porter (Australia) will be discussed. Strategies for children who have
cortical visual impairment will also be shared.
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EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
Tactile maps of the ATIA 2009 Orlando Exhibit Hall can be picked up at the Accessible Materials
table in the Grand Sierra Foyer.
ATIA 2009 ORLANDO EXHIBITORS as of December 17, 2008
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, January 28
Thursday, January 29
Friday, January 30
Saturday, January 31
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception)
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.*
*Open to public with free admission
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Exhibitors
Those exhibitors listed below with an asterisk are ATIA Member Companies. Microsoft
Corporation will be located in the AT Education Theatre and Intel Corporation will be
located in the Intel Attendee Lounge.
Exhibitor Name
Booth Numbers
AAC TechConnect*
105
AbISee, Inc.*
119
ABLEDATA*
1204
AbleLink Technologies, Inc.*
206
AbleNet *
601
Accelerations Educational Software*
1209
Accessing Higher Ground Conference/Access Technologists Higher Ed. Network* 1603
Adamlab, LLC*
604
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Adaptivation, Inc*
301
Adaptive Computer Control Technologies Inc.* 219
Adaptive Solutions*
619
Adaptive Switch Laboratories/Comation*
307
Adobe Systems Incorporated
215
Ai Squared*
512
Aimee Solutions*
318
AlphaSmart, A Renaissance Learning Brand 221
Alternative Communication Services, LLC
1506
AMDi
621
American Foundation for the Blind*
508
American Printing House for the Blind, Inc.*
1012
Applied Human Factors, Inc.*
1112
AT Kid Systems, Inc.
1203
ATNAD, Inc.*
1302
Atomic Learning*
1409
ATS, LLC*
1022
Attainment Company*
501
Augmentative Resources, Inc.*
1008
Aumed Corporation
1309
Baum Retec AG*
1403
Best Buddies
1507
Blink Twice*
1019
BookShare.org/Benetech*
723
Cambium Learning Technologies*
313
Clarity*
905
Claro Software*
212
Code Factory S.L.*
121
Cognitopia Software*
1502
Compusult Limited*
809
Crick Software, Inc.*
719
CrissCross Technologies*
209
Cyrano Communicator*
1102
Daedalus Technologies, Inc.*
312
Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology, L.P.* 1106
Dolphin Computer Access*
213
Don Johnston Incorporated*
713
Duxbury Systems, Inc.*
1009
DynaVox Technologies*
701
E-Blocks USA*
204
Enabling Technologies*
1005
Enhanced Vision*
921
EP Global Communications, Inc.
1208
Eschenbach Optik of America
1505
EVAS*
1000, 1001
Eye Response Technologies, Inc.*
807
EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc.*
1020
FAAST
1606
FDLRS*
1602
Florida Reading & Vision Technology*
115
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
207
Freedom Scientific*
801
Freedom Scientific-Learning Systems Group*
901
Freedom Vision*
1013
FRS Custom Solutions
513
gh, LLC*
306
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Guerilla Technologies Inc.*
Gus Communications, Inc.*
GW Micro, Inc.*
Handy Tech North America*
HumanWare*
Inclusive TLC Special Needs*
Independent Living Aids, LLC*
Infogrip, Inc.*
Intel Corporation*
Interpretype, LLC*
Jabbla*
Judy Lynn Software, Inc.*
knfb Reading Technology, Inc.*
LAB Resources*
Laureate Learning Systems, Inc.*
LC Technologies, Inc.*
Learning Magic*
LevelStar*
LVI Low Vision International*
MacSpeech*
Madentec Limited*
Magnifying America*
MagniSight Inc.
Marblesoft – Simtech*
Mayer-Johnson LLC*
MHSA/Caption Mic
Microsoft Corporation*
Monarch Teaching Technology
NATTAP/RESNA*
NaturalPoint, Inc.
News-2-You *
Nokia, Inc.
Optelec US, Inc.*
Origin Instruments Corporation*
Pass It On Center
Perkins Products
Possum LTD
Prentke Romich Company *
Proxtalker.com LLC
Quillsoft Ltd. *
ReadHowYouWant.com*
Recording For The Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)*
Rednet AG*
Reinecker USA, LLC*
RERC On Communication Enhancement
RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc. *
SAJE Technology, LLC*
Saltillo Corporation *
sComm, Inc. *
Sensory Software International Ltd.
Serotek Corporation
SHINANO KENSHI Corp.
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Slater Software, Inc.*
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Texthelp Systems, Inc.*
Texthelp Systems, LTD.
The Conover Company*
The Great Talking Box Company*
The Writer Learning Systems
Tobii ATI*
Traxsys Input Products*
Turning Point Therapy & Technology, Inc.*
Ultrathera Technologies, Inc.*
ViewPlus Technologies*
Vision Technology, Inc.*
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[NEW PAGE]
EXHIBITOR/MEMBER INFORMATION & DESCRIPTIONS
[Head]Stop by the following exhibitor booths to check out these NEW Products at ATIA
2009 Orlando!
Saltillo
Product Name: ALT-Chat
Booth #913
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
Product Name: Audio Access
Booth #320
EXHIBITOR DESCRIPTIONS
AAC TechConnect Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #105
PO Box 1944
30273 Conifer Rd
Evergreen, CO 80439
Phone: (303) 674-8553
Toll Free: (866) 482-2279
Fax: (303) 670-3564
E-mail: info@aacTechConnect.com
www.aacTechConnect.com
Simplifying augmentative communication evaluations with workshops, toolkits and a Web site
which centralizes information on AAC devices. Go to www.aacTechConnect.com to simplify
device feature-matching and visit their workshops to simplify your evaluations with the Toolkit and
Checklist approach. Check out Web site for more free device pics/flyers and other clinical
resources.
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ABISee, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #119
77 Powder Mill Rd
Unit 4
Acton, MA 01720
Phone: (800) 681-5909
E-mail: info@abisee.com
www.abisee.com
ABISee develops and manufactures innovative portable reading devices for the Blind and Low
Vision at an affordable price. Whatever your needs are - browsing through your mail and reading
newspapers, or working on a 500 page book and writing a report - fulfill them with one of their
customizable devices.
ABLEDATA
ATIA Member
Booth #1204
8630 Fenton St
Suite 930
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 608-8998 voice or (301) 608-8912 TTY
Toll Free: (800) 227-0216
Fax: (301) 608-8958
E-mail: abledata@macrointernational.com
www.abledata.com
ABLEDATA provides information on assistive technology (AT) and rehabilitation equipment from
U.S. and international sources for people with disabilities. The exhibit includes demonstrations of
the features of the ABLEDATA Web site such as searching and saving personalized information,
and MyABLEDATA for AT companies enabling direct submission of product information.
AbleLink Technologies
ATIA Member
Booth #206
618 N. Nevada Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: (719) 592-0347
Fax: (719) 592-0348
E-mail: info@ablelinktech.com
www.ablelinktech.com
AbleLink Technologies, Inc. specializes in the research and development of Cognitive Support
Technologies for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, traumatic and acquired
brain injuries, and age-related cognition issues. Our award-winning technologies provide
solutions for access, independence, and self-determination at home, at work and in the
community.
AbleNet
ATIA Member
Booth #601
2808 Fairview Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
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Phone: (651) 294-2200
Toll Free: (800) 322-0956
Fax: (651) 294-2259
E-mail: customerservice@ablenetinc.com
www.ablenetinc.com
AbleNet offers a complete line of assistive technology products, including communication aids,
switches, environmental control, computer access, software, mounting devices and researchbased special education curricula. See what’s new - switch twist tops, Big Beamer twist, Cling!,
Impulse switch with Bluetooth technology access, SoftTouch software, product improvements and
more!
Accelerations Educational Software
ATIA Member
Booth #1209
1225 Laurel St
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 233-0541
Fax: (803) 545-4058
E-mail: sales@dttrainer.com
www.dttrainer.com
AES provides educational software for Autism and other learning disabilities. They offer two
effective, robust and affordable packages that can accommodate the learning needs of severe,
moderate and mild disabilities. They use ABA/Discrete Trial and Video Modeling methods to
create some of the most powerful educational software available.
Accessing Higher Ground Conference/Access Technologists Higher Ed.
Network
Booth #1603
University of Colorado-Boulder
Disability Services, UCB 107
Boulder, CO 80309
Phone: (303) 894-7907
Fax: (303) 492-8672
E-mail: hkramer@colorado.edu
www.colorado.edu/ATconference
www.athenpro.org
Accessing Higher Ground is an annual conference which focuses on the implementation and
benefits of Assistive Technology and accessible curriculum, media and web pages in the
university and college setting. Access Technologists Higher Ed. Network (ATHEN) is a
professional association and network for Access Technologists in Higher Education. The purpose
of ATHEN is to collect and disseminate best practices in access technology in the higher
education environment as well as present a collective voice for the professional practice of
access technology in higher education.
Adamlab, LLC
ATIA Member
Booth #604
55 East Long Lake Rd
Suite 337
Troy, MI 48085
Phone: (248) 362-9603
Fax: (248) 362-9606
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E-mail: customerservice@adamlab.com
www.adamlab.com
Visit Adamlab to see the Superhawk family of communication devices. Their AAC line consists of
the Hawk, Blackhawk, Listen to Me and Lighthawk, too. Their high quality, low cost, American
made products continue to be used here and overseas. See what the world is talking about since
1984.
Adaptivation, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #301
2225 W. 50th St
Ste 100
Sioux Falls, SD 57015
USA
Phone: (605) 335-4445
Toll Free: (800) 723-2783
Fax: (605) 335-4446
E-mail: info@adaptivation.com
www.adaptivation.com
Adaptivation manufactures switches, communication aids and environmental controls. Stop by
our booth to see new products and application ideas!
Adaptive Computer Control Technologies Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #219
247-2628 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6H 4B4
Canada
Phone: (604) 731-8860
Toll Free: (866) 411-2228
Fax: (866) 801-5302
E-mail: info@acctinc.ca
www.acctinc.ca
ACCT is Adaptive Computer Control Technologies Inc. Our goal is to increase access to
technology by providing easy-to-use products that are cost-effective and work in conjunction with
existing computer equipment. Introducing Lipsynch, now available. Lipsynch is a Sip and Puff
Mouse. A mouth operated joystick allows the user to move the cursor while sipping and puffing
creates the clicks. Lipsynch is a USB device that works with augmentative and alternative
communication devices, Mac and PC computers.
Adaptive Solutions
ATIA Member
Booth #619
2127 Court St
Port Allen, LA 70767
Phone: (225) 387-0428
Fax: (225) 387-6092
E-mail: sherry@adaptive-sol.com
www.adaptive-sol.com
Adaptive Solutions is the developer and distributor of Assistive Technology Tracker Plus (ATT+)
and Equipment Tracker (ET) software. ATT+ and ET are comprehensive databases that help you
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track the services provided. You can place one order for your AT needs. We are a one-stop-shop
company.
Adaptive Switch Laboratories, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #307
PO Box 636
Spicewood, TX 78669
Phone: (830) 798-0005
Toll Free: (800) 626-8698
Fax: (830) 798-6221
E-mail: info@asl-inc.com
www.asl-inc.com
ASL is dedicated to designing and adapting devices that allow individuals with severe disabilities
to achieve independent movement, environmental control and communication/computer access.
Adobe Systems
Booth #215
345 Park Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
www.adobe.com
Adobe revolutionizes how the world engages with ideas and information. For 25 years, the
company’s award-winning software and technologies have redefined business, entertainment,
and personal communications by setting new standards for producing and delivering content that
engages people virtually anywhere at anytime. The Adobe booth will provide information related
to the accessibility of Adobe offerings.
AIMEE Solutions, inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #318
269 Bingham Cr
Mundelein, IL 60060
Phone: (847) 566-2292
Fax: (847) 566-0722
E-mail: info@aimeesolutions.com
www.aimeesolutions.com
Take and teach thematic units, student access materials, manipulative kits and workshop
solutions to help meet the needs of all students.
Ai Squared
ATIA Member
Booth #512
PO Box 669
Manchester Center, VT 05255
Phone: (802) 362-3612
Toll Free: (800) 859-0270
Fax: (802) 362-1670
E-mail: sales@aisquared.com
www.aisquared.com
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Ai Squared is a worldwide leader in computer access software for the visually impaired. See
what’s new in ZoomText, the industry standard for screen magnification and reading: built-in
scripting capabilities and smooth pan tracking. Get a hands-on demonstration, free trial software,
and also check out ZoomWare, our replacement for BigShot.
AlphaSmart, A Renaissance Learning Brand
Booth #221
2911 Peach St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Phone: (800) 338-4204
Toll Free: (800) 338-4204
Fax: (877) 280-7642
E-mail: answers@renlearn.com
www.renlearn.com
NEO is the only laptop designed for classrooms. It’s the lightweight, portable, easy-to-use laptop
that builds excitement for writing and helps students succeed across the curriculum. NEO’s fullsized keyboard, large LCD screen and extraordinary battery life make it ideal for writing,
keyboarding instruction and quizzing.
AMDi
ATIA Member
Booth # 621
200 Frank Rd
Hicksville, NY 11801
Phone: (516) 822-0808
Fax: (516) 822-6611
E-mail: bill.maher@amdi.net
www.amdi.net
AMDi is a manufacturer of high-quality, durable and easy-to-use communication devices. At ATIA
2009 they will introduce their new software program: Overlay Designer Pro for use with their
Smart Series of communicators and will highlight our newly redesigned Partner Four Plus. AMDi
also continues to manufacture the reliable Tech and Partner series of AAC devices along with our
Tech/Touch dynamic device.
American Foundation for the Blind
ATIA Member
Booth #508
11 Penn Plaza
Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 502-7600
Toll Free: (800) 232-5463
Fax: (212) 502-7774
E-mail: afbweb@afb.net
www.afb.org
AFB will be featuring its fully accessible Web site, which provides a wealth of information on
blindness and vision loss, AccessWorld: Technology and People Who are Blind or Visually
Impaired, their free, online magazine, and the new publication, Assistive Technology for Students
Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired: A Guide to Assessment.
American Printing House for the Blind
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ATIA Member
Booth #1012
1839 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY 40206
Phone: (502) 895-2405
Toll Free: (800) 223-1839
Fax: (502) 899-2363
E-mail: info@aph.org
www.aph.org
Founded 1858, American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world’s largest company
devoted solely to making products for people who are visually impaired, and is the official supplier
of educational materials for blind students in the United States. APH manufactures books and
magazines (in Braille, large type, recorded, and computer disk form), as well as educational and
daily living aids. APH's fully-accessible Web site features Louis, a North American online
database of accessible books in all media. The site also has information about APH products and
services, plus online ordering. Visit their Web site or call one of their friendly Customer Service
representatives for more information.
Applied Human Factors, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1112
PO Box 228
Helotes, TX 78023
Phone: (210) 408-0098
Toll Free: (888) 243-0098
Fax: (210) 408-0097
E-mail: sales@ahf-net.com
www.ahf-net.com
AHF's newest products include: Sounds Like? Spell, Write!; (phonetic typing for spelling
problems); OneWay (one-dimensional mouse alternative for switch scanning); and Smart Speech
(help with building sentences). Established products: REACH Interface Author; Smart Key
Technology; Smart List Technology; Sound-It-Out Keyboard; SoothSayer Word Prediction;
ScanBuddy; Mouse&Caret Buddy; and AHF Spanish Dictionary.
AT KidSystems, Inc.
Booth #1203
8737 Colesville Rd
Suite L203
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 495-0770
Fax: (301) 585-9075
E-mail: charlotte.safos@atkidsystems.com
www.atkidsystems.com
Cosmo’s Learning Systems is an educational product suite designed to motivate children with
and without disabilities, for educational and therapeutic activities. It consists of Mission Control,
an accessible interface device, that can be used with any off-the-shelf software, and Cosmo’s
Play and Learn software, focused on pre-literacy and pre-numeracy.
ATNAD, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1302
1900 West Loop South
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Suite 880
Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (254) 771-0025
Fax: (713) 629-8799
E-mail: info@atnad.com
www.atnad.com
ATNAD, Inc. makes innovative products from Europe available in the United States and Canada.
They show the new Senior Mouse, the barcode reading communication device BABar, the new
page turner QiCare and a lot more!
Atomic Learning
ATIA Member
Booth #1409
15088 22nd Ave NE
Little Falls, MN 56345
Phone: (866) 259-6890
Toll Free: (866) 259-6890
Fax: (603) 215-0106
E-mail: sales@AtomicLearning.com
www.AtomicLearning.com
The Atomic Learning Assistive Technology Collection utilizes Atomic Learning’s proven tutorial
training approach to help special education staff, parents and others working with assistive
technology devices to further understand the technology they utilize daily. The Collection includes
tutorials on assistive technology devices, specialized software, and accessibility features of
common software applications.
ATS, LLC
ATIA Member
Booth #1022
216 Seaboard Ln
Suite C
Franklin, TN 37067
Phone: (615) 327-1960
Toll Free: (800) 457-2318
Fax: (615) 550-0025
E-mail: info@atsaac.com
www.atsaac.com
ATS is pleased to offer the second generation EzCOMM speech device combining the latest in
computer technology and home automation. Combined with powerful software The Grid 2, users
can communicate, surf the net, e-mail, text, control lights or change the channel. The EzCOMM
is ready to work for you!
Attainment Company
ATIA Member
Booth #501
PO Box 930160
504 Commerce Pky
Verona, WI 59593
Phone: (800) 237-4269
Toll Free: (800) 327-4269
Fax: (800) 942-3865
E-mail: info@attainmentcompany.com
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www.attainmentcompany.com
Attainment Company has an affordable line of products: Augmentative Alternative
Communication (AAC) and Auditory Cuing devices. Language Development, Literacy, Math,
Science, Reading, Life Skills and Vocational and other curriculum support or instructional
materials are available. Materials are produced in: print, hands-on materials, software and
DVD/video formats.
Augmentative Resources, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1008
8331 Epicenter Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33809
Phone: (877) 471-1863
Fax: (877) 471-1865
www.augresources.com
Use pictures on our devices to improve Communication, Language and Literacy skills. Check out
our Create-a-Book, Literacy Strips, Squeeze & Find Mat, Slide & Follow Schedules and Talking
Pockets, our new versatile voice output device. We also offer Velcro-receptive communication
books, display boards, picture schedules, behavior and time management products and literacy
aids.
Aumed Corporation
Booth #1309
1206 High-Tech Building
229 Bei Si Huan Zhong Rd
Haidian District
Beijing 100083
China
Phone: 86-10-51285737
Fax: 86-10-51413581
E-mail: info@aumed.cn
www.aumed.cn
Aumed Corporation develops and manufactures low vision products such as pocketsize,
handheld, desktop and portable video magnifiers and optical magnifiers for near, intermediate
and distance magnification.
BAUM Retec AG
ATIA Member
Booth #1403
Schloss Langenzell
Wiesenbach, D-69257
Germany
Phone: 49-62-2349090
Fax: 49-62-23490999
E-mail: info@baum.de
www.baum.de
BAUM Retec AG is one of the world's leading manufacturers of Braille and Low Vision products
and will be showcasing state-of-the-art products for professional, educational and private use: a
wide range of refreshable Braille displays, pocketsize organizers with Braille or Qwerty-keyboard
or innovative and lightweight desktop CCTVs.
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Blink Twice
ATIA Member
Booth #1019
900 Broadway
8th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 369-8080
Fax: (917) 591-8866
www.blink-twice.com
Blink Twice produces the Tango, an AAC device that is creating amazing success for kids across
the country. With the quickest communication and personalization possible, its multiples modes of
communication address a broad number of individuals, and the Tango offers the most innovative
and engaging support materials in the industry.
Bookshare.org/Benetech
ATIA Member
Booth #723
480 California Ave
Suite 201
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Phone: (650) 644-3400
Fax: (650) 475-1066
E-mail: info@bookshare.org
www.bookshare.org
Bookshare.org offers an extensive, online library for qualified readers with print disabilities.
Containing tens of thousands of books in accessible formats, the library offers endless reading
opportunities for readers of all ages. Through an award from the Office of Special Education
Programs, Bookshare is “no cost” to students of all ages with a qualifying print disability.
Cambium Learning Technologies: IntelliTools and Kurzweil Educational
Systems
ATIA Member
Booth #313
100 Crosby Dr
Bedford, MA 01730
Phone: (781) 276-0623
www.cambiumlearning.com
Cambium Learning Technologies, which includes IntelliTools® and Kurzweil Educational Systems,
focuses on creating educational solutions for students in Pre-K-12 classrooms. Our software is
built on proven scientific research and designed to increase student achievement. Our goal is to
provide access to all students, regardless of any cognitive or physical limitations, giving everyone
the same opportunity for success.
Clarity
ATIA Member
Booth #905
6776 Preston Ave
Suite B
Livermore, CA 94551
Phone: (925) 449-2000
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Toll Free: (800) 575-1456
Fax: (925) 449-2605
E-mail: info@clarityusa.com
www.clarityusa.com
Clarity is a leading manufacturer of video magnifiers for the low vision market. Following the
successful launches of the Lynx, Rio and i-vu in 2008, Clarity is adding to their extensive portfolio
in 2009 with the addition of the Deskmate Duo, the only 19 Dual Camera system with Real
technology.
Claro Software
ATIA Member
Booth #212
Lancashire House
24 Winckley Sq
Preston, Lancashire PR1 3JJ
United Kingdom
Phone: 448-707-605877
Toll Free: (866) 800-5151
Fax: 448-701-327471
E-mail: sales@clarosoftware.com
www.clarosoftware.com
Claro Software's objective is to keep creating high quality, easy to use, appropriate and
affordable software to help all individuals worldwide enjoy using the PC. Our software products
offer significant support for reading, writing and language learning by using sophisticated speech,
linguistic and viewing technique.
Code Factory S.L.
ATIA Member
Booth #121
Rambla Egara, 148, 2-2
Terrassa/Barcelona, 08221
Spain
Phone: +34-93-733-7066
Fax: +34-93-789-3051
E-mail: info@codefactory.es
www.codefactory.es
Code Factory is the global leader committed to the development of products designed to
eliminate barriers to the accessibility of mobile technology for the blind and visually impaired.
Today, Code Factory is the leading provider of screen readers, screen magnifiers and Braille
interfaces for the widest range of mainstream mobile devices including Symbian-based and
Windows Mobile-powered Smartphones as well as Pocket PC phones and PDAs. Its product line
is the only one to support phones working on the GSM, CDMA and WCDMA networks. Code
Factory's success lies in giving excellent customer support and in responding immediately to the
needs of its end users.
Cognitopia Software
ATIA Member
Booth #1502
99 West 10th Ave
Suite 397
Eugene, OR 97401
Phone: (541) 343-3384
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Fax: (541) 343-3384
E-mail: tkeating@cognitopia.com
www.cognitopia.com
Cognitopia Software presents Picture Planner, the innovative, icon-based personal organizer:
customizable, cognitively accessible, cross-platform activity scheduling software for desktop and
mobile devices.
Compusult Limited
ATIA Member
Booth #809
40 Bannister St
Mount Pearl, NL A1N 1W1
Canada
Phone: (709) 745-7914
Toll Free: (888) 388-8180
Fax: (709) 745-7927
E-mail: at@compusult.net
www.compusult.net
Compusult has over 15 years of Assistive Technology experience internationally. They provide
accessibility solutions for computers and software; broadcast, spoken and printed information;
telephone, office and electronic equipment; bar code systems and more. Our products include
Jouse2, Switchboxes (Ni-Yon, U-Switch, 2-Switch, HFA, etc.), Caption Displays, TeleTalk and
Scotty Wheelchair Trays.
Crick Software
ATIA Member
Booth #719
191 Post Rd West
Westport, CT 06880
Phone: (203) 221-2697
Fax: (203) 221-2698
E-mail: USsales@cricksoft.com
www.cricksoft.com
At Crick Software our mission is to improve literacy achievement for students of all abilities by
providing educators with innovative, research-based solutions that are easy to use and costeffective. Our flagship products, Clicker (grades K-6) and WriteOnline (grades 4-12), are powerful
writing and creativity tools that support and motivate students.
CrissCross Technologies, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #209
110-64 Queens Boulevard
Suite 406
Forest Hills, NY 11375
Phone: (212) 569-7432
www.crisscrosstech.com
info@crisscrosstech.com
Cyrano Communicator
ATIA Member
Booth #1102
41
3750 SR 37 East
Lancaster, OH 43130
Phone: (740) 654-2128
Toll Free: (800) 260-6070
Fax: (740) 654-2260
E-mail: cyrano_questions@cyranocommunicator.com
www.cyranocommunicator.com
Cyrano Communicator is a portable, cost effective communication device. Using both picturebased and text-to-speech interfaces, Cyrano allows a user to speak using either digitized speech,
or synthesized speech with four lifelike voices.
Daedalus Technologies, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #312
2491 Vauxhall Pl
Richmond, BC V6V 125
Canada
Phone: (604) 270-4605
Toll Free: (800) 561-5570
Fax: (604) 244-8443
E-mail: daessy@daessy.com
www.daessy.com
Available since 1986, DAESSY is the leader in mounting systems for AAC devices & laptops. The
component-based system is highly adaptable and customizable to meet individual needs of
users. The Stem System is purpose designed to securely attach switches to wheelchairs and
provide unlimited setup possibilities. DAESSY - Making Technology More Accessible
Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology, L.P.
ATIA Member
Booth #1106
PO Box 927
1754 Quarry Ln
Valley Forge, PA 19482
Phone: (610) 783-6692
Fax: (610) 783-6732
E-mail: info@dancingdots.com
www.dancingdots.com
Dancing Dots has been developing and adapting technology to benefit blind musicians and those
who educate them since 1992. Scan printed scores, listen to results or convert to Braille music
notation. Play your musical ideas into your PC. Convert to print notation, Braille score or audio
CD. Braille music
courses/educational resources.
Dolphin Computer Access, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #213
231 Clarksville Rd
Suite 3
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
Phone: (609) 803-2172
Toll Free: (866) 797-5921
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Fax: (609) 799-0475
E-mail: info@dolphinusa.com
www.YourDolphin.com
Dolphin Computer Access has been developing software that delivers independence to people
with visual impairments and learning disabilities. These innovative tools range from the award
winning Lunar Screen Magnifier, to the ultimate alternative format creation tool in EasyConverter
and mobile tools with the Smart Hal screen reader for Windows Smartphones.
Don Johnston Incorporated
ATIA Member
Booth #713
26799 W Commerce Dr
Volo, IL 60073
Phone: (847) 740-0749
Toll Free: (800) 999-4660
Fax: (847) 740-7349
E-mail: info@donjohnston.com
www.donjohnston.com
Don Johnston empowers educators with supplemental instruction and intervention solutions to
help the widest range of students build core literacy skills. Don Johnston’s award-winning
products build in physical accessibility, integrate validated research, capitalize on new discoveries
in brain science, align to standards and are presented in multiple medias through engaging
instructional models.
Duxbury Systems, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1009
270 Littleton Rd
Unit #6
Westford, MA 01886
Phone: (978) 692-3000
Fax: (978) 692-7912
E-mail: info@duxsys.com
www.DuxburySystems.com
Braille for two types of people: those who are Braille experts and those who are not! Duxbury
provides the world's leading and most popular software for Braille since 1976. Braille translation,
transciption, editing and production software for literary, technical (math) and graphical Braille.
DBT WIN supports Braille for over 60 languaegs and variants.
DynaVox and Mayer-Johnson
ATIA Member
Booth #701
2100 Wharton St
Suite 400
Pitttsburgh, PA 15203
Phone: (866) 396-2869
Toll Free: (866) 396-2869
Fax: (412) 381-5241
E-mail: info@dynavoxtech.com
www.dynavoxtech.com
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DynaVox and Mayer-Johnson offer a full spectrum assistive technology supports, including AAC
(Augmentative and Alternative Communication) devices and educational tools for individuals with
communication and learning challenges. Products include the V and Vmax communication
devices, the EyeMax eye gaze system, Boardmaker Software Family and PCS (Picture
Communication Symbols).
E-Blocks USA
ATIA Member
Booth #204
13714 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Phone: (305) 772-6134
E-mail: lizbeth@eblocks.net
www.eblocks.net
E-Blocks is an innovative hands-on program that introduces children to math, reading, Spanish,
and ESOL. It provides the multi-sensory stimuli, immediate feedback, collaborative learning and
repetition children need. Its authoring tools allow teachers to develop appropriate and meaningful
content for successful personalized learning for both the teacher and the students.
Enabling Technologies
ATIA Member
Booth #1005
1601 Northeast Braille Pl
Jensen Beach, Florida 34957
Phone: (772) 225-3687
Toll Free: (800) 777-3687
Fax: (772) 225-3299
E-mail: www.info@brailler.com
www.brailler.com
Enabling Technologies has been the world's leading manufacturer of a complete line of Braille
Embossers for over 38 years. Their legendary Romeo and Juliet models are preferred by school
systems, government agencies and all major Braille consumers worldwide. See their video
demonstration online at www.brailler.com.
Enhanced Vision
ATIA Member
Booth #921
5882 Machine Dr
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Phone: (888) 811-3161
Toll Free: (800) 440-9476
Fax: (714) 374-1821
E-mail: evinfo@enhancedvision.com
www.enhancedvision.com
Enhanced Vision is the leading developer of assistive technology designed specifically for people
who have macular degeneration and other low vision conditions. We have helped thousands of
visually impaired people regain their independence by providing the ability to read, write, watch
TV and live an active life again.
EP Global Communications, Inc
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Booth #1208
416 Main St
Johnstown, PA 15901
Phone: (201) 983-2581
Toll Free: (800) 372-7368
E-mail: gmcpartland@eparent.com
www.eparent.com
EP Global Communications is a 38-year-old, award-winning publishing and communications
company. EP provides practical advice and the most up-to-date educational information for
families of children and adults with disabilities and special healthcare needs as well as to the
physicians, allied health care professional and educational professionals who are involved in their
care and development. EP uses a multi-media approach to disseminate information through its
monthly print publication, EP (Exceptional Parent) magazine; its Web site; clinical custom
communications projects; the EP Bookstore, which offers books, DVDs and CDs on a wide range
of disability related subjects; and online, interactive CME accredited seminars and
teleconferences on a wide range of special needs topics.
Eschenbach Optik of America
Booth #1505
904 Ethan Allen Hwy
Ridgefield, CT 06877
Phone: (203) 438-7471
Fax: (203) 438-1670
E-mail: dsommers@eschenbach.com
www.eschenbach.com
Eschenbach manufactures and distributes a complete line of magnifiers, telescopes, filters and
video magnifiers for those who are visually impaired due to macular degeneration, diabetic
retinopathy and other eye conditions. For eye care and rehab professionals, we offer a Complete
Low Vision Program that includes in-office staff training, a comprehensive diagnostic system of
low vision aids, marketing and practice management support materials.
EVAS
ATIA Member
Booth #1000 & 1001
39 Canal St
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: (401) 596-3155
E-mail: contact@evas.com
www.evas.com
EVAS, teamed with Dell, offers computer-based assistive technology solutions for people who are
visually, physically, hearing or learning disabled. Their Plug & Play Systems run right out of the
box, with Application Software, Peripherals and Assistive Technology installed and configured.
EVAS has proudly served the disabled community since 1979.
Eye Response Technologies, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #807
100 2nd St NW
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: (434) 296-3846
Toll Free: (866) EYE-TRACK
Fax: (434) 296-3890
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E-mail: info@eyeresponse.com
www.eyeresponse.com
The ERICA system provides an easy-to-use communication system and control of computer
through eye movement alone. ERICA works with Windows based software so you can use
Internet, e-mail or play games. The Dedicated Communication Device is 100% funded by
Medicare and MDA/ALSA funding. Most insurance companies cover ERICA as well.
EyeTech Digital Systems
ATIA Member
Booth #1020
2160 E. Brown Rd
Suite 2
Mesa, AZ 85213
Phone: (480) 704-3158
Fax: (480) 718-5243
E-mail: info@etmail.net
www.eyetechds.com
EyeTech's eye tracking technology enables users to control their SGD or computer handsfree
using just their eyes. Come try the new EyeTech TM3 Portable System which offers five hour
battery life, built in environmental controls, and high quality speakers. Funded through Medicare,
Medicaid, and insurance.
FAAST, Inc
Booth #1606
325 John Knox Rd
Building 400, Suite 402
Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 487-3278
Fax: (850) 487-2805
Toll Free: (888) 788-9216
www.faast.org
faast@faast.org
FAAST is Florida’s AT Act Program serving individuals with disabilities and their families.
Information on these programs, services and more will be available: AT demonstrations,
assessments and training, AT device lending and recycling,
financing for assistive technology, affordable and accessible housing advocacy and the
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center.
FDLRS Technology Services
ATIA Member
Booth #1602
753 West Blvd
Chipley, FL 32428
Phone: (850) 638-6131, ext 2242
Toll Free: (877) 873-7232, ext 2242
E-mail: david@fdlrstech.com
www.fdlrstech.com
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resources System (FDLRS) Technology Network provides
and facilitates services to all Florida school districts in the areas of assistive technology,
instructional technology, Universal Design for Learning and Accessible Instructional Media and is
funded by the FLDOE, Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services.
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Florida Reading & Vision Technology
ATIA Member
Booth #115
Lighthouse of Broward
650 North Andrews Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Phone: (954) 525-8871
Toll Free: (800) 981-5119
Fax: (954) 462-4647
E-mail: sales@floridareading.com
www.floridareading.com
Bringing knowledge and hope to the visually impaired through the use of adaptive technology:
Technology assessments, product sales, installation and training on state-of-the-art equipment
from the world's premier manufacturers of low vision and blindness technology. We serve
rehabilitation counselors, students of all ages, senior citizens, employees, vision teachers,
libraries, colleges, universities, workforce boards, veterans, doctors and technical departments
from various corporations and institutions.
Franklin Electronic Publishers, Inc.
Booth #207
One Franklin Plaza
Burlington, NJ 08018
Phone: (609) 386-2500
Toll Free: (800) 525-9673
Fax: (609) 239-5941
E-mail: nelly_nunez@franklin.com
www.franklin.com
Handheld electronic dictionaries, spellers, thesauruses and translators with built-in spelling
correction. Some units with pronunciation to aid word discriminitation and reading.
Freedom Scientific
ATIA Member
Booth #801
11800 31st Ct North
St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone: (727) 803-3000
Toll Free: (888) 444-4443
Fax: (727) 803-8001
E-mail: Info@FreedomScientific.com
www.FreedomScientific.com
Freedom Scientific provides leading-edge assistive technology products for those that are
blind/low vision, or are learning disabled. Products include the TOPAZ, ONYX, OPAL, and
SAPPHIRE video magnifiers, JAWS® screen reading software, MAGic® screen magnification
software, SARA scanning and reading appliance, Braille displays and PAC Mate accessible
Pocket PC.
Freedom Scientific Learning Systems Group
ATIA Member
Booth #901
11800 31st Ct North
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St. Petersburg, FL 33716
Phone: (727) 803-8000
Toll Free: (800) 444-4443
Fax: (727) 803-8001
E-mail: WYNN@FreedomScientific.com
www.FreedomScientific.com/lsg
Freedom Scientific Learning Systems Group provides WYNN, the award-winning software tool
that transforms text for all individuals struggling to read and write and TestTalker, the talking
accommodation tool for test preparation and test-taking.
Freedom Vision, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1013
615 Tami Way
Mountain View, CA 94041
Phone: (650) 961-6541
Toll Free: (800) 961-1334
Fax: (650) 968-4740
www.freedomvision.com
The new Freedom Vision now offers a wider variety of portable and desktop video magnifiers
featuring several brands for students, rehab clients, or other low vision individuals. E-Commerce
online ordering is also available for select products. See the latest Eye-Q and Eye-C 4 class
portable video magnifiers, the ZIP transportable desktop video magnifier and other new additions
to our low vision product line.
FRS Custom Solutions
Booth #513
49 South Illinois Ave
Mansfield, OH 44905
Phone: (888) 884-2190
Toll Free: (888) 884-2190
Fax: (877) 884-9383
E-mail: Sales@frs-solutions.com
www.frs-solutions.com
FRS Custom Solutions, a division of Forbes Rehab Services, has more than 22 years experience
designing, manufacturing and distributing cutting edge AAC products. Come see our powerful
new ComLink LT/TM3 Eye Tracking solution as well as the super portable and rugged ComLink
ST+. FRS Custom Solutions products are truly better by design.
gh, LLC
ATIA Member
Booth #306
1305 Cumberland Ave
Suite 110
West Lafayette, IN 47906
Phone: (765) 775-3776
Toll Free: (866) 693-3687
Fax: (765) 775-2501
E-mail: ghinfo@gh-accessibility.com
www.gh-accessibility.com
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gh, LLC enables people and organizations to meet their accessibility needs. gh offers the premier
Digital Talking Book software player complimented by a full range of media conversion services
(Braille, NIMAS, fillable-forms, digital talking books, large print) that allow for greater opportunity
by improving ones competitiveness in the workplace and allowing for a richer educational
experience.
Guerilla Technologies, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #704
4203 SW High Meadows Ave
Palm City, FL 34990
Phone: (772) 283-0500
Fax: (772) 287-0960
E-mail: sales@guerillatechnologies.com
www.guerillatechnologies.com
Guerilla Technologies is a leading designer and manufacturer of reading machines for the print
impaired community. They have researched the latest, leading edge technologies and have
adapted them to their user's specific needs. The result is the most reliable, top of the line reading
solutions available today.
Gus Communications, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1503
1006 Lone Tree Ct
Bellingham, WA 98229
Phone: (360) 715-8580
Toll Free: (866) 487-1006
Fax: (360) 715-9633
E-mail: admin@gusinc.com
www.gusinc.com
Gus Communicatioins is the largest supplier of Windows-based speech devices, handheld and
tablet style AAC communication systems. They are also, the Overboard communication board
designer and provide the all NEW Blackberry speech/AAC software package.
GW Micro, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #507
725 Airport North Office Park
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Phone: (260) 489-3671
Fax: (260) 489-2608
E-mail: sales@gwmicro.com
www.gwmicro.com
GW Micro manufactures Window-Eyes, a screen reader for Microsoft Windows Vista, XP, 2000
and Server editions. Other products include: Braille Sense, first Braille notetaker offering
notetaking and entertainment; Voice Sense, pocket size notetaker; Portable SenseView and
Portable SenseView Duo, two of the smallest hand-held digital magnifiers; and Small-Talk Ultra,
full-featured portable computer.
Handy Tech North America
ATIA Member
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Booth #404
3989 Central Ave NE
Suite 402
Columbia Heights, MN 55421
Phone: (651) 636-5184
Fax: (866) 347-8249
E-mail: info@handytech.us
www.handytech.us
Developers of high quality Braille devices, Handy Tech will be demonstrating the latest advances
in Active Tactile Control (ATC) technology, as it may be used in educational and professional
settings. They will also be demonstrating portable Braille displays along with mainstream off the
shelf devices such as sub net books and cell phones.
HumanWare
ATIA Member
Booth #519
175 Mason Cr
Concord, CA 94520
Phone: (800) 722-3393
Fax: (925) 681-4630
E-mail: us.info@humanware.com
www.humanware.com
HumanWare provides innovative solutions, empowering people who are blind, visually impaired
or learning disabled. Products include the BrailleNote range of notetakers; the new SmartView
line of portable and desktop video magnifiers; myReader2, HumanWare's unique auto-reader for
people with low vision; VictorReader, digital talking books and music players; Trekker Breeze, the
all-in-one talking GPS, Braille displays; accessible PDAs and ClassMate Reader, a mobile
solution for learning disabled.
Inclusive TLC Special Needs
ATIA Member
Booth #720
2206 Legacy Oak Dr
Waxhaw, NC 28173
Phone: (704) 243-3622
Toll Free: (800) 462-0930
Fax: (704) 243-3623
E-mail: info@inclusivetlc.com
www.inclusiveTLC.com
Inclusive TLC Special Needs aim to include all learners and enable them to take advantage of
computer based education. We specialize in the very best special needs software, switches and
computer access devices, as well as simple communication aids and assistive technology, for
learners with a physical disability, sensory impairment or severe learning disability.
Independent Living Aids LLC
Booth #1108
200 Robbins Ln
Jericho, NY 11753
Phone: (516) 937-2118
Toll Free: (800) 537-2118
Fax: (516) 937-3906
E-mail: can-do@independentliving.com
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www.independentliving.com
ILA will be demonstrating the newest products for those with low vision, blindness and hearing
impairments. We will be exhibiting the newest talking products, daily living aids and special
listening devices for the hard of hearing. Many of our product selections are exclusive and we will
be premiering the new Voice Interactive Talking Clock, the Moshe, during ATIA.
Interpretype, LLC
ATIA Member
Booth #1305
3301 Brighton Henrietta Town Line Rd
Suite 200
Rochester, NY 14623
Phone: (585) 272-1155
Toll Free: (877) 345-3182
Fax: (585) 272-1434
E-mail: info@interpretype.com
www.interpretype.com
Are your services readily available to any customer or employee regardless of disability or
language? Interpretype provides the tools your staff needs to communicate with anyone. One
solution enables communication between Deaf and hearing individuals as well as translated
conversations from English to any of 240 foreign languages. Interpretype: Communicate with
anyone, in any language, at any time.
Infogrip, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #819
1794 East Main St
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 652-0770
Toll Free: (800) 397-0921
Fax: (805) 652-0880
E-mail: info@infogrip.com
www.infogrip.com
Infogrip has creative computer access solutions for people with all types of disabilities including
alternative keyboards and mice, switches, screen readers, magnifiers and educational software.
Intel Health
ATIA Member
Intel Attendee Lounge
Intel Corporation
2200 Mission College Blvd
Santa Clara, CA 95054-1549
(408) 765-8080
www.intel.com/healthcare
The Intel Health Group, a division of Intel, is passionate about how technology can improve
healthcare and independent living. They develop new health and assistive technologies for
individuals in the home or on the go and help to connect people and information in new ways that
can improve patient care and safety, reduce healthcare costs and improve quality of life across
the continuum of care.
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Jabbla
ATIA Member
Booth #203
213 Bay Street E
Lakeland, FL 33801
Phone: (863) 603-7827
Toll Free: (877) 759-1016
Fax: (863) 602-0255
E-mail: info@jabbla.com
www.jabbla.com
Jabbla provides advanced hardware and software AAC products, including the speech generating
devices Tellus 3+, Mobi, Smart and Allora. Software: Mind Express (graphical communication),
Eurovocs Suite, DocReader (talking wordprocessor), KeyVit (on-screen keyboard), Skippy
(wordprediction) and WordSprint (dyslexia).
Judy Lynn Software, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #614
PO Box 373
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: (732) 390-8845
Fax: (732) 390-8845
E-mail: myra@judylynn.com
www.judylynn.com
Judy Lynn Software provides switch software for Windows for individuals functioning as early as 9
months cognitive. Check out our new program Story Builder where students create their own
books. Story Builder contains unique features not found in other story programs. Many other age
appropriate program are also available. Stop by Booth #614 for a catalog and demo.
knfb Reading Technology
ATIA Member
Booth #107
PO Box 620128
Newton Lower Falls, MA
Phone: (877) 547-1500
Fax: (781) 263-0000
E-mail: info@knfbreader.com
www.knfbreading.com
knfb Reading Technology presents the latest generation of portable reading products from
assistive technology pioneer Ray Kurzweil. Their revolutionary software, delivered on a
multifunction cell phone, allows users to snap pictures of printed material and have it read aloud
immediately and includes the ability to scan and read in other languages as well as translate
between languages.
LAB Resources
ATIA Member
Booth #220
706 Kopmeier Dr
Pewaukee, WI 53072
Phone: (262) 691-3476
Toll Free: (800) 691-3476
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Fax: (262) 695-2504
E-mail: customerservice@elabresources.com
www.elabresources.com
Group and individual professional training materials for 8 popular AT software programs including
Boardmaker Plus, Classroom Suite, Clicker, Dragon NaturallySpeaking, Kurzweil and WYNN.
They offer Workshop in a Box, Look & Learn Videos and LAB Lessons Tutorials, plus a complete
line of AT products with discounted pricing and product support.
Laureate Learning Systems, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #409
110 East Spring St
Winooski, VT 05404
Phone: (802) 655-4755
Toll Free: (800) 562-6801
Fax: (802) 655-4757
E-mail: info@laureatelearning.com
www.laureatelearning.com
Laureate publishes award-winning, research-based software for individuals with Autism Spectrum
Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, language impairments and learning disabilities. Our
programs cover cause and effect, vocabulary development, syntax, categorization, auditory
processing and reading instruction. For a FREE Syntax Assessment CD, please stop by Booth #
409, call (800) 562-6801, or visit www.LaureateLearning.com.
LC Technologies, Inc./ Eyegaze Systems
ATIA Member
Booth #1408
3919 Old Lee Hwy
Suite 81B
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: (703) 764-1290
Toll Free: (800) EYEGAZE (393-4293)
Fax: (703) 385-7137
E-mail: info@eyegaze.com
www.eyegaze.com
The new EYEGAZE EDGE with a new low price: our accurate, easy-to-use Eyegaze System in a
new package. Mount it on a table, have it in a tablet or add it to your own PC. Functions include
speech, full PC and MAC access when docked to your own computer, environmental controls or
run programs right on Eyegaze.
LevelStar
ATIA Member
Booth #1100
685 S. Arthur Ave
Unit 1A
Louisville, CO 80027
Phone: (303) 926-4334
Toll Free: (800) 315-2305
Fax: (303) 926-1787
E-mail: info@levelstar.com
www.levelstar.com
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The Icon plus Docking Station by LevelStar, the ultra-powerful handheld computer for the visually
impaired. The Icon is the revolutionary all-in-one PDA with book player, web browser, email,
music player, word processor and much more. With it’s 60GB hard drive you can store
thousands of songs and digital books. Snap the Icon into the Docking Station and you have a
notetaker. LevelStar is dedicated to providing leading-edge assistive technology that levels the
playing field for the visually impaired, whether at work, school, home or on-the-go.
LVI Low Vision International
ATIA Member
Booth #305
Verkstadsgatan 5
Vaxjo, SE-35246
Sweden Phone: 46-47-072-7706
www.lvi.se
LVI Low Vision International is a Swedish company and one of the leading manufacturers of
electronic equipment for visually impaired. In our booth you will find video magnifiers designed to
meet your needs and requirements. Please come visit us for a hands-on demonstration of what
we have to offer.
Madentec Limited
ATIA Member
Booth #706
4664-99 St
Edmonton, AB T6E 5H5
Canada
Phone: (780) 450-8926
Toll Free: (877) 623-3682
Fax: (780) 988-6182
E-mail: nilam@madentec.com
www.madentec.com
No keyboard? No mouse? No problem! For two decades Madentec has been a world leader in
providing universal computer access for people without the use of their hands; including head
pointing (TrackerPro), switch scanning (IntelliSwitch) and touching (IntelliKeys). Powerful
software such as DiscoverPro & Discover Envoy make it all possible.
Magnifying America
ATIA Member
Booth #718
2129 SW Hwy 484
Ocala, FL 34473
Phone: (954) 629-2977
Toll Free: (800) 364-1610
Fax: (352) 307-6614
E-mail: jpalmer@magnifyingcenter.com
www.magnifyingamerica.com
See for yourself why Magnifying America is a pioneer with their inspiring technology designs for
the visually challenged. The first to introduce widescreen, larger 26 monitors, talking
magnification, exclusive All-in-One design and more. Stop by and see the future with their newest
debut!
MagniSight, Inc.
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ATIA Member
Booth #1015
3631 N Stone Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: (719) 578-8893
Toll Free: (800) 753-4767
Fax: (719) 578-9887
E-mail: sariat@magnisight.com
www.magnisight.com
MagniSight manufactures video magnifiers that make a difference in the lives of visually impaired
people. Magnisight President, Brian Smith, is visually impaired and understands the frustrations
of low vision and strives to develop solutions, with the latest technology. Our newest product, The
Journey, is flexible, easy-to-use and technically advanced.
Marblesoft-Simtech
ATIA Member
Booth #1018
12301 Central Ave NE
Suite 205
Blaine, MN 55434
Phone: (763) 755-1402
Toll Free: (888) 755-1402
Fax: (763) 862-2920
E-mail: sales@marblesoft.com
www.marblesoft.com
For more than 25 years Marblesoft-Simtech has produced great switch and scanning software.
Our award-winning Early Learning Series is an industry classic. Our Simtech Single Switch
Collection is the best kept secret in assistive technology. Stop by booth #1018 for a catalog and
demonstration.
MHSA/Caption Mic
Booth #1404
65 Fern St
Waterbury, CT 06704
Phone: (203) 574-5128
Fax: (419) 574-5125
E-mail: info@mhsa.us
www.mhsa.us
Caption Mic is a speech recognition captioning system which is used to produce live captions for
classroom broadcast, webcast and distance learning. Caption files can also be created for preproduced media in a variety of formats. Caption Mic greatly reduces the cost and time required to
create captions.
Microsoft
ATIA Member
AT Educational Theatre
1 Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
(424) 703-8342
www.microsoft.com/enable
Daniel.hubbell@microsoft.com
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Microsoft’s commitment to developing innovative accessibility solutions started more than two
decades ago. For many people, accessibility is what makes computer use possible. They strive to
make the computer easier to see, hear and use by allowing it to be adjustable according to their
own preferences, needs, and abilities.
Monarch Teaching Technologies
Booth #1504
22001 Fairmount Blvd
Shaker Heights, OH 44147
Phone: (216) 320-8223
www.monarchteachtech.com
Introducing state-of-the-art web-based special education software. Quickly create personalized,
interactive, computer-based activities for children with Autism and other communication deficits
with more than 14,000 visuals and extensive lesson libraries.
National AT Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP)
Booth #1306
1700 North Moore St
Suite 1540
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone: (703) 524-6686
Toll Free: (866) 342-6572
Fax: (703) 524-6630
www.resnaprojects.org/nattap/RESNA.html
Assisstive Technology Act Programs encompass three entities - Statewide AT Programs,
Alternative Financing Programs, and Protection and Advocacy for AT Programs. Come to
NATTAP’s booth to find out about the services available through these programs.
NaturalPoint
Booth #822
33872 SE Eastgate Cr
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (541) 753-6645
Fax: (541) 753-6689
E-mail: sales@naturalpoint.com
www.naturalpoint.com/smartnav
SmartNav 4 offers complete computer control through optical head tracking. The latest version of
SmartNav features enhanced tracking precision, improved sunlight filtering, and an updated
hardware design. SmartNav is an alternative for people with ALS, spinal cord injuries such as
quadriplegia, muscular dystrophy and other special needs.
News-2-You
ATIA Member
Booth #605
PO Box 550
Huron, OH 44839
Phone: (419) 433-9800
Toll Free: (800)697-6575
Fax: (419) 433-9810
E-mail: info@news-2-you.com
www.news-2-you.com
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News-2-You serves the special education community with a variety of products. Channel current
events with News-2-You, an Internet newspaper published weekly in four levels. Acquire a
complete, standards-based special education curriculum with Unique Learning System.
Communicate with a truly dynamic symbol set, SymbolStix, and make materials with new
SymbolMate software.
Nokia, Inc.
Booth #223
6021 Connection Dr
Mail Stop 2:300
Irving, TX 75039
Phone: (972) 894-5000
E-mail: nokia.accessibility@nokia.com
www.nokiaaccessibility.com
Nokia has a long history of transforming the freedom of wireless communications, and we are
working to bring this wireless world to everyone including those with disabilities. Nokia will be
demonstrating ways in which mobile devices and accessories can help people with disabilities
live their lives.
Optelec US, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth # 419
3030 Enterprise Ct
Suite C
Vista, CA 92081
Phone: (800) 826-4200
E-mail: helpserve@optelec.com
www.Optelec.com
Improving the quality of life of visually impaired and dyslexic people, reaching out with simple and
effective solutions, Optelec, founded in 1985, is recognized as the worldwide market leaders in
providing innovative solutions for the blind, visually impaired and learning disabled.
Origin Instruments Corporation
ATIA Member
Booth #907
854 Greenview Dr
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Phone: (972) 606-8740
Fax: (972) 606-8741
E-mail: marketing@orin.com
www.orin.com
Origin Instruments delivers computer access solutions. The HeadMouse is Origin's flagship
product that enables users to control the mouse pointer on their computer or AAC screen with the
natural movements of their head. Also offered is Windows and Mac software in the areas of
computer access, switch-based access, speech and low-vision.
Perkins Products, Perkins School for the Blind
Booth #123
175 North Beacon St
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 972-7308
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E-mail: perkinsproducts@perkins.org, adaptivetech@perkins.org
www.perkinsproducts.org
See New Products! Perkins Products is introducing the new Next Generation Perkins Brailler® less weight, less force, less noise and more possibilities. Adaptive Technology, a division of
Perkins Products, is introducing the lowest price, 40-cell Braille display on the market which is
also high-performance and easy-to-use.
Possum Ltd
Booth #1407
8 Farmbrough Close
Stocklake Park Industrial Estate
Aylesbury, Bucks HP20 1DQ
United Kingdom
Phone: 44-1296-461-000
E-mail: sales@possum.co.uk
Possum is the UK leading provider of Electronic Assistive Technology solutions including home
automation, communication aids, specialist telephones and local care systems. Possum is
actively seeking distributers for overseas territories.
Prentke Romich Company
ATIA Member
Booth #813
1022 Heyl Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (800) 262-1984
Toll Free: (800) 262-1984
Fax: (330) 263-4829
E-mail: info@prentrom.com
www.prentrom.com
The Prentke Romich Company introduces the new Vantage Lite compact and powerful AAC
communication. Explore our other newer devices, ECO-14 and the SpringBoard Lite. ECO-14 is
opening new doors for AAC communicators through Windows XP compatibility! SpringBoard Lite
is a smaller, lighter and more portable version of our popular SpringBoard speech output device.
ProxTalker.com LLC
Booth #1304
PO Box 190
13 South Main St
Thomaston, CT 06787
Phone: (860) 283-0966
Toll Free: (866) 962-0966
Fax: (860) 283-0979
E-mail: info@proxtalker.com
www.proxtalker.com
ProxTalker.com LLC manufactures the Logan ProxTalker, a brand new AAC device that is the
first moveable picture communication system that actually talks. Tags are encoded with special
RFID technology - simply place the picture sound tags on one of the five buttons on the device
and press - out come the words. Words or phrases can be added or changed easily using special
function tags. Real gender and language specific digitized voices are availble.
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Quillsoft Ltd.
ATIA Member
Booth #1004
2416 Queen St East
Toronto, ON M1N 1A2
Canada
Phone: (416) 698-0111
Toll Free: (866) 629-6737
Fax: (416) 698-1555
E-mail: sales@wordq.com
www.wordq.com
Quillsoft Ltd. will be highlighting the fully-integrated speech recognition and word prediction
software for individuals with learning disabilities: WordQ and SpeakQ writing software.
ReadHowYouWant
ATIA Member
Booth #218
277 White St
Buchanan, NY 10511
Phone: (212) 674-7986
E-mail: mesavage@ReadHowYouWant.com
www.ReadHowYouWant.com
ReadHowYouWant is an Australian-based company that partners with publishers to provide
content in multiple alternative formats. The company’s proprietary patent pending technology
provides an efficient means of marking up content into XML and converting files into multiple
sizes of large print, print ready Braille, DAISY, e-book, specialized formats for readers with
disabilities and reader personalized print formats. The company provides Internet marketing
services, sales channel support and distribution through Amazon.com as well as the company’s
Web site. ReadHowYouWant provides publishers with a turnkey solution for providing their
content in formats that allow them to easily comply with disability discrimination legislation and
the evolving requirements of the educational marketplace.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)
ATIA Member
Booth #320
20 Roszel Rd
Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 243-7088
Fax: (609) 520-7996
www.rfbd.org
For 60 years, Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic® (RFB&D®), has been the leading producer of
accessible audio textbooks for students with learning and print disabilities. Their library contains
more than 45,000 digitally recorded human read titles ranging from math and science books to
literary classics, from kindergarten level through graduate school. RFB&D offers downloadable
audiobooks with AudioAccess® for the ultimate in portability or AudioPlus® books on CD that are
recorded in DAISY format, the ideal choice for enhanced navigation. Their vast library and choice
of formats offer more than 230,000 members with the opportunity to build confidence,
independence and success both in the classroom and beyond.
Rednet AG
ATIA Member
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Booth #1205
Sumpfstrasse 28
ZUG, 6800
Switzerland
Phone: 41-417-474343
Fax: 41-417-474344
E-mail: office@rednet-ag.com
www.rednet-ag.com
Rednet AG offers text to speech devices, computer access products and communication aids.
Reinecker USA LLC
ATIA Member
Booth #1509
145 River Rock Dr
Buffalo, NY 14207
Phone: (866) 733-2352
Toll Free: (866) 733-2352
Fax: (413) 403-9777
E-mail: info@reineckerusa.com
www.reineckerusa.com
Reinecker USA represents a line of high end electronic magnification products of superior quality
and performance. The exceptional design, clarity, image resolution, and feature-set of these
portable and desktop units truly make them stand out in a crowd. Products include Maxlupe,
Maxlupe Mini Plus, Videomatic Lux and the Topolino Click.
RERC on Communication Enhancement
Booth #1402
Pennsylvania State University
0227A Cedar Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (919) 681-9983
Fax: (919) 981-9984
E-mail: aac-rerc@mc.duke.edu
www.aac-rerc.com
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Communication Enhancement (the AACRERC) conducts research, sponsors/conducts conferences, develops technology, provides
technical assistance, conducts training seminars, facilitates technology transfer and evaluates
technology that is focused around improving AAC technologies and enhancing the lives of those
who rely on these technologies.
RJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1200
27601 Forbes Rd #39
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Phone: (949) 582-2571
Toll Free: (800) 752-6673
Fax: (949) 582-3169
E-mail: rjc@rjcooper.com
www.rjcooper.com
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Considered pioneers in the AT field, RJ has been around since 1984 creating unique hardware,
software, and tech items for special needs. Come by to see their latest stuff!
SAJE Technology
ATIA Member
Booth #1506
765 Dixon Ct
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: (847) 756-7603
E-mail: info@saje-tech.com
www.saje-tech.com
SAJE Technology is the premier manufacturer of home automation products, promoting
independence and accessibility for people facing aging or disability. SAJE Technology products
include switch or voice activated environmental control units, voice activated telephones, Dragon
compatible microphones and accessible cell phone solutions. SAJE voice recognition technology
requires no voice training.
Saltillo Corporation
ATIA Member
Booth #913
2143 Township Rd #112
Millersburg, OH 44654
Phone: (330) 674-6722
Toll Free: (800) 382-8622
Fax: (330) 674-6726
E-mail: aac@saltillo.com
www.saltillo.com
Saltillo Corporation manufactures and distributes augmentative communication products. We
specialize in communication products for ambulatory individuals. Our popular ChatPC product
products are small, dynamic screen communication devices with word prediction, speech
synthesis and other powerful communication features.
sComm, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #1114
6238 Hadley
Raytown, MO 64133
Phone: (816) 350-7008
Fax: (816) 737-1790
E-mail: info@scommonline.com
www.scommonline.com
sComm is the creator of the UbiDuo. The UbiDuo enables a deaf or hard of hearing and a hearing
individual to communicate with each other face to face without any barriers anywhere anytime in
professional or social situations. The UbiDuo changes the landscape for face to face
communication. Learn more about the UbiDuo at www.scommonline.com. Visit their booth and
find out how you can get $150 off a UbiDuo.
Sensory Software International Ltd
Booth #823
Smart House
4a Court Rd
61
Malvern, Worcs WR14 3HD
United Kingdom
Phone: 441-684-578868
Fax: 441-684-897753
E-mail: info@sensorysoftware.com
www.sensorysoftware.com
We are pioneers of computer-based communication aids and developers of innovative computer
software for communication, computer access, dyslexia and literacy support. Our main title is
The Grid 2, which provides a full range of AAC options. Our software now powers some of the
world’s most advanced communication aids. Come and see us to find out why.
Serotek Corporation
Booth #1608
1128 Harmon Pl
Suite 310
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Phone: (612) 341-3030
E-mail: rbailey@serotek.com
www.serotek.com
Serotek Corporation develops software and manufactures accessibility solutions. Committed to
the mission of providing accessibility anywhere, Serotek has launched an online community
designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities and has introduced several powerful,
affordable solutions that require minimal training, including the award-winning System Access.
ShopLowVision.com
ATIA Member
Booth #319
3030 Enterprise Ct
Suite D
Vista, CA 92081
Phone: (800) 826-4200
E-mail: helpserve@shoplowvision.com
www.ShopLowVision.com
ShopLowVision.com, a subsidiary of Optelec US, is the first e-commerce Web site with the most
comprehensive line (4000+) of low vision solutions with daily living products, video magnifiers,
optical products and professional tools. It is also the first low vision e-commerce store with
business-to-business, business-to-consumer and business-to-professional interface all-in-one.
Slater Software, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #400
351 Badger Cr
Guffey, CO 80820
Phone: (719) 479-2255
Toll Free: (877) 306-6968
Fax: (719) 479-2254
E-mail: info@slatersoftware.com
www.slatersoftware.com
Slater Software, Inc. is the leader in Picture-Assisted Literacy. Slater Software offers Picture It
and PixWriter to engage emergent and struggling readers and writers in literacy learning. Both
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software programs utilize Literacy Support Pictures paired with words. Slater also offers ready-touse curriculum materials including Simply Science and Read and Tell.
Social Skill Builder
ATIA Member
Booth #1303
PO Box 2430
Leesburg, VA 20177
Phone: (866) 278-1452
Toll Free: (866) 278-1452
Fax: (703) 669-1258
E-mail: info@socialskillbuilder.com
www.socialskillbuilder.com
Social Skill Builder offers a series of software programs that use interactive video sequences to
imitate real life social scenarios where children and adolescents commonly interact with peers.
CD-ROMs assist parents, educators, therapists and other advocates in effectively teaching social
language and interaction.
SoftTouch - AbleNet
ATIA Member
Booth #600
2808 Fairview Ave N
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone : (651) 294-2200
Fax: (651) 294-5900
Toll Free: (800) 322-0956
E-mail: customerservice@ablenetinc.com
www.ablenetinc.com
Recently acquired by AbleNet, SoftTouch software offers software from cause and effect to early
literacy, including My Own BookShelf, Test Me- Score Me, Teaching Access Ability and
curriculum software. Visit AbleNet for additional educational and technical solutions.
Technology For Education Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #214, 919
1870 50th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
Phone: (651) 457-1917
Toll Free: (800) 370-0047
Fax: (651) 457-3534
E-mail: jrogers@tfeinc.com
www.tfeinc.com
Special Need Keyboards, Smart Pen by Livescribe, Stealth AT 5 and 10 Switch Interface
(Program once and never have to again-Mac and Windows) Smart Speaker for AlphaSmart, Key
Board Communicator (New Aug Com Devices) Student Mate (New Computer designed for
Students with Text To Speech)
Texthelp Systems Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #300
100 Unicorn Park Dr
63
Woburn, MA 01801
Phone: (888) 248-0652
Fax: (866) 248-0652
E-mail: u.s.info@texthelp.com
www.texthelp.com
Read&Write GOLD is literacy software that makes learning accessible for all students especially
those with reading and writing difficulties, learning disabilities and English Language Learners. A
customizable toolbar integrates with familiar applications including Microsoft® Word, IE and
Adobe® Reader allowing students access to support tools from within mainstream software
programs.
Texthelp Systems LTD
ATIA Member
Booth #612
Enkalon Business Centre
25 Randalstown Rd
Antrim, BT414W
Northern Ireland
Phone: 028 9442 8105
Toll Free: 1-77-778-6977
Fax: 028 9442 8574
E-mail: info@browsealoud.com
www.browsealoud.com
Texthelp Systems Ltd., was formed in 1996, and specializes in the design of assistive software
solutions to support those struggling to read and write. The software particularly benefits those
with learning difficulties, dyslexia, mild visual impairments and those who speak English as a
second language. The company’s mission is to provide high quality and innovative assistive
technology for any person of any age seeking to develop their language skills through the use of
a computer.
The Conover Company
ATIA Member
Booth #920
1789 N. Oakwood Rd
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: (920) 231-4667
Toll Free: (800) 933-1933
Fax: (920) 231-4809
E-mail: tschmitz@conovercompany.com
www.conovercompany.com
The Conover Company specializes in assessment and skill intervention systems for transition
assessment, self-determination, social/emotional intelligence and independent living skills. Their
products are all research based and outcome driven. They have Internet, local area network and
stand-alone software solutions.
The Great Talking Box Company
ATIA Member
Booth #918
2245 A Fortune Dr
San Jose, CA 95035
Phone: (408) 456-0151
Fax: (408) 456-0133
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E-mail: support@greattalkingbox.com
www.greattalkingbox.com
The Great Talking Box Company has been manufacturing and distributing Augmentative
Communication Devices since the early 1980s making them one of the oldest companies in this
business. They invite you to come see their new Etalk2 with Touchspeak software and talk to
them about their generous trade-in plan for original ETalk owners.
The Writer Learning Systems
Booth #222
PO Box 186
2004 Dallons Dr
Paso Robles, CA 93446
Phone: (805) 237-2055
Fax: (805) 239-8973
E-mail: info@writerlearning.com
www.writerlearning.com
AKT, Inc. is the manufacturer of The Writer and Fusion portable word processors. Fusion is
available with word prediction and text to speech as well as keyboard instruction, thesaurus,
dictionary, scoring program, vocab program, adjustable font sizes and much more! A great tool
for LD students, autistic, low-vision, non-verbal, dyslexia, dysgraphia, etc.
Tobii ATI
ATIA Member
Booth #401
333 Elm St
Dedham, MA 02026
Phone: (781) 461-8200
Toll Free: (800) 793-9227
Fax: (781) 461-8213
E-mail: customercare@tobiiati.com
www.tobiiati.com
Tobii is a premier developer of hardware and software solutions for people with physical,
cognitive and speech disabilities. Our dynamic products and services in the assistive technology
field include the latest in speech generating devices and eye tracking technology. Our MyTobii
P10 is the world leading eye controlled AAC device.
Traxsys Input Products
ATIA Member
Booth #113
1 Embankment Way
Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 1EU
United Kingdom
Phone: 44-1425-463100
Fax: 44-1425-463111
E-mail: cfox@traxsys.com
www.traxsys.com
TRAXSYS has pioneered a number of innovative and award-winning solutions for improved
computer access for individuals with special needs. TRAXSYS designs and manufacture
Joysticks, Trackballs, Switches and Communication Aids. Namely the Roller Plus
Joysticks/Trackballs, the Easitrax Joystick, Large and Small Joggle Switches, the Scan4 and
4Talk4 communication devices.
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Turning Point Therapy & Technology, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #201
PO Box 310945
New Braunfels, TX 78131
Phone: (830) 608-9812
Toll Free: (877) 608-9812
Fax: (830) 608-0882
E-mail: support@turningpointtechnology.com
www.turningpointtechnology.com
Turning Point Therapy & Technology, Inc. manufactures acrylic keyguards from most computer
keyboards, laptops and Augmentative Communication Devices. Now expanded, check out
Turning Point for your Assistive Technology needs: alternative keyboards, switches, mounts,
communication products, life and work skill products, IEP Curriculum, professional and parent
resources, software, vision and hearing products.
Ultrathera Technologies
ATIA Member
Booth #1308
3595 East Fountain Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Phone: (719) 685-7883
Fax: (719) 685-7885
E-mail: mallen@ultrathera.com
www.ultrathera.com
PointScribe Interactive Handwriting System is a software program specifically designed to teach
children with special needs to handwrite. The program utilizes a touch screen tablet PC to create
a multi-sensory (visual, audible and tactile) learning environment to engage students while
developing handwriting skills. PointScribe may be used with Magic Touch screen overlays and
SmartBoard. Kids love it! PointScribe works! Go to www.ultrathera.com to see videos of
PointScribe in action
ViewPlus Technologies
ATIA Member
Booth #613
1853 SW Airport Ave
Corvallis, OR 97333
Phone: (541) 754-4002
Toll Free: (866) 836-2184
Fax: (541) 738-6505
E-mail: info@viewplus.com
www.viewplus.com
ViewPlus is a leading innovator of assistive technology providing everyday solutions for
mainstream environments. Products include Tiger Braille printers that emboss the highestresolution tactile graphics, the IVEO Hands-on-Learning System utilizing touch, sound and sight
combined and the Audio Graphing Calculator.
VisionCue
ATIA Member
Booth #906
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4858-A S.W. Scholls Ferry Rd.
Portland, OR 97225
Phone: (503) 297-1510
Toll Free: (888) 318-ALVA
Fax: (503) 459-4003
E-mail: at.info@visioncue.com
www.visioncue.com
With thoughtful and caring assistance, VisionCue helps people who are blind or visually impaired
with assistive technology solutions. With premium products from Optelec, LVI, Dolphin,
CodeFactory, Nuance and Apple, VisionCue can help you “move beyond boundaries.” Visit
www.visioncue.com for more information on their products and how they can help.
Vision Technology, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #101
8501 Delport Dr
St. Louis, MO 63114
Phone: (314) 890-8300
Toll Free: (800) 560-7226
Fax: (314) 890-8383
E-mail: vti@vti1.com
www.visiontechnology.com
Vision Technology’s pursuit of innovative design has led the company to the forefront of the low
vision industry. They offer 2X magnification allowing individuals with the beginning stages of low
vision the benefit of these products; as well as those needing higher magnification. VTI also
manufactures desktop, portable and distance-viewing CCTVs.
Words+, Inc.
ATIA Member
Booth #413
42505 10th St West
Lancaster, CA 93534-7059
(661) 723-6523
(661) 723-2114
www.words-plus.com
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