[FRONT COVER – PAGE 1] [Insert ATIA logo] ATIA 2008 Conference Advance Program Showcasing Excellence in Assistive Technology ATIA 2008 Conference January 30-February 2, 2008 Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center Orlando, Florida USA Providing technologies to enhance learning, working and independent living for people with disabilities Early-Bird Deadline: November 26, 2007 For more information, visit www.atia.org or call 877-OUR-ATIA (877-687-2842) OPENING EVENT & GRAND OPENING RECEPTION Be sure to catch Outta Sight – the dynamic pop rock group from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind! [PAGE 2 - INSIDE FRONT COVER] ATIA 2008 CONFERENCE Showcasing Excellence in Assistive Technology ATIA 2008 CONFERENCE 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 present the eighth annual ATIA Conference, January 30-February 2, 2008, at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Who Should Attend? Administrators AT Consultants AT Specialists Advocates Consumers Educators Family members of individuals with disabilities Government Personnel Healthcare Professionals Individuals with disabilities IT/Accessibility Professionals Occupational Therapists Parents Physical Therapists Rehabilitation Specialists Researchers Special Education Directors Speech-Language Pathologists University Personnel Anyone interested in Assistive Technology WHY ATTEND? Access the Latest Technologies The ATIA 2008 Conference will feature the latest products and services, showcasing more than 125 exhibitors, in one of the most comprehensive exhibitions in the industry. Meet one-on-one with leading AT suppliers to get your questions answered and get hands-on experience with the most up-to-date AT technologies. Enhance your Knowledge Choose from a robust selection of more than 275 educational sessions and hands-on labs that target your curriculum and meet your goals. Share Ideas and Find Solutions Connect with the AT community. Attendees span a wide array of professions and represent business, government, education and consumer sectors from across the globe. 2008 CONFERENCE PARTNERS [Insert AFB logo] 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. [Insert ATHEN logo] 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. [Insert Easter Seals logo] 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. [Insert SLATE logo] 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 services, and explores issues of importance through Committees of Common Interest. Find out more at our session “SLATEd for Success: State Leaders for AT in Education Unite!” or visit our wiki: http://slatesummit07.wetpaint.com. [Insert TAM logo] 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. New for 2008! Poster presentations brought to you by TAM. Please visit www.atia.org for more information. [Insert RESNA logo on right side and NATTAP logo] 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 website at http://www.nls.org/paatstat.htm. [Insert PIOC logo] 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. [Insert FDLRS and ATEN logos] Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS)/Assistive Technology Educational Network (ATEN) FDLRS and ATEN provide diagnostic, instructional and assistive technology support services to exceptional student education programs and families of students with exceptionalities throughout the state of Florida. For more information, please visit http://www.paec.org/fdlrsweb. [PAGE 3] SCHEDULE-AT-A-GLANCE The ATIA 2008 Conference schedule is subject to change. Visit www.atia.org for the most current schedule of events. Wednesday, January 30, 2008 7:00 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 Outta Sight, entertainment from the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception Appetizers and cash bar Thursday, January 31, 2008 7:00 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 Hall 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by Intel 1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sessions and Training Labs 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Friday, February 1, 2008 7:00 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 Hall – Passport to Prizes Game Drawing at 11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch Sponsored by HP 1:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sessions and Training Labs 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall – Open to public with free admission 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Poster Presentations Sponsored by TAM Saturday, February 2, 2008 7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Registration 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Sessions and Training Labs 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall – Open to public with free admission Meals and Breaks The following meal package is included in the full conference fee: Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception Continental Breakfasts on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Refreshments offered during scheduled beverage breaks Boxed lunch on Thursday – Sponsored by Intel Boxed lunch on Friday – Sponsored by HP [Please note: (M) means it is an ATIA Member Company] ATIA 2008 EXHIBITORS (as of July 16, 2007) Visit www.atia.org for the most current floor plan and updated exhibitor listing. AAC Connections DMEm AAC Institutem AAC TechConnectm ABISee, Inc.m AbleLink Technologies, Inc.m AbleNet, Inc.m Adamlab, LLCm Adaptivation, Incm Adaptive Computer Control Technologies Inc.m Adaptive Switch Labs/Com'ationm Advanced Multimedia Devices, Inc.m Ai Squaredm AlphaSmart, A Renaissance Learning Brand American Foundation for the Blindm American Printing House for the Blind, Inc. (APH)m Animated Speech & TeachTownm Assistive Technology, Inc.m ATNAD, Inc.m ATS, LLCm Attainment Companym Augmentative Resources, Inc.m AZtech/T2RERCm Blink Twicem Bridge Multimediam Cambium Learning Technologiesm Claritym Code Factory, S.L.m Compusult Limitedm Crick Software, Inc.m CrissCross Technologies Inc.m Cyrano Communicatorm Daedalus Technologies, Inc.m Dancing Dotsm Dolphin Computer Access Inc.m Don Johnston Incorporatedm Duxbury Systems, Inc.m DynaVox Technologiesm EnableMartm Enabling Technologiesm Enhanced Visionm EVASm Exceptional Computingm Eye Response Technologies, Inc.m EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc.m Franklin Electronic Publishers Freedom Scientific-Blind/Low Vision Groupm Freedom Scientific-Learning Systems Groupm Freedom Visionm gh, LLCm Guerilla Technologies Inc.m Gus Communications, Inc.m GW Micro, Inc.m Handy Tech Elektronik GmbHm Health Sciencem HumanWarem Inclusive TLC Special Needsm Independent Living Aids, Inc. Infogrip, Inc.m LAB Resourcesm Laureate Learning Systems, Inc.m Learning Magic, Inc. m LevelStar, LLCm LowVision.com/ShopLowVision.comm LVI Low Vision Internationalm Madentec Limitedm Magnifying Americam Mayer-Johnson LLCm Mealtime Partners, Inc. m Metroplex Voice Computing Inc.m Natural Point News-2-Youm NISHm Nokia Inc.m Optelec US, Inc.m Origin Instruments Corporationm Prentke Romich Companym Quillsoft Ltd.m ReadHowYouWant.comm Recording For The Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)m Saltillo Corporationm Serotek Corporationm Slater Software, Inc.m Social Skill Builder, Inc. SoftTouch, Inc.m T&I (Technology & Integration)m TalkingTabsm Tash, Inc.m Technology For Education, Inc.m Texthelp Systems, Inc.m The Conover Companym The Great Talking Box Companym The Writer Learning Systems Tobii Technology, Inc.m Turning Point Therapy & Technology, Inc.m ViewPlus Technologiesm VisionCUE, LLCm Vision Technology Inc.m Viziflex Seels Inc.m VOICEYE Inc. Words+, Inc.m ZYGO Industries, Inc.m **Please leave room for approx. 15 new companies** (M) ATIA Member Company [Page 4] [Insert AbleNet, Inc. logo] Announcing the Fourth-Annual Trip for Two to the ATIA Conference! AbleNet, Inc. wants to send you and a friend to the ATIA 2008 Conference in Orlando, Florida! Visit www.atia.org by December 1, 2007 for a chance to win round-trip airfare, hotel and conference registration for two. See complete details, rules and restrictions at www.ablenetinc.com/contest.asp PARTNER PROGRAM DISCOUNT ATIA is pleased to extend the Partner Program Discount for ATIA 2008 Conference attendees. Register with a total of five (5) or more co-workers or colleagues, and save on your conference registration fee! The Partner Program is just $400 per person for groups of five (5) or more people. Registrants must pay in full, to the ATIA Headquarters by November 26, 2007, to receive the discount. Register now by visiting www.atia.org or call 877-OUR-ATIA. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs) [Insert AAC logo] Free CEUs for the entire ATIA Educational Program at the 2008 ATIA Conference! 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 onsite for instructions. The AAC Institute tracks CEUs and provides certificates of participation for free! For additional information, visit the AAC Institute Web site, www.aacinstitute.org. RESNA (Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America) offers a credential maintenance program that accepts IACET CEUs. For additional information, please visit www.resna.org/NewCertPract/GettingCertificate.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. MICROSOFT EDUCATIONAL THEATER – PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT Come hear the latest technology from Microsoft and their AT Partners in the Microsoft Educational Theater. Microsoft is hosting 20 minute educational sessions on specially selected technology topics – see schedule below for more details on the topics. Microsoft will be providing a prize drawing for daily session attendees at the final session of each day and a grand prize drawing for those who have attended these special educational sessions. Session Prizes will include: Microsoft Office 2007 Windows Vista Microsoft Hardware Microsoft Games For each session a person attends, their name will be added to the grand prize raffle. The more sessions attended the higher chance of winning. Grand Prizes include: Xbox 360 Zune Music Player Microsoft Educational Theater Topics Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Windows Mobile Digital Media Speech Recognition Ease of Access Center Check out the ATIA Online Wizard for more details about Microsoft Theatre, hands-on labs and educational sessions. MINI-STRANDS FOCUS ON IMPORTANT TOPICS Due to increased interest within the AT community, this year’s conference will have a special focus on the following mini-strand topics: NIMAS and Accessible Instructional Materials; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Statewide AT Act Programs, Alternative Financing Programs and Protection and Advocacy Programs; and PIOC Sessions. Please see the special call out boxes about these mini-strand topics for more details. 2008 PRE-CONFERENCE SEMINARS Wednesday, January 30, 2008, 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) Add a Pre-Conference Seminar to your registration and gain a full day of in-depth education on the topic of your choice! Onsite Pre-Conference Seminar fee includes continental breakfast, one refreshment break and a box lunch. For more information visit www.atia.org. PRE-V1100 Sweet Accessibility: Reading and Math Success with the New IntelliTools Suite Karen Sheehan Jennifer Edge-Savage Suzanne Feit David Robertshaw The new IntelliTools Classroom Suite 4 offers innovative access to research-based literacy and math skill development. Experience easier authoring, reading aligned to the national agenda, math supporting number sense and automaticity, and built-in IntelliKeys/IntelliSwitch overlays. Create activities in three steps. 1) Select from word lists or ranges of numbers. 2) State how many “pages” or problems you want. 3) Done. Quickly create your activities, including built-in instructions, quality feedback for wrong answers, and progress monitoring. Learn how to sequence activities to create entire reading, writing, or math “units” that match the school curriculum. PRE-V1200 So You Have the Tough Class Jo Meyer; Linda Bidabe Anthony Goss, Kern County Superintendent of Schools Learn with fun, music, and engagement. In classrooms here students have moderate to severe disabilities, the range of ability levels can span many grade levels. Anthony Goss, Teacher of the Year for California's Kern County, will take the lead and present to the group how to use music, fun activities, personalized literacy, computers, assistive devices, along with standards based curriculum to teach and test students in literacy, math, and science. These students can be functioning from 18 months to 3rd grade all in the same class at the same time. The participants will receive free software valued up to $170.00 PRE-K300 Making AT More Meaningful: Interfacing with Special Educational Initiatives Gayl Bowser, Assistive Technology Collaborations Penny Reed, AT Consultant How does EBP relate to RBI? Can AT play a role in PBS? Do you know when AT becomes critical in RTI? How can teachers understand the relationship between UDL and DI? If this all seems like alphabet soup to you, you are not alone. This session will offer information about four current initiatives in general and special education. We’ll talk about the paradigms that shape Differentiated Instruction (DI), Response to Intervention (RTI), Positive Behavioral Support (PBS) and Research Based Intervention (RBI). We’ll offer strategies to help you interface both instructional technology and assistive technology will be discussed. PRE-K301 Providing Meaningful Curricular Experiences for Students with Significant Disabilities Kelly Fonner, Educational/Assistive Technology Consultant Scott Marfilius, Educational/Assistive Technology Consultant Students with significant disabilities frequently get included in general education for social participation reasons. Educators often find themselves struggling as to how to make this placement academically appropriate for their students so that time is spent meaningfully during these opportunities. Do you find your work in this description? If so, come to this workshop and get a structure for making decisions and a framework as to how to apply assistive technologies for your students. This session will offer a variety of examples of on and off computer activities to bring meaningful curricular experiences to the students that many of us are eager to engage. We will have a wide variety of ideas that cover no-tech, lo-tech and hi-tech products and strategies in which to apply them. PRE-M500 Beyond Duct Tape and Velcro - Creating AT Solutions in Minutes (AT Act Program) Therese Wilkomm, University of New Hampshire This hands-on workshop will teach participants how to use 32 different types of plastic materials, tapes, fasteners, adhesives, cutting tools, mini torches, cold heat, ridge foam and much more to construct assistive technology solutions in five minutes or less and without the need for power tools or electricity. Each participant will receive a copy of the book Make a Different Today! – Assistive Technology Solutions in Minutes. This book contains over 618 pictures demonstrating techniques and materials for constructing solutions. In addition, each participant will use mini MacGyver-AT Kits to construct eight different assistive technology solutions during the workshop. Note: Additional Materials Fee of $40 will be collected by presenter onsite at the time of the session. PRE-AUT1 Participation, Contribution, Communication and Safety: Success for People with Autism Eric Guidish, Illinois Assistive Technology Program Lynette Strode, Illinois Assistive Technology Program Barbara Doyle, Barbara T. Doyle MS Inc This workshop teaches participants to identify many types of assistive technology to promote safety, participation, communication and belonging for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. It focuses on “no-tech, low tech” things available in homes, schools and work places that are able to be purchased at low cost. Professional staff and family members will learn creative strategies for identifying and meeting the technology needs of people with ASD across the lifetime and across environments. Resources for learning about assistive technology and funding technology purchases will be shared. Some items will be on display for participants to see, touch and try. Note: Additional Materials Fee of $5 will be collected by presenter onsite at the time of the session. PRE-M501 Developing Communication Skills for Children Who Face Severe Multiple Challenges Linda J. Burkhart, Private Consultant 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 listing 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. PRE-S900 Strategies & Technologies for the Low Vision Student in Inclusive Classrooms Linda Petty, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto Laurie McArthur, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto Lizna Husnani, Adaptive Technology Resource Centre, University of Toronto Students with low vision who are included in general education classrooms often struggle to access standard textbooks, worksheets, tests and blackboard material. Students with vision loss may also have mild to moderate learning disabilities and sensory integration dysfunction that require accommodation. Similarly, many students with low vision may have physical disabilities that limit their ability to see or manipulate the standard curriculum materials. Often the accommodations for this population are to enlarge the text materials by photocopying and moving the student closer to the blackboard, supports that are inadequate for many. Our visually busy classrooms, with several activity centers and resource materials placed in many locations are very inaccessible to this population. PRE-S901 Assistive Technology Assessment of Students Who Are Blind/Visually Impaired Ike Presley, American Foundation for the Blind 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 assistive technology assessment conducted by members of an IEP team can lead to a better match between students and technology. An investigation of the potential benefits of some of the low-tech and high-tech options can easily be conducted by the teacher 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 then be consulted to fine tune the match between students and technology. A final consultation between the teacher and the assistive technology specialist can lead to recommendations which allow the school system to spend limited resources wisely. Participants in this session will 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. PRE-K302 Web2.0 and AT: Meeting the Needs of Today's Diverse Learners Brian Wojcik, Special Education Assistive Technology (SEAT) Center, Illinois State University Nora Bardi, McLean County District Unit 5 Dave Hohulin, Infinitec Kirk Behnke, Texas Assistive Technology Network/Region 4 Research has shown that students that are in today’s K-12 schools experience learning in ways that are significantly different than students from even 10 years ago. The use of Web 2.0 technologies are becoming integrated into the learning experiences of today’s students. The purpose of this workshop is to develop participant’s knowledge and skills related to the uses of Web 2.0 technologies (blogs, wikis, podcasts, etc.) and how these technologies can be used with assistive technologies to increase their accessibility and the student’s outcomes in the classroom. Hands-on experiences linking these technologies to standards-based classroom activities will be provided. PRE-800 Conducting Successful AT Assessments: Innovative Tools and Strategies Tara Jeffs, East Carolina University Cindy George, George Mason University Leonard Trujillo, East Carolina University This presentation will share innovative tools and strategies needed to conduct AT Assessments. Such tools and strategies will be demonstrated within four major components of AT assessments: 1) Gathering of General Information 2) Review of Records/Interviews/Observations 3) AT Consideration/Experimentation/Recommendation 4) Writing the professional report. The unveiling of a new assessment protocol and the use of animated avatars will be shared. This session is ideal for those who want to learn more about conducting AT assessments and for those who teach other professionals how to conduct AT assessments. Attendees will walk away with innovative tools and strategies! RESNA TESTING AT ATIA 2008 CONFERENCE ATIA is hosting an administration of the RESNA Certification Exams in Orlando on Wednesday, January 30, 2008. For information and an application, please visit www.resna.org. ATIA 2008 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE AND CONFERENCE STRAND MANAGERS The ATIA 2008 Conference provides you with an opportunity to learn from practitioners and professionals in the Assistive Technology field, presenting the latest technological advances and the most current trends. The following is a list of the ATIA Educational Program Committee and Conference Strand Managers who are leaders in their fields as well as featured speakers at this year’s conference. Joy Zabala, EdD 2008 ATIA Educational Program Chair Beth Mineo Mollica, PhD Sara Sack, PhD AT Act Program and Pass It On Center Strand Managers Caroline Musselwhite, PhD Augmentative and Alternative Communication Strand Manager Pati King-DeBaun, MS Early Childhood Strand Manager Dan Comden, ATHEN Howard Kramer, ATHEN Gayl Bowser Higher Education/Transition Strand Managers Kelly Fonner, MS Scott Marfilius K-12 Strand Managers Linda Burkhart Multiple Disabilities Strand Manager Tara Jeffs, PhD Research & Professional Development Strand Manager Ike Presley, MS American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) Sensory (Includes Visual Impairment and Deafness and Hard of Hearing) Strand Manager Mike Marotta, ATP Workplace/Transition Strand Manager Online Event Wizard It’s easier than ever to find all the session information you need! Search through more than 275 ATIA sessions by speaker, keyword, experience level, strand or other criteria – find the ATIA sessions that best suit your needs. The Online Event Wizard is a web-based scheduling tool, created to make your conference scheduling process easier and convenient. Download and print your complete conference schedule! Schedule your conference events today using the Online Event Wizard. Visit www.atia.org to learn more. ATIA 2008 Hands-On Labs – Sponsored by Microsoft & Apple Hands-On Labs are 2 hours duration Combining Classroom Tools for Accessible Reading, Research, and Reporting K-12 Patti Rea, Adaptive Technology; S. Feit Digital Video/Audio Prompting Using the Video iPod Device Daniel McNulty, PATINS-Project; T. Jones; S. Stabenfeldt Functional Web Accessibility: Techniques and Tools Jon Gunderson, University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign Language Banking Lab Augmentative and Alternative Communication Samuel Sennott, Discovery Center Inclusion Program, Triton Regional School District Leveraging SBIR Funds for Product Development Research & Professional Development Stephen Bauer, RERC on Technology Transfer; J. Flagg "Oh! Now I Get It!”: Exploring Tangible and Virtual Math Manipulatives Angela Standridge, Region 4 Education Service Center Switch Access from A to Z Dan Herlihy, Connective Technology Solutions, Inc.; D. Brodbeck The “Write” Tools for Writing K-12 Scott Marfilius, Educational/Assistive Technology Consultant; K. Fonner ABISee, Inc How ABIsee’s Zoom-Twix Makes Visually Impaired Fully Functional in Class Lena Reznik Blink Twice Tango!Lab – Creating Content for your Tango! Patrick Brune; T. Morse Cambium Learning Technologies, Inc. Explore the New Kurzweil 3000 for Macintosh Version 4.0! Jennifer Edge-Savage Crick Software, Inc. Clicker Paint – Accessible Painting and So Much More John Crick; D. Barrows Don Johnston Incorporated Word Prediction: Leveling the Playing Field for Struggling Writers Jason Burke DynaVox Technologies Another Tool in the Toolbox: Integrated Computer Access Linnea McAfoose; K. Whitfield EVAS Guide Software Suite with Built-In Speech and Large Print Freedom Scientific LSG Combining Speech, Magnification, and Braille; Maximizing Your Effectiveness Dusty Voorhees; E. Damery Guerilla Technologies Inc. Ready to MobilEyes Your Life! Richard Greiner LevelStar, LLC Icon Work, School & Play Marc Mulcahy Lingraphicare Hands-On Introduction to the Lingraphica Speech Generating Device Andrew Gomory,; R. Steele Madentec Limited Mac Switch Access Unleashed! Envoy 2.0 Randy Marsden, D. Herlihy Mayer-Johnson, LLC Boardmaker Plus Version 6.0: The Next Steps! Lisa Kehoe Origin Instruments Corporation Access to Mac OS X for Physically, Speech and Vision Impaired Users David Niemeijer; M. Dashner Slater Software, Inc. Introducing: Picture It 5.WOW and PixWriter 3.WOW! Roxanne Butterfield; J. Slater SoftTouch, Inc. Show Me Off! I Can Access a Computer! Linda Bidabe T&I (Technology & Integration) How to Use Mind Express Bart Noe [PAGE 8 through PAGE 12] ATIA 2008 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS Below is a sample of presentations listed alphabetically by strand. For full session information including full abstracts, speaker biographies and more, visit www.atia.org and access the Online Event Wizard. Session titles, audience level and speakers are listed below. Speakers and presentations are subject to change. AUGMENTATIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATION A Review of Lite Tech Low Cost Communication Devices (Those Under $1500) Beginner Elizabeth (Libby) Rush, Private Practice; M. McClure AAC and the IEP: Building Toward Mastery Beginner Robin Hurd, AAC Institute AAC Authors...Writing Beginning Books for Young Readers Intermediate Caroline Musselwhite, AAC Intervention; D. Wagner; J. Odom Aided Language Stimulation and the Descriptive Teaching Model Beginner Gail M. Van Tatenhove, AACell Core Vocabulary Activities for Dynamic Display Users Beginner Susan Berkowitz; Private Practice Every Move Counts, Clicks and Chats...It's Ready! All Jane Korsten, EMC Inc. Infusing "Floor Time" Into Your AAC Classroom Interventions Intermediate Mira Shah, Shriners Hospital for Children Keep on Rockin' in the Free World: AAC and Literacy Supports that are "Cool" Beginner Samuel Sennott, Discovery Center Inclusion Program, Triton Regional School District Social Scripts and Literacy: A Win-Win Combo! Intermediate Caroline Musselwhite, AAC Intervention Strategies for Achieving Linguistic Competency using Gateway 60 and Pro© Intermediate Joan Bruno, Childrens Specialized Hospital Telling Tales and Learning to Talk All Tracy Kovach, The Children's Hospital and Augmentative Communication Services, LLC; G. Van Tatenhove The Core Vocabulary Classroom: Doing More With Less Beginner Gail M. Van Tatenhove, AACell; A. Madeya Visual Scene Displays: A Functional Approach to AAC All Keith Woodbury, Assistive Technology, Inc.; P. Macomber EARLY CHILDHOOD Early Communication Success Strategies Intermediate Pati King-DeBaun, Creative Communicating Early Language, Communication and the Tango! for Students with Autism Beginner Susan Norwell, Focused Learning Solutions; P. King-DeBaun Get Smart with SMART Board! Intermediate Colleen O'Hara, Assistive Technology Services/Fairfax County Public Schools; R. Mars See It, Hear It, Feel It, Read It: A Multi Sensory Approach to Early Literacy Beginner Paula Justice, Alamance Burlington School System See the Difference Low-Tech Technology and Visual Supports Can Make! Beginner Jennie Sumrell, Siskin Children's Institute (SCI); J. Williams Supported Book Reading Strategies for Promoting Early Language Development Intermediate Pati King-DeBaun, Creative Communicating HIGHER EDUCATION / TRANSITION Access in the University Setting – Information Resources and Best Practices Beginner Howard Kramer, University of Colorado – Boulder; D. Comden Accessibility in Higher Education: Learning from Faculty Attitudes All Ellen Perlow, Texas Woman's University Equal Access to Education: Accessible Podcasting, iTunes and You! Beginner Jayme Johnson, High Tech Center Training Unit of the California Community Colleges Meeting the Math Media Needs of High School/College Students Who Are Blind All Tom Hwang, Michigan State University; A. Li PDAs and Smartphones Support Students with Social and Cognitive Challenges Beginner Yvonne Gillette, The University of Akron, School of SLP&A; R. DePompei Service Learning to Promote Assistive Technology Use in Students Intermediate Kurt Hubbard, University of St. Augustine Strategies for Implementing 508 in the University Environment Intermediate Howard Kramer, University of Colorado - Boulder Transitioning Success through Assistive Technology Beginner Carol O'Day, University of South Carolina/South Carolina Assistive Technology Program; K. Garrett, Jr. Update on Automated Tactile Graphics Intermediate Dan Comden, University of Washington K-12 A Way to Enhance Your District's AT Program All John Miullo, Rehabilitation Services and Technology Consultants Amazing Math Toolbox for Teachers All David Davis FDLRS/TECH; I. Prietz AT Classroom Integration for Task Performance Beginner Gayl Bowser, Assistive Technology Collaborations How to "Try Harder" and STILL Fail at School Beginner Sherri Parkins, Seneca College; K. Reinhardt It Takes a Village - Creating Thematic Visuals and Accessible Literacy Activities All Janet Good, Assistive Technology Education Network, Florida, Volusia County Schools; M. Sterner Merging “ABCs” with Standards: Activities, Books and Computer Assessment Beginner Debbie Gant, Santa Barbara County Education Office; K. Maltby Practical Resources for Implementing AT in the Classroom All John Drescher, Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SET-BC); J. Cash; Y. Green; S. Harris Sorting through Accessible Testing Software Advanced Kelly Fonner, Self-employed Assistive/Educational Technology Consultant; S. Marfilius Terrific Teacher Tools… Intermediate Jennifer Bell,Clark County Schools, KY The Assistive Technology Wizard - A Student Compass Tool Beginner Maureen Jones, Johns Hopkins University Center for Technology in Education; J. Dwyer; L. Mainzer The Pathway to Super AT Services All Penny Reed, Penny Reed Consulting; G. Bowser; M. Kaplan The Tech Matrix Redesigned! Promising Practices and Educational Software All Heidi Silver-Pacuilla, National Center for Technology Innovation; T. Gray TNT: Blast into the 21st Century All Mike Marotta, CP of New Jersey; K. Behnke Video Self Modeling: Sometimes Seeing the Future Can Make it Happen Beginner Jason Carroll, Central Kentucky Special Education Cooperative; P. Lewis You Know They Know It, How Do They Show It? Intermediate Darlene Brodbeck Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES); D. Herlihy MULTIPLE DISABILITIES CAT: Classroom with Assistive Technology, a Seamless Integration All Jennifer Candor, Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools Continuing the Journey: From Alternative Assessment to Effective Intervention Intermediate Darlene Brodbeck, Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES); G. Drury Digitized Text and Auto Summarization - Quick Ways to Promote Access Beginner Debra Bauder, University of Louisville; T. Simmons Integrating of Technology Systems for Individuals with Multiple Disabilities Intermediate Beth McCarty, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati, Aaron W. Perlman Center; K. Murphy; S. Lanyi; J. Tincher Laughing@Adversity using Assistive Technology! All Stanley Croydon, US Department of Labor, Office of the Solicitor Moving the Struggling Switch User Beyond Cause and Effect Beginner Linda J. Burkhart, Private Consultant Receptive Before Expressive: Providing Meaningful Language Models for Potential Scanners Beginner Linda J. Burkhart, Private Consultant Special Education Students Can Be Foodies Too! Beginner Terri Brewer, Ridgeview High School Standards and Choices for Moderate Severe Using IntelliKeys Keyboard Beginner Debbie Grant, Santa Barbara County Education Office; K. Maltby Technology-assisted Literacy: Let’s Read and Write! All Sherry Lanyi, United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati - Aaron W. Perlman Center; K. Murphy; B. McCarty; J. Jump Test Me: Let Me Show You What I Know All Scott Marfilius, Educational/Assistive Technology Consultant The Dynamic Duo! Experiential Music & Assistive Technology All David Lazerson, The Quest Center Unpacking the Box to Extended School Year Intermediate Randy Martins, Henry County Schools; A. Moseley Using Technology to Adapt Literacy for the Physically and Cognitively Impaired Intermediate Lori Bujalski, Horizon High School; B. Dreisbach POLICY Accessibility Development in China Intermediate Wei Zhang, China Academy of Telecommunication Research MII Advocacy Strategies: Structured Negotiations and Access to Information and Technology All Lainey Feingold, Law Office of Elaine B. Feingold; P. Schroeder From Assistive Technology to Universal Design Beginner Stephen Bauer, RERC on Technology Transfer; J. Leahy; E. Steinfeld How to Establish and Operate a Successful AT Center All Michael Young, DoD Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program SLATEd for Success: State Leaders for AT in Education Unite! All Jeff Diedrich, Michigan Integrated Technology Supports; D. Grapka; J. McCormick; D. Carl University X Designs Accessibility into a Campus-wide IT System All Frederick Bowes, American Foundation for the Blind - AFB Consulting MINI STRAND FOCUS [Insert PIOC logo] The Pass It On Center (PIOC), the premier National Assisitve Technology Reutilization and Coordination Technical Assistance Center, focuses on increasing access to appropriate, reutilized assistive technology in a manner that supports the interests of users, manufacturers and suppliers. Learn more about PIOC in these focused sessions. AT Reuse and AAC Beginner Carolyn P. Phillips, Tools for Life- Georgia's AT Program/ Georgia Department of Labor; Vendor and SLP Panel AT Reuse and Liability Issues All Jessica Brodey, JMB Policy Consulting AT Reuse and Transition All Joe Tedesco; J, Worton Pass it On! Overview of National AT Reuse Center All Joy Kniskern, Georgia Dept. of Labor/VR Program/Tools for Life; C. Phillips So, You Want to Start a Reuse Program All Carolyn P. Phillips, Tools for Life- Georgia's AT Program/ Georgia Department of Labor; 3 RSA Grantees POSITIONING / MOBILITY An Overview of Wheelchair Transportation Safety Beginner Carmen DiGiovine, 6 Degrees of Freedom, LLC I’ve Got a Switch, Now What? Teaching Switch Use through Functional Activities Intermediate Matthew Press, Pendergast Elementary School District Impact of Assistive Technologies on a Person with Muscular Dystrophy Beginner Érik Langlois, Institut de réadaptation en déficience physique de Québec (IRDPQ); F. Routhier; Y. Couture; L. Pagé Independently-Operable Mounting and Positioning Technology All Dianne Goodwin, BlueSky Designs, Inc. Seating and Wheeled Mobility in Primary and Secondary Education Beginner Carmen DiGiovine, 6 Degrees of Freedom, LLC RESEARCH & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Accessing, Understanding and Using Special Education Technology Research Intermediate Dave Edyburn, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Announcing Tech in the Works 2008: Short-term Collaborative Research Competition All Tracy Gray, National Center for Technology Innovation (NCTI), American Inst. for Research; H. Silver-Pacuilla AT Assessment Procedures: Teachers' Reports of School District Practices All Margaret Bausch, University of Kentucky; M. Ault; J. Castellani ATSTAR Authors Speak Out: A Curriculum Tool for District AT Planning All Beth Watson, Knowbility; J. Zabala; D. Carl Benefits of AT User Groups with Early Childhood Education Professionals All Phil Parette, Illinois State University, B. Wojcik, J. Stoner, E. Watts Effectiveness of Online Workshops as Early Childhood AT Training Beginner Linda Robinson, Center for Best Practices in Early Childhood; C. Schneider How to Publish in the Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits Journal All Phil Parette, Illinois State University, D. Davies; K. Erickson; G. Peterson-Karlan; H. SilverPacuilla Is More Better? Web-Based History Instruction for Diverse Learners Beginner Cynthia Okolo, Michigan State University; A. Heutsche; E. Bouck; C. Englert Leveraging SBIR Funds for Product Development Intermediate Stephen Bauer, RERC on Technology Transfer; J. Flagg Planning for Assistive Technology Services: From Consideration to Implementation All Melinda Jones Ault, University of Kentucky; M. Bausch QIAT Conversations: Update 2008 Intermediate Diana Carl, Region 4 ESC; J. Zabala; G. Bowser; P. Reed; K. Fonner; T. Lakutis Stumbling Blocks or Building Blocks: The Path Between AT and IT Intermediate Darlene Brodbeck, Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES); D. Newton Ten Things Everyone Needs to Know about AT, AIM, RTI, and UDL in 2008 All Joy Zabala, Assistive Technology & Leadership; D. Carl; V. Hershman; R. Ziolkowski Twelve Years Using Speech Recognition in Education: Where are We Now? All Cheryl Temple, Assistive Technology Services - Fairfax County Public Schools; N. Icke; R. Perella Using Video Modeling to Teach Independent Travel Skills Intermediate John Foshay, Central Connecticut State University; J. Rowland Video Tutorials: A Convenient Medium for Learning to Use Assistive Technologies All Toni Van Laarhoven, Northern Illinois University; D. Munk; L. Zurita Web 2.0: New Tools for the 21st Century Classroom Beginner Kirk Behnke, Region 4 Education Service Center; C. Robinson What's Sudoku Got to Do With Data? All Jane Korsten, EMC Inc. SENSORY (INCLUDES VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND DEAFNESS AND HARD OF HEARING) Assistive Listening Devices (ALD's), to Optimize Hearing All Gerald Adams, Bionic Ear Association of Advanced Bionics; S. Adams AT Competencies of Teachers of Visual Impairments Beginner Kijoo Lee, California State University Los Angeles; C. Kimm Cochlear Implantation and Educational Achievement Beginner Nick Fina, University of Delaware, School of Education Engaging Students with Cortical Vision Impairment through the Assistive Technology Connection Beginner Debbie Budash, West Virginia Department of Education; K. Quesenberry Guidelines for Educational Video Description Intermediate Kay Ferrell, American Foundation for the Blind; M. Siller; P. Schroeder Low-Cost versus Full-Feature Screen Access Software Intermediate Anne Taylor, National Federation of the Blind Multi-Sensory Learning Experiences in Science Labs for BLV Students All Cary Supalo, gh, LLC Pros and Cons of the Global Positioning System for O&M: Ten Years Later All Lawrence Jeffrey Fitterman, Florida Instructional Materials Center for the Visually Impaired/FLDOE Strategies for Tying Teaching the Nemeth Code to Assistive Technology Beginner Cecilia Robinson, Region 4 Education Service Center; S. Scannell Supporting High-Volume Alternate Media Production for a Statewide Post-secondary System Beginner Travis Hallenbeck, The Alternative Media Access Center; S. Cook Teaching the Use of Audio Assisted Reading Beginner Ike Presley, American Foundation for the Blind Technology-Based Communications for the Deaf-Blind Beginner Anne Taylor, National Federation of the Blind Tools for Teachers of the Visually Impaired Intermediate Bruce McClanahan, WA State School for the Blind WESBraille - Bringing Braille Drill to the Web Intermediate Nathan Lowell, National Center on Low-Incidence Disabilities Wireless, Paperless and Ready for 2020 All Betsy Flener, Kentucky School for the Blind; J. Spencer WORKPLACE / TRANSITION A Sample Tutorial for Introducing E-Mail Skills to Transitioning Adults Beginner Mary Baxter, Johns Hopkins University Competitive Workplace for Individuals Using AAC: What Skills are Needed? Advanced Barbaralyn Harden, FAAST Atlantic Regional Demonstration Center, University of Central Florida Creating Real Economic Impact for People with Disabilities Beginner Richard Keeling, IRS; J. Wilks-Weathers Inexpensive and Effective Computer Accommodations for Seniors and Boomers All Jane Berliss-Vincent, Center for Accessible Technology Job Accommodation Showcase All Mike Marotta, CP of New Jersey Planning for Transitions to Group Homes and Supported Work Environments Beginner Gayl Bowser, Assistive Technology Collaborations SOAR with Me and Select AT Intermediate Tracie Saab, Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Staying at Home: Safe and Easy Living All David Grapka, David Grapka Consulting; L. Gitlow; D. Pratt; C. Adams Working in a Virtual Economy Part 1: Successful Telework and Teletrade Strategy Beginner Lloyd Tribley, Tribley~Wu and Associates Working in a Virtual Economy Part 2: Telework and Accessible Technology Beginner Lloyd Tribley, Tribley~Wu and Associates VENDORS AAC TechConnect AAC TechConnect: Assisting with AAC Evaluations and Device Feature-Matching Debby McBride Augmentative Communication Evaluations Simplified: Tools and Resources Debby McBride; E. Rush ABISee, Inc Zoom-Twix: Five Tools for Visually Impaired in One Device Lena Reznik AbleNet, Inc. Partner Up! Literacy Achievement for Students with Moderate to Severe Needs Jeanne Schorsch; J. Good; M. Sagstetter; B. Saunders Adaptivation, Inc. AAC and the Classroom Lori Dahlquist; A. Koch Learning to Scan and Scanning to Learn Lori Dahlquist; A. Koch Literacy and AAC: Easy as 1-2-3 Lori Dahlquist; A. Koch Advanced Multimedia Devices Inc. (AMDi) Mission Organization: Time Saving Tools to Bring Order to Your Assistive Technology Allison Vice; S. Hollingsworth Reaching for the Sky: Creating Static Displays that Ignite Communication Allison Vice Redefine Static Display Communication the Smart Way Allison Vice Time Saving Tips for Creators of both Static and Dynamic Pages Allison Vice Assistive Technology, Inc. Accessing the Curriculum: Academic Page Sets for Grades K-2 Keith Woodbury; T. Boedigheimer Attainment Company, Inc. Curriculum and Communication Ideas to Meet Standards in Your Classroom! Joni Nygard Blink Twice Getting to Know You. Sharing Your Life Story with the Tango! Patrick Brune; C. Musselwhite Let’s Tango! to Communication Patrick Brune; R. Ginzburg Necessity…The Father of Invention Patrick Brune; R. Ellenson; T. Nurse Cambium Learning Technologies, Inc. Kurzweil 3000 Steps Up To Writing Jennifer Edge-Savage Kurzweil 3000: Strategies for Successful Implementation Jennifer Edge-Savage Kurzweil 3000 and ICS: MORE than just Special Education AT! Suzanne Feit; J. Edge-Savage Reading and Math Research in IntelliTools Classroom Suite Version 4 Arjan Khalsa; S. Feit; D. Robertshaw; K. Sheehan Crick Software, Inc. Accessible Painting and So Much More with Clicker Paint John Crick; D. Barrows Clicker 5 – Tips, Tricks and Other Cool Stuff Deborah Barrows; J. Crick Creating Alternate Assessment Activities with ClozePro John Crick; V. Laird Dolphin Computer Access Smarter than your Average Phone Steve Bennett; D. Williams The Pen that Won't Run Dry Steve Bennett Tutored Today, Empowered Tomorrow Paul Thompson Don Johnston Incorporated Get Writing Performance Gains through Self Regulated Strategy Instruction Jason Burke DynaVox Technologies High-Tech AAC Systems – Complemented by Other Methods of Expression Rick Hohn Visual Scene Displays—Adult, Aphasia and Traumatic Brain Injury Kristin Whitfield; B. Gold EVAS Desktop & Portable Reading Systems and Electronic Magnifiers Jerry Swerdlick Easy-Access: Large Print and Speech Access to Windows Jerry Swerdlick EyeTech Digital Systems, Inc. Eye Tracking Technology - What's new from EyeTech Digital Systems Robert Chappell; K. Jackson Freedom Scientific BLV Mastering MAGic 11 for the AT Trainer Dusty Voorhees; D. Clark PAC mate Accessible Pocket PC – The Next Generation Jonathan Mosen; R. Miller Working with Video Magnification and a PC Brad Davis Freedom Scientific LSG Bringing Your Digital and Physical Environments Together; MAGic and Onyx Dusty Voorhees; B. Davis Learning Beyond the Book Bonnie Hill GW Micro, Inc. Portable Productivity and GPS Devices for Blind Consumers Jeremy Curry; D. Weirich Portable Technology for People with Low Vision Jeremy Curry Using the New Advanced Scripting Features of Window-Eyes to Enable Students Jeremy Curry; D. Geoffray Handy Tech GmbH Sensitive Braille Displays with ATC Technology Sigi Kipke HumanWare USA, Inc. VR Stream – Newest and Most Powerful Victor Reader DAISY Player Louis Duchesne Reading Speed and Comprehension with the myReader2 Ed Wikdall; J. Halliday Rethinking Core Technology: With a Focus on Basic Measures Required for Braille JoAnn Becker Laureate Learning Systems, Inc. Early Vocabulary and Communication Approaches for Children with ASD Mary Wilson Using Assistive Technology Assessment to Improve Language and Communication Mary Wilson Learning Magic Inc. Sticky Books Byron Wilkes; M. Weaver The Wonders of "The Wonders and Magic of Nature" Byron Wilkes The Writing Bin Byron Wilkes; V. Clarke LevelStar, LLC Improving Student Productivity through Technology Marc Mulcahy RSS, Blogs and Podcasts Michael Jones Madentec Limited Computer Access: the State of the Art with new Envoy & DiscoverPro Randy Marsden The Evolution of Assistive Text Input: T9, Morse, & More Randy Marsden; C. Kushler Mayer-Johnson LLC AAC Language Intervention: Balancing Natural Opportunities and Structure Teaching Lori Geist; K. Whitfield Boardmaker and Severe Behavior Anne Johnson The Fun Factor: Using Sounds, Movies and More with Boardmaker Plus Lisa Kehoe Metroplex Voice Computing, Inc. See How Student Voices Math Homework With MathTalk? – From Setup-to-Printing Nancilu McClellan One Write Company Introduction to the Cyrano Communicator Ray Schmidt; S. Maggi Optelec US, Inc. A Step Beyond Notetakers: Wireless Braille Solutions in Action! Larry Lewis Let Your Fingers Do the Walking: Exploring Mobile Access Larry Lewis Origin Instruments Corporation Computer Accessibility – Including PC's, Macintosh’s and ACC Devices Mel Dashner; C. Kingeter Riding the Wave - Electronic Gaming for People with Disabilities Mel Dashner; C. Kingeter New Universal Access Solutions for Physically Impaired Mac OS X users David Niemeijer Quillsoft Ltd. Simple and Powerful Writing Tools: WordQ and SpeakQ Fraser Shein Saltillo Corporation Point-and-Chat: Instant Messaging for AAC Users Dave Hershberger; B. Slotznick Serotek Corporation Accessibility Anywhere - The Next Generation Mike Calvo Slater Software, Inc. From Pictures to Literacy: Measuring Success Roxanne Butterfield Response to Intervention: One School's Successes in Active Problem Solving Jean Slater Visual Supports for Reading and Writing in a Functional Curriculum Jean Slater SoftTouch, Inc. Engaged to Learn Jo Meyer; A. Goss Level the Curriculum for Success Jo Meyer; M. Fulton TASH, Inc. Steps to Access by TASH Paula Justice TeachTown, Inc. Using Technology to Improve Team Collaboration Lars Liden; K. MacDonald Technology & Integration The Tellus Family of AAC Devices Bart Noe Texthelp Systems Inc. The GOLD Standard in Literacy Support Software Martin McKay The Conover Company Self-Determination Terry Schmit Transition Assessments and Curriculum Terry Schmitz Tobii Technology, Inc. Communicator Pro 4 - Communication is No Longer Just Face to Face John Standal De-mystifying AAC Systems that Utilize Eye-Gaze John Standal VisionCue The New ALVA Braille Controller and WayFinder Larry Lake; I. Illing The New EasyLink 12 and GPS Navigation Larry Lake; I. Illing MINI STRAND FOCUS - AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER This year, ATIA is pleased to present a number of educational sessions focused specifically on Autism. Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder in these focused sessions. Autism and Assistive Technology: A Look at the Evidence All Annalee Anderson, Prentke Romich Company; C. Volkman; P. Wright Early Language, Communication and the Tango! For Students with Autism Beginner Susan Norwell, Focused Learning Solutions; P. King-DeBaun Early Vocabulary and Communication Approaches for Children with ASD All Mary Wilson, Laureate Learning Systems, Inc. Extreme Makeover - Classroom Edition All Mo Buti, Chicago Public Schools Facilitating Communication with AAC for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Intermediate Janie Cirlot-New, T. K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability; T. Morse Forget What You've Learned: Assessing Individuals with Autism Intermediate Lisa Sandoval, Dynamic Therapy Solutions; A. Magilei Overcoming and Supporting Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Work Place All Elaine Ferguson, Right to Write Ltd Play and Interaction for Children with Autism and Severe Disabilities Beginner Susan Norwell, Focused Learning Solutions Shedding Light on the Hidden Curriculum: Technology for Students with Autism All Sean Smith, University of Kansas; S. Smith The KIHd System: Data Collection for Students with Autism All Heidi Graff, George Mason University; M. Behrmann; S. Wang Using Animated Software with Students Experiencing Autism and PDD-NOS Beginner Rita Mulholland, Richard Stockton College; A. Pete; J. Popeson Using Technology to Develop Social Skills in Students with Autism Intermediate Deborah Newton, Southern Connecticut State University; R. Eren “Zero Exclusion!”: The Use of Simple AAC for students with ASD All Ann Meyer, Ablenet Inc.; J. Cafiero MINI STRAND FOCUS The National Assistive Technology Technical Assistance Partnership (NATTAP) provides technical assistance to programs funded under the Assistive Technology Act of 1998, as amended. The following NATTAP-focused sessions are from Assistive Technology Act Programs, Alternative Finance Programs and Protection and Advocacy Programs. Don’t forget to visit the Alternative Financing Programs (AFP) booth, in the Exhibit Hall, to learn more about funding opportunities. AT ACT PROGRAM AT for Dementia & Mental Illness All Peggy Shireley, IPAT Program Coordinator AT Training and Demonstration Activities in Utah: More Lessons Learned Intermediate Martin Blair, Utah Assistive Technology Program; S. Pavithran Designing and Implementing Statewide Equipment Reutilization Programs All Beth Mineo Mollica, Delaware Assistive Technology Initiative; S. Sack Educating Policymakers to Expand Assistive Technology Services and Supports Beginner Rocky Nichols, Disability Rights Center of Kansas, Inc. (the Ks Protection and Advocacy System) Envision the Possibilities: Community Collaboration for AT Awareness All Pamela Wentworth, Miami-Dade County Public Schools; A. Bouza-Jou; B. Gordon; M. Schladant Integrating Assistive Technology into Regular Education Settings: One State’s Story Beginner Jamie Hayhurst-Marshall, West Virginia Assistive Technology System Remaining at Home…Priceless All Judie Lee, IPAT Executive Director The Assistive Technology Access Program (ATAP) Beginner Laurie Osbaldeston, Grant MacEwan College; H. Jenne Using Matched Savings Accounts (IDAs) and AT-IDAs to Acquire Assistive Technology All Basil Kessler, Kansas Assistive Technology Cooperative (KATCO) Utah AT Program: Public Awareness, Coordination and Collaboration Intermediate Heather Young, Utah Assistive Technology Program; M. Blair; A. Burgess ALTERNATIVE FINANCE PROGRAMS Paying for AT Through Alternative Financing Programs All Kathryn Adams, Maine CITE, University of Maine System; J. Luciano; M. Hammond NATIONAL AT ADVOCACY PROJECT Funding Non-Traditional Products through Medicaid and Medicaid Waiver Programs All James Sheldon, National AT Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. Funding of Work-Related AT All James Sheldon, National AT Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. Using the Social Security and SSI Work Incentives to Fund AT All James Sheldon, National AT Advocacy Project, Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc. Web Accessibility: January 2008 Legal Update: Case Law, Structured Negotiations and Legal Strategies All Lainey Feingold, Law Office of Elaine B. Feingold; P. Schroeder What’s Happening in DC: A Report from the Front Line Beginner Brenda Heiman, Louisiana Tech University; J. Mittler GENERAL INFORMATION ATIA Leadership Forum on Accessibility January 31 – February 1, 2008 This event is hosted by ATIA as an independent forum within the International ATIA 2008 Conference. Join us for an exciting, two-day event designed specifically to help large corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions derive business value through accessibility! The strategic decisions surrounding access for people with disabilities, the aging workforce, and worker shortages are at the forefront for large corporations, government agencies and educational institutions. With 78 million baby boomers, 600 million people worldwide and 54 million people in the U.S. living with disabilities, today’s organizations need to deliver accessible products and services to new and existing customers and employees in this important and growing market. Who Should Attend? We encourage organizations to bring teams representing multiple functions: Executives determining their accessibility strategies Accessibility professionals Marketing professionals responsible for reaching people with disabilities and the maturing population Government and education professionals responsible for service delivery to persons with disabilities HR professionals that play a key role in the internal execution to hire and retain successful workers with disabilities Local/State/Federal agency professionals who support corporations in the hiring of persons with disabilities IT professionals and Quality Assurance/Usability professionals focused on accessibility Call 877-OUR-ATIA (877-687-2842) or email at leadershipforum@atia.org for additional details. Accommodations The ATIA 2008 Conference will be held at the Caribe Royal All-Suites Resort & Convention Center, 8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32821. You must mention the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA) Conference when making reservations. Make your room reservations by using any of the following methods: Call the hotel directly at 407-238-8000 or Toll-Free (USA & Canada) at 1-800-823-8300 Fax your reservation request to the hotel at 407-238-8050 E-mail your reservation request to the hotel at: Reservations@CaribeRoyale.com Book your reservation online* at: www.atia.org Reservations must be made by December 27, 2007 to qualify for the special conference rates. Reservations must be guaranteed with a valid, major credit card (American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, MasterCard, VISA). Double Queen/Standard King Occupancy $157.00 plus taxes per night Conference Accommodations Don’t delay in making your reservations for an accessible room! The Caribe Royale has a limited number of accessible rooms available during the conference. Be sure to make your needs known when you contact the resort. Should accessible rooms no longer be available when you call, please contact the ATIA Office toll-free at 1-877-687-2842 or via e-mail at info@atia.org for a listing of other hotels in the area that offer special accommodations. Special Assistance Please let the ATIA know if you have any special accessibility requirements. You may use the Registration Form to indicate whether or not you require any of the following items or anything else that is not listed below: Braille Blind Guide Audio (DAISY Format) Large Print Sign Language Interpreter Assisted Listening Device Special Food Needs Please Note: Conference Proceedings are available on CD-ROM with TEXT, Braille and PDF files with full registration. For other special assistance needs such as AAD sighted guides, oxygen equipment, wheelchair or scooter-related access, please send an e-mail to info@atia.org. Exhibit Hall Open to the Public for Free Friday, February 1, 2008, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Take advantage of this premier opportunity to explore the most recent AT innovations first-hand and learn how they can help you as a professional, teacher, user or parent. ATIA invites everyone to learn more about Assistive Technologies from more than 125 leading industry vendors. Please join us for this special event. Print out your FREE Trade Show Pass from the ATIA Web site at www.atia.org Discounts Visit www.atia.org for information on discounted theme park tickets and transportation, including airport shuttle service provided by Mears Motor Shuttle. Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (Volume 4) Assistive Technology Outcomes and Benefits (Volume 4) 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. [BACK COVER – PAGE 16] Conference Sponsors: AbleNet, Inc. Adaptivation, Inc. Apple Blink Twice Clarity Compusult Duxbury Systems DynaVox Technologies Enabling Technologies EVAS Freedom Scientific-Blind/Low Vision Group HP Intel Corporation IntelliTools LowVision.com/ShopLowVision.com Mayer-Johnson Microsoft Corporation Optelec Saltillo SoftTouch, Inc. ViewPlus Technologies Media Sponsors: AFB Ability Careers and the disAbled Quest ATIA Headquarters 401 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611 877-OUR-ATIA (877-687-2842) Fax: 312-673-6659 E-mail: info@ATIA.org www.atia.org [NOTE: LEAVE SPACE FOR INKJET MAILING ADDRESS]
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