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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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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.
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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
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