| Event | Date | Location | Exhibitor |
| CP Parent Columbus Technology Fair | Jan 11 - Jan 11 | Columbus, Ohio | Tobii - Dan Lipka presenting |
| Technology plays an important role in society, and this is especially true for anyone living with Cerebral Palsy. From advancements in medicine and durable medical equipment to assistive technology and communication devices, it can be difficult to keep pace.
CP Parent Columbus is proud to present their first mini technology fair on Monday, January 11, 2010. Several vendors have been invited to present their latest advancements and share tips on how to make technology work for you or your loved one. |
| ATIA 2010 Orlando | Jan 28 - Jan 30 | Orlando, FL | Tobii |
| January 28 - 30, 2010, Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center, Orlando, Florida USA
Access to the Latest Technologies
The ATIA Conference features 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
Connect with the AT community. Attendees span a wide array of professions and repesent business, government, education and consumer sectors from across the globe. |
| Eye Control Technology: A Direct Access Alternative | Jan 29 - Jan 29 | ATIA Orlando | Tobii's Erin Beneteau |
| Training: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Eye Control is a relatively new access method in the field of Augmentative/Alternative Communication (AAC). However, the technology leading towards modern day eye control has been in development for quite some time. This presentation will discuss the history of eye control technology, the modern principles and applications of eye control, and how this new access method can be utilized in the field of AAC. Additionally, suggestions for how to objectively conduct clinical evaluations, determine a rationale for using/not using eye control, and funding justifications will be provided and discussed. |
| Metro Speech Language Symposium | Jan 29 - Jan 30 | Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows, Littleton, CO | Tobii |
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| Education Meeting of the TUCSON-DISTRICT of the Arizona Occupational Therapy Association | Feb 1 - Feb 1 | Tech. Access Center of Tucson, 4710 E. 29th Street, Bldg 13, Tucson | Tobii, speaker: Amanda Wittman |
| “Eye Control Technology –Options for Computer Access & Communication”
SPEAKER: Amanda Wittman, Tobii
Amanda will give an overview of eye control technology, an input method which enables the user to control ‘the mouse” or make a selection on a communication device by looking at the screen and click to select by blinking, dwelling or using a switch. She will demonstrate some devices which utilize this exciting technology, which may help individuals with CP, ALS, MS, high level SCI, MD etc. (5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.) |
| Barrow Neurological Institute's Accuracy of Dysphagia Management | Feb 6 - Feb 6 | Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ | Tobii |
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| 2010 Conference on Inclusive Education | Feb 11 - Feb 13 | Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center - Denver, CO | Tobii |
| Across the nation, families and schools are proving that special education is no longer a place where students with disabilities are taught, but rather a network of individualized supports and services that are delivered in general education classrooms.
Join PEAK Parent Center for its 24th annual Conference on Inclusive Education and access the best practice, research based strategies you need to support fully inclusive classrooms! Sessions will cover a wide range of hot topics in education today, and the world-class line up of presenters is sure to fuel your educational fire! |
| 1st Annual Knowing Autism Conference | Feb 12 - Feb 12 | University of Wisconsin - River Falls | Tobii |
| WWAACC Present the 1st Annual Knowing Austism Conference. |
| 27th Annual N. Carolina AC Conference: AAC, Across the Lifespan | Feb 25 - Feb 26 | The Raleigh Marriott City Center, Raleigh, North Carolina | Tobii |
| 27th ANNUAL CONVENTION - AAC: Across the Lifespan
February 25th & 26th, 2010
The Raleigh Marriott City Center, Raleigh, North Carolina
Keynote speaker: Caroline Musselwhite
Topic: “Communication Circles - Super Support for People who use AAC”.
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| WSHA-P | Feb 25 - Feb 27 | Oshkosh Convention Center | Tobii |
| Welcome to the 2010 WHSA-P Convention, A Place for Learning, Sharing & Networking!
A Place for Learning, Sharing & Networking a theme that embodies the goal for the 2010 WSHA-P Convention in Oshkosh, February 25-27, 2010. A Convention that will challenge and inspire you, with national speakers and showcasing Wisconsin’s very own talent.
There will be a large number of University of Wisconsin program chairs presenting this year. Patricia Casey, Ph.D. (UW-Whitewater); Gary Cumley, Ph.D. (UW-Steven’s Point); Mike Harris, Ph.D. (UW-River Falls); Kristine Retherford, Ph.D. (UW- Eau Claire); and Julie Washington, Ph.D. (UW-Madison) will be presenting. |
| Tools for LIfe | Mar 1 - Mar 2 | Boise, ID | Tobii |
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| NMTAP | Mar 2 - Mar 3 | Albuquerque, NM | Tobii |
| NM Assistive Technology Conference. This year’s conference will be held in Albuquerque, NM at the CNM Workforce Training Center on March 2-3, 2010. |
| ISES | Mar 3 - Mar 3 | ST Paul, MN | Tobii |
| Directors, Teachers and Parents... Come See Assistive Technology in Action!
ISES invites you to attend the 2010 AT Fair!
Variety of AT Vendors
Innovative Product Demonstrations
Informative Presentations
Refreshments
Door Prizes! |
| VA SLP National Conference | Mar 14 - Mar 16 | Caribe Royale Hotel and Convention Center | Tobii |
| The VA Speech Pathology Service is the nation’s largest single employer of speech-language pathologist. Their speech pathologists participate in the evaluation and treatment of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders due to a wide range of etiologies from acute neurogenic disorders and traumatic brain injury to head and neck cancer. Services include diagnostic assessments including the modified barium swallow videofluroscopy, provision of prosthetic communication devices, and speech/language/cognitive evaluation and rehabilitation. Approximately 100 specialists from the VA are expected to attend this important educational event. |
| South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2010 | Mar 18 - Mar 18 | Marriott Spartanburg at Renaissance Park, SC | Tobii |
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| Imagine the Possibilities | Mar 19 - Mar 19 | Valley View, OH | Tobii |
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| CSUN | Mar 22 - Mar 27 | Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, San Diego, CA | Tobii |
| The 25th Annual International Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 22-27, 2010
Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel
San Diego, CA |
| CP Inspires | Mar 27 - Mar 27 | Christ's Church at Mason - 5165 Western Row Rd. - Mason, OH 45040 | |
| CP Inspires - First Annual Cerebral Palsy Expo
Free admission to parents, caregivier, medical professionals and anyone in the community who is interested in Cerebral Palsy.
Listen to Speakers, Learn, Explore Options, Ask Questions, Make Educated Decisions |
| 26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities | Apr 12 - Apr 13 | Honolulu, Hawaii | Tobii |
| On April 12th and 13th, 2010, The Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities will host one of the largest ever gatherings to date at located in Honolulu, Hawaii
The Pac Rim Conference offers unique educational opportunities & cutting-edge information for those who live and/or work within the community and those who want to learn more about best practices in general. Pac Rim further provides a platform for persons with disabilities to educate and encourage attendees to continue to improve their levels of service and in doing so it also promotes empowerment and advocacy for those with and without disabilities to lead more fully inclusive lives.
This conference brings together educators, advocates direct service providers, researchers, frontline staff and others to educate, be educated, and to enhance and improve upon service delivery within the field. |
| AT EXPO 2010 | Apr 15 - Apr 15 | Ramada Plaza Suites, 1635 42nd Street South, Fargo ND | Tobii |
| WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
People interested in Assistive Technology (AT) for themselves, a friend, family member, student or client. Whether you have a child with a learning disability, a parent with memory loss or you need help staying in your own home and getting back to work, this Expo is for you!
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| 2010 AT Vendor Fair | Apr 15 - Apr 15 | Veteran's Memorial Civic Convention Center, Lima, OH | Tobii |
| From Access to Achievement!
Access - Eliminating the barriers to learning posed by a disability is the first step in closing the Achievement Gap for students with disabilities. |
| PATINS | Apr 20 - Apr 20 | Indianapolis, Indiana | Tobii |
| The 2010 PATINS TECH EXPO, on April 20th , at the Junior Achievement of Central IN, Inc. 7435 North Keystone Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana.
This will be a one day event for Indiana teachers, administrators, special educators, instructional and assistive
technology specialists and parents. |
| ArSHA | Apr 23 - Apr 24 | Desert Willow Conference Center, Phoenix, AZ | Tobii |
| ArSHA 50th Annual Convention Reflecting on the Past and Looking to the Future.
ArSHA’s Convention draws 150 to 200 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and other allied professionals. |
| Penn College Expo 2010 | Apr 23 - Apr 23 | Penn College Field House | Tobii |
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| The John S Johnson 8th Annual ALS Symposium | Apr 24 - Apr 24 | TBD | Tobii |
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| SFU NSSLHA | Apr 24 - Apr 24 | Cesar Chavez Student Center, San Francisco State Univ., San Francisco, CA | Tobii |
| San Francisco State university National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA)
3rd Annual Spring Conference: Communication, Socialization, and Imagination
Supporting Children and Teens on the Autism Spectrum |
| Charting the Cs | Apr 26 - Apr 27 | Alexandria, MN | Tobii |
| The 2010 Charting the Cs 2nd Annual Cross Categorical Conference will be held on April 26 - 27, 2010 at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN.
The Conference Committee is also planning to host a Pre Conference workshop on Sunday, April 25th at the same location. |
| Power Up | Apr 26 - Apr 27 | Columbia, Missouri | Tobii |
| Power Up 2010
April 26 & 27, 2010
Holiday Inn Select
Columbia, Missouri
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| Adaptive Solutions 2010 Solutions for AT Conference | Apr 28 - Apr 30 | Marriott Hotel, 5500 Hilton Avenue - Baton Rouge, La. 70808 | Tobii |
| Conference Objectives
1. Attendees will receive hands-on training on the use of Assistive Technology and software to be utilized with individuals with disabilities.
2. Attendees will learn how to integrate Augmentative Alternative Communication Devices hardware and software for evaluations and assessments.
3. Attendees will learn how to customize Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication devices for individuals with disabilities.
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| 19th annual “Living With ALS” Symposium | May 2 - May 2 | Holiday Inn Conference Center in Dedham, Massachusetts | Tobii |
| This hallmark event is the most well attended educational forum that the Chapter sponsors, and it attracts over 200 patients and families, caregivers and professionals from all over New England. |
| MDA-ALS SYMPOSIUM | May 15 - May 15 | Rose Quarter in Portland | Tobii |
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| United Cerebral Palsy Annual Conference | May 20 - May 22 | Chicago, IL | Tobii |
| Welcome to the 2010 United Cerebral Palsy Conference. We are pleased and excited to bring this year’s conference to one of the country’s most vibrant, progressive and diverse cities, Chicago, Illinois. We are confident that our program will be informative and educational, inspiring and motivating and will enhance and improve the work we all do to improve the lives of people with disabilities. |
| 2010 ALS Conference of So California | May 22 - May 22 | Orange County, CA | Tobii |
| The 4th annual MDA ALS symposium. Saturday May 22nd at the Doubletree Hotel in Orange County from 9:00-1:00 PM. |
| Goodwill/Easter Seals Assistive Technology Fair | May 27 - May 27 | Goodwill/Easter Seals Miami Valley, 1133 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd, Dayton OH | |
| • Hands-on Technology Zone
• Adaptive Wii baseball competition
• Adaptive Bingo games
• Facility Tour
• Appetizers/Refreshments
• Entertainment
• Free handouts and information
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| IRSF | May 28 - May 31 | Colorado Springs, CO | Tobii |
| IRSF Annual Education and Awareness Conference "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" Cheyenne Mountain Resort Colorado |
| SWAAAC | Jun 14 - Jun 15 | | |
| The SWAAAC Summer Symposium is planned for June 14 and 15, 2010 at the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Conference Center, Thornton, Colorado. The overall focus for this year’s symposium is best practices in assistive technology assessment across all areas of consideration. |
| Literacy Camp at Camp Courage | Jun 20 - Jun 25 | Maple Lake, MN | |
| This unique session, June 20-25 2010, is for campers ages 12-18 who are struggling readers and is under the direction of national literacy experts, Drs. David Koppenhaver and Karen Erickson. Campers' reading skills range from beginning readers to reading several years behind grade level. In addition to enjoying the full range of fun camp activities, campers work daily with educators on literacy-related activities. Informal descriptive reports of literacy assessments and interventions, including assistive technology, are provided to families and campers to take back to their home schools. Campers attending this session should be independent in their personal care needs and have a means of communication, which may include an AAC (augmentative communication) system. Applications are available at http://couragecenter.org/ContentPages/applytocamp.aspx?FromNavPK=654 |
| LIASEA Summer Institute 2010 | Jul 8 - Jul 8 | East Wind Caterers and Inn, Wading River, NY | Tobii |
| LIASEA Summer Institute 2010 - Technology Counts!
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| ASHA 2010 Schools Conference | Jul 16 - Jul 18 | Las Vegas, NV | Tobii |
| Join more than 60 companies that exhibit their products and services at this annual summer conference. Connect with more than 850 speech-language pathologists, administrators, and heads of university-based programs eager to learn more about the products and services you offer that will help them better serve their clients-children. |
| AzTAP Conference | Jul 22 - Jul 22 | Glendale Civic Center, Glendale, AZ | Tobii |
| 12th Assisitive Technology Summer Institute: Tomorrow in the Saguaros: "Cool Tools"
Mark your calendars and plan on attending Arizona’s major statewide assistive technology conference!
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| INDATA | Jul 29 - Jul 29 | Indiana Convention Center | Tobii |
| The INDATA Project (Indiana Assistive Technology Act) 2010 Statewide Assistive Technology Conference.
This will be the 3rd Annual Statewide Assistive Technology Conference sponsored by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads. |