2007 Assistive Technology Expo - General Information

Program Description

The Assistive Technology Expo is an exciting two-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information on assistive technology.

November 29-30

The Exhibit Hall displays a wide range of adaptive products that are both high and low tech including communication devices, computer access products, aids for daily living, devices for people who are blind or have hearing loss, environmental control units, products for senior citizens, wheelchairs and modified vans. The Exhibit Hall is open on Thursday only and is FREE.

Thirty-five (35) training sessions are available to meet the needs and interests of people from various backgrounds. Training tracks cover a wide spectrum of topics that cross age and disability groups and areas of assistive technology.

Program Objective

To learn about the latest in assistive technology devices, services, strategies and community resources.

Keynote Speaker

Dale J. Metz

is the Executive Director of an adult day health program which serves developmentally delayed adults. He retired in 2004 after 35 years in public schools. He served 21 of those years as the Principal of the nationally recognized Gateway Education Center for children, birth to 21, with multiple disabilities. Mr. Metz remembers the institutions where many disabled people were warehoused. He remembers how they had no civil rights long after the civil rights movement had started. Come hear about how you can help him to continue to “Fight The Good Fight” for these remarkable people who often cannot speak for themselves. Be prepared to cry and laugh at the amazing stories of his amazing special friends.

Who ShouldAttend?

Professionals in a variety of disability related fields such as rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech and language, regular and special education, health and recreation and rehab engineering.
People with disabilities and their family members.
Product vendors, employers and human resource managers

Credits

Attendance of both days = 1.0 unit of renewal credit from NC Department of Public Instruction and .7 credits Infant – Toddler Certification.

Scholarships

Expo scholarships are available to help people with disabilities offset some of the Expo expenses. To apply, complete the Scholarship Application Form and the Expo Registration Form. Funds are limited. Hotel room cost can ONLY be used for rooms at the North Raleigh Hilton. Applicants will be notified if they will be receiving scholarship funds. Checks will not be mailed prior to the Expo but can be picked up at the Expo Registration Desk after 9:00am on November 29th. Application Deadline is October 16, 2007.

AtAwards of Excellence Nominations

Awards of Excellence in the assistive technology field are presented at the Expo. The nomination form is available for downloading at www.pat.org. For a hard copy call 919-850-2787 ext. 222. Deadline for nomination is October 16, 2007.

Hotel Accommodations

North Raleigh Hilton 3415Wake Forest Road, Raleigh, NC

Expo room rates:

Single/Double: $122.04 (includes 13% tax)
Triple/Quad: $134.47 (includes 13% tax)

Room Reservations Deadline: November 2, 2007
Limited number of accessible rooms available

Contact the Hilton at 919-872-2323 or at

www.northraleighhilton.com

Specify you are attending the “AT Expo” and use the Group Code “ATX”.

ExpoAccessibility for People with Disabilities

Submit requests on the Expo Pre-registration Form no later than November 2, 2007.
Accommodations available at the Expo are:

Assistive listening devices
Audio description
Program in Braille or large print
Sign language interpreter
Wheelchair access
Handouts in large print or on disc