2011 Assistive Technology Expo

December 1 - 2, 2011

The 2011 Assistive Technology Expo scheduled for December 1-2, 2011 has been cancelled.

2010 Assistive Technology Expo

November 17 - 19, 2010

North Raleigh Hilton

If you would like to receive mailings about the 2010 NC AT Expo, please use the contact form on the right side of the page.

What: The Assistive Technology Expo is an exciting three-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information on assistive technology. Conference offerings include an exhibit hall (on 11/18/10 only) featuring over 60 vendors exhibiting the latest in assistive technology products and services, 40 concurrent sessions, a poster session and a Keynote address.

In addition, a pre-conference session will be offered on November 17 from 9:00-4:00 on Accessible Instructional Media: Using Bookshare to Meet Your Students’ Needs. The morning session will focus on assistive technologies. We’ll look at what’s out there and how to align the technologies with students’ needs. The afternoon session will focus on the Bookshare website as a source of free accessible instructional media (AIM). Particpants will learn what Bookshare offers, how to sign up, how to download books, how to read the books, and where to get support.

Who: Each year between 550-700 registered participants from across the country attend the NC AT Expo and approximately 1300 attend the free Exhibit Hall. Participants include: persons with disabilities, family members, teachers, therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff, rehabilitation counselors, employers, engineers, college professors, medical staff, college and university students, and authorized state purchasers.

Where: For hotel registration call the North Raleigh Hilton at 919-872-2323 or click here. Use the code ATX to get the conference rate. Deadline for hotel registrations is October 17, 2010.

The participants of the 2009 NC AT Expo rated the conference as 4.336 out of 5 (Excellent)

What our Participants say about the NC AT Expo:
“Awesome!”
“This was my first time to attend and I learned so much! Great sessions!”
“I wish this day would never end!”
“Great diversity of workshops. I could always find something applicable to me.”
“What a great conference. I look forward to next year.”

What our Exhibitors say about the NC AT Expo:
“Best conference I attended this year!”
“The Expo was WONDERFUL!!”
“Great show!!”
“Everything seemed to run very smoothly and it was well attended. It was much busier this year. LOVED it being open to the public for free.”
“Great Expo this year! Had lots of traffic at my booth.”

2009 Assistive Technology Expo

December 3 - 4, 2009

North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC

If you would like to receive mailings about the 2010 NC AT Expo, please use the contact form on the right side of the page.

What: The Assistive Technology Expo is an exciting two-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information on assistive technology. Conference offerings include an exhibit hall (on 12/03/09 only) featuring 30-40 vendors exhibiting the latest in assistive technology products and services, 40 concurrent sessions, a poster session and a Keynote address. Featured Tracks: Work, Education, Vision, Home Modifications and Promoting Healthy Living/Recreation.

Who: Each year between 550-700 registered participants from across the country attend the NC AT Expo and approximately 1250 attend the free Exhibit Hall. Participants include: persons with disabilities, family members, teachers, therapists, Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living staff, rehabilitation counselors, employers, engineers, college professors, medical staff, college and university students, and authorized state purchasers.

Raffles:
Touch Screen Computer System donated by Hatch Early Childhood
Intel Pentium Dual Core 2.5 GHz processor, Windows Vista Business, keyboard, special kid-sized mouse, amplified stereo speakers, a touch screen monitor and early childhood software. Hatch will also provide installation and training for the winner. The computer system is designed for young children, but could be used by any age.

Netbook donated by Sprint and a DSi game system

The tickets are $2 a piece or 6 for $10. Please contact Kim Morris at kmorris@ncatp.org if you would like to purchase tickets.

The participants of the 2008 NC AT Expo rated the conference as 4.3 out of 5 (Excellent)

What our Participants say about the NC AT Expo:
“Wonderful as usual!”
“The Walgreen’s speaker was GREAT! Great to hear real life experiences of
someone with CP when it relates to employment.”
“Wonderful!”
“Everything was AWESOME!!!”

What our Exhibitors say about the NC AT Expo:
“The AT Expo is the best state level AT conference on the east coast.”
“Great program and conference!”
“Great show!!”