Events October 1999

Events:

Sweet 16 - Coming of Age in the New Millenium
Maryland Arts Access, Inc. (MAAI)
Blind Artists and Friends Concert and Art Show
The 9th Annual Assistive Technology Expo
Southwest Technology Expo
EXCEL! Employment Networking Session
Legislative forum & 18th Annual Awards Ceremony
Adaptive Play and Multi-Modal Communication for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
17th Annual Closing The Gap
CSUN's Fifteenth Annual International Conference
50 Plus Expo
Family Technology Fair and Beyond

Sixteenth Annual State Conference on Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
Workshops and Exhibits

Sweet 16: Coming of Age in the New Millennium

November 22 and 23, 1999
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Baltimore Metropolitan Area

Sponsored by the interagency Efforts of the:

• Governor's Office For Children, Youth, and Families
• Governor's Council on Adolescent Pregnancy
• Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
• Maryland State Department of Education
• Maryland Department of Human Resources
• Maryland Subcabinet For Children, Youth, and Families

Conference Overview

Maryland has been offering the Annual State Conference on Teenage Pregnancy and Parenting for the past 15 years. As we embark on the 16th year, we invite professionals from around the State to explore the issues concerning adolescent pregnancy from both the teen and professional point of view; learn techniques for successful adolescent pregnancy prevention and supportive programs; and network with colleagues to identify solutions to common issues and concerns.

A total of 500-700 professionals working in fields including education, health, and social work will return this year for two days of relevant and worthwhile information. On Monday, November 22, 1999, intensive full day seminars will be included on the agenda for Pre-Conference Training Day. Past topics include teaching social skills; grant writing training; and presenting to teen audiences.

On Tuesday, November 23, 1999, participants will be provided a full day of workshops lead by top experts in the field in addition to a showcase of new and exciting teen pregnancy resources.

Maryland Arts Access, Inc.

Maryland Arts Access, Inc. is a 501 (C) 3 organization dedicated to making art and cultural activities more accessible to disabled persons with special emphasis on the needs of the visually impaired. MAAI believes that disabilities need not prevent enjoyment of recreational and cultural activities and works to open doors to arts and culture for all persons regardless of disability or the nature of disability.

MAAI trains and schedules volunteer audio describers who provide live descriptions at theaters and museums without any disruption to other patrons. MAAI provides disability consulting services and training for docents, tour guides, ushers, and other volunteers.

Collaborations have been formed with:

Center Stage
Mechanic Theater
Cockpit in Court at Essex Com. College Pumpkin Theater
The Baltimore Opera
The National Aquarium Port Discovery Museum
B & 0 Railroad Museum Maryland Science Museum UMBC's Gallery

MAAI is an information, referral, outreach and consultation corporation that specializes in Audio Description and arts and cultural services for visually impaired persons with Braille and large print materials.

For more information, contact:

Maryland Arts Access, Inc.
1 North Charles Street
Blaustein Building, Mezz.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 347-1650
email: maai@bcpl.net

Blind Artists and Friends Concert and Art Show

Featuring Child Prodigy Jermaine Gardner

MARYLAND SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
3501 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10th

Art Show 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Concert 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 P.M.

TO BENEFIT FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS
(Maryland Affiliate)
and
Maryland Arts Access, Inc.

TICKET DONATION $20.00
Includes refreshments

FOR TICKETS CALL: 410-655-3884

The 9th Annual Assistive Technology
Expo

Assistive Technology:
Empowerment in Progress

Thursday & Friday
October 14th & 15th, 1999
North Raleigh Hilton
Raleigh, NC

Co-Sponsored by:
Department of Public Instruction
Division of Services for the Blind
North Carolina AgrAbility Partnership
North Carolina Assistive Technology Project
Partnerships in Assistive Technology

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The EXPO features a two-day educational program and over 50 exhibits of adaptive products-e.g., wheelchairs, vans, aids for people who are blind or hearing impaired, computers and communication devices. The interest and enthusiasm for the Assistive Technology EXPO continues to grow, with last year's EXPO attracting over 1,000 participants. The purpose of this year's EXPO is to continue our efforts to meet the needs and interests of people from many different backgrounds. People with disabilities and families can learn about aids and devices to enhance independence. Service providers and professionals can find out about new programs and resources. Employers and business representatives can discover the latest in accommodations for their employees and customers who have disabilities.

Southwest Technology Expo

a showcase of technologies for people with Disabilities

Holiday Inn South
3401 IH 35 at Woodward exit, Austin, TX
October 1, 10 am - 6 pm
October 2, 10 am - 3 pm

Spend an hour - spend the day!
Products for every age & disability
Ideal for Education & Rehabilitation

Hands-On Computer Lab
- augmentative communication
- instructional software
- switches & toys
- voice recognition
- power mobility
- modified vehicles

Groups, families, classes and students welcome!
The Expo makes a GREAT trip for teachers, home schoolers, group homes and community groups!
Restaurant open

FREE parking Admission fees: $5 Individual, $3 student, children and under 5 free
Call for group rates.
FREE Admission with Conference Registration

For additional information:
Call (512) 280-7235

Event Sponsors Texas Technology & Media
Technology and Inclusion
Texas Department of Health
Texas Assistive Technology Partnership

EXCEL!

Visit EXCEL!'s website: www.excelability.org

Employment Networking Session

• Make contacts with other professionals with disabilities.
• Network with invited employer guests.
• Bring plenty of resumes and business cards.
• Refreshments will be served!

Thursday Evening, October 21st, 7:30-9 PM
St. George's Episcopal Church, Room 114
915 N. Oakland Street (at N. Fairfax Drive)
Arlington, Virginia (Virginia Square Metro Station)
Free -- Open to All Job Seekers with Disabilities

For information, call Bob Rudney evenings and weekends (703) 573-4929 or email rudney@patriot.net. For sign interpreters, contact Jean Shortall at (703) 841-7274/ fax (703) 841-0343 or email wearable@erols.com.

EXCEL! Membership Meeting/Board Election Begins at 7 PM.

The Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Legislative Forum & 18th Annual

Awards Ceremony

will be held on

October 20, 1999

at the

Charles Sumner Museum & Archives
1201 17th Street, N. W., Great Hall

In observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Registration
8:00 - 8:30 a.m.

Continental BreakLast
8:30 - 9:OO a.m.

Legislative Forum
9:15 - 10:30 a.m.

A National Historical Perspective on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Where are we now - 9 years later? In addition, other current legislative issues impacting the lives of people with disabilities will be discussed.

18th Annual Award Ceremony
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

This ceremony will honor the 1999 award recipients who have made significant accomplishments and have contributed to promoting a better quality of life for persons with disabilities. Awards will be presented in five categories:

Joy Evans Outstanding Achievement Award
Beatrice Campbell Community Services Award
Andrew Wood Advocacy Award
Mayor's Special Recognition Award
Employer Award

REGISTRATION FEE -- $5.00

To register, please mail this form and payment to MCPD, 810 First Street, N.E. 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20002. For additional information call 202/442-8673.

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Adaptive Play and Multi-Modal Communication for Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers

December 3-4, 1999 at the Turf Valley Hotel in Ellicott City, Maryland.

Hands on Seminars is sponsoring this class which will be taught by Linda J. Burkhart. The workshop is designed for the special educators, speech and hearing therapists and occupational therapists who work with children having difficulty communicating, playing and interacting with their environments. Participants will learn techniques for facilitating interactions in the classroom and home setting using multi-sensory modalities. They will also make their own adaptive play and communication symbols materials that they can take home. The cost for the course and materials is $325. CEU's are available and ASHA certification is pending. For further information, please contact Jill Lewin at 410-531-3515 or e-mail her at rlewin8486@aol.com.

17th Annual Closing The Gap

17th Annual
CONFERENCE
October 21-23,1999

• Preconference Workshops
• October 19-20,1999

Closing The Gap

Computer Technology in Special Education and Rehabilitation

Minneapolis, Minnesota
Radisson South Hotel and Hotel Sofitel

Closing The Gap's annual conference has earned a reputation internationally as a leading source for information on innovative applications of computer technology for persons with disabilities. The 17th Annual Conference builds on a tradition of providing a comprehensive examination of the most current uses of technology by persons with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.

Topics will cover a broad spectrum of technology as it is being applied to all disabilities and age groups in education, rehabilitation, vocation, and independent living. People with disabilities, special educators, rehabilitation professionals, administrators, service/care providers, personnel managers, government officials, and hardware/software developers will share their experiences and insights at what has become known as the most significant networking experience of the year - the annual Closing The Gap Conference.

CSUN's Fifteenth Annual International Conference

"TECHNOLOGY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES"

March 20 - 25, 2000

Held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport and Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotels

This is an invitation to participate in a major, worldwide conference which drew more than 4, 000 persons from all 50 states and 33 foreign countries to Los Angeles in 1999

(For more information - check out http://www.csun.edu)

Howard County Office on Aging

50 PLUS EXPO
October 22, 1999

LAST CALL FOR...
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

WILDE LAKE HIGH SCHOOL - COLUMBIA, MARYLAND

• Over 100 Exhibitors
• Law & Finance Seminars
• Health Screening & Flu Shots
• Senior Job Fair
• Entertainment and Food
• Door Prizes & Give Aways

For more information call: Joel Broida, Coordinator
410-730 4663 or 410-313-6410

Tech Fair at Loyola College

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Family Technology Fair and Beyond

Life Solutions for

Education, Work, Home and Play
From Computers to Horses

Sponsored by
Maryland Augmentative Communication Association
Loyola College in Maryland
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Maryland Assistive Technology Co-Operative

A day of fun and education for the whole family
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1999
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Loyola College Graduate Center
2034 Greenspring Drive
Timonium, Md

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"FREE ADMISSION TO FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS"

Register to win "DOOR PRIZES" Enjoy a "Light Lunch"

For More Information - Contact Maureen M. Boner 410-617-1853

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