	February 2000

Events

ATACP 2000: Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program.
1st Quarter Mobile Branch Schedule.
CSUN: Technology and Persons with Disabilities.
Dateable February Events.
XIX Rehabilitation International World Congress.
DEED 2000.
Alliance for Public Technology.
RESNA 2000.
Sunrise Symposium 2000 Educational Programs.
2000 Employment Fair Tour.

ATACP 2000

Assistive Technology Applications Certificate Program

Beautiful South Lake Tahoe, Nevada June 5-9 * Dallas, Texas June 19-23 * Los Angeles Area, California July 10-14 * Chicago, Illinois July 24-28 * Denver, Colorado July 31-August 4 * Washington, DC August 7-11 * Atlanta, Georgia August 14-18

ATACP Quiz

1. Are you expected to be an "AT expert' and need more training in the area of Assistive Technology (AT)?

2. Do you want to improve your skills, knowledge, and networking in the area of AT?

3 Are you looking for a comprehensive and systematic training in AT?

4. Are you looking for a network of people and resources that can be of help in the future?

If you've answered "yes" to any of these questions, this is the workshop for you! You can earn a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from California State University, Northridge through a combination of live and on-line instruction!

52 hours on-line 40 hours live instruction +8 hour certificate project +8 hours certificate project 100 hours total

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

'The modules intgrate well into a cohesive curriculum. They will prove to be a valuable resource.'
Nashville, Tennessee Participant 1999

'I felt this was a very informative, well organized course. Each day I left with information / could implement and I am excited to use the information on my job.'
Chicago, Illinois Participant 1999

The Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge (CSUN) is pleased to announce seven, one week ATACP sessions for the summer of 2000. The ATACP is more convenient than ever! The ATACP, now in its fourth year, offers 52 hours of interactive on-line instruction, 40 hours of live instruction, and an 8 hour certificate project. This configuration meets the 100 hour requirement for a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications from CSUN's College of Extended Learning and the Center on Disabilities.

This unique and dynamic in-service training program is designed for individuals who seek to enhance their professional development and skill level by earning a Certificate in Assistive Technology Applications. The ATACP training experience includes electronic and live information sharing through readings, lectures, demonstrations, discussions, observations, and presentations on applications of assistive technology. Nationally recognized speakers and consultants share information across a wide range of assistive technology (AT) topics.

** Acceptance into the program is not guaranteed until participants have been interviewed by phone or email by an ATACP Trainer and payment in full is received. Please do not make hotel or travel arrangements until you have been officially accepted into the program. Participants should register as early as possible and are considered on a first come, first served basis. Past ATACP sessions filled months in advance, therefore, early registration is strongly encouraged.

Individuals with Disabilities and/or Family Members
Special Educators
Public and Private Rehabilitation Personnel
Employers
Human Resource Specialists
ADA Administrators
Assistive Technology and Computer Specialists
Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists

Sponsored in part by
NEC
NEC Foundation of America

1st Quarter Mobile Branch Schedule

Visit the Mobile Branch
Every fourth Friday of the month
Upcoming Visits: Feb. 25, Mar. 24

9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Md. Dept. of the Environment, 2500 Broening Highway
and
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Francis Scott Key Bridge, Administration parking lot

Mobile Branch Services.

Open your SECU Membership
Withdraw and deposit cash at on-board ATM
Apply for loans and purchase Traveleršs checks

SECU
Call 410-296-SECU or 1-800-TRY-SECU
(Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.)

http://www.secumd.org

All deposits insured up to $100,000 by NCUA
Equal Housing Lender

CSUN: Technology and Persons with Disabilities.

California State University, Northridge

"TECHNOLOGY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES"

"Where Assistive Technology Meets The Information Age" TM

Sponsored by the Center on Disabilities
Harry J. Murphy, Ed.D., Founder and Director

MARCH 20-25, 2000
Hilton Los Angeles Airport and
Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotels

No need to wait... Proceedings of the 2000 CSUN Conference are available NOW!

In electronic format on our website at http://www.csun.edu/cod/ Review papers of over 230 presentations that will be given throughout the conference Plan which sessions you will attend prior to arriving at the conference Come back and visit our website regularly for changes and additions And best of all, there is NO CHARGE for this service

Thank You Speakers!

... For your cooperation in preparing your papers in advance of the conference so that the field can access this valuable information now.

Thank You Productivity Works and DINF!

...For making the Proceedings available and providing links to each one of the papers on our website.

DateAble February Events

Capitals vs. Pittsburgh
Tuesday, February 1.
7:30 pm
MCI Center, Metro: Gallery Place,
Cost: TBA

Valentine Dance
Saturday, February 12
6PM
Willoughby Apartments
Metro: Friendship Heights
Cost: $10.

Lunch and a Movie
Sunday, February 27
1:30 PM
Food Court, Pentagon City Mall
Metro: Pentagon City

For more information, call Dateable
Telephone: 301-657-3283
Or visit: www.dateable.org

XIX Rehabilitation International World Congress

August 25-29, 2000-Rio de Janeiro-Brazil

Conference Central Theme:

"Citizenship and Diversity in the New Millennium"

Sub-themes include:

Applying ethical values in rehabilitation
The concept of inclusion and its application in education, employment and society
The role of special schools in the new millennium
New rehabilitation and CBR approaches
Women's issues
Independent issues
Accessibility and universal design
Sports, leisure and cultural activities and more
The General Agenda includes:

XIX RI World Congress: The Rio Centro Convention Center will host all the sessions, from 11 am to 8 pm.
Exhibits and Film Festival

For Information and Reservations, contact the Event Secretariat:
C&M- Congresses and Meetings
Rua Marques 3/101
2260-240, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Tel/Fax: 55-21-286-5924 / 55-21-266-4942
E-mail: cm@cxpostal.com.br
Web: rehab-international.org/information/riopics.htm

DEED 2000

SUNY Empire State College Presents "DEED 2000" Disabled, Enabled, Empowered, Determined The fifth biennial, international, multidisciplinary conference on all aspects of disability

April 28 through May 1, 2000

Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the Sheraton Four Points Hotel, Rochester, New York

Keynotes:

John Hockenberry, Dateline Correspondent
Ted Kennedy Jr., Disability Rights Advocate
Norman Coombs, Equal Access to Software and Applications
Invited Speakers:
Rosalyn Carter, Former First Lady and Mental Health Advocate
Janet Reno, United States Attorney General

200 concurrent sessions - 150 vendors and exhibitors entertainment and athletic events - interfaith service

Contact: DEED Conference Office at 716-224-3235
Visit the web page: www.DEED2000.org/deed
Email Information: DEED2000ven@cltres4.esc.edu

Mailing Address:
1475 Winton Road North
Rochester, NY 14609

Phone & FAX:
Phone: 716-224-3235
FAX: 716-224-3230

Email Addresses:

This email address can accept graphics and attachments: DEED2000Info@cltres4.esc.edu
This email address CANNOT accept graphics or attachments: DISABLED@sescva.esc.edu

Alliance for Public Technology

Public Policy Summit and Annual Susan G. Hadden Pioneer Awards

March 3, 2000
Washington, DC

Contact APT at 202-263-2970 (voice/TTY) for more information.

RESNA 2000

June 28 - July 2, 2000

RESNA 2000. Technology for the New Millenium. Omni Rosen Hotel. Wednesday, 6/28-7/2/2000. Orlando, Florida. The Annual Conference of the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America. Contact:
RESNA, Suite 1540, 1700 North Moore Street, Arlington, VA 22209-1903.
703-524-6686.
Web: http://www.resna.org/resna2k/
Email: RESNA2000@resna.org

Sunrise Symposium 2000
Educational Programs

February - June 2000

Mobility
Seating
Wound Care
Patient Lifting
Funding

February 8-10
Chicago, IL
Holiday Inn O'Hare International Rosemont, IL 60018
847-671-6350

March 7-9
Las Vegas, NV

March 21-23
Richmond, VA
Crown Plaza Hotel and Resort
Richmond, VA 23219

April 11-13
Concord, CA
Sheraton Concord Hotel
Concord, CA 94520
925-825-7700

May 16-18
New York, NY

June 6-8
Denver, CO
Raintree Plaza Hotel and Conference Center
Longmont, CO 80501
303-776-2000

Who benefits from the general sessions?

Physical and Occupational Therapists & Assistants
Case Managers
Rehab Nurses
Enterostomal Therapists
Wound Care Clinicians
Long Term Care Clinicians
Suppliers
Rehab Technicians
M.D.s
Reimbursement Agencies

What we provide:

Detailed Course Materials
Hands-on learning opportunity
Certificates of attendance
Continental breakfast, lunch and refreshment breaks for full day attendees
Networking opportunity

Phone: 303-218-4750 or 888-333-2572, ext. 4750
Fax: 303-218-4849 or 800-334-7959
Registration by E-mail: www.sunrisemedical.com

2000 Employment Fair Tour.

The President's Committee on Employment of People with disabilities has announced the schedule for the 2000 Employment Fair Tour. Sites include Atlanta, St. Louis, Denver and Washington DC on May 4, 2000 at the Washington Convention Center. Stay tuned for more details and start to get individuals resumes prepared and get it on their calendars. Last year there were 40-50 exhibitors with a broad variety of jobs available.

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