18th Annual Snow Valley - MS 150 Bike Tour
June 3-4, 2000
For up to date information, Call the Bike Tour Hotline, 202-296-5363. Or visit: www.MSandYOU.org
M.S. Wellness Getaway
A day for Family & Friends
Sponsored by MS Society
Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
10 AM -3 PM
June 11, 2000
A day filled with fun and relaxation for families with MS and their friends. Children must be 7 years and up. Includes free food and live musical entertainment. For more information and register by June 2, 2000. Call: 202-296-9891.
The Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center
10900 University Boulevard
Manassas, VA 20110-2203
Phone: 703-993-8444
Web: www.freedom-center.com
ATACP 2000
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 integrate 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 I 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
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
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
Easter Seals of South Central PA - Therapeutic Recreation
The Easter Seals Society of Central PA Therapeutic Recreation offers a variety of programs to people with disabilities, year around. Some programs may have a nominal fee. For information call Matt, at 1-888-273-7351.
Sunrise Symposium 2000--Educational Programs, June 2000
Mobility
Seating
Wound Care
Patient Lifting
Funding
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
Biennial ISAAC Conference
ISAAC 2000
"AAC IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM"
9th Biennial Conference of ISAAC
August 2-6, 2000
Hyatt Regency
Crystal City
Washington, DC USA
With a theme of "AAC in the New Millennium", ISAAC 2000 recognizes the rapid changes in technology--in global communications and in society--that challenge us all. With a focus on "Reaching for the Stars", ISAAC 2000 will celebrate the strength, ingenuity, and accomplishments of those using AAC and the people who support them. ISAAC 2000 is the leading forum for exchange of research findings, personal experiences, practical strategies, and technical developments in augmentative and alternative communication.
The 9th ISAAC Conference is hosted by USSAAC, the United States chapter of ISAAC.
For registration information and to join the mailing list, look at the Conference website www.ISAACconference.org or
contact: Beth Mineo Mollica
University of Delaware
duPont Hospital for Children
PO Box 269, Wilmington, DE 19899
Phone: (302-651-6836)
Email: mineo@asel.udel.edu
Assessment Training Institute
Attention Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, Rehabilitation Professionals, Special Education Teachers, and School Assessments Teams - and parents who want to be in the know! This is for you, and CEUs, too!
LATAN, in conjunction with Southeastern Louisiana University, is sponsoring a 3-day Assistive Technology Assessment Training Institute, July 11-13, 2000.
The theme of the institute is "Creating Effective Assessment Teams" using the SETT (Student, Environments, Tasks, and Tools) approach to assessment developed by Joy Zabala, who will be the keynote speaker.
The purpose of the institute is to increase the skills of those doing assistive technology assessments by focusing on the team approach. The SETT framework is a problem-identification-and-solving tool that supports a collaborative process by students, parents, and multi-disciplinary professionals, whereby assessments are conducted in consumer environments; take into consideration the consumer's needs, desires, interests, and abilities; and integrate technology into the assessment methodology.
There will be 4 training tracks: Computer Access; Augmentative Communication; Worksite and Home Accommodations; and Seating, Positioning, and Mobility. In addition, there will be mentoring clinics using case studies and presentations on topics such as funding, innovative interventions, unusual solutions, and lesson-plan activities.
The deadline for registration is June 27. The fee is $175 for all 3 days or $75 per day for 1 or 2 days. A continental breakfast and lunch for each day is included. For more information and a registration form, call Johniece Whitehead at 1-800-349-2774 or LATAN at 1-800-270-6185 (in Baton Rouge: 925-9500).
Progress Through Partnership: A National Conference on Autism
A National Conference on Autism presented by The Pennsylvania Autism Institute
Summer Autism Institute
August 6-11, 2000
National Conference
August 7-9, 2000
Supporting Partnerships with Pennsylvania Department of Education and the College of Education at The Pennsylvania State University
Conference Mission:
To provide a comprehensive selection of current topics on autism spectrum disorders including: current national research, assessment and effective interventions and service delivery models.
Pennsylvania Autism Institute Mission:
To facilitate partnerships to provide comprehensive service delivery to all students with autism or other significant disorders and their families.
For more information:
Chriss Schultz, Conference Planner
225 The Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel
University Park, PA 16802-7005
Phone: 814-863-5100
E-mail: ConferenceInfo1@cde.psu.edu
For up-to-date conference information, please visit our Web site at:
www.outreach.psu.edu/C&I/Autism
or call:
1-800-PSU-TODAY (1-800-778-8632)
Baltimore E-Commerce 2000 Conference
A state-of-the-art event featuring top web experts from around the country!
Building Online Customer Relationships
Get up to speed fast on e-commerce best practices, coolest new Web tools and leading-edge marketing innovations that will drive customers to your site - and get them to buy!
July l8-19, 2000 Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor Baltimore, MD
Enroll today online at www.natsem.com or call 1 -800-682-5078.
PRINCIPLES of ACCESSIBILITY
Hartford, CT
June 19-21, 2000
[The NCA returns to the Northeast!]
National Center on Accessibility
a program of Indiana University Department of Recreation & Park Administration in cooperation with the National Park Service Accessibility Management Program. www.indiana.edu/~nca
The Nationally Center on Accessibility is a dynamic and innovative leader in the movement to include people with disabilities in recreation, parks, and tourism. MCA provides research, technical assistance and training to professionals throughout the United States and Internationally.
PRINCIPLES OF ACCESSIBILITY
This course is designed to introduce park and recreation professionals to the fundamentals of physical and programmatic accessibility.
Principles of Accessibility will provide the foundation for understanding the characteristics and needs of people with disabilities.
This course will be particularly useful for accessibility coordinators or other professionals whose primary responsibility is the support of accessibility programs.
In addition, there were be discussion of accessibility compliance responsibility, including regulations and standards.
COURSE TOPICS
- Attitudes and Terminology
- Understanding the needs of
- people with visual impairments
- people who are deaf or hard of hearing
- people with physical impairments
- Principles of Universal Design
- Accessibility standards and guidelines
- Access to Historic Sites
- Program Access
- Recreation Products and
- Resources
- Overview of Guidelines
- Recreation; fishing and boating, campgrounds, picnic areas, trails, golf, sports facilities play areas
- Standards; Revision of ADAAG/UFAS
National Center on Accessibility
Address: 5020 State RD 67 N
Martinsville, IN 46151
765-349-9240 voice/tty
765-342-6658 fax
Website: www.indiana.edu/~nca
Email: nca@indiana.edu
NCA Registration Form
Principles of Accessibility
Hartford, CT June 2000
Name
Organization
City/State/Zip
Phone
Fax
E-Mail address
Do you have any specific needs that should be considered (require wheelchair accessible transportation, a sign language interpreter, dietary, etc.)? Please describe:
Course Cost Total
Pinciples of Accessibility $325
Total
Method of Payment
(credit card, check, or purchase order)
Purchase order#
Visa/MasterCard/Discover # exp date
Signature
LOCATION, DATES, COSTS...
Location: Hastings Conference Center
Address: 85 Sigourney St.
Address: Hartford, CT 06105
Phone: 860-727-4200
Toll-free: 800-569-4115
Fax: 860-727-4507
Website: www.thehastings.com
Hotel Cost: $85 per night
In order to qualify for the government hotel rate, you must provide the Hastings Conference Center with a copy of your government tax-exempt form.
Dates: June 19-21st, 2000
Course Cost: $325.00 per person
Class Size: 50 people
Registration: Deadline for registration is May 22nd. Late registrations will be accepted as space allows. A $150 fee will be assessed for all cancellations after June 5th.
Registration forms can be:
faxed to 765-342-6658
emailed to nca@indiana.edu
called in to 765- 349-9240 or
access our website at: www.indiana.edu/-nca for a registration form for this and future courses.
Closing the Gap - 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 19-21, 2000
Preconference Workshops, October 17-18, 2000
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Radisson South Hotel and Hotel Sofitel
REGISTRATION
The registration fee for the three day conference (October 19-21) is $290 if received by Closing The Gap on or before September 7, 2000. Registrations received on or before June 30, 2000 qualify for a discounted early registration fee of $260. Groups of ten or more from the same organization may deduct $15 for each registration (all registrations must be received by Closing The Gap at the same time). Presenters may register for $160. Exhibitors may register for $160. Late registration fee (for anyone) is $320 if received by Closing The Gap after September 7, 2000 and before October 5, 2000. All registrations (for anyone) received after October 5, 2000 will be $380.
All-day preconference workshops are scheduled for October 17-18, 2000 at a cost of $165 a day.
Most workshops qualify for academic graduate credit through Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota. An outside assignment is required for all academic credits in addition to workshop attendance. The fee for each one-day workshop is $165. Academic credit fee, if desired, is $85 for .67 semester credit (1 quarter credit) per one-day workshop.
All who register by October 5, 2000 will receive confirmation by mail.
A certificate of attendance is available upon request.
Cancellations must be received in writing by Closing The Gap on or before October 1, 2000. All cancellations are subject to a $50 cancellation handling fee. No refunds after October 1, 2000. Unpaid balances are due in full.
The official Closing The Gap Conference Directory will be given to registrants at the conference site; many of the conference details will be posted on Closing The Gap's Web site.
Closing The Gap
CONTACT INFORMATION
Closing The Gap
P.O. Box 68,526 Main Street
Henderson, MN 56044
Phone 507-248-3294
Fax 507-248-3810
E-mail info@closingthegap.com
Web site www.closingthegap.com
DINOSAUR - Captioned and Described
General Cinema Theatres, Buena Vista Pictures Distribution and WGBH present
DINOSAUR
Rated PG
Debuting May 19 with closed captions for deaf, late-deafened and hard-of-hearing audiences featuring the Rear Window Captioning (RWC) system, and descriptive narration for blind and visually impaired audiences featuring the DVS Theatrical System.
Synopsis of the film from Buena Vista:
Walt Disney Pictures' epic new feature Dinosaur seamlessly blends digitally enhanced live-action photography, special-effects wizardry, and computer-generated characters to bring the prehistoric past to life. Set 65 million years ago during the late Cretaceous Period, "Dinosaur" immerses moviegoers in a photorealistic prehistoric world of wonders as it follows the dramatic, action-filled journey of a three-ton iguanodon named Aladar.
There is no additional fee to use these systems.
Simply ask the ticket agent for either a reflector or headset when purchasing your tickets. If you are a first-time user, ask for the "How to Use" sheet.
Please note, because there are a limited number of both reflectors and headsets available, patrons are encouraged to arrive about 30 minutes prior to the start of the film.
We have listed information about the equipped General Cinema locations that are scheduled to play this film. Always call ahead or check local newspaper movie listings to confirm that the film is playing in the equipped theater and to confirm showtimes. Captions and descriptions will be available for every showing of the film while it plays in the equipped theater.
California
General Cinema Sherman Oaks, Cinema 2,
4500 Van Nuys Boulevard, 818 986-3078
Illinois
General Cinema Yorktown, Cinema 7,
Lombard 630 495-0012
General Cinema City North (NEW INSTALLATION)
2600 North Western Ave.
Chicago 773 394-1600
Massachusetts
General Cinema Framingham 15, Cinema 13
22 Flutie Pass (Behind Natick Mall and Shopper's World)
Framingham 508 875-6151
New Jersey
General Cinema Clifton Commons, Cinema 1,
405 Route 3 East, Clifton 973 614-0966
New York
General Cinema Bay Plaza Cinemas
Bay Plaza Shopping Center
Bronx, 718 320-1659
Pennsylvania
General Cinema Plymouth Meeting, Cinema 9,
500 Germantown Pike, 610 397-0780
Virginia/Washington D.C. Area (NEW INSTALLATION, to be installed in the next few weeks)
General Cinema Springfield Mall
6500 Springfield Mall #J
Springfield, VA 703 971-4203
Wisconsin
General Cinema Mayfair Mall, Cinema 10
Wauwatosa, 414 777-0467
Dinosaur was captioned by The Caption Center at WGBH, and described by the Descriptive Video Service (DVS).
These systems were developed by WGBH's Motion Picture Access Project or MoPix, a project of the CPB/WGBH National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM). We are working to make more films available with closed captions and video descriptions in more venues. A partial list of films that we will be closed captioning and/or describing this year follows. We will alert you to new titles in future postings as they are confirmed by additional film studios.
*TITLES SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON
PRODUCTION SCHEDULES AND FINAL RELEASE DATES*
June 9 - Gone in 60 Seconds - Buena Vista Pictures (cc only)
June 30 - The Patriot - Sony Pictures
July 14 - X-Men - 20th Century Fox Film Corporation
August - The Hollow Man - Sony Pictures
October - The Sixth Day - Sony Pictures
November - Charlie's Angels - Sony Pictures
November - 102 Dalmations - Buena Vista Pictures
TBA - Finding Forrester - Sony Pictures
For more information and answers to frequently asked questions, contact WGBH or visit our Web site (see contact info below). We hope you enjoy Dinosaur, and we welcome your feedback.
Mary Watkins, Outreach Manager
WGBH/Media Access Group
125 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02134
617 300-3400 v
617 300-2489 TTY
ncam@wgbh.org
http://www.wgbh.org/access or http://www.mopix.org
Exploring the Potential of employees with Visual Impairments
Tech
Connections
TRAINING PROGRAMS
Wednesday, June 14, 2000
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)
Audio Conference Announcement
http://www.techconnections.org
What: Audio conference highlighting case studies of individuals with visual disabilities using Assistive Technology (AT) to obtain and retain employment. This audio conference is part of a series of training opportunities on Assistive Technology for Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals and the customers they serve. Participants will learn about:
o Common misconceptions regarding high and low tech devices for persons with visual disabilities
o What process took place to ensure the right match between AT and the person
o What were some of the barriers to obtaining AT in the workplace
And much more...
Wlliere: You can participate in this audioconference right in your own office or meeting space by using your telephone and dialing a toll free number (provided with registration materials). Do it alone or invite your colleagues, customers, and/or interested others to join.
When: Wednesday, June 14, 2000
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Why: This training session is designed to explore the potential of AT in the work environment. We will identify strategic methods to address some of these issues via fact sheets, case studies, and a question and answer period.
Who: Rehabilitation Counselors, Occupational therapists, employment specialists, individuals with disabilities and their families, and anyone interested in addressing issues in Assistive Technology.
For more information call 1-877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335) or email techconnections@crt.jzatech.edu
A collaborative project of the United Cerebral Palsy Associations, the Center for Rehabilitation Technology at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the Southeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center.
Funded by a grant from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research of the
Department of Education, Award #H133A980052.
490 Tenth Street NW Atlanta, Georgia 30318 1.877.TEK.SEEK (FAX) 404.385.0641
REGISTRATION FORM
Exploring the Potential of Employee's with Visual Impairments
Wednesday, June 14, 2000
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Name:
Agency: Title:
Address:
City: State: zip:
Telephone: Fax: Email:
Website: Estimated # of participants
Check All that apply:
Please continue to send this and related material:
Please remove me from your mailing list:
Please send me more information about TECH CONNECTIONS:
There is a $25.00 per site registration fee for this session. Each site will receive a packet containing a toll free number accessible from any telephone, relevant supporting training materials, and the choice of transcript or audiocassette(s) of the training session following the audioconference. Registrants are responsible for copying the training materials for local participants.
Enclosed is my registration fee: $25.00
Please send (check one) _______audio tape(s) _______transcript
(Included with registration fee)
Additional Material Request:
Please send ______audio tapes @$20.00/copy
Please send ______transcripts @$10.00/copy
Total enclosed
Please send one set of training materials in the following alternate format:
Braille _______
Cassette Tape _______
Large Print _______
*A disk containing the training materials is included with Braille and Large Print request to facilitate a host sites ability to reproduce additional alternate format requests.
Please mail your registration and check payable to TECH CONNECTIONS/UCP by May 19.
TECH CONNECTIONS
490 10 Tenth St. NW
Atlanta GA 30318
If you have any questions, call 1-877-TEK-SEEK (835-7335)
Website: www.techconnectionsorg
E-mail: techconnections@crt.gatech.edu
ADA Film Festival
The Maryland and Delaware ADA Coalitions are co-sponsoring a one-day film festival for individuals who conduct ADA training. In addition to previewing ADA videos, participants will receive a brief ADA update and latest resources.
SALISBURY, MD JUNE 6, 2000
LINTHICUM, MD JUNE 20, 2000
For more information (MD), call Katherine Williams at 240-777-3806 (V/TTY).
For information (DE), call Gerard Landreth at 302-376-9440 (V/TTY).
ADA 101 Basic Primer on the ADA
The ADA Information Center, partnership with the DC Office of Disability Affairs and the DC Access Coalition, is offering a one-day basic ADA training for people who are new to the ADA. Participants will learn about the five titles of the law and how they apply in various situations. Registration deadline is June 8.
WASHNGTON, DC JUNE 15, 2000.
For more information, call The ADA Information Center at 800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
The Statewide Coalition for the ADA, (SCADA) is sponsoring the same one day training in Delaware.
MIDDLETOWN, DE JUNE 27, 2000
For more information, call Gerard Landreth at 302-376-9440 (V/TTY).
Distance Learning. Post-Secondary Education on ADA and Section 504
Accommodating students with disabilities in post-secondary educational environments is the focus of this teleconference with Laura Rothstein, Professor of Law at the University of Houston Law Center. Professor Rothstein will address accommodations, academic performance, eligibility criteria, documentation, testing, and discipline issues as they relate to the requirements of the ADA and Section 504.
TELECONFERENCE JUNE 20, 2000
For more information, call Nancy Horton at 800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
The Americans with Disabilities Act and Psychiatric Disabilities
New Directions of Delaware, a non-profit group for people with psychiatric disabilities is presenting this two-hour evening presentation to explore how the ADA applies to people with psychiatric disabilities. The program will focus on specifics of how the employment provisions apply to people with psychiatric disabilities, including the definition of a qualified person with a disability, relevant litigation.
WILMINGTON, DE JUNE 26, 2000
For information call Delores at 302-286-1161 (V).
Or 800-949-4232 (V/TTY).
