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Assistive Technology Cluster Conference 2009

 

Region 10 is proud to be the host of the 2009 Assistive Technology Cluster Conference 2009!  Save the Dates:  July 28, 29, and 30, 2009! Please watch this site for update information about the conference, directions on how to register, information on hotel blocks, and a downloadable conference program.

 

We are currently seeking proposals for presentation at this conference.  Please download this form to submit a proposal.  The form should be emailed to gayle.mcnurlen@region10.org.  Proposals are due by Dec. 19, 2008. 

 

Request for proposal ATCC 09 

 

 

This link will have a draft conference program at a future date.  

 

 

Information for Vendors including vendor registration and request for proposal.

 

Sponsoring ESC's

The 2009 Assistive Technololgy Cluster Conference is sponsored through the cooperative efforts of nine education service centers and The Texas Assistive Technology Network, a leadership function of the Texas Education Agency.  The hosting regions include:  Region 7, Region 8, Region 9, Region 10, Region 11, Region 12, Region 14, Region 17, and Region 18

 

Topics

The conference will consist of workshops and labs as well as a vendor hall exhibition.

  • Workshops related to Response to Intervention
  • Labs for learning software applications
  • TAKS-Alt Topics
  • Communication Topics
  • Topics of interest to occupational and physical therapists
  • Topics related to working with Low and High Incidence Special Populations
  • Vendor presentations
  • Much, much more!

 

Exhibitors at ATCC 08

Audio Optical Systems

Intellitools

Freedom Scientific-Blind/Low Vision Group

Hearit Company

Lakeshore Learning Materials

News-2-You

Technology for Education

Freedom Scientific/Learning Services Group

Slater Software, Inc.

Don Johnston, Inc.

Hightech Rehab Company

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

Applied Human Factors, Inc.

Prentke Romich Company

Kewing Enterprises

Personal Touch Home Services

Christal Vision/Blindness Products

Mealtime Partners, Inc.

Technology Access, Inc.

Turning Points Technology

SoftTouch, Inc.

AAC TechConnect

Humanware

Assistive Technology, Inc.

Laureate Learning Systems

Assistive Technology Resources

Ablenet, Inc.

Dynavox Technologies

Ready Bodies, Learning Minds

Region 17 ESC

Rapid Technology Assist, Inc.

Super Duper Publications

Eagle Eye Vision

 

TATN

 

Frequently Asked Question About Registering for the Conference.

We want your conference experience to be positive.  The following may answer questions regarding ATCC 09.

 

Who should come to the conference? 

A:  All educators are invited.  The conference is appropriate for teachers, speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, LSSP/Counselors/Diagnosticians, VI teachers, PPCD teachers, AI teachers, parents, AT specialists, administrators, and other interested community members.

 

Will CEU's be offered? 

A:  TSHA, OT, and PT CEU's will be requested. 

 

When will registration be open?

A:  Registration for the conference is not yet open.  Please visit often for updates.   The cost for each participant has not been determined yet.

 

How do I register? 

A:  Directions for registration will be posted as soon as it is open.

 

What if my district is not listed as a choice on the registration page? 

A:  Register according to the ESC Region in which you teach or live.

 

Hotel Information

This area will list hotels that we  have block rooms for the conference.

 

Thank you for your interest in ATCC 2009 .  This conference is a project of the Texas Assistive Technology Network