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The National Forum on Disability Issues, featuring the 2008 Presidential Candidates (invited) is a historic, nonpartisan forum on national disability policy to be held on July 26, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio. The venue allows us to welcome well over a thousand Americans with disabilities and their friends and family (registration required) to attend the event, and to commemorate the 18th anniversary of our civil rights law, the Americans with Disabilities Act. The forum will feature time slots for the presidential candidates to individually present their visions for the future of disability policy in America followed by questions by Judy Woodruff, news anchor and journalist ("The News Hour with Jim Lehrer"), who will act as the Moderator.

This presidential candidates forum builds on the success of our November primary-focused forum in New Hampshire, where the disability community made history with its first-ever disability presidential candidates forum with participation from seven presidential candidates, five of them in person.

In addition to a large live attendance, tens of thousands from across the country will tune in via simultaneous webcast. The forum will also be broadcast live start to finish over all Ohio radio reading services, giving access to the event to people with disabilities in Ohio who don't have a computer and aren't able to attend to attend the event in person.

Conference & Technology Center First Church of God 3480 Refugee Road
Columbus , OH
http://www.aapd.com/News/election/080423aapd.htm

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Historic Dole Cannery
Honolulu , HI

lifelibertyandthepursuitof@craconferences.com

1-888-542-8555

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August 6th: The Latest and Greatest Technology for Trainers and Teachers
with Dr. Therese Willkomm and Dan Herlihy

This workshop will train educators and trainers on how to use state-of-the-art technologies including software and assistive technology (AT) to increase success of all learners. This hands-on interactive workshop will provide participants with the opportunity to use an assortment of technology solutions when developing training materials and conducting classroom activities. Each participant will receive instruction on using video cameras for the web, ACDSee® photo software, SnagIt® screen capture software, assistive listening devices, Dragon Naturally Speaking® speech recognition software, wireless microphones, and video presenters. Participants will work in groups to create a one-page visual handout in 10 minutes, as well as present a 15-minute lesson using universal design principles and a variety of educational technology solutions.

All educators and trainers are encouraged to attend. Laptop computers are required for this session. A limited number of loaner laptops will be available.

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Second Annual AT Summer Institute
A fun summer workshop series with hands-on Assistive Technology (AT) learning. Presented by ATinNH.org in collaboration with Northeast Passage and Crotched Mountain .
Dates & Topics:

Monday, August 4: Adaptive Golf Clinic

Tuesday, August 5: It’s Summer, Let’s Play! Using Play to Increase Augmentative and Alternative Communication Success

Wednesday, August 6: The Latest and Greatest Technology for Trainers and Teachers

Thursday, August 7: Jammin’ with Dave and Dan – Adaptive Music for All

Friday, August 8: IntelliTools Training Classroom Suite 4

Location: Canterbury Woods Country Club, 15 West Road , Canterbury , NH
Time: Monday: 9am–11:30am; Tuesday–Friday: 9am–3pm
Cost: Monday: $35; Tuesday-Friday: $75 each; attend the entire institute for $300
Presenters: Tom Carr, CTRS, Dr. Phyllis Watson, CCC-SLP, Dr. Therese Willkomm, Dan Herlihy, and David Kontak
*Laptop computers are required for 8/6 and 8/8. A limited number of loaner laptops will be available.

Canterbury Woods Country Club
For More Information and to Register: Visit http://www.iod.unh.edu/events.html#atsi or call 603.228.2084

Questions about other workshops? Visit the IOD online at http://www.iod.unh.edu/ or e-mail contact.iod@unh.edu.

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"With opportunities for learning, reflection and celebration, this conference will inspire current and future leaders to direct the future shape of disability inclusion in national service and enhance the ethics of service and volunteering in the disability community."

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Corporation for National and Community Service grantees and programs including Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, Learn and Serve America; public and private disability agencies; national and state disability organizations; volunteer centers; consumer disability groups; past and current members and volunteers with disabilities; and University Centers on Disability.

Hilton Alexandria Mark Center
Alexandria , VA
Registration Information (http://www.serviceandinclusion.org/index.php?page=ncd_reg_info)

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  • 52 workshop sessions in 11 Topic Areas:
  • Augmentative & Alternative Communication
  • Positive Behavioral Support
  • Employment
  • Family Supports
  • Living Arrangements / Community Access
  • Organizational or Staff Development
  • Personal Power and Rights
  • Relationships
  • Schools
  • Self-Determination
  • Grassroots Advocacy DoubleTree Hotel
Sacremento , CA

www.supportedlife.org

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Join us for our third conference on transforming services and supports to
meet the goals and needs of people with developmental disabilities.
This conference will be focused on employment and housing.

Breakout sessions will include
Transition from school into adult life
Understanding non-profit housing corporations
Best practices and corporate culture for companies employing people with disabilities
Establishing Special Needs Trusts
Updates on Senate Bill 1270
Update on Agnews housing models
Role of post-secondary education for consumer job training and workforce development

... and more!

Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy participating in this
exciting event in beautiful San Francisco!

Detailed registration information to be available at a later date

San Francisco Marriott 55 Fourth Street
San Francisco , CA

To get on the mailing list for our brochure, contact ARCA
at (916) 446-7961 or arca@arcanet.org

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