TN Association for Assistive Technology Conference

CALL FOR PAPERS
www.taat.org
December 10 - 11, 2009 �� Airport Marriott, Nashville, TN
The Tennessee Association for Assistive Technology Conference Committee invites the submission of proposals to present at our 2009 Conference. This conference focuses on the use of assistive technology in assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve success in education and in transitioning to life within the greater community.

We invite proposals that support but are not limited to the following themes:
• AT Assessment Process
• AT and Education supporting learning and participation for all students
• Early Intervention and Use of Assistive Technology
• Universal Design for curriculum and assessment
• Communication and Interaction supports through technology
• Supporting Literacy Development through assistive technology integration
• Autism and Education: strategies for enhanced learning
• Accessibility Strategies for students with physical disabilities
• Outcomes for measuring successful use of assistive technology
The Conference Committee encourages presentations that are:
• Hands-on and interactive
• Reflective of current and exemplary AT practices
• Innovative, functional and practical
• Proposals for beginning to advanced level users are welcome

Presentation guidelines:
• Sessions will be 60 minutes in length
• Deadline for proposal submission is September 11, 2009.

Proposal Submission Procedure
1. Complete the attached Conference Proposal Form.

2. Designate lead contact person and list other presenters on the form provided. Only two presenters per session may attend for free.

3. Attach a 200-word or less full description that summarizes your presentation and technologies explored. If selected, this abstract will be included in the conference program. Include at least 3 learning objectives

4. Attach a one-page resume’ for each presenter. This must include current position, educational background, degrees received, and other skills or area of expertise as related.
(This is required for our CEU application)

Mail, fax or email to: Attn: Janice Reese
Fax: 865-458-8626
TAAT Conference Proposal
1094 Mulberry Street
Loudon, TN 3777

Questions: Janice Reese: jreese@taat.org 865-458-8900
Ann T. Bird: cccslpatb@aol.com 865-594-1121


CONFERENCE PROPOSAL FORM
TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Airport Marriott, Nashville, TN December 10 – 11, 2009

Session Title:_______________________________________________

Workshop sessions will run 60 minutes unless other arrangements have been made on an individual basis.

Primary Presenter/Contact Person:
Name and Title: _______________________ Agency:______________________
Business Phone: ( ) _______________
Address: ______________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Fax: ( ) __________________________________

Presenter #2:
Name and Title:_______________________ Agency: ______________________
Business Phone: ( ) _______________
Address: ______________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________
Email: _________________________________________
Fax: ( ) __________________________________

Focus of Presentation (check as many as apply):
_____ Inclusive programs ____ Autism and Education
_____ Augmentative Communication ____Reading/Literacy Supports
_____ Accessibility Supports ____ Collaborative Strategies and Activities
_____ Behavioral Supports ____ Universal Design
_____ Differentiated Instruction ____ Assessment Process
_____ Transition (secondary students) ____ Early Intervention and Use of AT
_____ Mathematics Programs ____Community / Social Skills
_____Self-Care / ADL _____Other_________________________________________

____Beginner level session
____Intermediate level session
____Advanced level session

AUDIO-VISUAL NEEDS (*presenters must provide their own laptop)
_____LCD Projector and screen _____Easels pads/markers _____VCR/TV

Special Needs: Please make us aware of any special accommodations needed.

ATTACH A SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION to be included in the conference program (200 words or less - as you wish it to appear in the material. Include 3 learning objectives.)

Submission deadline is September 11, 2009
The full conference fee is waived for presenters.

Send to:
TAAT c/o LTVEC
ATTN: Janice Reese
1094 Mulberry Street
Loudon, TN 37774


Email: jreese@taat.org
FAX: (865) 458-8626
PHONE: (865) 458-8900