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.
The fee for the conference is $60.00 per person, paid prior to the beginning of the conference. To register, please visit this link for details and to register. Note: Registration has been extended. All payments mus be by credit card only after July 13, 2009. Cancellations will be accepted until July 13, 2009. All no shows and cancellations after July 13, 2009 will be charged the $60 fee. You may send a substitute in your place.
This conference has been approved for 14 hours TSHA CEU credit and 1.4 TPTA CEU credit. All workshops are eligible for TSHA credit. The following workshops have been approved for TPTA credit:
Keynote – Robin Hurd - 1.5
Making Sense of Sensory – Vicki Calvery, Yolanda Benson – 2.5
You, the School AT Specialist – Kelly Fonner - 5.0
Hands-On Tech – RJ Cooper - 5.0
Does what you count really count when you are making AT decisions? – Jane Korsten – 2.5
Assessment Strategies – Getting the Information You Need for Individuals with Significant Sensory/Motor Differences – Jane Korsten 2.5
This link is a pdf of the final program. Program
This link is a pdf of the schedule of presentations. Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
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
- Communication Topics
- Topics of interest to occupational and physical therapists
- Topics related to working with students with autism
- Topics related to working with Low and High Incidence Special Populations
- Vendor presentations
- Much, much more!
Exhibitors Who Will be at ATCC 09
Kurzweil/Audio Optical Systems
Intellitools/Cambium Learning Technologies
Freedom Scientific-Blind/Low Vision Group
Speech Banana Therapies/Hearit Tools
Technology for Education
Freedom Scientific/Learning Services Group
Slater Software, Inc.
Don Johnston, Inc.
Hightech Rehab Company
Prentke Romich Company
Kewing Enterprises
Technology Access, Inc.
AAC TechConnect
News-2-You, Inc.
Tobii/Assistive Technology, Inc.
Laureate Learning Systems
Dynavox Technologies/Mayer-Johnson
Imagine Learning
Golden Child Resources
Region 17 ESC/Nontraditional Deaf Ed. Certification Program
Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic
Mealtime Partners
Lightspeed Classroom Audio
Saltillo Corporation
Applied Human Factors, Inc.
Atomic Learning
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 now open. Please visit this link for details and to register. The cost for each participant is $60.00.
How do I register?
A: Please visit this link . You must have or open a Region 10 account to register. Please make sure your email is accurate.
How do I pay for the conference?
A: We accept credit card, check, and PO for payable prior to the conference. Checks and PO's must be made out to Region 10 and mailed to: Region 10 Attn: Tetyana Blood, C/O ATCC 09, 400 E. Spring Valley Rd., Richardson, TX 75081. You may fax PO's to 972-348-1621.
I am having trouble with registration.
A: You must have or open a Region 10 account to register. For registration questions please contact Tetyana Blood 972 348 1620
I need to cancel my registration.
A: Please go to your account/my enrollments and cancel your registration. Cancellations will be accepted until July 13, 2009. All no shows and cancellations after July 13, 2009 will be charged the $60 fee. You may send a substitute in your place. For registration questions please contact Tetyana Blood 972 348 1620
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.
Can I attend the Vendor Hall for free?
A: All persons who attend the vendor hall must have a conference badge. The cost to attend the conference is $60.00.
I am a parent of a special needs child. Can I attend the conferencel for free?
A: All persons who attend the conference must have a conference badge. The cost to attend the conference is $60.00. Sorry, but we do not have scholarships available.
I am a presenter. Do I have to register? Do I have to pay?
A: Please visit this link to register for the conference. Presenters receive complimentary registration.
I am a vendor. Do I have to register? Do I have to pay?
A: If you plan to attend any sessions, please visit this link and register. Vendors receive complimentary registration.
Hotel Information
This area lists hotels that we have block rooms for the conference.
For Registration issues:
Professional Development Desk: Tetyana Blood 972 348 1620 tetyana.blood@region10.org
For content information: Gayle McNurlen 972 348 1598 gayle.mcnurlen@region10.org.
Thank you for your interest in ATCC 2009 . This conference is a project of the Texas Assistive Technology Network.