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January 14-17, 2004	ATIA Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the Assistive Technology Industry Association (ATIA). Leading forum for a wide variety of professional presentations and discussion about new assistive technologies, practical applications, and services. Lake Buena Vista, Florida
March 15-20, 2004	CSUN Conference Annual international conference of the California State University, Northridge, Center on Disabilities about technology and persons with disabilities. Los Angeles, California
March 30, 2004	SC Assistive Technology Expo Training sessions and product exhibits hosted by the South Carolina Assistive Technology Project. The event is free and open to the public. Greenville, South Carolina
April 16-18, 2004	Abilities Expo New York Metro Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. Edison, New Jersey
April 26-27, 2004	Power Up Conference & Expo Annual assistive technology conference and exposition of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Offers sessions on computer adaptations, AT and higher education, web accessibility, including new device demonstrations. Columbia, Missouri
April 30, 2004	Total Access for Everyone Now! Expo AT product exhibits hosted by the New England Assistive Technology Marketplace, an organization that provides information and access to equipment for people with all types of disabilities. Free and open to the public. Hartford, Connecticut
May 5-7, 2004	Assistive Technology Solutions Conference Receive hands-on training on the use of assistive technology and learn how to customize augmentative communication devices for people with disabilities. Baton Rouge, Louisiana
May 6, 2004	CLASS ATS Expo Assistive technology vendors' exposition hosted by the Northeast Assistive Technology (NEAT). Lowell, Massachusetts
May 13, 2004	ETCC Assistive Technology Conference & Expo Annual assistive technology conference hosted by the Ocean County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC) for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents. Toms River, New Jersey
May 13, 2004	NYS Governor's Assistive Technology Expo Expo on assistive technology "Technology Opens Doors" with over 100 exhibitors and a showcase of many AT devices and services. Albany, New York
June 2-4, 2004	ARATA Conference Annual conference of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA), a national association whose purpose is to serve as a forum for issues in rehabilitation and assistive technology. Melbourne, Australia
June 10-12, 2004	Collaborative Assistive Technology Conference The Collaborative Assistive Technology conference of the Rockies is presented by the Assistive Technology Partners and the Colorado Department of Education SWAAAC teams. Westminster, Colorado
June 11-13, 2004	Abilities Expo Southern California Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. Anaheim, California
June 17-18, 2004	IFRATH Handicap Conference European conference on assistive technology organized by the French research institute on assistive technologies for people with disabilities (IFRATH). Paris, France
June 18-21, 2004	RESNA Conference & Expo Annual conference and educational program on assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering. Expect product demonstrations, training sessions, and full days of workshops for novice to seasoned assistive technology professionals. Orlando, Florida
June 21-30, 2004	WATI Summer Institute Training program offered by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI). Hear presentations about assistive technology assessment and implementation, and see product demonstrations. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
July 5-9, 2004	ICCHP Computers Helping People Conference International conference that focuses on the use of computers and accessible technologies to help people with disabilities and the elderly. Paris, France
August 13-15, 2004	Abilities Expo Chicago Metro Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. Rosemont, Illinois
Sept. 17-19, 2004	Abilities Expo Detroit Metro Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. Novi, Michigan
October 4-12, 2004	ISAAC Conference & Expo International conference of the International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication (ISAAC). Learn about the latest developments in assistive technology, services, and research in the field of augmentative and alternative communication. Natal, Brazil
October 18-20, 2004	ASSETS Conference International conference on assistive technologies of the Association for Computing Machinery, Special Interest Group on Computers and the Physically Handicapped (ACM-SIGCAPH). Atlanta, Georgia
October 19-23, 2004	Closing The Gap Conference Annual conference on computer technology and its applications to all disabilities and age groups in special education, rehabilitation, vocation, and independent living. Bloomington, Minnesota
Nov. 12-14, 2004	Abilities Expo Northern California Exposition and product showcase dedicated to educating people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families and caregivers, and healthcare professionals about assistive technology. Santa Clara, California
Nov. 17-20, 2004	TASH Conference Conference that focuses on strategies for achieving full inclusion for people with disabilities. Find practical information about systems to empower individuals with disabilities and their families. Reno, Nevada
January 20-25, 2005	Seating and Mobility Conference & Workshops International symposium about seating and mobility for people with physical disabilities. Includes scientific and clinical papers, in-depth workshops, as well as an exhibit hall with state-of-the-art wheelchair and seating technology. Orlando, Florida
All year around	AT Computer Workshops Assistive technology workshops and software demonstrations presented by the North Carolina Assistive Technology Program (NCATP). North Carolina
All year around	ATECH/ASSETT Workshops Workshops on a variety of assistive technology topics and products hosted by ASSETT, a support organization helping students with disabilities and funded by the New Hampshire Department of Education. Concord, New Hampshire
All year around	ATP Training Assistive Technology Partners (ATP) offers assistive technology training sessions on a variety of topics and products. Denver, Colorado
All year around	CAMA AAC Training Workshops on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) conducted by the Communication Aids Manufacturers Association (CAMA). See link for locations
All year around	CSUN Training Advanced training workshops covering many areas of assistive technology. Offered by the Center on Disabilities at the California State University, Northridge (CSUN). Northridge, California
All year around	EASI Accessible Information Technology Training Online courses on adapting computers and information technology for persons with disabilities. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online.
All year around	Easter Seals Assistive Technology Workshops Presentations on various assistive technology topics as well as hands-on training and demonstrations of popular devices and software. Boston/Worcester, Massachusetts
All year around	ETTC Assistive Technology Workshops - Camden County Assistive technology workshops for teachers and parents offered at the Camden County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC). Sicklerville, New Jersey
All year around	ETTC Assistive Technology Workshops - Middlesex County Assistive technology workshops for teachers and parents offered provided by the Middlesex County Educational Technology Training Center (ETTC). East Brunwick, New Jersey
All year around	NEAT Conference & Training Assistive technology conferences, products demonstrations, and workshops organized by The New England Assistive Technology (NEAT) Marketplace. Hartford, Connecticut
All year around	SEHD Assistive Technology Training The Binghamton University, School of Education and Human Development (SEHD), offers online certificate programs in assistive technology for educators, occupational therapists, physical therapists, rehabilitation professionals, and others. Binghamton, New York
All year around	USS AAC Training Continuing education presentations in speech-language pathology and audiology offered by the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Topics include AAC from the consumer's point of view, AAC in public schools, and more. Sarasota, Florida
All year around	WATI Training Training sessions and workshops offered by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI) on various assistive technology topics. Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Not scheduled	Getting In Touch With Literacy Conference A conference addressing issues related to literacy for individuals with visual impairments. Presentations to include information on reading and writing in braille, use of assistive technology, use of a variety of literacy tools and other relevant topics.
Not scheduled	Accessing Higher Ground Conference Annual conference of the Disability Services at the University of Colorado at Boulder about assistive technology and accessible media in higher education.
Not scheduled	AAATE Conference & Expo Conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe. Explores the advances in technology research & development and how these can be harnessed to benefit people with disabilities.
Not scheduled	PAT Assistive Technology Expo Annual seminars and exhibits of the Partnerships in Assistive Technology (PAT). Showcases adaptive equipment technology designed to enhance independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities. Offers workshops, vendor demonstrations, how-to classes, and hands-on computer software training.
Not scheduled	ICAT Conference International conference on assistive technology organized by the Bristish Computer Society Disability Group, covering accessibility, virtual reality, intelligent systems and social consequences.
Not scheduled	ATAINS Conference International conference on assistive technology best practices. Organized by Assistive Technology Application & Integration Nova Scotia (ATAINS) and the Assistive Technology Centre.
Not scheduled	USS AAC Conference & Expo Bi-annual conference of the United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Addresses issues relevant to persons who use AAC and highlights state-of-the-art work being done by service providers and organizations.
Not scheduled	Wisconsin Technology Access Conference Conference on the use of assistive technology presented by the Wisconsin Assistive Technology Initiative (WATI). Sessions include augmentative communication, computer access, assessment/evaluation, vendor demonstrations, and more.
Not scheduled	TAM-KELLAR Conference Annual conference and workshops of the Eastern Assistive Solutions with Technology (EAST). Features presentations on assistive and instructional technology from research and practical experience in implementing technology with students with disabilities.

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Accessibility and Universal Design Events

April 20-21, 2004	ADA Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability Conference Annual conference of the ADA Office of The Ohio State University. Features sessions about developing accessible web sites, issues surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act, disability studies, and accommodations in the workplace. Columbus, Ohio
April 24-29, 2004	CHI Conference Annual international conference on Human Factors in computing systems. Leading forum for the exchange of ideas and information about computer-human interaction (CHI). Vienna, Austria
May 11-13, 2004	ADA Symposium & Expo Training sessions about issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Acts, including accessible design, employment and the ADA, and accessible information technology. Kansas City, Kansas
All year around	EASI Accessible Information Technology Training Online courses focused on computer accessibility and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online.
All year around	Web Accessibility Initiative Meetings Special interest group meetings for discussions about the WAI guidelines of the World Wide Web consortium. See link for locations
Not scheduled	Inclusion by Design Conference Annual international world congress on universal design for "Planning the Barrier-Free World".
Not scheduled	LATAN Universal Access Conference & Expo The "Doors to Inclusion: Universal Access" conference is presented by the Louisiana Assistive Technology Access Network (LATAN). Features an accessible house incorporating universal design elements from many access technology providers.

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Rehabilitation Therapy Events

Jan. 29-31, 2004	TRLD Conference Annual conference on Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties (TRLD). San Francisco, California
Feb. 4-8, 2004	APTA Combined Sections Meeting Annual Combined Sections meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Nashville, Tennessee
Feb. 19-22, 2004	Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Arlington Heights, Illinois
March 4-6, 2004	Idaho Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Idaho Speech-Language Hearing Association for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Pocatello, Idaho
March 25-29, 2004	NORA Conference Annual conference of the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association (NORA) about the art and science of rehabilitation for patients with visual deficits as a result of physical disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, stroke, and other neurological conditions. Boston, Massachusetts
April 22-24, 2004	Indiana Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Indiana Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Indianapolis, Indiana
May 5-8, 2004	CASLPA Conference International conference of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists. Hear about the most recent research in the field of augmentative and alternative communication. Ottawa, Canada
May 20-23, 2004	AOTA Conference & Expo Annual conference of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). Minneapolis, Minnesota
June 30-July 3, 2004	Physical Therapy Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Chicago, Illinois
Oct. 14-17, 2004	National Rehabilitation Association Conference Annual conference of the National Rehabilitation Association offering over 50 training sessions in the field of rehabilitation. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Nov. 18-20, 2004	ASHA Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology Conference Annual conference of the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA). Premier event for audiologists, hearing scientists, and speech-language pathologists. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Jan. 27-29, 2005	TRLD Conference Annual conference on Technology, Reading and Learning Difficulties (TRLD). San Francisco, California
Feb. 10-13, 2005	Illinois Speech-Language-Hearing Conference Annual convention of the Illinois Speech-Language Hearing Association (ISHA) for audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and other professionals serving people with communication disorders. Rosemont, Illinois
Feb. 23-27, 2005	APTA Combined Sections Meeting Annual Combined Sections meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). New Orleans, Louisiana
June 8-11, 2005	Physical Therapy Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). Boston, Massachusetts
All year around	National Rehabilitation Association Training Training conferences hosted by the National Rehabilitation Association offering training sessions in various rehabilitation fields. See link for locations
Not scheduled	OHSU-Center on Self Determination Training Workshops on communication intervention for children with severe disabilities offered by the Oregon Institute on Disability and Development at the Oregon Health Sciences University.

Special Education and Technology Events

Jan. 22-24, 2004	Florida Educational Technology Conference & Expo Conference and workshops of the Florida Educational Technology on classroom practices that combine technology with educational standards. Discover the latest technological trends and products available in educational technology. Orlando, Florida
Jan. 26-28, 2004	METC Conference Midwest Education and Technology conference (METC) hosted by the Cooperating School Districts of greater St. Louis, Missouri. St. Louis, Missouri
March 1-6, 2004	SITE Conference International conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Atlanta, Georgia
April 18-20, 2004	TIE Conference Annual Conference offering practical, technology-integrated workshops and presentations for educators interested in implementing the use of technology in the classroom. Sioux Falls, South Dakota
March 1-3, 2004	Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference Conference of the Ohio SchoolNet Commission about the use of technology in schools to facilitate equitable access and improvement in learning. Columbus, Ohio
April 14-17, 2004	CEC Conference & Expo Annual convention and exposition of the Council of Exceptional Children (CEC) for those who work with students with special needs. Hundreds of professional development sessions and vendor exhibits. New Orleans, Louisiana
June 20-23, 2004	National Institute for Early Childhood Professional Development Conference Discussions on the latest research on early childhood development and learning, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Baltimore, Maryland
Nov. 10-13, 2004	NAEYC Conference & Expo Annual conference and exposition of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Experience the latest developments in education for children from birth through age 8. Anaheim, California
Feb. 14-16, 2005	Ohio SchoolNet State Technology Conference Conference of the Ohio SchoolNet Commission about the use of technology in schools to facilitate equitable access and improvement in learning. Columbus, Ohio
March 1-5, 2005	SITE Conference International conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Phoenix, Arizona
May 9-11, 2005	Destination Success Conference National conference on learning disabilities in post secondary education for students, teachers, and parents. Presentations and workshops will focus on building accessible learning communities. Ontario, Canada
Aug. 2-6, 2005	AHEAD Conference Annual conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD). Milwaukee, Wisconsin
All year around	EASI Barrier-free E-Learning Training Online courses on designing educational and training programs accessible for everyone. Offers a certificate in accessible information technology delivered entirely online.
Not scheduled	Odyssey Conference Biennial conference of Canada's vision teachers and visual impairment professionals.

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Disability Specific Events

Feb. 5-7, 2004	American Stroke Association Conference International conference of the American Stoke Association (ASA). San Diego, California
March 17-20, 2004	Learning Disabilities Association Conference Annual conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). A great event for parents, teachers and other professionals helping with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Atlanta, Georgia
March 24, 2004	MBIA Conference Conference of the Massachusetts Brain Injury Association. Marlborough, Massachusetts
March 25-26, 2004	BIAM Conference Conference of the Brain Injury Association of Maryland (BIAM) focusing on issues related to traumatic brain injury survivors and family members, children and adolescents in the school system, and professional and clinical training. Baltimore, Maryland
May 13-16, 2004	ADDA Conference National conference of the Attention Deficit Disorder Association. Learn about treatments, tools, and resources from the nation's prominent AD/HD specialists. St. Louis, Missouri
May 20-21, 2004	BIANJ Conference Annual seminar of the Brain Injury Association of New Jersey. Examines current trends in the field of brain injury including medical interventions, advances in rehabilitation, funding trends, and long-term implications. Eatontown, New Jersey
June 3-6, 2004	Society for Disability Studies Conference Annual meeting of the Society for Disability Studies (SDS), a nonprofit organization that promotes research on humanistic and social scientific aspects of disability and chronic illness. St. Louis, Missouri
June 10-13, 2004	SHHH Conference International convention of the Self-Help for Hard-of-Hearing People association (SHHH). Hear field experts as they present their findings on cochlear implant research. Omaha, Nebraska
June 29-July 5, 2004	National Federation of the Blind Conference Annual convention of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). Atlanta, Georgia
July 6-10, 2004	NAD Conference Biennial conference of the Association of the Deaf (NAD). Kansas City, Missouri
July 16-18, 2004	Alzheimer Association Conference International conference on Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
July 26-28, 2004	CDC Developmental Disabilities Conference Conference of the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities, part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Washington, D.C.
Oct. 7-9, 2004	WCD Conference & Expo Annual world congress and exposition on disabilities. Orlando, Florida
Feb. 2-4, 2005	American Stroke Association Conference International conference of the American Stoke Association (ASA). New Orleans, Louisiana
March 2-5, 2005	Learning Disabilities Association Conference Annual conference of the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA). A great event for parents, teachers and other professionals helping with children with dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders. Reno, Nevada
Spring 2005	IBIA Conference World congress on brain injury presented by the International Brain Injury Association (IBIA). Melbourne, Australia
All year around	National Federation of the Blind State Conference States conventions of the National Federation of the Blind (NFB). See link for locations
Not scheduled	Deaf Way Conference International conference on a variety of deaf-related themes, including education, family, health/mental health, sign language and interpretation, technology, and more.
Not scheduled	IFDM Conference International forum on disability management and work retention organized by the Canadian National Institute of Disability Management.
Not scheduled	Moving Ahead Conference Conference presented by the Community Partners of Brain Injury Coalition of Calgary to enhance community support services for persons with brain injuries. Canada
Not scheduled	National Alliance for Caregiving Conference International conference on family care hosted by the National Alliance of Caregiving (NAC). Learn about innovative programs to support and empower family caregivers helping disabled or elderly persons.
Not scheduled	SBAA Conference Annual conference of the Spina Bifida Association of America (SBAA).
Not scheduled	Through the Looking Glass Conference International conference on parents with disabilities and their families.

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