STATEWIDE ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE September 26, 2008 - 5/2/2008
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SAVE THE DATE! Friday, September 26, 2008 It's free and It's coming soon!!!!
Who: Anyone interested in assistive technology can register to attend. All ages, All abilities.
What: The Statewide Assistive Technology Conference in Indianapolis, IN
Sponsored by INDATA (Indiana Assistive Technology Act) Project
When: Friday, September 26th 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Indianapolis Convention Center, 100 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Participating Hotels: Indianapolis Marriott Downtown and The Westin
- Both hotels connect directly to the Convention Center through an enclosed walkway.
- Both hotel are offering 50 rooms for a conference rate of $129/night.
- Registrants must refer to INDATA as the group name to get the discount at The Westin.
- Both hotels have accessible rooms, but the registrant must indicate their request at time of booking.
- Both hotels have valet parking with in/out privileges: Marriott is $28 /day and Westin is $25/day.
- Other parking is available within blocks of the hotels and Convention Center.
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
350 W. Maryland Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225
For reservations call: 1-877-640-7666
Group Name: INDATA
For internet reservations: www.marriott.com/indcc
Parking Available:
On-site parking, fee: $15 USD hourly, $25 USD daily
Valet parking, fee: $28 USD daily
Over-sized vehicles $32.00 per night
Onsite Restaurants available
The Westin
50 South Capitol Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204
For reservations call: 1-317-262-8100 or Central Reservations: 1-800-937-8461 (1-800-WESTIN-1)
Group Name: INDATA
Parking Available:
On-site parking, fee: $8 USD hourly (up to 1 ½ hours), $24 USD daily
Valet parking, fee: $25 USD daily
Onsite Restaurants available
Please check back for additional details and updates. We look forward to your participation in the 1st Statewide Assistive Technology Conference, sponsored by INDATA.
Statewide Assistive Technology Conference Call for Papers
IMPORTANT DATES:
Call for Papers Opens Thursday, May 1, 2008
Call for Papers Deadline Friday, June 2, 2008
Presenter Notification Friday, June 27, 2008
EasterSealsPortal/UserFiles/Presentation Proposal Form.doc
Recent INDATA Interviews -- B105 FM & WLBC - 4/10/2008
The INDATA Project was recently interviewed by Kelly Vaughn during her Community Affairs program on B105 FM.
Click here to hear the interview. (approx. 30 minutes)
The INDATA Project was also recently interviewed on WLBC in Muncie. Click here to hear part 1 of the interview. Click here to hear part 2 of the interview. (approx. 15 minutes total)
Free INData Training scheduled for May 23, 2008 - 4/9/2008
FREE Assistive Technology Training sponsored by the INDATA (Indiana Assistive Technology Act) Project
What: Assistive Technology for Individuals who are Blind
When: Friday, May 23, 2008, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205 (click here for directions)
Who Should Attend: Individuals who are blind or visually impaired, vocational rehabilitation counselors, teachers, parents, occupational and physical therapists, speech language pathologists, advocates, and anyone interested in assistive technology products for individuals who are blind.
Seating is limited. Click here to register or contact June White at 317.466.2013 or 888.466.1314 (toll free) or jwhite@eastersealscrossroads.org.
Note: Continuing Education Units will be offered at no charge via the AAC Institute (www.aacinstitute.org).
AT Device Highlight--Olympus 311M Digital recorder - 4/1/2008
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Approximate price $110
This high-class digital voice recorder, music player and portable storage device is perfect for the on-the-go individual. Record your daily meetings or lectures with ease in popular Windows Media Audio format. Store and organize your files on the WS-311M and transfer to your PC with the easy-to-use "USB Direct" design. Or, listen to your favorite artists in high-quality stereo sound! For more information, please visit: http://www.olympusamerica.com
Hear one of our ads? Click here for more information - 1/7/2008
Did you hear the Easter Seals Crossroads radio ad? Want to learn more? Ewart Solomon is our Information and Referral Specialist. He will be happy to answer your questions and tell you how assistive technology can improve quality of life of people with disabilities. You can contact Ewart through email at esolomon@eastersealscrossroads.org or call him directly at 1-888-466-1314, extention 33.
New: Project INDATA - 12/18/2007
Easter Seals Crossroads is pleased to announce a new set of Assistive Technology services called INDATA (INDiana Assistive Technology Act). This project is made possible by a state and federal grant and will bring assistive technology to more Hoosiers than ever before! Please direct questions to Wade Wingler. More information will be coming very soon!
Assistive Technology at the new Central Library - 12/9/2007
Easter Seals Crossroads is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library (IMCPL) to make an assistive technology room available at the newly-rennovated Central Library on the third floor. Visit www.IMCPL.org for more information.
NEW Mobile Computer Training Courses - 11/29/2007
NEW Mobile Computer Training Courses being offered. Assistive Technology courses starting in February 2008. Sign up now! Check out our Mobile Computer Training Schedule to locate a Regional Center near you.
Basics of AT Videos! - 11/28/2007
Now, on our web portal, you can view six videos featuring individuals whose lives have been positively impacted by the utilization of assistive technology.
Click here to view the videos.
AT in Poland! - 9/16/2007
Wade Wingler, Director of Assistive Technology recently returned from presenting at the "Education for All" conference at Warsaw University in Poland. This conference included delegates from a number of European countries who are working diligently to increase the accessibility for students with disabilities on college campuses. Mr. Wingler served on a team representing Easter Seals Crossroads and Indiana University Purdue University at Indianapolis and spoke about accessible libraries on college campuses.
Click here for more information on the conference.
Click here for photos of AT devices at the conference's exposition hall.
Easter Seals Crossroads Featured on TheIndyChannel.com - 6/11/2007
Easter Seals Crossroads has partnered with RTV6/TheIndyChannel.com to produce a public awareness campaign focusing on assistive technology. Visitors to www.TheIndyChannel.com have the opportunity to view six videos describing the impact of assistive technology on the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Click here for more information and to view these exciting new videos.
