CONFERENCE 2008 Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference

CONFERENCE 2008 Technology & Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 10-15, 2008 ~ Los Angeles,

Early Bird Attendee Registration fee has ended. Attendee Registration Fee is now $500 until February 22nd. After that date registration fee will be $545. To register, visit the Attendee Registration at https://letsgoexpo.com/expo/index.cfm?EID=80000093&p=1&page=aRegcheck.

2008 Conference Keynote Speaker: Jim Fruchterman

We are proud to announce that Jim Fruchterman, one of the leading innovators in the field of assistive technology, will convene the 2008 Conference.

A 2006 McArthur Fellows award recipient, Mr. Fruchterman is the founder of two non-profit companies, Arkenstone and Benetech, that benefit people with visual impairments and learning disabilities.

Honored at the 2007 Conference with the Strache Leadership Award, Mr. Fruchterman is a true visionary and entrepreneur, known for adapting existing and cutting-edge technologies into life-changing products.

2008 Conference Special Event

Featured Speaker: Ray Kurzweil
Topic: The End of Handicaps
Thursday, Martch 13, 2008 12:00 - 1:45 PM

Mr. Kurzweil will discuss how emerging technologies will be the great leveler in eliminating the handicaps associated with sensory and physical disabilities. Share the future with one of the field’s most respected visionaries.

(reservations required; lunch provided following presentation)

Alliance for Technology Access

Join the Alliance for Technology Access (ATA) at the 2008 Conference for an industry-wide celebration. They will be marking 20 years of growth and impact of the ATA and the field of assistive technology. Save the date of March 14, 2008 for this exciting event and visit www.ATAccess.org/20years.htm for more details.

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