CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
September
September
28 - 29,
2005 - IDEAS 508 CONFERENCE
A
two-day educational conference and technology showcase focusing
on Sections 501, 504, and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act specifically
targeting the critical Education Policy and Technology initiatives
facing the government community. Admission is free but registration
is required. You can register online here.
Ideas
508 Conference
Washington Convention Center, Hall D
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 368-9000
(202) 249-3000
www.ideas508.com
October
October
9 - 12, 2005 - ASSETS 2005: THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL ACM SIGACCESS
CONFERENCE ON COMPUTERS AND ACCESSIBILITY
The
ASSETS series of conferences is aimed at providing a technical
forum for presenting and disseminating innovative research
results that address the use of computing and information technologies
to help persons with disabilities. Registration is required.
Andrew Sears
Information
Systems, UMBC
1000 Hilltop Drive
Baltimore, MD 21250
(410) 455-3883
Email: asears@umbc.edu
www.acm.org/sigaccess/assets05/
October
19, 2005 - DISABILITY MENTORING DAY (DMD)
DMD
is designed to bring students and job seekers with disabilities
into the workplace where they can learn about various career
opportunities. Through DMD, students or job seekers are paired
with a career professional to learn what it means to work in
that field or occupation - observe a typical workday; identify
necessary skills; and learn about possible internships or employment
prospects. While DMD is a one-day event, mentors and mentees
are encouraged to stay in touch after the event. Mentoring
is invaluable and beneficial for both the mentor and student,
advancing career development and personal growth. To participate
in DMD, please return the Mentee
Application form to
AAPD by fax
(202-457-0473) or email (aapd@aol.com)
by 5pm (eastern) on Wednesday, September 21, 2005.
http://www.aapd-dc.org.
Marie Campos
Local Coordinator, District of Columbia
American Asociation of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
1629 K Street NW, Suite 503
Washington DC 20006
(202) 457-0046 (V/TTY)
(800) 840-8844 (V/TTY)
(202) 457-0473 (fax)
Email: aapd@aol.com
November
November
4-5, 2005 - WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES DISABILITIES EXPO
& SENIOR
EXPOS
These
expos are dedicated to improving the lives of children and
adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as
well as health care and education professionals. Each Expo
will provide an opportunity for attendees to explore a vast
array of producs and services such as: assistive and adaptive
technology, durable medical equipment, computer software, mobility
products, living aids and more. Bring completed pass (click
here). Pass must be completed to be eligible for door prizes.
Pass is also
required to receive an event program and bag. Passes will also
be available at the door.
Landmark
Mall
Alexandria, Virginia
Produced by:
Caring Communities, Inc.
1015 Gleneagle Court
Eldersburg, MD 21784
(410) 549-5707
1-866-227-4644
www.caringcommunities.org
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