SIG-11 Related Conference Events
RESNA 2008
June 4, 2008
Dear SIG-11 members:
Here is a preliminary list of the SIG-11 and related events going on at this
year's conference in DC. I didn't realize quite expansive it was going to end
up being. If you have any additions or corrections, please email them to me so
that I can put together a final list closer to the conference. I'm sorry to
report that I don't see "Stump the Chumps" on the list.
| 1. SIG Open House
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| What: |
We will have a table during the Wine & Cheese Reception to inform
others about SIG-11 and encourage attendees to sign up as SIG-11 members. |
| Where: |
Exhibit Hall |
| When: |
Saturday June 28th 5:00p - 6:30p |
| Notes: |
If you would like to volunteer to help out putting together or staffing our
table, please let me know. Additionally, we would like to recruit student
attendees to help out to get them more involved in SIG-11. Please let me know
of contact persons for universities that are sending students so that we can
recruit now. |
| 2. Developer's Forum
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| What: |
The popular Developer's Forum allows professionals and consumers to try out
new and developing products and to provide their developers with critical input
and suggestions. Hors d'oeuvres served. |
| Where: |
Computer Tech Lab |
| When: |
Saturday June 28th 6:00p - 8:00p |
| Notes: |
If you know of developers who would like to participate, please let me
know. |
| 3. Computer Applications (SIG-11) Show and Tell
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| What: |
Popular session featuring innovative strategies, tips, and tricks presented
as a informal series of short case studies. |
| Who: |
Andy Lin and company (insert your name here!) |
| Where: |
TBD |
| When: |
Sunday June 29th 3:15p - 4:30p |
| Notes: |
Andy is still recruiting a few more speakers. If you have an idea for
something to present, please contact Andy Lin [alin -at- ladhs.org]. This is
very informal and a great way to test the waters as a presenter at RESNA. |
| 4. SIG-11 Business / Forum / Networking Meeting
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| What: |
It's our ONE time to get together in person each year. It's short and it's
early, but don't miss it! |
| Where: |
Computer Tech Lab ??? |
| When: |
Monday June 30th 8:00a - 9:00a |
| Notes: |
Bring your coffee and topics for discussion. Also, please bring students
and professionals in training along. |
| 5. Pre-Conference Instructional Courses
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| IC-06: |
Improving Access to Microsoft Windows Vista without Spending Money! |
| Who: |
Denis Anson |
| When: |
Thursday June 26th 8:30a - 12:30p |
| IC-09: |
Evidence-Based Assessment for Computer Access - A Practical Approach |
| Who: |
Richard C. Simpson |
| When: |
Thursday June 26th 1:30a - 5:30p |
| IC-15: |
Adding Keyboard and Mouse Macros to Nonstandard and Web-based
Applications |
| Who: |
Alan Cantor |
| When: |
Friday June 27th 8:30a - 12:30p |
| IC-1: |
Speech Recognition Options for People with Disabilities |
| Who: |
Edward Hitchcock |
| When: |
Friday June 27th 8:30a - 12:30p |
| IC-20: |
Alternative Keyboard Layouts and Approaches: Design, Creation, and
Assessment |
| Who: |
Paul Blair, PhD |
| When: |
Friday June 27th 1:30p - 5:30p |
| 6. Saturday June 28th Workshops:
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Feature Focus: Comparing Kurzweil, TextHELP, WordQ+Word+WordWeb, and
WYNN (Sherri Parkins, et. al.)
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Handheld Computers and SmartPhones: Great Tools for Learning and Living
(Kathy Griffin, et. al.)
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| 7. Sunday June 29th Workshops:
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Accessing Voice Recognition Software: PC vs. MAC (Amanda Carr, et.
al.) |
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ITechnology Accessibility: How IT Complements AT (David Baquis, et.
al.) |
| 8. Monday June 30th Workshop:
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Jobsite, Ergonomic & Environmental Accommodation: Works In Progress
.... It's more of a SIG-14 thing, but usually there's plenty of SIG-11 content
too. (Ronny Gaal and everyone who attends) |
There should be plenty to do!
Todd Schwanke
tschwanke -at- wisc.edu
SIG-11 Chair
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