Wanted - Presenters for Computer Applications Show and Tell at RESNA 2000 !!!

When: Friday, June 30, 2000 (Conference Day 1)- 10:30am - 11:45am
Where: Computer Tech Lab (Salons 13-14) - RESNA 2000, Orlando

SIG-11 will be conducting a Computer Applications Show-and-Tell at the RESNA conference. If you have a unique case, technique, or tool involving computer applications in assistive technology that you would like to present during the session, please contact John Goldthwaite. Topics may include adaptations made to computer devices or software, tips on the use of new computer hardware or software, little-known products, unusual combinations of different devices or programs, and unique ways to use computers as assistive technology. The presentations will be short and informal - 5 minutes for presentation and 3 minutes for questions.

Participant Guidelines

The Show and Tell session provides opportunities for up to nine participants to present unique cases, adaptations, tips, and techniques in a brief, informal manner. Topics for RESNA 2000 Computer Applications Show and Tell may include:

Unique adaptations for computers in assistive technology. Sample topics:

Computer hardware or software created from scratch for a consumer.

Creative setups for existing hardware or software to best fit a consumer's needs.

Tips and techniques that people have found valuable. Sample topics:

Ways to get better recognition with voice-input software.

Little-known Windows 95/98/Millenium settings that may help assistive technology practitioners.

Training or setup techniques for computer input devices.

Little-known products. Sample topics:

Hard-to-find mainstream commercial gadgets or software.

Unusual combinations of different devices or programs. Sample topics:

Combinations of voice-input with voice-output software.

Several input modes for one person.

Unique combinations of computer-access with AAC software and hardware.

Unique ways to use computers as assistive technology. Sample topics:

Computerization of a task not normally performed on computer.

Using computers as aids in learning for people with learning disabilities.

Although case studies involving a specific consumer are encouraged, presentations may also include stand-alone information that may be of interest to the audience. Presenters may also present more than one case or topic, provided that they stay within the time limits. Each participant will be allowed 5 minutes to present their information, followed by 3 minutes for questions and discussion. Time limits will be strictly enforced in order to maximize the amount of material presented. If audience members wish to learn the full details of a case or discuss them further, they will be encouraged to contact the presenter at a later time.

Participants should include the following in their presentation:

A brief background on the consumer (for case studies) and the scenario

A brief description of the decision-making process followed during the evaluation (for case studies)

An explanation of why a unique or creative approach was needed

Technical specifications

Outcomes

Participants are encouraged to use slides and videos to illustrate their topics.

Participants will be required to submit a one or two paragraph summary of their presentation along with their contact information (name, phone, email) to the session moderator prior to presenting. These summaries will be compiled and posted the RESNA website after the conference. No other materials or handouts are necessary.

Thanks,

John Goldthwaite
john.goldthwaite@arch.gatech.edu