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ATIA Leadership Forum on Accessibility
January 29 - 30, 2009
Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center
Orlando, Florida
For immediate release
(804) 749-8646
info@tecaccess.net
Rockville, VA - October 16, 2008 -- Do not miss the 2009 ATIA Leadership Forum on Accessibility, the industry´s premier educational forum discussing the business case for accessibility integration! Find out why past attendees have said, "This is the best business forum on accessibility. It raised the discussion to a strategic level."
The Leadership Forum offers Accessibility, HR, and IT professionals an excellent venue specifically designed to help the leaders of today´s corporate, government, and educational organizations begin or enhance their accessibility efforts.
Why Attend?
The resources available to Leadership Forum participants have no industry comparison. Attendees can:
- Network with key industry executives and share insights into matters of customer outreach, employment,technology and other accessibility issues.
- Gain first-hand knowledge of accessibility integrations across different work environments through informative case studies presented by: AT&T, IBM, Microsoft, California State University, Hilton Hotels, NY Presbyterian Hospital, Social Security Administration, and many more.
- Participate in educational sessions specifically designed for the unique requirements of a large organization looking to implement system-wide solutions in addition to individual accommodations. Discuss the business case for accessibility and hear how other organizations were able to effect change.
- Breakout sessions will explore solutions to address a variety of growing needs such as computer eye strain, literacy difficulties, English as a second language, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, and hearing loss.
- In-depth discussions on the direction of:
°speech technology including voice recognition
°accessibility for emerging technologies
°integrating accessibility into the software development process and universal design for all products.
- Explore innovative AT products and services showcased by 125+ top vendors in the Exhibit Hall.
Visit the ATIA web site and fill out our convenient online registration form or download a copy to reserve by mail or fax. But don´t delay! Our Early Bird discount rates end November 14, 2008. Register early and save!
For complete details on the ATIA Leadership Forum on Accessibility including the agenda and session descriptions, visit our Web site at www.atia.org/leadershipforum. Want to learn more? Stay informed on all the Forum updates by signing up for the Forum mailing list!
This event is hosted by ATIA as an independent forum within the ATIA 2009 Orlando Conference.
Assistive Technology Industry Association
401 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-4267
About TecAccess
TecAccess is the most awarded risk management and accessibility consultancy in the world. TecAccess turns potential risks into a marketplace advantage through leading accessibility services and products. With a focus on Section 508 compliance, TecAccess makes Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) accessible to the world´s largest and fastest growing demographic - people with disabilities. TecAccess is a certified Woman-Owned and SBA certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB).
For further information about TecAccess, please call: (804) 749-8646, e-mail info@tecaccess.net, or visit our website at www.TecAccess.net.
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