TOUCH THE FUTURE/TRANSITION AND SERID CONFERENCE AND EXPO 2008

For the first time, two important conferences related to serving persons with disabilities will be held simultaneously. SERID (Southeast Regional Institute on Deafness) focuses on educational and professional development for individuals who work with consumers who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind, and late-deafened. Touch the Future/Transition Conference focuses on issues surrounding assistive technology and education for people with disabilities. The combined conference takes place in Atlanta in October 22-23, 2008. At its heart, the joint venture acknowledges that all people are unique individuals and encourages them to celebrate their similarities and differences.

The conference is designed to allow participants to explore state-of-the-art tools, techniques, principles, strategies, and innovative technologies that will help individuals with disabilities participate in their community and prepare for success.

A wide array of exhibits, keynote presentations, workshops and pre-conference sessions designed to build a firm foundation of understanding or enhance an existing body of knowledge are the backbone of the conference. Presentations and discussions will address current effective practices, services and technologies related to seven key areas:

Employment/Rehabilitation
Education/ Transition
Accessibility/Assistive Technology
Independent Living
Deaf, Deaf-Blind and Hard of Hearing
Interpreters
Alternative Augmentative Communication
An exhibit hall showcasing the latest assistive technologies from all over the country and an interactive assistive technology computer lab will also be onsite.

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