Assistive Technology Expo and Conference
2012 AT Odyssey “A New Vision”
The conference is federally funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Grant # H265B100027-10.
The Galt House
140 N. Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
September 18 & 19, 2012
PRICING: FREE OF CHARGE
YOU ARE INVITED TO: Participate in the 1st Kentucky Office for the Blind Assistive Technology EXPO and Conference. The theme is “2012 AT Odyssey – A New Vision”.
PURPOSE OF THE EVENT: The Assistive Technology Expo will be a two-day event designed to increase awareness and provide current information on assistive technology. The purpose of this Expo is to demonstrate the variety of technology available and will feature exhibitors from the field of visual impairment and be an open house and product/service demonstration. In addition to the exhibits, there will be presentations of specific products. The expo will provide individuals the opportunity to view a wide range of adaptive products that are both high and low tech for people who are blind or visually impaired or deaf blind.
ATTENDEES will include: Office for the Blind staff, employers, transition students, teachers of the visually impaired, individuals who are blind or visually impaired and their family members and community rehabilitation providers. The AT EXPO is free and open to the public.
WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT: Any company that has a focus on assistive technology specific to the field of visual impairment. There are a limited number of booth spaces so register early to reserve your space. There are no costs associated with the exhibit booth space. You should bring your own black tape, surge protectors and cords as they are not provided without additional cost to the exhibitor.
THE EXHIBIT HALL:
• Open to the public free of charge on Tuesday, September 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, September 19th from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
• Set up will be on Monday evening from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. and tear down on Wednesday, September 19th from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. prior to the closing keynote session luncheon.
Each booth includes an 8’ table, two chairs, cloth and skirting and electrical outlets at no cost. Additional tables, services and other equipment are available at the expense of the exhibitor and must be made through:
Vanessa Huff, CMP, Convention Services Manager
140 North 4th Avenue
Louisville, KY 40202
Galt House Mainline: 502-589-5200
Cell Phone: 502-994-7824
Direct Line: 502-568-4225
Fax: 502-568-3470
Email: vhuff@galthotel.com
CONFERENCE OFFERINGS
• Opening Main Session by Luis Perez Florida Center for Instructional Technology (FCIT) at the University of South Florida
• Employment Sessions by Beth Loy, the Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
• Session for Deaf Blind with Anindya (Bapin) Bhattachary
• Keynote Closing Luncheon Session with speaker Michael Hingson well known speaker and author (limited seating).
• Sixteen different breakout workshop sessions covering employment, independent living and recreation.
EXHIBITOR SHOWCASE
On Tuesday, September 18 during the main opening session, we will have an exhibitor showcase from 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Each exhibitor will have approximately one minute to give a quick overview to the attendees regarding the products on display at their booth in the exhibit hall.
UNATTENDED TABLE DISPLAY
If you are unable to staff a booth at the AT Expo, but would still like to participate, you can register to have an unattended table with your products displayed. See the Exhibitor form for more information.
If you have any questions please contact Cora McNabb via email at cora.mcnabb@ky.gov or please feel free to call Cora McNabb at 502-564-4754.
REGISTRATION
To register electronically, click on the link below. Electroninc registration is preferred.
Exibitor registration
You may also register by downloading the form in word format.
Registration in Word
Please email registration to:
Cora.McNabb@ky.gov
Please mail to:
Office for The Blind
Attn: Cora McNabb
275 East Main Street
Mailstop 2E-J
Frankfort KY, 40621
Hotel Accommodations: The Galt House
Room costs are the responsibility of the exhibitor. The registration deadline for the block of rooms is August 19, 2012.
The link below is provided for your convenience to make your hotel reservations online:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/KYOB12
The number to call for reservations is 1-800-The-Galt or 1-800-843-4258.
For mor information on directions and lodging click here.
Conference Schedule
Monday, September 17
Exhibitor set up from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, September 18
8:30 a.m. Registration Opens
9:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Opening Main Session
Luis Perez, University of South Florida College of Education
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Exhibitors Showcase
12:00 p.m. -1:30 p.m. Lunch on your own
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Break Out Sessions
2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Break/ Refreshments served in the Exhibit Hall
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Break Out Sessions
Wednesday, September 19
8:00 a.m. - Registration
8: 00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Exhibit Hall Open
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Break Out Sessions
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall closes and Exhibitors tear down
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Break Out Sessions
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Closing Luncheon with Keynote Speaker Michael Hingson.