National ADA Symposium & EXPO/Assistive Technology Fair-
May 12-14, 2008---St. Louis, MO--America's Center
U.S. Access Board Town Meeting will open the 2008 ADA Symposium.
The National ADA Symposium is an annual three day conference on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws that has earned the reputation as the most comprehensive event available on the ADA
This year, the DBTAC-ADA Centers are proud to announce the U.S. Access Board will hold a town meeting in conjunction with the ADA Symposium. Symposium attendees will have the unique opportunity to participate in the town meeting and give feedback and recommendations that will be used to formulate future federal policy. Airport access will be the focus of the town meeting along with a general presentation by the U.S. Access Board
The ADA Symposium offers break-out sessions on a wide range of topics. Registrants select courses to create a schedule that reflects their interests and needs. A Pre-Conference is offered to provide both introductory and advanced sessions.
Each year, the ADA Symposium brings representatives from key federal agencies involved in implementing the ADA including the U.S. Dept. of Justice, the U.S. Access Board and the EEOC to provide comprehensive training and updates. All Symposium presenters are nationally recognized experts in their fields
A hallmark of the National ADA Symposium is the opportunities for networking and problem solving among participants. Social activities such as the Evening Reception and table-top discussion areas in the large EXPO Hall provide an atmosphere that encourages interaction.
The National ADA Symposium features an EXPO Hall filled with disability related products and services, an Assistive Technology Fair and demonstrations such as wheelchair golf. If you are interested in becoming a Vendor at the EXPO/AT Fair, please visit www.atfair.org for more information.
Who Attends the National ADA Symposium?
- People with Disabilities and Family Members
- ADA Coordinators
- Architects
- Building Code Officials
- Human Resource Managers
- Employers
- State & Local Govt. Officials
- Advocates
- Service Providers
What Participants Say About the National ADA Symposium.
This Symposium was invaluable. I found it very educational & thorough. The network of people was outstanding and impressive.
I received clarification on many issues that were cloudy when I arrived.
EXPO is such a great resource for products, services & contacts.
Presenters were very knowledgeable and went out of their way to meet with people after presentations.
Gave me a lot of new contacts and inspired me to get more involved in my community for the betterment of others with disabilities
National ADA Symposium
at a Glance
| Date: | May 12-14, 2008 |
| Location: | America's Center St. Louis, MO |
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Opening:
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Access Board Town Meeting--open to the general public
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Sessions:
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49 break-out sessions organized into 7 learning tracks
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Pre-Conference:
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Introductory Sessions & Case Law Session
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Assistive technology & disability- related products exhibits open to the general public.
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Special Exhibits:
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Wheel Chair Golf Demonstration
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Meals:
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Reception/Appetizers-12th
Continental Breakfast & Lunch--13th |
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Early Bird Registration Fee:
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$400.00
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Registration after April 15th
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$475.00
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Registration Opens:
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Jan 7, 2008
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Hotel ReservationsNote: The room block at the Renaissance Grand Hotel is sold out.A block of rooms is now available at the Holiday Inn Select located in downtown St. Louis at 811 N. 9th Street. To reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Select, call 314-421-4000 and ask to reserve a room under the ADA Symposium block. If you need an accessible room, be sure to notify the hotel when you reserve your room. Link here to a list of other hotels in the downtown area. Note: The National ADA Symposium does not have a block reserved with these hotels. |
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2008 AGENDA |
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Monday, May 12 |
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| 9:00-11:00 |
Pre-Conference |
| 12:30-3:00 |
Opening/Access Board Town Meeting |
| 3:00-4:30 |
Break-Out Sessions |
| 5:00-7:00 |
Reception |
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EXPO Hall is open 12-8 p.m.
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Tuesday, May 13 |
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| 8:00-9:00 |
Continental Breakfast |
| 9:15-12:30 |
Break-Out Sessions |
| 12:30-2:00 |
Lunch/EXPO Hall |
| 2:00-5:15 |
Break-Out Sessions |
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EXPO Hall is open 8-4 p.m.
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Wednesday, May 14 |
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| 9:15-12:30 |
Break-Out Sessions |
The National ADA Symposium is hosted by the Network of DBTAC-ADA Centers. ADA Centers are a project of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Resarch (NIDRR).The ten Centers are authorized to provide information, materials, training and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act and related disability laws.