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California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' 21st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 20-25, 2006 ~ Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for your interest in California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' 21st Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. This event will be held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport and Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotels, March 20-25, 2006. A Registration brochure with complete information about the conference will be available in early January 2006. Check our website regularly for conference information updates at: http://www.csun.edu/cod
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE (Tentative)
Sunday, March 19, 2006
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Pre-Conference Registration (Marriott only)
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CONFERENCE SITE
The conference will be convened at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Marriott Hotels.
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PRE-CONFERENCE DAYS
Pre-Conference Workshops will be offered on Monday, March 20, 2006 and Tuesday, March 21, 2006 for Full-Day and Half-Day Sessions. These workshops are designed to give in-depth training on specific topics. The registration fee for the Pre-Conference Workshops is $249 per Full-Day and $150 per Half-Day, if registered by February 20, 2006. Thereafter, the fee is $279 per Full-Day and $180 per Half-Day. Registration materials will be available in early January 2006.
ATACP Fast Trax Monday March 20,2006 and Tuesday, March 21, Atlanta/Boston Rooms - Marriott Hotel
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GENERAL CONFERENCE DAYS
The general conference begins on Wednesday, March 22, 2006 and continues through Saturday, March 25, 2006. Throughout these four days, more than 275 sessions will be presented and over 175 exhibits will be displayed. The registration fee for the General Sessions is $399, if registered by February 20, 2006. Thereafter the fee is $449. Registration material will be available in early January 2006.
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SPEAKERS
For those interested in giving a presentation during the General Sessions, the Call For
Papers General Session Proposal application is on-line and the deadline is closed.
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EXHIBIT DAYS
The exhibits will be open Wednesday, March 22, 2006 through Saturday, March 25, 2006. Exhibit hours are as follows:
Wed., March 22, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thurs., March 23, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri., March 24, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat., March 25, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE
Booth space is available at both hotel sites (Hilton or Marriott).
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DISCOUNTS
Student Discounts
Full-time students are offered a 50% discount when a Registration Form is accompanied by verification of current enrollment. (class schedule or letter form registrar). Payment in full must accompany the Registration Form.
CSU Discounts
CSU Faculty and Staff are offered a 50% discount; payment in full must accompany the Registration Form
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SCHOLARSHIPS
A limited number of scholarships (waiver of conference registration fees only) are available from the Center on Disabilities. The criteria is as follows:
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INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTSFor those needing an official letter of invitation to obtain a visa, we strongly suggest requesting the letter at least 180 days in advance of the conference. Before applying, be sure to contact your nearest Embassy http://usembassy.state.gov/ to obtain information about documents required for a visa application.
Due to the large number of national and international participants who attend and contribute to the conference each year, we regret that we are unable to provide any assistance in locating sponsors and booking travel arrangements.
Please note: Individuals receiving letters are responsible for their own expenses and arrangements ( registration fees, hotel accommodations, meals, travel, transportation, personal care attendants, etc.).
Due to organizational capacity restraints we are only able to send one letter directly to participants. We are unable to process letters directly to the Embassy. All requests must be made in writing by January 20, 2006. Any requests received after this date cannot be processed
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HOTEL INFORMATION
The official hotels of the conference are the Los Angeles Airport Hilton and Marriott Hotels. It is suggested that reservations be made early to secure a room. The hotels will honor the discounted conference rate until March 3, 2006, provided there are rooms available within the International conference room block. When making reservations refer to California State University, Northridge, Center on Disabilities.
If registering online at the Hilton the Group/Convention code: CSU
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310/410-4000 (V)
310/440-6136 (TTY)
310/410-6250 (Fax)
800/HILTONS (V)
800/368-1133 (TTY)
Rooms: $119 discounted conference rate, single or double occupancy. Limited government rates, please call the hotel.
If registering online at the Marriott the Group/Convention code: CSNCSNA
Los Angeles Airport Marriott
5855 West Century Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90045
310/641-5700 (V)
310/337-5358 (Fax)
800/228-9290 (V)
800/228-7014 (TTY)
Rooms: $129 discounted conference rates, single or double occupancy. Limited government rates, please call the hotel.
Please let the hotel know of any special accommodations needed at the time the reservation is made. Both hotels offer free shuttle bus service between LAX airline terminals and the hotel.
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PARKING AT THE HOTELS
Hilton Registered Guests: $8 self park; $12 valet parking, per 24 hour period. Hilton Visiting Guests: $10 self park; $14 valet parking, day use only.
Marriott Registered and Visiting Guests: $10 self park; $17 valet parking, per day.
Bring your parking ticket to the Conference Registration Desk at the hotel where you parked to validate for discounted parking.
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HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE
Both hotels offer free shuttle bus service between LAX airline terminals and the hotel. To arrange for an accessible airport shuttle van use one of the phones at the hotel accommodation phone banks, located in the baggage claim area.
Hilton, call 310/410-4000
Mariott, call 310/337-5385
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SHUTTLE VANS
During conference hours, an accessible shuttle service is available at the entrance of the Hilton and Marriott for those who need assistance in commuting between the two conference sites.
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ROOM TEMPERATURE
Temperatures in session rooms vary. For comfort, it is recommended that layered clothing be worn.
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SCOOTER RENTALS
Scooter and wheelchair rentals are available by contacting ScootAround Inc.
Phone: (888) 441-7575
E-mail: info@scootaround.com
Website:http://www.scootaround.com
Fax: (204) 478-1172.
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HEADSET
It is recommended that you bring your favorite headset to gain access to audio output on computers in the Computer Labs.
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OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
We appreciate the extensive participation of the international community in this conference. The official language of the conference is English.
If you have any questions please contact:
Center on Disabilities
California State University, Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8340
Phone: 818/677-2578
Fax: 818/677-4929
Email: conference@csun.edu
Website: http://www.csun.edu/cod
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