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    (Please reply no later than October 1, 2005)

    California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities presents the 21st Annual International Conference "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" March 20-25, 2006, Los Angeles, California.

    Introduction

    "Technology and Persons with Disabilities" is a comprehensive, international conference where all technologies across all ages, disabilities, levels of education and training, employment, and independent living are addressed. The 2005 conference drew nearly 4,500 participants from all 50 states and 39 foreign countries. It is the largest conference of its kind. The audience is diverse and includes a large number of:

    This is an invitation to submit a paper for consideration as a General Session. The Sessions are 30 or 60 minutes in length and are scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, Thursday, March 23, Friday, March 24, and Saturday, March 25. In submitting a paper for consideration, speakers agree that their paper may be scheduled at any time on any of these days at the discretion of the conference staff.

    Speakers are encouraged to share new information about hardware, software, adaptive devices, access to technology, training programs, results of research, and overall best practices in any area of assistive technology. The conference strives to present a best-practices approach to the education of professionals involved with the many aspects of technology and disability. Your personal experience gained through practical applications and/or research is vital to the promotion of effective assistive technology practices on a widespread basis. Please consider submitting a paper to contribute to this growing knowledge base of information.

    Desired Topics

    Attendees at past conferences have provided conference organizers with desired topics for paper presentations. The following subjects and specific topics should be used as a general guide in the paper-submission process. Papers covering all areas of disability and all areas of technology are encouraged.

    Proposal Form Guidelines

    Refer to Section C, number 13 to access proposal form.

    Section A

    1. Presenter(s) Information
      Only list presenter(s) who will be attending the conference. These speakers will be charged the Speaker's Reduced Conference Registration Fee of $349, if paid by January 9, 2006. Thereafter the fee is $379. DO NOT list authors who are not attending the conference. If there are more than two presenters, please provide all information on a separate sheet.

    2. Title of Paper
      Limit the title to 12 words or less(longer title will be edited). The title of the paper must be concise and descriptive. It must accurately describe the content of the paper.

    3. 1-2 Sentence Summary (25 words or less)
      It is vital that the 25 word description reflect the content of the presentation. Summaries should include the basic content of the proposed session, the method for information delivery and the source of the information. This summary will be printed in the conference program. Please note, summaries may be edited for length at the discretion of the conference organizers.

    4. Complete Proceedings Paper
      Each proposal submitted must include an electronic copy of the complete paper. The paper should be no less than 500 words, no more than 1500. It must include the title, name(s) of presenter(s) and /or author(s) and their contact information, body of the paper, and any references and/or endnotes. If submitting a paper containing graphics, please be sure to include these files as .gif or .jpg with appropriate links from the text where graphics occur. It is the speaker's responsibility to include "Alternative Text" on all graphics (per accessibility guidelines).

      Prepare paper as follows:

      1. Left align document
      2. Start with the title of the paper using all UPPERCASE letters
      3. List all presenters/authors and their contact information
      4. Body of the paper
      5. Close with endnotes and/or references
      6. Save the file as a text only (.txt) file without word processing codes. Name the file using the last name of presenter #1.
      7. Refer to Section C, 13 for instructions on sending proposal and proceedings paper.

    Please note: the proceedings will be posted to the Center on Disabilities' web page prior to the conference. Participants will be encouraged to review sessions of interest in advance.

    Section B

    1. Length of Session
      Choose desired time block (30 or 60 minute). Please note extended time blocks are limited to Computer Lab Sessions only.

    2. Topic
      Choose ONE topic that best fits your proposal (see Desired Topics). If topic is not listed, please indicate in "other".

    3. Style of Session
      Choose ONE style most descriptive for your proposal.

    4. Vendor Session
      Check "yes" box if you are a vendor giving a presentation.

    5. Level of Session
      Carefully choose one level that best meets the typical audience for your subject matter.
      • Beginner: For those just entering the field of assistive technology and have little or no experience in the field.
      • Intermediate: For those who have been working in the field of assistive technology for 5 yrs + and have a general understanding and knowledge of AT.
      • Advanced: For those that are considered very knowledgeable in the topic area covered.

    6. Major Disability Group
      Check all that apply to your proposal.

    7. Equipment Requirements
      Check all equipment needed for the presentation. If equipment is not listed, it is the responsibility of the presenter to acquire. Please note all session rooms are set theater style (chairs only), are equipped with projection screen, a SGA/LCD color projection unit, one lavaliere microphone, and one hand held microphone. If more than 20 minutes set-up time is needed, contact our office before February 3, 2006.

    Section C

    1. Sign and Date
      A signature is required to complete the proposal form. By signing the proposal form, the speaker(s) agrees to all Conditions of Presentation, including registering for the conference and paying the Speaker's Reduced Conference Registration Fee. If submitting proposal electronically, you may type in your name.
       
    2. Submitting the Proposal Form and Complete Paper
      There are three options for submitting your proposal form:

      Online
       Submit by email using the online Proposal form from our website.


      Email
      Email: conference@csun.edu

      Fax
      Fax the proposal form to 818/677-4929. Send an electronic copy of the complete paper either on disk or email. Indicate on the fax what method you used to send the electronic copy of the paper.

      Mail
      Mail complete proposal form and electronic copy of the complete paper (on disk) to:

      Call For Papers
      Center on Disabilities
      California State University, Northridge
      18111 Nordhoff Street
      Northridge, CA 91330-8340

    For alternative accessible versions of the Proposal Form click here.

    Conditions of Presentation

    It is understood that these conditions apply to each and every speaker and panelist, including exhibitors who are making presentations.

    1. Deadline for submission is October 1, 2005

    2. All presentations for the General Sessions of March 22-25, 2006 are within a 30 or 60 minute window (with exception of computer lab presentations). It is expressly understood and agreed that the Center on Disabilities may schedule papers at any time on any of the conference days at its discretion.

    3. Each proposal must be submitted with a complete proposal form and an electronic copy of the complete proceedings paper. (See Proposal Form Guidelines, Section A, 4.) An incomplete proposal will not be reviewed.

    4. The title of the paper is limited to 12 words or less. (Longer title will be edited.) The title must be concise and descriptive, and must accurately describe the content of the paper.

    5. Speakers submit a 1-2 sentence summary (25 words or less) of their presentation. It is very important that this be descriptive of the content of the presentation as the title and summary is all that is printed in the Conference Program. Our experience is that participants regret having selected sessions where the description is not consistent with the content of the session.

    6. Speakers agree the paper may be published electronically. No compensation is offered to speakers/ authors. Authors retain copyright to their own work.

    7. Speakers understand that in submitting a proposal it constitutes a commitment for participation and will be required to register for the conference. This applies to every speaker and panelist, including exhibitors who are making presentations. Every speaker pays the Speaker's Reduced Conference Registration Fee even if they are not attending the entire conference. Please note, the exhibitor registration waiver does not apply. The Speaker's Reduced Registration Fee is $349, if paid by January 9, 2006 (Early Bird). Thereafter, the registration fee is $379.

    8. It is very important to distinguish between authorship and those actually attending and presenting at the conference. Please take special care to note this on the Proposal Form. On the proposal form, list only those persons who are actually attending and presenting at the conference. Authorship within the paper will be recognized when published electronically. All those listed as conference speakers will be billed a registration fee.

    9. Due to the high number of paper submissions, multiple proposals from the same speaker may not all be accepted.

    10. Confirmation of the proposal acceptance/ non-acceptance will be sent to each speaker no later than December 1, 2005.

    11. Confirmation of specific date, time, and room location will be sent to all accepted speakers no later than December 1, 2005.

    12. Speakers agree to notify the Center on Disabilities by January 9, 2006 of their participation by A) registering, B) sending written notification by email, fax, mail, or C) telephoning.

    13. Speakers agree to notify the Center on Disabilities of any cancellations in writing. Non-attendance does not constitute an official cancellation.

    14. Speakers must finalize equipment needs no later than February 3, 2006. It is understood that any equipment changes after February 3, 2006 are the responsibility of the speaker.

    15. Speakers agree to provide printed handouts summarizing or outlining the presentation. Handouts are to be distributed at the start of the individual session. Upon acceptance of a paper for presentation, the conference organizers will provide general guidelines for the appropriate types of handouts.

    16. Speakers agree to provide any handouts and other presentation materials in alternative formats (Braille, large print, diskette) for participants requesting this service.

    17. Speakers wishing to attend the Preconference Workshops of March 20-21, 2006, pay an additional registration fee of $249 per day, if paid by February 20, 2006 (Early Bird). Thereafter, the registration fee is $279 per day. The schedule of workshops will be available on the Center's website in October 2005.

    18. The official language of the conference is English. All informational material, proceedings, and presentations will be in English.

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