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California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' 22nd Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
March 19-24, 2007 ~ Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for your interest in California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities' 22nd Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference. This event will be held at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotels, and Los Angeles Airport Renaissance, March 19-24, 2007. A Registration brochure with complete information about the conference will be available in early January 2007. Check our web site 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 18, 2007
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Pre-Conference Registration

Monday, March 19, 2007
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Pre-Conference Registration
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Full-Day Pre-Conference Workshops
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Pre-Conference Workshops Half-Day
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Pre-Conference Workshop Half-Day

Tuesday, March 20, 2007
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM, Registration (Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance)
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Full-Day Pre-Conference Workshops
9:00 PM - 12:00 PM, Pre-Conference Workshops Half-Day
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM, Lunch Break
1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, Pre-Conference Workshops Half-Day
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, Welcome Reception

Wednesday, March 21, 2007
6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Registration (Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance)
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM, Opening Breakfast and Keynote Address (Hilton)
9:20 AM - 3:50 PM, General Sessions
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM, Lunch Break
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Opening of Exhibit Halls

Thursday, March 22, 2007
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM, Registration (Hilton, Marriott & Renaissance)
8:00 AM - 5:25 PM, General Sessions
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Exhibit Halls Open
12:30 AM - 1:45 PM, Lunch Break
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM, International Reception (Hilton)

Friday, March 23, 2007
7:30 AM - 5:30 PM, Registration (Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance)
8:00 AM - 5:10 PM, General Sessions
9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Exhibit Halls Open
12:30 AM - 2:00 PM, Lunch Break

Saturday, March 24, 2007
7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Registration (Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance)
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM, General Sessions
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Exhibit Halls Open
1:00 PM                    Conference Adjourns

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CONFERENCE SITE
The conference will be convened at the Los Angeles Airport Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance Hotels.

Hotel Information

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CONFERENCE FEES
Conference Registration - Cancellation Request must be made in writing & received by March 2, 2007. A $50 processing fee will be accessed. There will be no refunds after March 2, 2007. All no-shows will be charged.

EARLY BIRD - $435.00 (by February 19, 2007)
REGULAR - $485 (after February 19, 2007)
$525 (after March 9, 2007 & On-Site)

Speaker Registration - Cancellation Request must be made in writing & received by January 10, 2007. A $75 processing fee will be assessed. There will be no refunds after March 2, 2007. All no-shows will be charged.

EARLY BIRD - $345 (by January 8, 2007)
REGULAR - $395 (after January 8, 2007)
$425 (after March 9, 2007 & On-Site)

One Day Pre-Conference
EARLY BIRD - $255 (by February 19, 2007)
REGULAR - $285 (after February 19, 2007)
$335 (after March 9, 2007 & On-Site)

Half-Day Pre-Conference
EARLY BIRD - $165 (by February 19, 2007)
REGULAR - $195 (after February 19, 2007)
$245 (after March 9, 2007 & On-Site)

Exhibits Registration - Cancellation Request must be made in writing & received by December 1, 2006. A $100/booth; $400/island cacellation fee plus a $25 processing fee will be assessed. There will be no refunds after December 1, 2006

Exhibit Booth
EARLY BIRD - $1,795 (by June 30, 2006)
REGULAR - $1,995 (after June 30, 2006)
Deadline to pay all other Exhibit Booth Space is October 16, 2006

Exhibit Island
EARLY BIRD - $7,845 (by June 30, 2006)
REGULAR - $8,595 (after June 30, 2006)
Deadline to pay all other Exhibit Booth Space is October 16, 2006

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PRE-CONFERENCE DAYS
Pre-Conference Workshops will be offered on Monday, March 19, 2007 and Tuesday, March 20, 2007 for Full-Day and Half-Day Sessions. These workshops are designed to give in-depth training on specific topics. Registration materials will be available in early January 2006.

ATACP FastTrax Monday March 19, 2007 and Tuesday, March 20, Atlanta/Boston Rooms - Marriott Hotel

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GENERAL CONFERENCE DAYS
The general conference begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2006 and continues through Saturday, March 24, 2006. Throughout these four days, more than 275 sessions will be presented and over 175 exhibits will be displayed.

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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 - Deadline is now closed.

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EXHIBIT DAYS
The exhibits will be open Wednesday, March 21, 2007 through Saturday, March 24, 2007. Exhibit hours are as follows:

Wed., March 21, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Thurs., March 22, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri., March 23, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat., March 24, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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EXHIBIT BOOTH SPACE
Booth space is available at both hotel sites (Hilton or Marriott). For details and information on how to obtain booth space, please contact us at (818) 677-2578 or email conference@csun.edu.

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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:

  • People who are first-time attendees at the conference

  • Persons with disabilities OR guardian of a dependent with a disability

    • The deadline to submit a Scholarship Application is Friday, February 2, 2007.

  • Letter

  • Application

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    INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS

    For 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 19, 2007. Any requests received after this date cannot be processed 

    Quickest Response Request Conference Invitation

    If you would like to receive your letter sooner we suggest you use this form.

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    HOTEL INFORMATION
    The official hotels of the conference are the Los Angeles Airport Hilton, Marriott, & Renaissance Hotels. It is suggested that reservations be made early to secure a room. The hotels will honor the discounted conference rate until March 12, 2007, 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
    Marriott, 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, Marriott, & Renaissance 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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    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
    Web site: http://www.csun.edu/cod

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