Hi All, This is a great conference and we would love for you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2018 conference. (See information in message below) Hope to see you in Orlando, Ike Ike Presley, TVI, CLVT, CATIS National Project Manager American Foundation for the Blind 739 W. Peachtree St. N.W., Suite 250 Atlanta, GA 30308 404-525-2303 www.afb.org<http://www.afb.org/> Expanding possibilities for people with vision loss [Title: Facebook icon]<https://www.facebook.com/americanfoundationfortheblind> [Title: Twitter icon] <http://www.twitter.com/afb1921> [Title: Pinterest icon] <http://www.pinterest.com/afb1921/> [Title: YouTube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/user/afb1921> [Title: Donate Now - Description: Click on this link to donate to AFB]<https://www.afb.org/donate.aspx?action=fullform#content> From: ATIA 2017 Conference Team [mailto:atia@atia.org] Sent: Monday, April 17, 2017 3:06 PM To: Ike Presley <ipresley@afb.net> Subject: ATIA 2018 Call for Presentations Now Open Through June 16 [http://files.constantcontact.com/bf1a9aa8001/2445c0d6-f285-41a8-9c76-f88356ae42fe.jpg]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nuragluAOE8uw35U00UrYX4Pyj65mt6FBE5BexpwWnIAqC21xpPmF-25nuDMWUBEI5ZQp3b-bVB1il81m04nPGe2UAzftM92qcyIyk5I4DtlyIeV8KCmz4V313ctYikT5jQ-I44COxN0rjn&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> January 30 - February 3, 2018 Caribe Royale All-Suite Hotel & Convention Center | Orlando, FL The ATIA 2018 Call for Presentations is Open! The ATIA 2018 Call for Presentations<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nurahK3y9od-OJaoapifjGbRoZzXFKETVssNyXojkzzMJMsateUcVDxWYrfP6fT-ET-u3GPYb_SP156amZYRoiJUmqGXEdZY6j4aq7PUUsdQflHpCwp7chYco7f9hh59G4eWQp-Sa0JPEcNXstEwiTAhkYUfNXmVVyErA==&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> is open for a period of two months from April 17 - June 16, 2017. We're looking for dynamic, innovative speakers for ATIA 2018 - presenters who teach proven practices and cutting-edge technology for children and adults with disabilities and who can motivate others. We invite you to contribute your expertise to the conversation and education happening around assistive technology at ATIA 2018. [Submit Your Abstract]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nurahK3y9od-OJa-uYbrqe8rOWjy2oPuQmlbNoRh_-PAB_N_D0E8yxq3Pd5lnD7F2cxCG9x1FCSvyrfZBPbDd1ZI5oFEM326i-fVkWwG7vhlntWuA0WToXwIjvy29HMsL-cA48MYMVslCN46gw-SQS4TH_6b51yK_v5jTKtvRy60pF7&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> We are looking for presentations from: * Accessibility professionals * Administrators * Advocates * AT specialists * AT Act Programs * Communication specialists * Consumers/individuals with disabilities * Disability services staff * Educators * Government/non-profit agency staff * IT professionals * Occupational therapists * Physical therapists * Paraprofessionals * Professional development/training staff * Rehab therapists * Social workers * Speech-language pathologists * Special Education educators * Visual impairment specialists * Vocational rehab specialists Preparing Your Abstract Abstracts should cover the use of assistive technology from a practitioner or user perspective and may be in the form of a case study, demonstration, implementation study, panel discussion, poster session, research paper or a tips and techniques workshop. 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Our Strand Advisors<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nurajGXc8_-YaCOvbBWjUEsVD3eTznt7zEB2RSFeW5uuJribyptcfk7OKh1H-XLr10_pjWZGVYoTMoHGykYlb3xi5BygjCl1RG-9a83FL-tlIt2qcTwhDc1CKq8esd5aQ3WBh_NeFjB41rWIFpHMq-yc5_0Ca-7E7S_h1fW0slBLEHrS7PEHgRxg9k=&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> are international content leaders and representatives from strategic professional organizations such as AOTA, ASHA, IAAP, JAN and RESNA. Submit Your Presentation Please submit your best, well-written abstracts for consideration for ATIA 2018. All submissions will be considered during the Strand Advisor Blind Peer Review Process. Based on the Strand Advisors recommendations, the two highest ranked sessions that contribute to a well-rounded and balanced educational program are eligible for inclusion*. From an individual speaker perspective, this includes submissions where you are listed as primary or co-speaker. *Invited speaker sessions are exempt and may be included, for example, Pre-conferences Seminars, MTSS & Town Hall Sessions, QIAT Conversations, Smackdowns, Strand Spotlight Panels, and/or approved session moderators. After ensuring all sections are complete, submit your presentation online<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nurahK3y9od-OJa-uYbrqe8rOWjy2oPuQmlbNoRh_-PAB_N_D0E8yxq3Pd5lnD7F2cxCG9x1FCSvyrfZBPbDd1ZI5oFEM326i-fVkWwG7vhlntWuA0WToXwIjvy29HMsL-cA48MYMVslCN46gw-SQS4TH_6b51yK_v5jTKtvRy60pF7&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> by June 16. You can submit a draft and revise it later but all drafts MUST be completed by June 16 to be considered for review and selection. Download the accessible Call for Presentations form<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0016ewOktIuIAsQE8tVLgEYSHBx5ZCxW_Toi17ufKUzM0VNFkqL-nurahK3y9od-OJarvKbFREisLaksCfVzyuPSlkrl1k7oxjtu1MzTNuHj6NymKM85shmGEgiEHoNi8STFJJep1tuNZgp1uLdnSb4kxqK0cwQFc12DcJyIByxOdp6xOyPr2tQuRXeo-0CEpegtASg5W9ERLp9LGBtpkWkbcFbjZA9TTZsFd2gUas19WyNJnOa7QIKDzby1I-XY4Dat6WOoAWbmoOCxW4Ehf5HqA==&c=ROjmyCUrwTq9IVx1SPb0yHkYu_UNZyq5PjBfsTHrJ_ik_MgicTAzRg==&ch=XESzZfZ__9qBKpgaHma3_V-lcCwhxC4w1QumQVSFgHLs2aNqOnPJHw==> to to organize your thoughts before you to submit your presentation online. Learn More During the Call for Presentations Webinar The ATIA Headquarters team will host an informational webinar orientation about the ATIA 2017 Call for Presentations on May 3, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time (GMT - 5:00). This webinar will walk through the online Call for Presentations form with tips on how to complete it successfully. 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