Attendee at Prentke Romich Exhibit
WHAT: Statewide Assistive Technology Conference hosted by the INDATA Project at Easter Seals Crossroads
WHEN: July 29 and 30, 2010
WHERE: Indiana Convention Center, 100 S Captiol Ave, Indianapolis IN
Who should attend: Professionals in technology, students, parents, k-12 teachers and college professors, case managers, family advocates, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, physicians, nurses, and others who want to learn about how assistive technology can increase independence among those you work with or yourself.
Over 50 exhibitors of assistive technology products and disability resources will be available to you – last year’s exhibitors included:
AAC: Dynavox Mayer-Johnson, SpecTech, Tobii ATI, Prentke Romich Company, A2C Solutions Group
Jeremy Warriner, Keynote
Blind/Low Vision: Humanware, GW Micro, Eye Can See, BOSMA Enterprises, Lab Computers
Deaf/Hard of Hearing: Relay Indiana/INTRAC, Outreach Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf and Blind: Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youth and Adults
Environmental Control Units: SAJE Technology
Durable Medical Equipment: Home Health Depot, Sure Hands Lift and Care Systems
Autism or Sensory Processing Disorder: Sensory Critters
Aging: CICOA, Rest Assured, Seniors Guide, Senior Helpers, University of Indianapolis Center for Aging and Community, Indiana Resource Center on Independent Living
Mental Health: Indiana Works/Center for Mental Health, Meridian Services
Learning or Cognitive Disabilities: Families Reaching for Rainbows, Indiana Reading and Information Service
AT for K-12: PATINS Project
Physical Access/Mobility: Ace Mobility
AT for Farmers: Breaking New Ground Outreach Program/AgrAbility
Employment Services: Family Social Services Administration’s Bureau of Rehabilitation Services, Easter Seals Crossroads
Advocacy: The ARC of Indiana
Sports: Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana Sports Program
Research: Regenstrief Center for Assistive Technology
Support and Information Services: Best Buddies Indiana, Indiana Canine Assistant Network, Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs (IN*SOURCE), Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library, National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Indiana State Chapter, The Generations Project
In addition to the exhibitors, we had 20 educational sessions on assistive technology and employment, aging, independent living, and education. This year we will have 36 hours or presentations on AT. If you are interested in presenting, exhibiting, or sponsoring the INDATA Conference, please contact Sara Croft, Conference Coordinator, at scroft@eastersealscrossroads.org or 888-466-1314.
