This Expo is brought to you by Early Childhood Direction Center, Parent Network of WNY, and People Inc.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Lucarelli's Banquet Center

1830 Abbott Road, Lackawanna

Join us for a dynamic and fun presentation by our keynote speaker and two panel presentations by AT Specialists. Learn what technology is out there and how to incorporate it across all settings to enhance quality of life of individuals who use AT.

To download a copy of the brochure and registration form click here.

About the Keynote Speaker: Jonathan Campbell

Jonathan has an extensive background working with children with special needs as an Assistive Technology Specialist and as a Paraprofessional. He also spent several years working for Apple as a computer trainer providing one to one support and performing workshops for both children and adults. He uses his knowledge of video production and podcasting to enhance the projects he works on. He has a passion for technology, which he uses to promote and inform about the benefits of assistive technology. 

Agenda

Registration and Vendors ................. 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Welcome and intro ...........................9:00 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
Keynote
Vendor/Exhibitor
Assistive Technology Panel
Lunch (provided)
Assistive Technology Funding Panel

About the Panels

Experts will share knowledge and strategies in the areas of utilizing assistive technology in the following areas:

Assistive Technology Panel - What is it and how to use it.

Assistive Technology Funding Panel - How to fund it.

Scholarships

There is a limited amount of scholarships available for AT users and their families, funded by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council. For more information please call,Tracey Kosmoski at 716-817-7484.

Registration fee is: $35
Registration Deadline is Sept, 17

To register by mail please click here to download the registration form and make check payable to People Inc. and send to:
People Inc., Attention Tracey Kosmoski
1219 North Forest
Williamsville, NY 14221

Specify if you have any special needs (sign language interpreter, diet, other). Deadline for accommodations is Sept. 17, 2012.

To register online please click here.