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Assistive Technology Industry Association Conference and Exhibit
Orlando, FL
January 16-18, 2002

The conference serves as a leading forum for a wide variety of professional presentations and discussion about new assistive technology, practical applications, and services. There will be presentations, demonstrations and exhibits in the following program areas: Augmentative and Alternative Communication, Blindness, Computer Access, Electronic Aids to Daily Living, Learning Disabilities, Low Vision, and other Assistive Technology. In addition, computer and technology exploration labs will provide an opportunity to further experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology.

USDA Forest Service Employee Expo
Orlando, FL
January 22-26, 2002

TARGET Center will host a booth featuring assistive technology and ergonomic products. Staff will be available to inform employees about USDA’s programs and services to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to employment.  

USDA Information Technology Expo
USDA Jamie L. Whitten Federal Building Patio
January 31^st 10:00 a.m.   to 2:00p.m.

All personnel are invited to attend this free event where companies will be displaying office products, network security systems, IT solutions and more.   To see a list of exhibitors and a description of their products, visit www.fedpage.com.   If you need special assistance or alternative formatting for this event, please contact the TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (v/tty).   A sign language interpreter has been scheduled.

Ergonomics Presentation and Assessments
Frederick, Maryland
Monday, February 4, 2002

Presented by TARGET Center staff to USDA APHIS employees.   Contact Michelle McGrath at Michelle.McGrath@usda.gov or 202-720-2600 to pre-register.   Please indicate if you require sign language interpreting services, alternative formatting (Braille, large print, audio, diskette) or other accommodations at time of registration.  

Achieving and Maintaining an Accessible Web site in compliance with Section 508-Accessibility through the Web project life cycle
February 7, 2002

Please visit HiSoftware and Microsoft for a FREE seminar on “Achieving and Maintaining an Accessible Web site in compliance with Section 508-Accessibility through the Web project life cycle.” http://www.hisoftware.com/access/AccEssDays.html Dana Louise Simberkoff 603-229-3055

Ergonomics and Reasonable Accommodations Training Sessions
USDA APHIS Offices Riverdale, Maryland
February 12^th, 13^th, and 14^th

USDA employees in the Washington DC area are encouraged to register for a session to learn more about keeping safe and comfortable at your workstation and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities.   Midwest TARGET Center Director Betty Gahn will hold two three-hour workshops daily from February 13^th through 15^th.   The workshop entitled Office Ergonomics will review the fundamentals of office ergonomics including appropriate workstation set-ups, proper body positioning, and discuss risk factors for common repetitive strain injuries.   The workshop enititled Reasonable Accommodations will review disability rights legislation, USDA policy regarding reasonable accommodations, and incorporate exercises designed to prepare employees and managers to deal with reasonable accommodation requests.   Contact Paul Lloyd at 202-720-2600 for more information or to pre-register.  

*Pre-registration is requested due to limited space.   Please indicate if you require sign language interpreting services, alternative formatting (for example, Braille, large print or diskette) at the time of registration.   Accommodations will be provided if requested in advance.  

Caregiving and Assistive Technology
Washington DC
USDA TARGET Center Room 1006 South Building
Thursday, February 14^th12:00-1:00 p.m.

Are you one of the 52 million Americans caring for an adult with a disability?   Have you struggled to juggle caregiving with work, home life, and a personal life?   Did you know that technology exists to help you and the person you’re caring for regain and maintain independence?   Come to the TARGET Center’s session, Technology and Caregiving:   Tools Available to Assist Caregivers and Help Seniors Remain Independent.   Assistive technology and adaptive devices for low vision, memory impairments, hearing loss, and mobility impairments will be demonstrated. Community resources and caregiving tips will also be shared. For more information or to register, contact:   Michelle McGrath 202-720-2600 Michelle.mcgrath@usda.gov

*Pre-registration is required due to limited space.   Please indicate if you require sign language interpreting services, alternative formatting (for example, Braille, large print or diskette) at the time of registration.   Accommodations will be provided if requested in advance.  

Ergo U!   Tools and Techniques to help you stay safe and comfortable at work.
Washington DC
USDA TARGET Center    Room 1006 South Building

Thursday February 28^th 12:30-1:30 (repeated the last Thursday of every month)

February marks TARGET Center’s first monthly session on office ergonomics in the workplace.   All are encouraged to attend this one-hour brown bag session that will educate you on the basics of ergonomics and familiarize you with the tools and resources available to you.   For more information or to register, contact:   Michelle McGrath 202-720-2600 Michelle.mcgrath@usda.gov

*Pre-registration is required due to limited space.   Please indicate if you require sign language interpreting services, alternative formatting (for example, Braille, large print or diskette) at the time of registration.   Accommodations will be provided if requested in advance.  

AT Center Summit
Washington, DC
March 6, 2002

Representatives of federal Assistive Technology Centers in Washington, DC gather to collaborate on efforts to provide better service to the federal employees with disabilities and develop partnerships for improved communications and outreach of disability related policy and information.

2002 National Workforce Inclusion Conference
Los Angeles, CA
March 11-14, 2002

Hosted by the California Governor's Committee for the Employment of Disabled Persons, this conference will offer a forum to conduct a state of the art dialogue to sustain and improve pragmatic work relationships for state and federal programs supporting employment of people with disabilities. Contact Mike Barcus, (804) 828-9547 or TTY (804) 828 - 2494 for more information.

FOSE 2002
Washington DC
March 19-21

FOSE, the most comprehensive technology event serving the government market, provides the solutions facing the most challenging Government IT issues through cutting-edge technology demos, education, and keynote addresses.

CSUN's 17th Annual International Conference: "Technology and Persons with Disabilities"
Los Angeles, CA
March 18-23, 2002

Sponsored by the Center on Disabilities at California State University, Northridge, this conference features an exhibit hall with the latest in assistive technology and speakers who are pioneers in the field.