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What are the best (or largest) technology conferences focused on serving special needs children ?

I’m especially interested in those that focus on the the use of technology in the teaching or treatment of autistic kids. (Are there conferences focused on these populations or does this fall in the area of the SIGS of large conferences/associations, such as ISTE.)
Blondbrainserenity (and others) – in general I’m looking for technology for instruction purposes – in terms of hardware: PCs, Interactive Whiteboards, tablet PC’s, etc., in terms of software/applications, it would include modeling/drawing/organization programs such as Autism Pro, BoardMaker, DT Trainer, Speaking Dynamically, etc.

Hope this helps…

http://www.leeuniversity.edu/events/autism-symposium/ and http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_67965.asp. There is also this one in Canada, http://www.autism.net/ I hope these are of help.

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7 Responses to “What are the best (or largest) technology conferences focused on serving special needs children ?”

  1. http://www.leeuniversity.edu/events/autism-symposium/ and http://www.chattanoogan.com/articles/article_67965.asp. There is also this one in Canada, http://www.autism.net/ I hope these are of help.
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  2. For networking on a broader spectrum, check out the annual Family Cafe’ conference in Orlando. The special needs community is very well integrated, considering that families are being increasingly afflicted with multiple challenges.

    http://www.familycafe.net/
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  3. http://www.wrightslaw.com
    http://www.reedmartin.com

    These are the 2 best sites for special ed laws and rights, owned by sped attorneys.

    These sites sometimes have info on what you are looking for.
    good luck!
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  4. crabby_blindguy on February 18th, 2010 at 8:11 am

    Google "RERC" (Rehabilitation Engineeriing Research Centers). This is a network of R&D centers nationwide. In addition to technical info, they all have outreach programs, links, online resources, and information on their own and other conferences. There’s no one website–they each have their own.

    Also try NIDRR (National Institute for Disability Rehabilitation Research)
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  5. blondbrainserenity on February 18th, 2010 at 8:20 am

    This is entirely dependent on what kind of technology you are referring to..? I am a mother of a 3 yro autist. I serve on two special education boards and a "great start" children 0 to 6 board. I am also by profession an autism parent consultant. I would be happy to discuss your question via email.
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  6. This website is a great resource for disabilities–it is not directed towards any one disability and assistive technology. They have webinars as well. http://www.CITEd.org
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  7. Cal State Northridge has an awesome conference called CSUN that focus on technology and disability. Contact the school for more information.
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