South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2008

South Carolina Assistive Technology Expo 2008
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Columbia, South Carolina
Free and open to the public
No Pre-registration

Don't miss a once-a-year opportunity!

The SC Assistive Technology Expo showcases the latest assistive technology (AT) devices, equipment, gadgets, and software to help people of all ages live more independently in all areas of life. Over 60 exhibits and 12 concurrent sessions are offered.

Workshops cover topics of interest to people of all ages:
* Assessment for Augmentative Communication
* The Connection Between AT and UDL
* Microsoft Accessibility Options & Computer Access Supports
* Vocational Program for People on the Autism Spectrum
* AC in the School Curriculum
* Low Tech Computer Access
* AT for Persons with Brain Injury or Developmental Disabilities
* Physical Fitness and AT
* Augmentative Communication for Older Adults
* Assistive Technology and the IEP
* Telecommunications Equipment
* Hi & Low Tech Aids for Daily Living and Modifications for the Home

The web site at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/expo/expo08.html provides descriptions of this year's sessions and a list of exhibitors from 2007.

Download an Expo flyer at http://www.sc.edu/scatp/documents/expo08flyer.pdf.

The same day, we are also offering an Information Technology and Web Accessibility Conference. This Conference would be of interest to IT personnel, procurement offices, web development staffs, or agency administrators. More details about this conference can be found at www.access-sc.org/2008conference.shtml.

For more information about the Expo, call Sally Young at the South Carolina Assistive Technology Program 800-915-4522 or 803-935-5263, or email youngs@cdd.sc.edu.