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Subject: [tech-sis] Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)


AOTA is a member of the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD).
The Federal Affairs Department staff thought this might be of interest to
you.

Sept. 25, 2001

To:     All CCD Member Organizations
From:   Tony Young, Chairperson
        The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities

IDEAS 2001 will be held as scheduled from October 2-3, 2001.
There is still time to register on online.

IDEAS 2001: Accessibility for All, Empowerment through Section 508

Hyatt Regency at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
October 2, Tuesday: 8 am - 6 pm
October 3, Wednesday: 8 am - 3 pm
No Cost to Register or Attend!
For more information or to register visit: www.section508.gov

The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) Conference
features workshops, discussions, and exhibits highlighting methods to
increase accessibility to information and technology for people with
disabilities.

* The Honorable Jim Jeffords, Senator of Vermont is the keynote speaker for
the Opening Ceremony on October 2nd at 8:30am.
* Exhibit Hall Reception on October 2nd from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.
* Section 508 Industry Panel on October 3rd from 10:30 a.m. -12 p.m. will be
moderated by Craig Luigart, CIO of Department of Education and feature
industry partners working on Section 508 requirements.

Technology companies nationwide are participating in this year's conference.
Vendors will showcase accessible solutions, assistive technologies,
universal design principles, and service programs, which emphasize Federal
compliance with Section 508.

Join us at IDEAS 2001 for an update on Section 508 implementation and
strategies for success! Please visit the IDEAS Web site on
www.section508.gov program information.


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