2015 Alabama Assistive Technology Expo & Conference (ALATEC)
October 20, 2015   |   Organized by: Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities
Date/Time: October 20, 2015
Location: Auburn University, Auburn, AL.
Description: The Alabama Assistive Technology Expo and Conference (ALATEC) will provide an opportunity to see first-hand the latest in assistive technologies, practices and services for persons with disabilities that will increase the ability of such persons to access education, employment, housing, transportation, health care and leisure/recreation in the community of choice. ALATEC will provide professional development and training to increase the knowledge and skills in a variety of areas including, but not limited to: Adult Services, Education/Learning, Visual and Hearing Impairment, Communication, and Physical Accessibility/Mobility.
ALATEC will provide a unique opportunity for vendors, persons with disabilities, their families and loved ones, professionals (e.g. educators, rehabilitation counselors, EI personnel, Speech/Language Pathologists, therapists and other service providers) to exchange and gather information relative to the accessibility and availability of assistive technology.
ALATEC is a collaborative effort of the following organizations:
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Auburn University Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, Counseling
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Auburn University Office of Professional & Continuing Education
Contact Information
For conference questions, please contact the Conference Coordinator, Myra Girard at 334-844-3100 or by email: myra.girard@auburn.edu.