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Disability Mentoring Day (DMD) is sponsored by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). HP celebrates Disability mentoring day every year. This year, DMD will be commemorated on Wednesday, October 18, 2006, which will be the official kick-off for a year-round effort.
The program now reaches more locations and more students than ever before. As a global company, HP hosts DMD activities in Europe, Latin America and Asia Pacific regions. The HP Houston Texas location also hosts Accessibility Awareness Day.
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ATIA 2007 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available. ATIA 2007 Conference will be held January 24-27, 2007 at the Caribe Royale All-Suites Resort & Convention Center.
HP has sponsored the California State University, Northridge Center on Disabilities (CSUN) Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference for several years. The next event is scheduled for March 19 - 24, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.
The largest conference of its kind, it addresses technologies across all ages; disabilities; levels of education and training; employment; and independent living.
Highlights from past CSUN events
HP's manager of global Web accessibility Natasha Lipkina presented a session at the conference. Her presentation and other highlights are available for download below.
» Natasha Lipkina's Web Access Presentation (PDF file)
» HP Assistive Technology Partners at CSUN (PDF file)
» HP highlights IT accessibility leadership at CSUN (PDF file)
» Michael Takemura's interview with Accessible Content Magazine
» John Williams's CSUN article
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