DATE OF EVENT: Friday, January 12, 2001 EVENT NAME:International Commission on Technology and Accessibility - North America General Meeting - Preliminary Agenda TIME: 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM LOCATION: Room 381D Industry Canada 365 Slater Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
DATE OF EVENT: January 18, 2000 EVENT NAME: FITAI Section 508 Procurement Forum BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. LOCATION: Regal Knickerbocker Hotel, 163 E. Walton Place, Chicago, IL FOR MORE INFORMATION: Section 508 Procurement Forum
DATE OF EVENT: January 24-27, 2001 EVENT NAME: ATIA 2001 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact ATIA
February 2001
DATE OF EVENT: February 1, 2001 EVENT NAME: FITAI Section 508 Procurement Forum BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. LOCATION: Hilton Del Mar, 15575 Jimmy Durante Blvd. (Del Mar), San Diego, CA FOR MORE INFORMATION: Section 508 Procurement Forum
DATE OF EVENT: February 22 & 23, 2001 EVENT NAME: ADIT Accessibility Forum Kickoff BRIEF DESCRIPTION: To build a community of E&IT user and vendor stakeholders. The ADIT project is designed to bring these two communities together to help businesses better understand current and future user accessibility requirements and to help users better understand current and potential capabilities of E&IT products. LOCATION: National Press Club, 529 14th St, NW, Washington, D.C. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Marie Bedard (843)760-3561
DATE OF EVENT: February 23, 2001 EVENT NAME: FITAI Section 508 Procurement Forum BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. LOCATION: Holiday Inn Select, 130 Clairemont Avenue, Atlanta, GA FOR MORE INFORMATION: Section 508 Procurement Forum
DATE OF EVENT: February 28 and March 1, 2001 NAME OF EVENT: Virtual Government 2001 - New Expectations in a .gov World DESCRIPTION: AFCEA International and the Federal CIO Council will host the sixth annual Virtual Government Conference. Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, DC. This year's conference will address the realities of electronic government through the following questions: What does the public expect from government, what does business expect from government, and what does government expect from itself? Each session will be loaded with key speakers from government and industry: http://www.afcea.org/vg2001/speakers.htm PLUS, featured speakers include: The Honorable James S. Gilmore III (invited), Governor, Commonwealth of Virginia; The Honorable Kathleen Kennedy Townsend (invited), Lt. Governor, State of Maryland; Mr. Bill Bass, Senior Vice President, E-Commerce and International, Lands' End, Inc.; Mr. Arnaud de Borchgrave, Senior Advisor, Georgetown University Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and former President and CEO, United Press International.; IN ADDITION, you'll get the scoop from Federal CIOs in each session! A detailed agenda is available at: http://www.afcea.org/vg2001/agenda.htm Register by Friday, February 9th, and SAVE BIG! Click here for secure on-line registration: https://www.afcea.org/secure/vg2001reg.asp FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact Tina Schaefer at tschaefer@afcea.org or (703) 631-6250.
March 2001
DATE OF EVENT: March 9, 2001 EVENT NAME: FITAI Section 508 Information Forum BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. LOCATION: Radisson Hotel, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA FOR MORE INFORMATION: Section 508 Information Forum
DATE OF EVENT: March 19-24 EVENT NAME: CSUN Technology and Persons with Disabilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The conference covers all aspects of technology and disabilities, and fetures a faculty of internationally recognized speakers. Implementation of Section 508 Revisions: Section 508 workshop is included in the PreConference. Presenters will be Doug Wakefield, Access Board, and Joe Tozzi, Deptartment of Education. LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA CONTACT: 818-677-4929 (V/TTY) FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://www.csun.edu/cod
DATE OF EVENT: March 20-22, 2001 EVENT NAME: FOSE LOCATION: Washington, DC - Convention Center FOR MORE EVENT INFORMATION: FOSE
DATE OF EVENT: Thursday, March 22, 2001 EVENT NAME: General Meeting of The North America Regional Commission on Technology and Accessibility TIME: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM LOCATION: Executive Suite 2 18th floor LAX Marriott Hotel Los Angeles, California MORE INFORMATION: http://www.starlingweb.com/ictana/
DATE OF EVENT: March 26,2001 EVENT NAME: Section 508 Information Forum LOCATION: Wash., DC; Ronald Reagan International Trade Center BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. CONTACT: Katherine Rhodes katherine.rhodes@gsa.gov 202-501-0009 MORE INFORMATION:http://www.cmpinc.net/section508
April 2001
DATE OF EVENT: April 26, 2001 EVENT NAME: Accessible Workplace Technologies Demonstration Day LOCATION: CAP Technology Evaluation Center (CAPTEC), Pentagon, Room 2A259 BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The focus of this demonstration day will be accessible workplace technologies that comply with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act accessibility standards. Continuous, ongoing demonstrations of assistive technology that works with software hardware, web-based applications and other products. Highlighted demonstrations will include software applications, web-based solutions, telecommunications products, video and multimedia, accessible copier and kiosk, desktop and portable computers. Demonstrations will be ongoing from 9:00am to 2:00pm. CAP staff members will escort visitors into the Pentagon from the Metro and South Parking entrances. Escorts will be available every 20 minutes; at the top of each hour and at 20 minutes and 40 minutes past each hour. Please contact CAPTEC at 703-693-5160 (Voice) or 703-693-6189 (TTY) for more information or to arrange an escort. CONTACT: Dinah F.B. Cohen, Director, 703-693-5160
May 2001
DATE OF EVENT: May 10,2001 EVENT NAME: Section 508 Information Forum LOCATION: Kansas City, MO; The Park Place Hotel BRIEF DESCRIPTION: LEARN what Section 508 is and how Section 508 will affect procurement of electronic and information technology (E&IT). DISCOVER what to consider when developing, procuring, maintaining or using electronic and information technology covered under Section 508. ENGAGE the officials who are implementing 508 and find out how your agency can be instrumental in assuring that electronic and information technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities and how you can keep abreast of all the events and news regarding Section 508. UNDERSTAND how your involvement in the procurement/development of accessible electronic and information technology will be beneficial to all. CONTACT: Katherine Rhodes katherine.rhodes@gsa.gov 202-501-0009 MORE INFORMATION:http://www.cmpinc.net/section508
DATE OF EVENT: May 11, 2001 EVENT NAME: ADIT Accessibility Forum LOCATION: Gallaudet University, Kellogg Conference Center BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The U.S. General Services Agency Center for Information Technology Accommodation (CITA) is pleased to announce a meeting on May 11, 2001 to publicize the U.S. Federal government's sponsorship of the Accessibility Forum. The Accessibility Forum is an industry-led collaboration with the user community aimed at developing procedures to assess Electronics and Information Technology (E&IT) product accessibility for people with disabilities, as defined by Public Law 105-220, Section 508.The mission of the Accessibility Forum (formerly called ADIT) is to provide government agencies and Electronic and Information Technology (E&IT) and Assistive Technology (AT) vendors with effective and broadly accepted means to assess whether E&IT products comply with the accessibility standards of Public Law 105-220, Section 508. The Accessibility Forum is designed to obtain user and vendor involvement in the development of accessibility assessment methods. In addition, the Forum will provide vendors with insight into accessibility needs and goals that could be addressed in future product development. CONTACT: Marie Bedard 843-760-3561 MORE INFORMATION:http://accessibilityforum.org ALSO: View The Webcast FOR MORE INFORMATION: ACCESSIBIILITY FORUM
DATE OF EVENT: May 22-23, 2001 EVENT NAME: IT Accessibility 2001: Ensuring Information Technology Access for People With Disabilities LOCATION: NIST - Gaithersburg, MD BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Conference focusing on industry and govt. strategies, challenges, and motivations for providing easier access to information technology by people with disabilities. Anyone interested in Info.Technology Accessibility should attend Topics: - Section 508 regulations - Fed. & State agency 508 activities - Industry motivations challenges on IT accessibility - Case studies on making Web site 508 accessible - Exhibits - IT assistive technology - see Website for Speakers and Program ** Registration fee: $255 ** ** NIST conference facilities are accessible** ** Register on-line at Website; identify accessibility needs ASAP** ** Call (301) 975-2776 if you a need registration form mailed to you ** CONTACT: Kim Snouffer (301)975-2776 MORE INFORMATION:http://www.nist.gov/ITaccess2001
DATE OF EVENT: May 22-24, 2001 EVENT NAME: GSA International Products and Services Expo LOCATION: Orlando, FL BRIEF DESCRIPTION: GSA’s International Products and Services Expo—Your free training source for best practices in procurement, innovations in technology, and many other career-building topics designed with you in mind! GSA’s annual training extravaganza will be held in Orlando, FL, May 22-24, 2001. Expo 2001 is a dual Training/Exposition designed for the Federal acquisition community to aid in everyday procurement decisions. CONTACT: Katherine Rhodes katherine.rhodes@gsa.gov 202-501-0009 http://www.expo.gsa.gov
June 2001
DATE OF EVENT: June 21, 2001 EVENT NAME: The Accessible Future LOCATION: National Press Club, First Amendment Room, 529 14th Street, NW BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The National Council on Disability will conduct a news conference to highlight the release of its report on the future of accessible technology CONTACT: Mark S. Quigley 202-272-2008 MORE INFORMATION:
July 2001
DATE OF EVENT: July 9-12th EVENT NAME: E-Gov 2001 Conference and Exposition LOCATION: Washington Convention Center BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The E-Gov Conference and Exposition offers attendees a complete educational experience. Opportunities abound for intensive discussion, collaboration across organizations, and networking with those who will orchestrate the Electronic Government programs in the new Administration. CONTACT: 1-800-746-0099, ext. 203
August 2001
DATE OF EVENT: August 6-10, 2001 EVENT NAME: Equal Access Training Program for Blind and Visually Impaired VA Employees LOCATION: Austin, Texas (Convention Center in Downtown Austin) BRIEF DESCRIPTION: This year the Equal Access Training Program will concentrate training on MS-Office Applications. This includes the following: Exchange/Outlook, Internet Explorer, and Word. To benefit from the training program this year, participants have to be familiar with JAWS or WINDOWEYES access software. If needed, low vision participants, will be provided with large monitors and large print software. In addition, we will provide access/instruction to refreshable Braille Display’s for participants interested in using this type of device. Each day will be spent on one or more MS-Office applications. We will provide an overview of each function within the application each morning. Hands-on exercises, tips and tricks will be shared with participants throughout the day. Our goal by the end of the week is to have each participant demonstrate proficiency in Exchange/Outlook, Internet Explorer and Word. Instructors will be available for JAWS and WINDOWEYES to answer questions and troubleshoot problems. CONTACT: ellen.mcmahon@med.va.gov or by calling (708) 202-5546.
September 2001
DATE: September 4-7, 2001 EVENT: IRMCO LOCATION: Hershey, Pennsylvania
DATE OF EVENT: September 11, 2001 EVENT NAME: ITTATC Live Web Cast: Making Telecommunications Products and Services Accessible to People with Disabilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Obtain practical advice from the FCC, the Access Board, GSA, industry representatives, and disability community representatives on accessible telecommunications. MORE INFORMATION:http://www.ittatc.org
DATE OF EVENT: September 11, 2001 EVENT NAME: Best Practices in Implementing Section 508 LOCATION: The Tower Club, Vienna, VA BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Learn strategies for successfully implementing Section 508 from experienced professionals. Derrick Shields of Axiom will discuss how he developed a critical network for successful Section 508 implementation. James Phillips, Williams Mullen, will address the legal issues under Section 508. CONTACT: Pat Perry 703-760-5200 x1229
DATE OF EVENT: September 13, 2001 EVENT NAME: Section 508: Impact on Telecommunications Procurements …You Make the Call! LOCATION: 1300 N 17th Street, Ste.100, Arlington VA 22209 BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Description of seminar as follows: Seminar: “Section 508: Impact on Telecommunications Procurements …You Make the Call!” There’s more to Section 508 than just revising your website to meet the new compliancy regulations that went into effect on June 21st. Another important facet of Section 508 deals with telecommunications and how Section 508 pertains to purchasing new telephone systems and their related solutions. KEI Pearson is offering a free special seminar for Federal Agency Section 508 IT Coordinators, Purchasing/Procurement Managers and invited guests entitled: “Section 508: Impact on Telecommunications Procurements …You Make the Call!”. The focus of this seminar is Section 508 Telecommunications a) awareness, b) information, c) education and d) demonstration. This is a free seminar and seating will be limited. To register for this event, please email your contact information to: 508@keicorp.com or call 888-443-5795. Registration/confirmation required. CONTACT: 508@keicorp.com 888-443-5795
DATE: September 19-21, 2001 EVENT: Accessibility Forum LOCATION: Washington, DC
DATE: September 20, 2001 EVENT: FedWeb LOCATION: Bethesda, MD
DATE OF EVENT: September 26, 2001 EVENT NAME: Achieving and Maintaining an Accessible Web site in Compliance with Section 508 LOCATION: Microsoft Corporation 5335 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 500 BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Seminar focus: When Web developers follow standards and guidelines for accessibility, everyone—including people who use assistive technologies, can browse web-based information. There are three steps to achieve accessibility for a Web site, or group of web-based documents: Verify accessibility compliance with Section 508 standards or W3C Priority 1 guidelines Repair web content Monitor web accessibility CONTACT: Dana Louise Simberkoff, HiSoftware 603-229-3055 MORE INFORMATION:http://www.hisoftware.com/access/msAccEssDays.html
October 2001
DATE OF EVENT: October 1, 2001 EVENT NAME: ITTATC Live Web Cast: Making Telecommunications Products and Services Accessible to People with Disabilities BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Obtain practical advice from the FCC, the Access Board, GSA, industry representatives, and disability community representatives on accessible telecommunications. MORE INFORMATION:http://www.ittatc.org
DATE: October 2-3, 2001 EVENT: IDEAS 2001 The Interagency Disability Education and Awareness Showcase, Accessibility for All: Empowerment through Section 508. LOCATION: Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. DESCRIPTION: IDEAS features workshops, discussions, and exhibits highlighting methods to increase accessibility to information and technology for people with disabilities. IF YOU MISSED the conference, you can connect to the web cast archive of the conference proceedings.
DATE: October 14-16, 2001 EVENT: IAC/ELC: Federation of Government Information Processing Council's IAC LOCATION: Hershey, Pennsylvania
DATE: October 17, 2001 Statistics and Policy Forum LOCATION: Washington, DC
