AHEAD NR SPRING CONFERENCE and ANNUAL MEETING
University Center Room 330
The University of Montana
2011 AHEAD NR Annual Conference will have two components: assistive technology and pressing issues for disability services professionals. The attendees will have opportunities for a hands-on demonstration on reading and writing technologies and for sharing information regarding video captioning on their campuses. Hot topics such as New ADA Regulations and services animals on campus will also be discussed. This year’s conference emphasizes discussion and interaction among attendees. The annual AHEAD NR member meeting, which is open to all conference attendees, will be held during lunch.
Conference Agenda
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Registration and Welcome |
| 9:00- 10:30 | “Show and Tell” Assistive technology facilitated discussions |
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| 10:45-11:45 | New ADA Regulations by Bernie Gantert, The University of Montana. |
| 12:00-1:30 | Open board/members annual meeting with lunch |
| 1:45- 3:00 | Open discussions |
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| 3:00 | Adjourn |
Registration Deadline
The complete registration form must be submitted to Secretary Kathy Meier by Wednesday, May 18 at 5 p.m. See the details in the registration form.
Location
The University of Montana’s campus map is available at http://umt.edu/map
Parking on the UM campus
All visitors need to purchase a day pass or hourly pay parking permits for the duration of their stay on campus. A day pass ($3) can be purchased at the Source (the information desk) in the University Center. For more information about parking on the UM campus, go to the Public Safety website at http://www.umt.edu/publicsafety/Campus%20Parking/Visitor%20Parking.aspx
Hotel Information
Listed below are hotels within walking distance of the UM campus.
Campus Inn: www.campusinnmissoula.com
Holiday Inn Express: www.hiexpress.com
Holiday Inn at the Park: www.holidayinn.com
Goldsmith’s Bed and Breakfast Inn: www.goldsmithsinn.com
Doubletree Hotel Edgewater: www.doubletree.com/
Blossom’s Bed and Breakfast: www.blossomsbnb.com
