2010 Conference: Call for Programs
July 12-17, 2010
The Sheraton Denver Hotel
Denver, Colorado, USA
Call for Proposals
Submission Deadline: November 13, 2009
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Electronic submissions via this website are required. It is strongly recommended that you:
- review the proposal submission instructions and forms in advance (print for reference as needed),
- prepare your submission in advance,
- then copy and paste information into each Submission Form field as indicated online,
- click “Submit” when you are sure all appropriate fields are completed.
YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT YOUR PROPOSAL ONLINE ONCE SUBMITTED.
IF YOU MAKE AN ERROR, PLEASE EMAIL: ahead2010@ahead.org
Proposals that do not comply with the criteria will not be considered during the proposal review process. This process will be an anonymous review and should not include any identifying information about the presenter(s) or the institution where one works within the body of the program summary. Separate fields are included for presenter(s) background and experience as indicated.
Forum and Audience
In addition to plenary sessions, the Program Committee is intent on providing concurrent workshops and symposia for the novice (new to the field), intermediate (several years of experience and skills) and experienced/advanced audience. A number of sessions are geared to all audiences as well. Several different forums are available to fit a variety of topics.
Preconference Institutes provide the opportunity for in-depth professional development for participants and may target specific audiences. The Program Planners are seeking in-depth, new and innovative submissions in this area. Time slots include 3-hour half day sessions and 6-hour full day sessions.
Concurrent Sessions include lectures on research, best practices and other topics, AT and other demonstrations, interactive workshops, symposia and other training formats. Proposals at all levels are sought to ensure opportunities for professional development for all participants. We are especially interested in Roundtable Discussions on timely topics.
Poster Sessions expose attendees to research and exemplary practices via walk-through displays and one-to-one interaction between presenter and audience. Project information is displayed on large bulletin boards to be viewed by those circulating in the room.
Criteria for Selection
Proposals will receive highest scores if they support one or more of AHEAD’s Values and relate to one or more of AHEAD’s Professional Standards categories. This information should be stated and demonstrated in your Proposal Summary.
AHEAD values:
- Philosophy, thinking, and paradigms that view disability as the interaction between person and environment
- Diversity within all aspects of the Association
- Equitable, sustainable, and usable postsecondary environments
- Professionals who respect and nourish student autonomy and work as allies to design inclusive communities
- Organizational strength that sustains essential resources and supports growth
AHEAD Professional Standards
- Administration - Responsibilities related to the administration or management of the office serving students with disabilities
- Direct Service - Providing services directly to students or acting on behalf of students with members of the campus community.
- Consultation/Collaboration - Working with campus or community personnel and agencies regarding students with disabilities or disability issues.
- Institutional Awareness - Providing training and expertise regarding disability issues to members of the campus community.
- Professional Development - Maintaining up-to-date professional knowledge and skill.
Please see the Proposal Submission Form Instructions below for additional Review Criteria.
Presenter Requirements
Upon acceptance, all presenters must agree to the following:
1. All handouts and presentation support literature will be electronically provided to AHEAD in Microsoft Word format following established guidelines by the date stated in Letter of Acceptance.
2. Any videos used at the conference must be open-captioned. Video captioning is the responsibility of the presenter, as is the cost of any necessary equipment related to its use.
3. Presenters must verbally describe any visual aids used during a session. (Please see the following section regarding audio visual equipment for further information regarding video equipment.)
4. Presenters must agree to permit Program Committee and AHEAD Staff to edit the proposed abstract and summary, session length and format, if necessary.
5. Presenters accepted through the Call for Proposals must sign and return the Conference Presenter’s Agreement form that will be sent upon proposal acceptance.
6. All presenters must register as attendees of the conference. Registration information will be available at http://www.ahead.org
Audio Visual Equipment
AHEAD will equip each concurrent session room with:
- one LCD projector and appropriate/necessary cords and cables, power supply, and presentation carts;
- one projection screen appropriate to the room
- one microphone and supporting equipment to facilitate appropriate amplification for the venue and assistive listening devices
- flip charts, stands and markers
Additional audio visual equipment will be available at the presenter’s expense; presenters are must provide their own laptops or netbooks if desired, and to bring their own audio visual equipment. All videos used must be open-captioned.
Poster Sessions
Audiovisual equipment is not available for the Poster presentations, however each presenter will be provided with one 4’ x 6’ bulletin board, access to a table for materials, and two chairs. Presenters may use their own battery-powered laptops as part of their presentations; electrical power is not available.
Internet access is not available in the Pre-Conference or Concurrent session presentation rooms or Poster Session areas.
Additional instructions will be sent to accepted presenters.
Key Dates to Remember
November 13, 2009 …Deadline for submission
End of January 2010 ... Notification of Acceptance sent to presenters
Go to Proposal Submission Form Instructions.
Questions? Please e-mail ahead2010@ahead.org
