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Full details of ALL Conference Program sessions and presenters are listed on this web page.

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From early March 2008 onwards, it will be possible for you to pre-book a place in your preferred sessions. If you have already registered to attend the Conference, the Conference Committee will contact you to advise you as soon as this option becomes available. Because of room sizes and Hands-on Laptop Lab computer numbers – some sessions will be closed off once maximum numbers are booked in. So it is advisable to pre-book your preferred program sessions to ensure a place in the more popular presentations.

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This PDF file gives you an overview of the Four-Day Conference program and selected presenter details.

Time	PRE-Conference Workshops - Monday 12th May 2008						Toshiba Lab

9.00am to 4.00pm	Assistive Technology Supports for Reading ComprehensionKelly Fonner and Scott Marfilius	Language Through Reading: Using Supported Book Reading Strategies to Promote Language DevelopmentPati King-DeBaun	Engaged to LearnAnthony Goss	Clicker 5 and Clicker Paint - Accessible Learning Resources for All Students in All SubjectsKevin Lynch	The Avenue of Curricular Success through Symbol Support (with Boardmaker Plus!)Dana Stump	textHELP Read&Write GOLD: Supporting Literacy for LifeAngeline King and Bill Smith	Dragon NaturallySpeaking Hands-on WorkshopKarl Francois
	Conference Registration Desk open all day - call in to register early and avoid queues!
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Time	DAY ONE - Tuesday 13th May 2008
7.30am to 8.30am	Conference Registration Desk open
8.30am to 9.00am	Conference Opening Session
9.00am to 10.30am	PLENARY SESSION: Exploring Universal Access to the Curriculum through Technology in the ClassroomKelly Fonner
10.30am to 11.00am	Morning Tea						Toshiba Lab
11.00am to 11.45am	Creating Electronic Books with Assistive Technology ToolsKelly Fonner and Scott Marfilius	A Practical Approach for Progress Monitoring for Students at Emergent Literacy LevelsPati King-DeBaun	WANTED - Vocabulary Words that Meet Children's Daily Communication Needs! Sally Clendon	Inclusive Education through Interactive WhiteboardsJan Polkinghorne	Meet NEOJan Bryan	Keeping Up to Date: What I Need to Know about Assistive Technology ResearchGreg O'Connor	Communicate: SymWriterKatie Lyon and Jane Farrall
11.45am to 12.30pm			Practical Application of the PODD Communication Book Templates ResourceGayle Porter and Lee Withall	Games in Learning for Students with Special NeedsJeff Souter	Meet NEOJan Bryan	University-Wide Implementation of Assistive TechnologyKyla Jasperse	Communicate: SymWriterKatie Lyon and Jane Farrall
12.30pm to 1.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm to 2.15pm	Organisers, Outliners, Schedules and Memory AidsScott Marfilius	From Early Engagement to Beginning Literacy: Strategies for Children on the Autism SpectrumPati King-DeBaun	Assistive Technology Supports in Maths for Students with Physical DisabilitiesKelly Fonner	Young Children with Severe Physical and Sensory Impairments Learn To CommunicateClaire Cotter and Fiona Beauchamp	Great Assistive Technology Tools in the Classroom for: Communication, Self-Regulation, Work Skills, Social Skills, and AcademicsAdam Wing and Jane Farrall	Engaging the Disengaged - Using Assistive Technology and E-Learning to Form ConnectionsDebra Creed	The Fun Factor: Using Digital Images, Sounds, Movies and More with Boardmaker Plus!Dana Stump
2.15pm to 3.00pm				Power to the People - Using Integrated Power Wheelchair Controls (IPWC) for Operating Speech Generating Devices, Computers and Environmental ControlsJohn Pashen and Vicki Robinson
3.00pm to 3.30pm	Afternoon Tea
3.30pm to 4.15pm	"Do Your Students Have a Pencil?" Supporting Early WritingPati King-DeBaun	Adobe Connect - Web ConferencingGavin Perry and Karl Francois	Creating Accessible Examinations and Assessments - To Accommodate ALL StudentsKelly Fonner and Scott Marfilius	Speech Generating Devices: Will They Stop My Child from Talking?Katie Lyon	Level the Curriculum for SuccessAnthony Goss	Better Outcomes and Better Practice: Different Approaches to the Same GoalJim Sprialis, Gillian Smith and Greg O’Connor and Jude Henry	Becoming "Pro"ficient with VS Communicator ProJane Farrall and Bas Tijdhof
4.15pm to 5.00pm		Adobe Connect - E-learning EnvironmentGavin Perry		Curriculum and Communication Ideas to Meet Standards in Your Classroom!Joni Nygard	A New Look for IntelliTools Classroom SuiteAlison Jarred
5.00pm to 7.00pm	Drinks and Canapés on the House! - Meet the Presenters and Trade Exhibitors
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Time	DAY TWO - Wednesday 14th May 2008
9.00am to 10.30am	PLENARY SESSION: Literacy for EveryonePati King-DeBaun
10.30am to 11.00am	Morning Tea						Toshiba Lab
11.00am to 11.45am	Assistive Technology Supports in Maths for Students with Learning DisabilitiesKelly Fonner and Scott Marfilius	Technology - Supported Instructional Strategies for Targeting Reading Comprehension Sally Clendon	Supporting Early Conversations: Supporting Communication, Supporting Quality of LifePati King-DeBaun	Wikis and Podcasts! What Use are They?Hillary Epton	The Comprehensive Dragon NaturallySpeaking Guide Part I - Slay the DragonKarl Francois	Getting Started with Technology: Three PerspectivesAndrea Golding and Marilyn Capelin, Grace Brown and Lynne Ryan and Gerry Kennedy	Hands-On with the DynaVox V - Customising, Text Messaging, Email and MoreJames Rowe, Katie Lyon and Jane Farrall
11.45am to 12.30pm		Emergent Literacy Model for Students with Significant Disabilities Using AAC AdaptationsJoni Nygard		Classroom Inclusivity Using Blogs and PodcastsSandy Russo
12.30pm to 1.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm to 2.15pm	Accessibility Options in Windows VistaScott Marfilius	Developing Visual Strategies to Support People with Complex Communication NeedsKatie Lyon	Pragmatic Organisation Dynamic Display (PODD) Ideas for Programming Speech Generating DevicesGayle Porter	Meet DanaJan Bryan	Explicitly Teaching Writing Skills to Students using Dragon NaturallySpeakingMargaret Neilsen	Boardmaker in Early Childhood Classrooms: From Circle Time to Notes HomeDana Stump	Let's Tango!Sally Clendon and Pati King-DeBaun
2.15pm to 3.00pm	Making Websites Talk!Karl Francois	National Relay Service: Internet Relay and Other Telephone Options for People with Complex Communication NeedsAnnabel Gregory and Jane Farrall		Meet DanaJan Bryan	"We're Getting There"... Working Towards Encouraging UDL (Universal Design for Learning) in ACT SchoolsJane Whitten and Judy Hunter-Dickson	ClaroRead: Provision of Enabling Literacy Support for All StudentsGerry Kennedy	Let's Tango!Sally Clendon and Pati King-DeBaun
3.00pm to 3.30pm	Afternoon Tea
3.30pm to 4.15pm	Beyond the Basics: Assistive Technology and Learning DisabilitiesScott Marfilius	Clicker 5 ANZKevin Lynch and Alison Jarred	Building the Linguistic Competence of AAC UsersPati King-DeBaun	Making Informed Decisions about Assistive Technology Utilising the SETT FrameworkGreg O'Connor and Anita Raftery	InterAACt: From Research to RealityJames Rowe and Katie Lyon	Be a Mr. Wizard: Assistive Technology Supports in ScienceKelly Fonner	From Page to Screen: Making Talking BooksJane Farrall and Anthony Goss
4.15pm to 5.00pm		Clicker PhonicsKevin Lynch	Assistive Technology: Opening Opportunities For Students With High Support Needs In Brunei SchoolsSalim bin Hj Puteh and Dk Hjh Maria binti Pg Hj Damit	Providing Virtual Support to Rural and Remote AreasMarilyn Capelin, Jeff Souter and Annette Coupland
7.00pm to 11.30pm	Conference Dinner
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Time	DAY THREE - Thursday 15th May 2008
9.00am to 10.30am	PLENARY SESSION: Are We Doing it Right? What Does the Research Say?Scott Marfilius
10.30am to 11.00am	Morning Tea						Toshiba Lab
11.00am to 11.45am	AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 1: Schedules and Task AssistantsKelly Fonner	Fostering Creativity among Students with DisabilitiesPati King-DeBaun	Mastering Microsoft Word - Taking the Tips and Tricks to Support Students even Further! (Part One)Scott Marfilius	"Time to Talk" - Communication Strategies for Enhancing Social Understanding for People with Autism Spectrum and Other Related DisordersDolly Bhargava	AlphaSmart Writing Solutions: Proven for All LearnersJan Bryan	SPELL BooksJanelle Sampson	WriteOnline - Writing Success Anytime, Anywhere! Kevin Lynch
11.45am to 12.30pm	Trade Display or Hands-On Lab Free Time or Special Interest Groups
12.30pm to 1.30pm	Lunch
1.30pm to 2.15pm	AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 2: Expressive Communication SupportsKelly Fonner	Literacy Based Activities for Older StudentsPati King-DeBaun	Mastering Microsoft Word - Taking the Tips and Tricks to Support Students even Further! (Part Two)Scott Marfilius	DynaVox M3: Taking It to the Next LevelJames Rowe and Katie Lyon	Planning and Implementing a School-wide Literacy program using textHELP Read&Write GOLDBill Smith	The Comprehensive Dragon NaturallySpeaking Guide Part II - Rule the DragonKarl Francois	Evaluating and Teaching Your Students In Switch School!Anthony Goss
2.15pm to 3.00pm		A Framework for Integrating Communication and Literacy Instruction (Part One)Pati King-DeBaun and Sally Clendon	PowerPoint: Pushing it to the Limit (Part One)Scott Marfilius	The Eyes Have It: The MyTobii Eye-Controlled Speech Generating DeviceTomas Nilsson, Bas Tijdhof and Jane Farrall	Idea Mapping Technologies - Using Writing and Graphic Organisers to Assist Students through the Research and Writing ProcessBill Smith
3.00pm to 3.30pm	Afternoon Tea
3.30pm to 4.15pm	AT Supports for Students with Autism Part 3: Behaviour SupportsKelly Fonner	A Framework for Integrating Communication and Literacy Instruction (Part Two)Pati King-DeBaun and Sally Clendon	PowerPoint: Pushing it to the Limit (Part Two)Scott Marfilius	Fun Activities from the WIZ - a FREE Online Tool from AbleNet!Adam Wing	textHELP Read&Write GOLDAngeline King and Bill Smith	Does My Voice Look Big In This? A Comparison of Three AAC Software PackagesJane Farrall	Creating Hypermedia Environments with Clicker 5Jim Sprialis
4.15pm to 5.00pm	Conference Closing Session (and Prize Draw)!
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