Access in the Last Frontier: It's Here!

Anchorage, Alaska
Monday, September 27, 2010
logo - Access 2010 Alaska's New Frontier! September 27-30, Egan Center, Anchorage
Access in the Last Frontier: It's Here!
Monday, September 27, 2010 8:30 AM -
Thursday, September 30, 2010 5:00 PM (Alaska Time)

William A. Egan Civic and Convention Center
555 W. Fifth Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
United States
Map and Directions
 

CONFERENCE PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE - download

Participate remotely via live streaming.
(No registration required)
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/accessibility/training/accessconference2010/index.cfm
Online Forum: http://ada.legis.state.ak.us/


The 2010 Access Conference provides a comprehensive forum for access and universal design issues in Alaska. This year, professionals will gain expertise in applying the latest standards for accessible housing, websites, education, outdoor recreation, and buildings and facilities. We will explore beyond buildings to ensure public and private organizations can improve access to programs and services. Preconference sessions will focus on the emerging access issues in employment. Most tracks will include a policy and planning forum and award presentations for promising designs.

Monday, September 27
Pre-conference - no cost to attend

Windmills Disability Awareness Workshop (DOC | PDF)          Register

ADA Trainer Network (ATN Overview)                                      Register
(Two Day Session)


Tuesday, September 28
Pre-conference - no cost to attend

Emerging Issues in Employment (DOC | PDF)                         Register
(concurrent sessions)

ADA Trainer Network (ATN Overview)                                      Register
(Continued from Monday)


Wednesday-Thursday, September 29-30 Register Above
Conference - $100 for one day, $150 for two days

Schedules
 Participate Online! See conference schedule for details.


Why Attend?
As Alaska's communities change it is vital to address access as a forethought, so people can participate fully throughout their lives. Never before has Alaska gathered so many local and national experts to address access issues. This conference is key to help public and private agencies implement significant changes in codes, standards, laws, and technologies around accessibility. Understanding how to apply accessibility to make up for differences in people and communities is the key to Alaska's future.

Track-by-Track Flyers
Websites (DOC | PDF)
Housing (DOC | PDF)
Education Technology (DOC | PDF)
Education Transition and 504 (DOC | PDF)
Buildings and Facilities (DOC | PDF)
Program Access (DOC | PDF)
Recreation (DOC | PDF)
Transportation (PDF)
Attend In-Track Forums
Housing Needs
Accessible Buildings and Facilities
IT Procurement for Usability
ADA Coordinator Forum
Reflections and Moving Forward

Conference Costs
  • Preconference:  September 27 & 28 (no cost)
  • Main Conference: September 29 & 30 ($100 for one day or $150 for two days)
  • Presenters: September 29 & 30 ($50 for one or both days on Sept 29/30)
  • Reserve an Exhibit Table:
    • One Day (Sept 28, 29, OR 30): $100
    • Two Days (Sept 28 & 29 OR Sept 29 & 30): $200
    • Three Days (Sept 28, 29, & 30): $275
Event Sponsors
The main sponsors for this event are the State of Alaska ADA Program and the Northwest ADA Center.
 
Co-sponsors include:
Alaska State Fire Marshal’s Office
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Civil Rights
Center for Psychosocial Development
Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education
Mature Alaskans Seeking Skills Training (MASST) Program
USDA Rural Development Program
University of Alaska Anchorage, Disability Support Services
 
Partners include:
ADA Partners Program, Alaska Affiliate
Access Alaska
Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Alaska Commission on Aging
Alaska Department of Corrections
Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development (AKDOLWD)
Alaska Homebuilders Association
Alaska Mobility Coalition
Alaska Municipal League
Alaska SHRM State Council
American Institute of Architects, Alaska Chapter
Anchorage Equal Rights Commission
Anchorage Society for Human Resource Management
Assistive Technology of Alaska (ATLA)
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, AKDOLWD
Employment Security Division, AKDOLWD
Statewide Independent Living Council
State Web Access Team

We thank all contributors and welcome additional support for this event. If you are interested in sponsorship, please contact Jason Burke.   

Lead Presenters (subject to change):
Jack Catlin, FAIA – LCM Architects (CV PDF)
Jim Terry, AIA – EvanTerry Associates
Irene Bowen, Attorney, Consultant – ADAOne
Don Brandon, Director, NW ADA Center
Jill Burkert, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education, University of Alaska Southeast
Heidi Frost, Governor’s Council on Disabilities and Special Education (GCDSE)
Rich Sanders, GCDSE
Chad Hobert, Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Jo Fleming, Ph.D., Training Director, NW ADA Center
Barney Fleming, Ph.D., Training and Information Specialist, NW ADA Center
Marsha Gladhart, Ph.D., Educational Technologist, University of Alaska Southeast (Ret.)
Marilyn Golden, Policy Analyst, Disability Rights Education Resource Fund
Kathleen Laurin, Ph.D., Project Director, University of Montana Rural Institute
Kaela Parks, Director, UAA Disability Support Services
Jason Burke, State ADA Coordinator, State of Alaska ADA Program
David Barton, Project Lead, ADA Partners Project
Mystie Rail, Communications Director, ATLA
Jackie Garnick, State Webmaster, Dept. of Administration
James Marlow, Webmaster, Alaska Dept. of Health and Social Services
Kurt Savikko, Webmaster, Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game
Sherri Rita, Attorney/Lead Training Coordinator, Portland Affiliate, NW ADA Center
Robert Banghart, Chief Curator, Alaska State Museums
 

Contact Information

Payment Instructions

  • There is an additional processing fee of $4.50 for each registration. Items which do not have a price next to them will not be charged the processing fee. (i.e. early registration cost is $100.00 plus $4.50 service fee)

    Payment types accepted    : Check, Purchase Order, Credit Card (Visa & Mastercard only), Cash (on-site only)

    Checks can be made payable to CPD (Center for Psychosocial Development)

    Mail checks and purchase orders with registration confirmation to:
    Center for Psychosocial Development
    ATTN: Raelynn Smith
    2702 Gambell St, Ste 103
    Anchorage, AK 99503

    Fax purchase orders with registration confirmation to ATTN: Raelynn Smith at 907-274-4802.

    NOTE: When finishing registration(s), you are not required to enter credit card information; you can select the option to pay with check or purchase order instead. If you choose to pay with a credit card instead of a check or purchase order after completing your registration, please call Raelynn Smith at 907-264-6244 and she will assist you.
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