Hello, mh1-ga!
I have geared my answer toward New York, New Jersey and Connecticut
as you specified in your question. There is so much information out
there that it was hard to know where to start and where to end! I am
sure there are many more conferences and workshops than I have
mentioned but the calender is not yet complete for 2004. There are
also many branch organizations stemming from the ones I have listed.
Most of the organizations I have listed are loaded with links to
seminars, recreational activities and further resources of
information. I am sure you will find more than enough information
within them all.
************
CONNECTICUT
************
ORGANIZATIONS
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Conn. Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities and ADD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"The Connecticut Association for Children and Adults with Learning
Disabilities (CACLD) is an independent, regional, non-profit
organization serving children and adults with learning disabilities
and attention deficits. Since 1963 parents and professionals have
joined together in this association to share their mutual concerns,
provide current information, and offer direction and support."
www.cacld.org
Learning Disabilities Association of CT
-----------------------------------------
"Assists individuals with LDS, children and adults, in securing
educational and employment opportunities. Committed to improving the
quality of life of the LD community."
www.ldanatl.org/ (Click on link for State page, and then on Connecticut)
National Down Syndrome Society Connecticut Affiliates
-----------------------------------------------------
http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=InfoResSrchRes&state=ct
Brain Injury Association of CT
------------------------------
"Promotes support groups and service systems for person with brain
injury and their families, provides education about traumatic brain
injury, its related problems and prevention, advocates for community
and medical resources needed to provide comprehensive TBI care, and
directly meets selected needs that are currently unaddressed by
existing systems. Offers info, referral, client case consultation,
legal advocacy, support groups, resources and education."
www.biact.org
Mental Health Association of CT
---------------------------------
"Statewide org that advocates and works for everyone's mental health.
Offers self-help groups, info & referral, speaker's bureau, advocacy,
publications, depression screening program, MH and substance abuse
education progs, newsletter, conference and educational workshops,
respite care, dual diagnosis support groups."
www.mhact.org
CT Speech Language Hearing Association
--------------------------------------
"Professional association of SLP, audiologists and professional
affiliates and associates dedicated to the provision of and
improvement in clinical services to people with communication
disorders. Seeks to advocate for the rights of people with
communication disorders, disseminate information regarding
communication disorders, services available, share scientific and
clinical info, stimulate professional growth, promote methos of
quality assurance and encourage research."
http://www.ctspeechhearing.org/
Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
---------------------------------------------------------------
"Safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with
disabilities in CT. Provides info, referrals, consultations,
organizing assistance to local groups, provides advocacy assistance.
Pursue legal and administrative remedies, conduct investigations into
complaints, public education and training."
www.state.ct.us/opapd/
The Western CT Association for Human Rights
--------------------------------------------
"WeCAHR advocates for the civil and human rights of people with
disabilities. We are an association of families and children building
communities that respect and welcome people. We educate the public
consciousness and promote the understanding of human similarities."
www.wecahr.org
CPAC - Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
-----------------------------------------
"The Connecticut (CT) Parent Advocacy Center, Inc. (CPAC) is a
statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support
to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age
birth through 21."
www.cpacinc.org
KASA Kids As Self Advocates CT
-------------------------------
"KASA is an organization for individuals with disabilities ages 12 -
22 and their friends. KASA is an organization created by youth with
disabilties to educate society about issues concerning youth with a
wide spectrum of disabilities. KASA believes in supporting
self-determination, creating support networks and proactive advocacy
for all youth with disabilities in our society."
Call Yvette Johnson for more information
Phone: 860 418-8709
Connecticut Birth to Three Programs
-----------------------------------
"The mission of the Birth to Three System is to strengthen the
capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related
needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities."
Phone: 1-800-505-7000
Website: www.birth23.org
Special Education Resource Center (SERC)
-----------------------------------------
"Professional developmental and information resources for
Connecticut's educators and the families they serve."
www.ctserc.org
Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)
----------------------------------------
Assists persons with disabilities prepare for, find or keep a job
www.brs.state.ct.us
Connecticut Down Syndrome Congress, Inc
----------------------------------------
"A statewide organization of families, professionals and friends with
a common interest - improving the lives of persons with Down
syndrome."
http://www.ctdownsyndrome.org/
Connecticut United Disability Action Groups, Inc
-------------------------------------------------
"CUDAG is an acronym for Connecticut United Disability Action Groups:
a coalition of individuals and disability advocacy groups who have
come together to work on issues common to persons with disabilities.
CUDAG works by a community organizing philosophy. Community organizing
brings people together to work on issues important to their lives.
Through a democratic process, the group decides what projects or
issues they will work on. Group members learn leadership skills and
take on leadership roles."
http://www.hartnet.org/cudag/
People First of Connecticut
---------------------------
"People First of Connecticut is a statewide self advocacy organization
that meets every other month in a central CT location. Members from 16
chapters come together to share self advocacy news and issues."
http://www.wecahr.org/people.htm
Parent to Parent
------------------
"A one-on-one telephone contact with another Parent who has experience
raising a child with a disability. A unique support that only another
parent can give."
http://www.wecahr.org/PTP.htm
State of CT. Dept. of Mental Retardation
----------------------------------------
www.dmr.state.ct.us
Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut
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www.disability-dnec.org
Disability Resource Center of Fairfield County
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www.drcfc.org
ARC/CONNECTICUT
---------------
"The Arc of Connecticut is an advocacy organization committed to
protecting the rights of people with mental retardation and related
developmental disabilities and to promoting opportunities for their
full inclusion in the life of their communities."
http://www.arcct.com/
CONNECTICUT WOMEN AND DISABILITY NETWORK, INC. (CWDN) is a statewide,
nonprofit, membership organization dedicated to the empowerment of
girls and women with disabilities through support, education, and
public policy. For membership and information, call (860) 297-4381
***********
NEW JERSEY
***********
ORGANIZATIONS
=============
New Jersey Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (NJP&A)
------------------------------------------------
"Consumer-directed, non-profit organization that serves as New
Jersey's designated protection and advocacy system for people with
disabilities in the state."
www.nichcy.org/stateshe/nj.htm (lots of links)
National Down Syndrome Society New Jersey Affliliates
------------------------------------------------------
http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=InfoResSrchRes&state=nj
Statewide Parent Advocacy Network-NJ (SPAN)
--------------------------------------------
"An organization dedicated to special education advocacy run by parent
volunteers for parents. They have a helpline who can assist you with
problems."
www.spannj.org
Get the SPAN "Equals in Partnership" a guide to special education at:
A must have! http://spannj.org/BasicRights/
NJ Statewide Parent to Parent
------------------------------
"Network of parents supporting families of children with developmental
disabilities, other disabilities and special health needs."
http://community.nj.com/cc/njparenttoparent
COSAC-NJ - The New Jersey Center for Outreach and Services for Autism Community
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"A group for professionals, families and individuals of the autistic community."
www.njautism.org
Brain Injury Association of NJ
-------------------------------
"Statewide membership organization dedicated to providing education,
outreach, prevention, advocacy and spport services to all persons
affected by brain injury and to the general public."
www.bianj.org
ASPEN of NJ
-----------
"Provides info, support and advocacy to families and individuals with
AS, PDD-NOS, high functioning autism and related disorders."
www.aspennj.org
Parents of Autistic Children
-----------------------------
"Organization of parents. Provides service to autistic ommunity.
Strengthen the capacity of the autistic community, meet developmental
and health related needs of children and adults who exhibit
characteristics of ASD."
www.poac.net/
Tourette Syndrome Association of NJ
------------------------------------
"Organization of individuals with TS, families, and professionals.
Supports the needs of families, advocates for individuals, and
educates public and professionals."
www.tsanj.org
The New Jersey Parents' Caucus
-------------------------------
"Coalition of families whose mission is to ensure that every family
who has a child with special emotional and behavioral needs is given
an opportunity to play a strong and active role in the development and
delivery of effective and timely services for their children."
www.njparentscaucus.org
Cerebral Palsy of NJ
---------------------
"Dedicated to changing lives and bringing independence to people of
all types of disabilities (cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury,
spinal cord injury, arthritis, spina bifida, mental retardation,
hearing and vision impairment, alcohol/drug illness and stroke)
Permanent and temporary disabilities."
www.cpofnj.org
Epilepsy Foundation of NJ
-------------------------
"Dedicated to improve the quality of life for persons affected by
epilepsy and loved ones. Largest provider agency serving
developmentally disabled individuals with family support services in
NJ."
www.efnj.com
Mental Health Association of NJ
---------------------------------
"An organization dedicated to improving the mental health of all
people in NJ and to achieving victory over all types of mental
illnesses through advocacy, education, support services."
www.mhanj.org
NAMI-NJ chapter of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
---------------------------------------------------------------
"Statewide organization dedicated to improving the lives of
individuals ad families who are affected by mental illness. Provides
education, support and systems advocacy to empower families and
persons with mental illness."
http://naminj.nami.org
ARC of NJ
-----------
"Statewide advocacy organization that promotes and advocates for the
welfare of persons whose primary disability is mental retardation but
also serves those with devlopmental disabilities and fosters the
development of appropriate programs and seeks to enhance quality of
life."
www.arcnj.org
Easter Seals of NJ
-------------------
"Provide health and human services to individuals and their families
so they may live, work and play in the community with equality,
dignity and independence."
www.eastersealsnj.org
VSA Arts of NJ
--------------
"Offers a wide array of programs and services in all of the arts
disciplines to indviduals of all ages particularly those with
disabilities."
http://www.vsanj.org/info.htm
**********
NEW YORK
**********
ORGANIZATIONS
=============
The Advocacy Center
--------------------
"Educates, supports, and advocates for people with disabilities and
their famililies."
www.advocacycenter.com
National Down Syndrome Society New York Affliliates
-----------------------------------------------------
http://www.ndss.org/content.cfm?fuseaction=InfoResSrchRes&state=ny
Power Advocates of Western New York
-----------------------------------
"Provides training, support and advocacy to parents of children with
special needs and agencies who work with them in western NY.
Empowering parents to be effective advocates."
http://www.poweradvocates.org/home.htm
NYSARC
------
"A family-based organization working for people who have developmental
disabilities."
http://www.nysarc.org/chapter.htm
Sinergia
---------
"Offers services to developmentally disabled persons and their
families. Promoting independence and opportunity. Provides programs
and resources. Focus on low income minority neighborhoods."
http://www.sinergiany.org/SP_frame.htm
Wildwood Programs
------------------
"Working collaboratively with families, Wildwood Programs empowers and
enables children and adults with neurologically- based learning
disabilities, autism, and other developmental disorders to lead
independent, productive and fulfilling lives."
http://www.wildwood.edu/
Autism Foundation of NY
------------------------
"Organization of parents, families and friends of the Autistic
Spectrum community. Advocate for appropriate, scientifcally proven
treatments and education methodologies to help those individuals
achieve their fullest potential."
www.afny.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Western New York
------------------------------------------------------
http://members.aol.com/ldaofwny/home.html
Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York
-------------------------------------------------------
http://www.ldacny.org/
Learning Disabilities Association of the Genesee Valley, Inc
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"Genesee Valley's resource for meeting special learning needs."
http://www.ldagvi.org/
Greater Rochester ADD Association
---------------------------------
"Addresses the multiple needs of individuals with AD/HD. Assists
individuals, families, professionals and community by providing info
and support."
www.netacc.net/~gradda/
Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------"Support
one another as we advocate for the unique needs of children and adults
with HFA, AS and PDD."
www.lightlink.com/schissel/aap/index.html
NY Families for Autistic Children
---------------------------------
"Assist families in accessing the best possible info, support and
given families a place to support one another."
www.nyfac.org
Asperger Syndrome Support Group of New York City
------------------------------------------------
http://www.aspergernyc.com/
CONFERENCES/EVENTS in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey
===========================================================
22nd ANNUAL CONFERENCE: "EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH
LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ATTENTION DEFICITS" A conference for
families, professionals, and high school students with LD/ADD/ADHD.
DATE: SPRING 2004. PLACE: TRUMBULL MARRIOTT, HAWLEY LANE, TRUMBULL,
CT
http://www.cacld.org/ (See upcoming events)
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Dec 06, 2003 - Dec 06, 2003, New York City, New York
Hosted by: New York Branch of IDA
"A Stratedy Approach to Improving Reading Comprehension."
Learning strategies promote independent and active learners who can
meet general education curriculum demands. Learn about the model,
specific strategies, and how to teach strategies.
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewevents?branch_id=25
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Mar 05, 2004 - Mar 06, 2004, New York City, New York
Hosted by: New York Branch of IDA
"31st Annual Conference on Dyslexia and Relating Learning Disabilities."
"The two-day Conference provides 100 sessions by leading researchers
and practitioners from across the country. FRIDAY Keynote Speaker:
Maryanne Wolf, Ph.D., Director, Center For Reading and Language,
Professor, Eliot-Pearson, Department of Child Development, Tufts
University, Medford, MA. SATURDAY Keynote Speaker: G. Reid Lyon,
Ph.D., Chief, Child Development & Behavior Branch, National Institute
of Child Health & Human Development, National Institutes of Health,
Bethesda, MD. Presenting state-of-the-art training opportunities for
educators in the most advanced curriculum related to working with
dyslexic, learning disabled and at-risk students. Sessions will
address language structure and acquisition, reading, listening
comprehension, memory, assessment, technology, writing and more. Learn
researched based methods to work with students in regular, special and
inclusion education. The conference will provide teachers with the
training they need to understand, assess and teach learning disabled
students. If you are an educator, healthcare provider, concerned adult
or parent, you will benefit from attending the conference."
Location: New York Marriott Marquis, Times Square
45th Street and Broadway, New York, New York
Location tel: (212) 691-1930
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewevents?branch_id=25
==
Mar 06, 2004 - Mar 06, 2004, New York City, New York
Hosted by: New York Branch of IDA
8th Annual Adult Conference - This conference is for Adults with
dyslexia. As the program illustrates, the issues and topics addressed
throughout the day are directed to this audience.
Location: New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway at 45th Street, New York, New York
Location tel: (212) 691-1930
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewevents?branch_id=25
==
Mar 06, 2004 - Mar 06, 2004, New York, New York
Hosted by: New York Branch of IDA
Parent Conference: Organized by Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities:
The Parent Conference offers information, support and inspiration to
parents for the critical role that they play in the success of their
children with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders.
Recommended audience: Parents of Children with L.D. and or Attention
Deficit Disorders
Location: New York Marriott Marquis
1535 Broadway at 45th Street, New York City, New York
Location tel: (212) 691-1930, ext. 10
http://www.interdys.org/servlet/viewevents?branch_id=25
==
"Families Together in NYS 8th Annual Conference "Raising Our Voices
for Children: Building on Strengths for Families and Children to
Succeed" to be held Sunday, May 2nd & Monday, May 3rd, 2004 at the
Desmond Americana in Albany, NY.
http://www.ftnys.org/events.htm
Behavioral Health Seminars throughout NYS, Upcoming topics:
"Anger Control Made Easy For All Ages", "Learning Disabilities and
ADHD: Behavioral Interventions", "Brief Psychotherapies: An Integrated
Model", "Pervasive Developmental Disorders: Autism, Rett's, CDD, and
Asperger's".
For more information, contact Cross Country University at 1-800-397-0180
http://www.ftnys.org/events.htm
==
Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
Special Camp Fair 2004 - Summer Programs for Children with Disabilities
405 West 59th Street, Manhattan
(Entrance to Fair on Columbus Avenue near West 60th St.)
Saturday January 31, 2004 -10 AM - 3PM Call (212) 677-4650
http://www.educationupdate.com/directories/events/
==
April 1-2, 2004 - "2004 Career Expo for People with Disabilities."
The Pennsylvania Hotel New York, NY sponsored by association on higher
education and disability.
www.eop.com
==
These are some of the upcoming conferences on the website for
Connecticut Families for Effective Autism Treatment. Please see the
following webpage for more conferences:
http://www.ctfeat.org/conferences.htm
January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, and February 4th
New York Families for Autistic Children (NYFAC)
Ozone Park, NY
"TEACHING SOCIAL SKILLS AND PLAY SKILLS."
NYFAC presents a series of 5 evening workshops
Evenings 6-10 p.m.
Cost: $200 for the five workshops.
To register, please call 718-641-3441
January 10 2004 - Plainview Marriot Residence Inn. Plainview, NY
"PROMOTING FUNCTIONAL COMMUNICATION, COOPERATION, AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, USING ABA."
Tamara Kasper, MS/CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist, Board Certified
Associate Behavior Analyst. Sponsored by The ELIJA Foundation in
Conjunction with the New York Dept. of Health LEICCAC
"The purpose of this workshop is to describe and demonstrate methods
of effective teaching for children with autism as found in the
literature of Applied Behavior Analysis as well as evaluation and
treatment procedures which have been proven effective in the field of
speech-language pathology. The methods and materials developed by Drs.
Sundberg and Partington and published in their manuals "The Assessment
of Basic Language and Learning Skills"(1998) and "Teaching Language to
Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities"(1998) will
be combined with procedures popularized by Dr. Vincent Carbone and
procedures developed within the field of speech-language pathology.
8:30 Pre Registration 9-5 workshop."
For more information, please call 516-433-6200, or visit the Elijah
web site www.elijah.org.
March 2 and March 24 - Keeney Center - Wethersfield, CT
"DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR AND CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS."
Linda Grimm, Benhaven Learning Network
SERC Focus on Autism Initiative will sponsor a 2-day workshop open to
professionals and family members of children with autism from Pre-K to
grade 6. Topics to include evaluating communicative intent,
functional and environmental assessment, data collection and creating
positive behavior support plans.
The cost for the 2-day event is $50.00 per person, and includes text.
For more information, please contact: Carol Hotz. Administrative
Assistant, (860) 632-1485, ext. 232
April 28, 2004 - Radisson Hotel, Cromwell, CT Social Skills Symposium
"Exploring the Social Skills Needs of Students with Autism Spectrum
Disorders, PreK-Grade 12." Planning for Effective Social Skills
Interventions. Michael Powers, Psy.D.
==
The Arc of New Jersey is pleased to offer a variety of conferences and
workshops throughout the course of the year. Mark your calendar for
these exciting upcoming Arc events and watch this space for updated
information. For information about any of these events, please call
(732) 246-2525 or email info@arcnj.org.
http://www.arcnj.org/conferences.html
==
Workshops from the Newgrange School and Educational Outreach Center - New Jersey
http://www.thenewgrange.org/outreach/conferences.html
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Special Education News - Connecticut IDEA Compliance Report
------------------------------------------------------------
A summary of findings provided by SEN on how your state is complying with IDEA
www.specialednews.com/states/ct/ctcomply.html
Special Education News - NJ IDEA Compliance Report
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A summary of findings provided by SEN on how your state is complying with IDEA
www.specialednews.com/states/nj/njcomply.html
Special Education News - New York IDEA Compliance Report
------------------------------------------------------------
A summary of findings provided by SEN on how your state is complying with IDEA
www.specialednews.com/states/ny/nycomply.html
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I hope the information I have provided is helpful and meets your expectations!
Sincerely,
umiat
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Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
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10 Dec 2003 23:03 PST
Hello again, mh1!
I truly hope this further information will help.
In response to your clarification:
"I am looking for organizations that provide services to the
cognitively disabled who possibly would be interested in my software."
I have to say that there are numerous organizations provided in my
initial answer that would serve your needs perfectly. There is no
reason why you cannot go through them and send them a brochure or
description (or even visit to set a sample demonstration) of your
software. You could even set up a sample demonstrations in some
schools with special education teachers.
=
"The directories that I am asking for is for ny nj and ct of
organizations providing services to this population."
I have already provided you with many, many organization names. If
you want the organizations listed all in one place, most directories
are online. However, I have found online directories for CT, NY and NJ
that you "might" be able to order as a hard copy. They are listed
below.
=
"I'm looking for fairs or expos where I can showcase and demonstrate
my software that I developed that is geared to the cognitively
disabled and the mentally retarded."
I have found several expos that would be suitable for marketing your
software, but except for one in New Jersey, they are all in other
states. If Maryland or Virginia is within your reach you can attend
the best of all conferences - the "WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Disabilities
Expo." I have provided information below.
NEWSLETTERS and Publications for possible advertising
=====================================================
ConnSense Bulletin - Resources for Learning with Technology
http://www.connsensebulletin.com/index.html
==
Disability Solutions (published 6 times per year online)
http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/info.htm
"Disability Solutions is the free publication of The Enoch-Gelbard
Foundation. It's mission is: "To provide in a widely accessible
manner, free of charge, information that is useful, sensitive, and
current to everyone concerned with developmental disabilities:
parents, families, self-advocates, and professionals." The goal is to
bring current research, medical information, educational strategies,
and practical suggestions to our readers in language that is easily
understood."
(Download Newsletters at http://www.disabilitysolutions.org/news.htm )
==
Division of Developmental Disabilities "DDD Express" Newsletter
http://www.dddcec.org/publications.htm
"The Division on Developmental Disabilities publishes a variety of
materials targeting individuals with mental retardation, cognitive
disabilities, autism, and associated conditions. DDD Express is the
newsletter published three times a year and sent to DDD members. Each
issue includes "Teacher's Corner", the President's message, and
Division news and upcoming events."
See Fall 2003 DDD Express newsletter for an example:
http://www.dddcec.org/etmrddv/DDD_RevisedNwsltr2.pdf
==
EP Magazine
http://www.eparent.com
"EP?s on-line resource. Continuing 32 award-winning years of providing
information, support, ideas, encouragement and outreach for parents
and families of children with disabilities, **** and the professionals
who work with them." ****
DIRECTORIES
=============
Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities Resource Directory
http://www.waisman.wisc.edu/mrsites.html
Cornucopia of Disability Information
http://codi.buffalo.edu/
"CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals
by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. It
consists of both an Internet Directory of Disability Information and a
repository of electronic disability documents, dating back to the
early 1990s. Many of the documents on CODI are publicly available
nowhere else on the Internet. The information addresses local (Buffalo
& WNY), state, national and international audiences."
Online Directories by State
----------------------------
These are online Directories. You will have to contact the national
office to see if you can order hard copies if that is what you are
seeking.
Disability Organization Directory for New York State
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ny.htm
Disability Organization Directory for Connecticut
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ct.htm
Disability Organization Directory for New Jersey
http://www.nichcy.org/stateshe/nj.htm
To inquire about hard copies:
NICHCY - National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
P.O. Box 1492
Washington, DC 20013
(800) 695-0285 · v/tty
(202) 884-8441 · fax
e-mail: nichcy@aed.org
web: www.nichcy.org
EXPOS/Conferences
==================
Since you are only interested in expos or conferences in three states
where you may be able to market your software, you have narrowed down
the playing field considerably. I have found several upcoming expos
around the country, but only Expo in New Jersey for 2004.
Abilities Expo
---------------
April 16-18, 2004
New Jersey Convention Center
Edison, NJ
http://www.abilitiesexpo.com/nymetro/index.asp
"Abilities Expo, the one show dedicated to educating and improving the
lives of people with disabilities, senior citizens, their families &
caregivers, as well as healthcare and education professionals, allows
you to discover new products and services - from computers to athletic
equipment and mobility products to daily living aids - all
conveniently displayed for you to see, test and compare."
WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES Disabilities Expo (Maryland and Virginia)
Dates: October 22-24, 2004
Location: Dulles Expo Center Chantilly, VA
Dates: June 25-27, 2004
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Maryland
Web: www.caringcommunities.org
Abstract: These premier consumer expositions, which are free to the
public, are dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults
with disabilities, their families and caregivers, as well as health
care and education professionals. WORLD OF POSSIBILITIES will allow an
opportunity for an anticipated 6-10,000 attendees to explore a vast
array of products and services such as: assistive and adaptive
technology, durable medical equipment, computer software, mobility
products, living aids and more-all conveniently displayed to see,
touch, and compare in a "one-stop shopping" experience. This will give
individuals who do not typically have easy access to comparison
shopping, a hands-on opportunity to try devices and speak directly to
equipment representatives about the products and services
TO EXHIBIT at the expo
http://expo.caringcommunities.org/exhibitors.php
Exhibitors Kit
http://www.caringcommunities.org/pdf/exhibitor_packet.pdf
==
One possiblity in New York (not an expo but there may be exhibitors):
YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities' 25th Annual
International Conference on Mental Retardation and
Developmental/Learning Disabilities
Dates: May 3-7, 2004
Location: Crowne Plaza Manhatten Hotel New York City, NY
Sponsor: YAI/National Institute for People with Disabilities
Abstract: The focus of our conference will be programs, services, and
policies, which enhance the lives of individuals with mental
retardation and developmental/learning disabilities and their families
Contact: Ben Nivin, YAI's Conference Director
(212) 273-6203 Or Abbe Wittenberg, Conference Manager
(212) 273-6193
YAI/NIPD Network
460 West 34th Street
New York, NY 10001-2382
Web: www.yai.org
E-mail: awittenberg@yai.org
http://www.nichcy.org/fullresults.asp?ReportID=181641&Set=4
Other Upcoming Expos and Shows in other states
http://www.disableddealer.com/links_list.asp?itemid=1016
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