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Patton College of Education and Human Services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>370 McCracken Hall<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Athens, OH 45701<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Phone: 740-593-0846<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>E-mail: <a href="mailto:leinbaug@ohio.edu"><span style='color:blue'>leinbaug@ohio.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span lang=EN style='color:black'>Show, by your actions, that you choose peace over war, freedom over oppression, voice over silence, service over self-interest, respect over advantage, cooperation over competition, action over passivity, diversity over uniformity, and justice over all. </span><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> NCRE Listserv [mailto:listserv=ncre.org@mail1.us2.mcsv.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>NCRE Listserv<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, October 25, 2012 1:38 PM<br><b>To:</b> Tracy.Leinbaugh.1@ohiou.edu<br><b>Subject:</b> Call for Papers - 2013 National Training Forum for State Coordinators for the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing & Late Deafened<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=wrap><div align=center><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=600 style='width:6.25in'><tr><td style='padding:7.5pt 0in 15.0pt 0in'><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#EEEEEE'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in' id=header><p class=MsoNormal><img border=0 width=828 height=129 id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://gallery.mailchimp.com/d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3/images/ncre.jpg"><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='background:#003D5C;padding:7.5pt 15.0pt 7.5pt 15.0pt' id=nav><p align=center style='text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:#DDDDDD'><a href="http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=3f94483456&e=6285364a67&c=ea12a319fd"><span style='color:#EEEEEE'>Unsubscribe Tracy.Leinbaugh.1@ohiou.edu</span></a> | <a href="http://ncre.us2.list-manage.com/profile?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=3f94483456&e=6285364a67"><span style='color:#EEEEEE'>Update your profile</span></a> | <a href="http://us2.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=d5a2da3c1a53350f31f65bdb3&id=ea12a319fd&e=6285364a67"><span style='color:#EEEEEE'>Forward to a friend</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td valign=top style='background:#EEEEEE;padding:7.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt 22.5pt' id=content><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 id="top_content"><tr><td colspan=3 style='border:none;border-bottom:solid #CCCCCC 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 15.0pt 0in' id="main_event"><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:15.0pt;line-height:18.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>CALL FOR PAPERS</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br> <br>February 25-27, 2013<br>Hotel TBD<br>Baltimore, Maryland<br>Deadline: November 2, 2012<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Sponsored by</span></strong>:<br>The National Technical Assistance Partnership (NTAP) @ George Washington University<br>The University of Arkansas CURRENTS <br>pepnet 2<br> <br>I<strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>nvitation</span></strong>:<br>The National Technical Assistance Partnership (NTAP) @ George Washington University, the University of Arkansas CURRENTS and pepnet 2 invite workshop proposals for its training forum February 25-27, 2013. Any person whose work affects the described target population is welcome to submit a proposal. Although this training forum will include both workshops and plenary sessions, this is an invitation for workshops that will be held concurrently. Each workshop presentation will be one-hour and fifteen minutes in length. The deadline for submitting a proposal is <u>November 2, 2012.</u> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><h3 style='line-height:18.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Requirements for Submission: Please note we are unable to attach the proposal submission form, which is a word document in this message. At the end of this email you will find the Call for Papers proposal outline. As requested, please copy and paste this information into a word document and then answer all the proposal questions. We apologize for any inconvenience. </span></strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br><br>The Proposal Submission Form must be submitted by November 2, 2012. Send the form (preferably as a Word attachment) via e-mail to Pat Tomlinson at <a href="mailto:mandalay@comcast.net" target="_blank"><span style='font-weight:normal'>mandalay@comcast.net</span></a>. “SCD Training Forum Submission” should be in the subject line of the e-mail. Questions can be directed to Pat Tomlinson at <a href="tel:%28732%29%20477-9346" target="_blank"><span style='font-weight:normal'>(732) 477-9346</span></a>.</span><span style='color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></h3><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><em><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Judy Garrett</span></em><br>Event Coordinator<br>University of Arkansas CURRENTS<br><a href="tel:501%2F623-7700" target="_blank">501/623-7700</a> office<br><a href="tel:501%2F624-6250" target="_blank">501/624-6250</a> fax<br><a href="tel:501%2F262-1123" target="_blank">501/262-1123</a> off-site office</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><br><br></span><strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Invitation</span></strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br>The National Technical Assistance Partnership (NTAP) @ George Washington University, the University of Arkansas CURRENTS and pepnet 2 invite workshop proposals for its training forum February 25- 27, 2013. Any person whose work affects the described target population is welcome to submit a proposal. Although this training forum will include both workshops and plenary sessions, this is an invitation for workshops that will be held concurrently. Each workshop presentation will be one-hour and fifteen minutes in length. The deadline for submitting a proposal is November 2, 2012.<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Training Forum Goals</span></strong><br>The major goal is to promote employment opportunities for individuals who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened. This training forum will provide training and networking opportunities for State Coordinators of the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened. Additionally, Vocational Rehabilitation professionals who work with the target population, professionals from community based agencies providing similar services, and leaders of consumer organizations are invited to participate. One hundred twenty-five to two hundred participants are expected to be in attendance. These persons represent Vocational Rehabilitation agencies nationally, which serve more than 35,000 persons with hearing loss annually.<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Training Forum Objectives</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>To provide a training forum for Vocational Rehabilitation professionals to discuss provision of services to consumers who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing and Late Deafened. The forum will share information on current and future issues in Vocational Rehabilitation services needed to achieve positive employment outcomes.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>To showcase effective State Programs through presentations by State Coordinators of the Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>To build and enhance current networking and collaborative efforts between rehabilitation professionals who work with issues on provision of services to consumers who are Deaf, Deaf-Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late Deafened.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Workshop Priority Areas: </span></strong><br>* Note- Presentations can focus on hearing loss generically, or be specific to a subpopulation of deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing, late-deafened.<br> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Overcoming employment barriers for consumers with hearing loss:</span></strong><br><br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Innovative employment programs & practices:</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Supported employment models;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Employment trends & impact;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Models for youth in transition.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Addressing shortage of job developers qualified to serve sub-populations of consumers with hearing loss.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Workplace access & diversity: </span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Addressing differences in accessibility needs of sub-populations of consumers with hearing loss;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Needs & cultural implications of serving minority consumers with hearing loss;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Serving baby boomer & aging consumers with hearing loss;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Overcoming language barriers of ESL persons;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Advocacy & Inclusion:</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Empowerment strategies;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Strategies to enhance informed choice for consumers with hearing loss.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo4'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Accessing specialized services- e.g.- mental health; substance abuse.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>SCD Tools & Models:</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Assessment & strategic planning strategies to enhance VR program diversity & accessibility;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Leadership development, mentoring, & succession planning;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Staff development models for SCDs and RCDs;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Training programs for SCDs & RCD/HH/LD/DBs;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo5'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Program evaluation impact on quality programs & services;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Technology:</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>One-stop shopping for technology;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Emerging assistive technology & its impact;</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo6'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Innovative technologies for specific occupations.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Workshop Proposal Submission Form </span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br>(Page one of three)<br> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:18.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>Deadline for Submitting Proposals is November 2, 2012.</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'><br>Email this completed form as an attached Word document to Pat Tomlinson at <a href="mailto:mandalay@comcast.net">mandalay@comcast.net</a>. Questions can be directed to Pat Tomlinson at (732) 477-9346.<br> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'>Presentation Title:</span></strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><br><br><strong>Presenter(s): </strong>List the name(s), titles/degrees, professional affiliation, and addresses for all presenters.<br> <br><strong>Lead Contact Person for Presentation</strong> (This person will be responsible for notifying and coordinating with co-presenters.)<br>Include complete contact information (address, telephone, fax, e-mail)<br> <br><strong>Presentation Abstract: </strong>Submit a brief description of the proposed presentation (not to exceed 75 words, or 5 lines of type) for inclusion in the training forum program book.<br> <br><strong>Presentation Summary: </strong>Attach a summary of the proposed presentation for consideration by the planning committee (not to exceed 500 words).<br> <br><strong>Proposal Submission Form </strong><br> <br><strong>A/V Equipment Needs (please check):</strong><br>___Flip Chart<br>___DVD Player/Monitor<br>___LCD Projector/Screen<br>___Other (Please specify)<br></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0><tr><td width=638 style='width:478.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>***NOTE***</span></strong><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>If you need to use a laptop for your presentation, you must bring your own. However, we need the following information to ensure compatibility:<br> I am bringing my own laptop<br> PC MAC<br>Operating system and version: __________________________<br> I need to connect to the Internet</span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Presenter(s) Communication Mode and Accommodation(s) Needs. </span></strong><br>(In addition to interpreters and CART which will be assigned to all presentation rooms for the audience.)<br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>(Please list each presenter separately)</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=594 style='width:445.5pt'><tr><td width=297 style='width:222.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>Name:______________________________<br>Lead Presenter Mode of Communication<br> I will speak for myself<br> I request an interpreter to sign for me:<br> ASL<br> Signed English<br> Other (Please specify) ____________________________<br>I require the following additional accommodation(s) (ALD, etc.)<br>_________________________________________________________________________<br> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=297 style='width:222.75pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=0 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 width=613 style='width:459.75pt'><tr><td width=598 colspan=2 style='width:448.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Name:______________________________<br>Presenter 2 Mode of Communication<br> I will speak for myself<br> I request an interpreter to sign for me:<br> ASL<br> Signed English<br> Other (Please specify) ____________________________<br>I require the following additional accommodation(s) (ALD, etc.)<br>_________________________________________________________________________<br> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=14 style='width:10.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=598 colspan=2 style='width:448.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=14 style='width:10.5pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width=315 style='width:236.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br>Name:______________________________<br>Presenter 4 Mode of Communication<br> I will speak for myself<br> I request an interpreter to sign for me:<br> ASL<br> Signed English<br> Other (Please specify) ____________________________<br>I require the following additional accommodation(s) (ALD, etc.)<br>_________________________________________________________________________<br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td width=275 style='width:206.25pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> <br> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> </span><o:p></o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></td><td style='padding:0in 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-line-height-alt:0pt'> <o:p></o:p></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'> <br><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Presenter/Presentation Requirements</span></strong></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo7'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Presenters will be required to provide an electronic version of handouts and/or multimedia presentation prior to the training forum. Participants will be provided with a web address where they may download digital versions of their materials prior to the training forum. Accepted workshop presenters will receive detailed accessibility guidelines and instructions for submitting digital versions of handouts. Presenters must submit these materials by January 25, 2013.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p class=MsoNormal style='line-height:18.0pt'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#444444'>More detailed accessibility guidelines and instructions for submitting digital versions of handouts will be provided to presenters along with notification of acceptance.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo8'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>On-site presentation materials and handouts must be accessible to persons with disabilities. Captioned videos, scripts for auditory materials, large print, diskette or DVD, and Braille copies are required.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo9'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>If you are demonstrating technology as a part of your presentation, you must bring it yourself.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><ul type=disc><li class=MsoNormal style='color:#444444;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;line-height:18.0pt;mso-list:l9 level1 lfo10'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Prior to your presentation, you may be contacted by interpreter /CART service(s) to ask questions about these accommodation needs for your specific presentation. 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