2011 Call for Presenters Now Open!

Presenters are expected to utilize People-First Language during presentations and in their submitted proposals. We are a cross-disability conference and presenters selected will have demonstrated that they are prepared for a diverse audience which could include individuals experiencing physical, sensory, developmental, mental health, or intellectual disability, in addition to family members, and professionals from a variety of fields.

Accessibility Considerations – Presenters, be sure to submit your handout and presentation material text in electronic format by September 19, so that appropriate alternate formats can be prepared for participants. Submit to presenters@arcoregon.org.

Please also consider the elements in your presentation and how they will be experienced by people with various disabilities. For example, if you have visual-only elements such as graphics, photos or electronic media without dialogue/narrative, you will need to provide verbal description for audience members with low vision.

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View the full Call for Presenters (Word) ( PDF)

View the Instructions for Presenters (Word) (PDF)

PROPOSALS MUST:

A. Be filled out COMPLETELY!!!

B. Adequately address one of the topic areas

C. Have a clearly written presentation description

D. Have clearly stated learning objectives

E. Be submitted by presenters who have sufficient experience and knowledge of the proposed subject matter

F. Use People First Language in all areas of the application – see website for examples

PRESENTER INFORMATION:

• The program committee will consider proposals for 75-minute sessions. Presenters must be available to present September 29, 30, October 1, 2011. The presentation may be scheduled at any time on any of the conference dates at the discretion of the conference organizers.
• Presentation rooms will be set up classroom style.
• Up to two Presenters per session will be granted complimentary registration. Presenters will be responsible for their own meals, travel, and lodging expenses.
• Special stipends may be available.
• The Program Committee will contact chosen presenters by email (or by phone if no email address is available) by August 31, 2011.
• Copies of handouts and other materials available for session attendees is the responsibility of the presenter(s).
• We will also need an electronicelectronic text only version of your presentation to produce alternative formats.

Examples of People First Language: