In recognition of the 14th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Technology Administration and the U.S. Department of Education will sponsor an Assistive Technology Exhibit and Policy Forum on Tuesday, July 27, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the main lobby of the Department of Commerce Herbert C. Hoover Building. Department employees are invited to attend.
This event will highlight advances made in assistive technology with exhibits by over 40 leading companies, government agencies, and associations advocating for persons with disabilities, and promote and provide information about assistive technology. The program will include representatives from the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Labor and Justice, and from the private sector, including General Motors, Microsoft, and Hewlett-Packard. The panel sessions will focus on emerging technologies in the field, the market potential of new assistive technology, and advances in assistive technology for all populations. Sign language interpreters will be provided and the event will be handicap accessible through the Aquarium Entrance on 14th Street. For further information please contact Ms. Morey Barnes at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anthony G. Wilhelm, Ph.D. Director, Technology Opportunities Program National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Room 4893 Washington, D.C. 20230 (202) 482-1216 fax: (202) 501-5136 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ntia.doc.gov/top/
