2008 State of the Science Conferences
This is not a comprehensive listing of all State of the Science Conferences planned by NIDRR grantees. These represent conferences reported to NCDDR for addition to this list.
Opening Doors for Children with Disabilities and Special Health Care Needs
Children's Hospital Boston and the Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts
Principal Investigator(s):
Judith S. Palfrey, MD and Susan Foley, PhD
Nature of Conference:
Accessing services for children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs from traditionally underserved communities.
Dates:
November 10-11, 2008 Bethesda, MD
Focus:
This conference examines the state of the science related to 1) early screening, 2) community inclusion and 3) transition for children and youth from underserved populations, including new immigrant communities. The conference is designed to optimize interaction among all participants. There will be many opportunities for discussion among researchers, clinicians, policy makers, parents, youth and community based organization leaders. We will share the lessons we are learning with the Opening Doors project in Boston as an example of community based participatory research.
Conference Web Site:
Registration Now Open
http://www.openingdoorsforyouth.org/sos
Contact:
Berenise Reyes-Albino, berenise.albino@umb.edu, 617-287-4314
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Telerehabilitation
Principal Investigator(s):
David M. Brienza, PhD
Nature of Conference:
Join the RERC on Telerehabilitation on the World Wide Web (WWW) each day for live, interactive sessions on current issues related to telerehabilitation.
Because this conference will be held entirely on the WWW, you can participate from your own location via your computer and web browser! This is a free event and CEUs are available. While there is no registration fee, participant registration is required.
Please register at:
http://www.shrs.pitt.edu/cms/School/websubmissions.asp?ekfrm=724
Dates:
November 17-20, 2008
November 10-14, 2008, 1-4:00pm EST
Pre-Conference:
Live interactive technology practice session(s) for participants.
November 17, 2008, 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation: State of the Art from an Informatics Perspective
November 18, 2008, 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation Clinical and Vocational Applications: Research, Opportunities, and Challenges
November 19, 2008, 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation Technologies: Accessibility and Usability
November 20, 2008, 1-4:00pm EST
Telerehabilitation: Policy Research Tools and Policy Issues
Conference Web Site:
http://www.sos.telerehabnet.org
Contact:
Cheryl Rohall, (412) 586-6912, crohall@pitt.edu, Fax: (412) 586-6910
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for Wireless Technologies (Wireless RERC)
Georgia Institute of Technology
Principal Investigator(s):
Helena Mitchell, PhD
Nature of Conference:
Wireless Emergency Communications
Dates:
September 21-23, 2009, Atlanta, Georgia
Focus:
This FREE event will bring together stakeholders in a think tank environment to examine the potential of wireless communications technology for improving support and assistance for persons with disabilities before, during and after a natural or manmade disaster. The target audience is the wireless industry, emergency management and public safety officials, broadcast and cable industry, individuals with disabilities, disability organizations, and researchers working on issues of emergency communications.
Contact:
Salimah S. Major, salimah.laforce@cacp.gatech.edu, 404-894-8297
Archived 2008-2009 State of the Science Conference Announcements
Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange (CIRRIE)
State University of New York at Buffalo
Principal Investigator(s):
John H. Stone, PhD
Nature of Conference:
Toward Culturally Responsive Disability Services
Dates:
October 6-7, 2008 Niagara Falls, New York.
Focus:
Conference themes include: Cultural competency education and training (pre service and in service); Best practices in providing culturally responsive services in the disability and health services; Acquiring and strengthening cultural competence through international experience; and Research on cultural competency
Call for Presentations, etc.:
Complete information and the Call for Papers are at http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/conference2008/papers.html
Conference Web Site:
http://cirrie.buffalo.edu/conference2008/index.html
Contact:
John Stone, jstone@buffalo.edu, 716-829-3141 extension 125.
Boston University/Sargent College
Principal Investigator(s):
Marianne Farkas, ScD
Nature of Conference:
From Innovations to Practice: The Promise and Challenge of Achieving Recovery for All
Dates:
April 14-15, 2008 Hyatt Regency Hotel, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Focus:
Moving Systems Forward; Moving Programs Forward; Reaching Across Diverse Communities; and Reaching Across the Workforce and Other Stakeholders.
The call for posters which will continue until October 30, 2007.
Conference Web Site:
http://www.bu.edu/cpr/conference/index.html
Contact:
Questions about this conference can be directed to joanrapp@bu.edu, 617-353-3549.
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Technology for Successful Aging
University of Florida
Principal Investigator(s):
William C. Mann, PhD
Nature of Conference:
The Fourth International Conference on Aging, Disability and Independence (ICADI)
Dates:
February 20 - 23, 2008 at the St. Petersburg, Florida Hilton Hotel
Focus:
ICADI brings together researchers, practitioners, business leaders, consumers, and policy makers to focus on independence related issues of aging. Submissions will be accepted within one of the following seven categories: Smart Homes, Assistive Devices, Telehealth, Injury Prevention, Robotics, Transportation, Liveable Homes, Work and Aging and Communities
Call for Presentations, etc.:
Submissions for Presentations, Symposia, Posters and Technology Demonstrations will be accepted within one of the following seven categories: Smart Homes; Assistive Devices; Telehealth; Injury Prevention; Robotics; Transportation; Liveable Homes and Communities; Work and Aging
The theme of the submission should fall under one or more of the following topics: Business Perspective; Policy; Consumer Perspective; International Perspective; Research and Development; Practice/Services
You can submit a proposal at http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu for one of the following:
Lecture (single paper, 20 minutes)
Symposia (related group of presentations)
Poster (sessions held during evening receptions)
Technology Demonstration (a demonstration of prototype applications or new products to support independence)
Full Papers: Optional and additional to any of the above. Selected papers will be included in a book. Abstracts of presentations and posters will appear in the conference proceedings (on CD and the ICADI website.)
Submission Deadline - September 1, 2007
Submission and Registration Online - April 2, 2008
Conference Web Site:
http://www.icadi.phhp.ufl.edu/
Contact:
Gwen Mann, Sponsor and Partner Organization Coordinator, icadi@phhp.ufl.edu, 352-273-6621
Archived 2006-2007 State of the Science Conference Announcements
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center for the Advancement of Cognitive Technologies (RERC-ACT)
University of Colorado at Denver, Health Sciences Center
Principal Investigator(s):
Cathy Bodine, PhD, CCC-SLP
Nature of Conference:
National forum in a stimulating intellectual environment to discuss present and future research and important needs in the cognitive disabilities and technologies field.
Dates:
October 25-26, 2007 at the Westin Hotel, Westminster, Colorado
Focus:
The event will bring together cutting edge researchers and developers in cognitive technologies as well as outstanding leaders from numerous private and public organizations.
Plenary speakers will include Jay Lundell, PhD, Intel Proactive Health division and Robert Jaeger, PhD, Program Manager NSF Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities program. Key researchers, developers,
clinicians, caregivers and advocates will present sessions on different aspects of cognitive assistive technology. Winners of the RERC-ACT Student Design Contest will be announced. In addition, the RERC-ACT
will host poster sessions and a smart home exhibit featuring assistive cognitive technologies.
A block of rooms have been reserved at the Westin Westminster Hotel until Monday September 24, 2007. Reservations can be made at 303-410-5000 or 800-937-8461. Mention Assistive Technology Partners for $124 room rate. Register on-line for the conference. There is no registration fee to attend the State-of-the-Science Conference. Air travelers can plan to use the airport shuttle (303-457-4646) to and from the hotel.
Conference Web Site:
http://www.at-partners.org/stateofscience/
Contact:
Questions about this conference can be directed to MaryEllen Morse MaryEllen.Morse@cu.edu, 800-255-3477.
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Substance Abuse, Disability, and Employment
Wright State University, Kettering, OH
Principal Investigator(s):
Dennis C. Moore, EdD
Nature of Conference:
Substance Abuse & Vocational Rehabilitation - the Elephant in the Room: Research, Policies, and Exemplary Practices
Dates:
October 16-17, 2007 Key Bridge Marriott, Arlington, VA
Focus:
No other condition associated with large numbers of VR consumers has such state-to-state variability in diagnosis rates, inconsistencies in policy, and "hidden" cases than substance use disorder. Research suggests that approximately one quarter of VR consumers may have an active substance use disorder when they apply for VR services. This power-packed event will explore these issues with a panel of VR experts. A second panel of nationally-recognized lawyers will disentangle the applicable and sometimes conflicting statutes. Breakout sessions will review the latest findings regarding policies, training approaches, federal agency perspectives, and practices regarding substance use disorder and VR. A free web-based training series on the topic will be introduced.
Andrew J. Imparato, Esq., President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, will join us to provide the keynote address on Wednesday morning. Perspectives from a number of federal agencies will be represented, including NIDRR, NIDA, RSA, OSERS, DOL, SSA, and SAMHSA.
Attendance will be limited for this event. Register early! Registration includes an evening reception and poster session October 16th, continuation of the special room rate, and all event materials.
Conference Web Site:
http://www.med.wright.edu/citar/sardi/conference.html
Contact:
Questions about this conference can be directed to bridget.gerber@wright.edu, 800-390-2518, http://www.med.wright.edu/citar/sardi/conference.html
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on TBI Interventions
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
Principal Investigator(s):
Wayne A. Gordon, PhD
Nature of Conference:
Clinical Trials in Rehabilitation Research: Learning from Experience
Dates:
October 2-3, 2007 (just prior to the annual meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine - ACRM), at the Institute of Medicine (IOM): Lecture Room, National Academy of Sciences, 2100 C Street, NW, Washington, DC
Focus:
The focus of the conference will be on clinical trial methods in rehabilitation research; it will be relevant to clinical researchers in rehabilitation involved in studying interventions with any disability group in any setting. The goal is to provide researchers an understanding of methodological challenges in designing and implementing clinical trials, as well as approaches to address these challenges, with a focus on learning from the experiences of researchers from around the world who have taken a variety of paths in testing rehabilitation interventions.
Conference Web Site:
http://www.acrm.org/conference/precourse-Gordon.htm
Contact:
Questions about this precourse can be directed to jreuter@acrm.org, 317-915-2250, http://www.acrm.org/conference/registration.htm
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (MARRTC)
University of Missouri - Columbia, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Principal Investigator(s):
Jerry C. Parker, PhD
Contact:
Becky Woelfel, 573-882-2914, woelfelr@missouri.edu
Dates:
June 18-19, 2007, Life Sciences Center, Glass House Conference Room, University of Missouri-Columbia
Online Information:
http://marrtc.org/events/index.html
Nature of Conference:
Health Care and Rehabilitation in America: Communication in the New Media Landscape
Proceedings:
To be announced
RRTC for Personal Assistance Services (PAS)
University of California - San Francisco
Principal Investigator(s):
Charlene Harrington, PhD, RN, FAAN
Contact:
Courtney LaCava, (415) 476-3964; Fax: (415) 476-6552
Dates:
April 27, 2007, National press Club, Washington, DC
Online Information:
http://pascenter.org/sos_conference/
Nature of Conference:
Meeting the Nation's Need for Personal Assistance Services: State of Science
Proceedings:
Contact Charlene Harrington, PhD, (415) 476-4030, charlene.harrington@ucsf.edu, for additional information
RERC on Universal Interface and Information Technology Access
University of Wisconsin/Madison Trace Center
Principal Investigator(s):
Gregg C. Vanderheiden, PhD
Contact:
Kate Vanderheiden, (608) 265-4621
Dates:
April 25-27, 2007, Madison, WI
Nature of Conference:
Universal Interface Today and Tomorrow: A State of the Science Workshop
Proceedings:
In 2007, a report will be available online via the conference website.
The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR)
Principal Investigator(s):
Angelle Sander, PhD and Margaret Struchen, PhD
Contact:
Karen A. Hart, PhD, Director of Training, khart@bcm.edu
Dates:
April 12 & 13, 2007, Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, VA (the ACRM Brain Injury-ISIG immediately follows on April 13-14,2007)
Conference Web Site:
http://www.tbicommunity.org/training/T7/index.htm, for conference brochure, registration, and call for posters (due February 2, 2007)
Nature of Conference:
The state of the science in 2007 and what we can learn from the research in community integration across disability groups that is applicable to individuals with traumatic brain injury
Proceedings:
To be announced
Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Measuring Rehabilitation Outcomes and Effectiveness
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Principal Investigator(s):
Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, ABPP (Rp), FACRM
Contact:
Questions about the Symposium on Post-Acute Rehabilitation can be directed to the Foundation via e-mail at info@foundationfor.org
Dates:
February 12-13, 2007, Hyatt Regency Crystal City, Arlington, VA
Conference Web Site:
http://www.foundationforpmr.org
Proceedings:
To be announced
RRTC on SCI: Promoting Health and Preventing Complications through Exercise
National Rehabilitation Hospital
Principal Investigator(s):
Suzanne L. Groah, PhD
Contact:
Matt Kehn, (202) 877-1603
Dates:
November 2-3, 2006, Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Bethesda, MD
Nature of Conference:
Preventing Secondary Complications in SCI: A More In-Depth Exploration - presentations
Proceedings:
Contact Matt Kehn for additional information
RERC on Accessible Public Transportation
Oregon State University
Principal Investigator(s):
Kate Hunter-Zaworski, PhD
Contact:
Kate Hunter-Zaworski, PhD, (541) 737-4982
Dates:
October 31 & November 1, 2006
Nature of Conference:
Accessible Public Transportation
Information:
http://ncat.oregonstate.edu/news/SOS.htm
Proceedings:
Contact Kate Hunter-Zaworski, PhD for additional information
RRTC on Disability Demographics and Statistics (StatsRRTC)
Cornell University
Principal Investigator(s):
Andrew J. Houtenville, PhD
Contact:
Anne Sieverding, (607) 255-9605
Dates:
October 5-6, 2006, Doubletree Hotel/Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia
Register before September 1 to take advantage of a reduced registration fee.
Nature of Conference:
The Future of Disability Statistics: What We Know and Need to Know
Purpose:
This two-day conference will (a) cover current statistic on the characteristics and status of working-age people with disabilities derived from current survey and administrative data and (b) explore options for improving future data collection and data distribution efforts. Sign language interpreters and CART will be provided.
Proceedings:
Contact Anne Sieverding for information on acquiring proceedings after the conference
RRTC on Community Integration of Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities
University of Pennsylvania
Principal Investigator(s):
Mark Salzer, PhD
Contact:
Barbara Granger, PhD, CPRP, 215-386-3838, ext. 370
Dates:
September 19-20, 2006
Online Information:
Nature of Conference:
Overcoming obstacles and enhancing supports for community integration, Philadelphia HolidayInn Historic District
Proceedings:
Contact Barbara Granger, PhD
Galluadet University
Principal Investigator(s):
Matthew H. Bakke, PhD
Contact:
Matthew Bakke,(202) 651-5335 or Stephanie Adamovich
Dates:
September 18-20, 2006
Nature of Conference:
Assistive Technology for Persons with Hearing Loss
Proceedings:
Available online after the conference
RERC on Machines Assisting Recovery from Stroke (MARS)
Rehabilitation Institute Research Corp.
Principal Investigator(s):
W. Zev Rymer MD, PhD
Contact:
Jim Patton, PhD (312) 238-1277
Dates:
March 7-8, 2006, La Jolla, CA
Nature of Conference:
Functional Restoration for the Stroke Survivor: Informing the Efforts of Engineers
Proceedings:
Contact Jim Patton
