TVWorldwide.com, a fast-growing web-based global TV network and streaming video service provider, announced that they had been selected to webcast the upcoming ATIA 2003 Conference, January 15-18, 2003. As of January 15, sponsorship funding was only available to do archived features from the show featuring correspondent John Williams that will be posted later. If this changes, and additional sponsorship is obtained to cover the cost of the live webcast from the show floor, we will be webcasting from this event site. Please check back for updates.

ATIA 2003 serves as a leading forum for the Assistive Technology community to participate in presentations and discussions about new technology, practical applications, and services. Segments of the Assistive Technology industry (Augmentative and Alternative Communication; Blindness; Computer Access; Curriculum Adaptations; Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Electronic Aids to Daily Living; Games and Recreation; Learning Disabilities/Study Aids/Literacy; Low Vision; and Mechanical Accessories and Mounting Devices) will be represented in various presentations, demonstrations and/or exhibits. In addition, a hands-on lab will provide an opportunity to experiment with and evaluate the latest assistive technology devices and software available.

ATIA 2003 is for ANYONE in the Assistive Technology Community:

• Administrators
• AT Consultants
• Community Technology Center's Network (CTCNet)
• Consumers
• Government Personnel
• Occupational Therapists
• Parents
• Persons Interested in AT
• Physical Therapists
• Speech-Language Pathologists
• Teachers
• Technology Specialists

At ATIA You Will Learn About Practical applications and uses of the current products, software and technology as they apply to:

• AAC and Language Development
• Advocacy and Policy
• Early Childhood
• Government Funding
• Independent Living
• K-12
• Literacy
• Print Access
• Section 508, E&IT/Accessibility and Interoperability
• Workforce Development
• And More

The event will be archived for viewing at www.tvworldwide.com and www.at508.com. Participants should have the free Real Video Player installed prior to the event. Questions can be directed to 703-961-9250, ext 223 before and during the event.