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Subject: [NIFL-4EFF:2242] NAASLN News Release -- Exciting 2003 Conference on Special Learning Needs
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**** PLEASE POST THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL
BULLETINS ****
**** Please forward this e-mail to adult education and literacy, employment
and training, human service and TANF services constituencies ****
NEWS RELEASE
• How do I accommodate adults with special learning needs in my education,
vocation, or employment setting?
• What are the best products and resources to maximize the outcomes
services for adults with disabilities?
• Who can I contact when I have questions on accommodations or resources
that I need to improve the success of adults with special learning needs in
my program or workplace setting?
• What legislative issues are critical to support to adults with special
learning needs and how can I advocate within my own state or have any
impact in DC?
NAASLN, the National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs, is a
unique organization devoted to supporting service providers working with
persons with disabilities (learning disabilities, visual and hearing
impairments, developmental disabilities, long-term mental health and
addiction disabilities, and physical disabilities).
NAASLN provides opportunities for networking, advocacy, links to resources,
professional development, and opportunities for leadership.
NAASLN is presenting a three-day international conference:
People and Partnerships First! Advocating and Partnering for Access, Quality
and Outcomes,
March 16 - 18, 2003. Columbus, OH.
The conference will offer over 75 sessions for practitioners, administrators,
and employers. Presentations will include research, cutting-edge models, and
practical ways to better serve adults with special learning needs, in
addition to exhibits targeting products and services for adults with special
learning needs. Conference sessions will be offered up-to-date information on
state and national initiatives.
The Keynote speaker for the conference will be Andrew Imparato, President
and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of People with
Disabilities. Imparato will be addressing the Routes to Impacting Local,
State, and Federal Legislation for Persons with Disabilities. In addition to
his keynote, Imparato will also be hosting several smaller sessions on
Techniques for Advocating for People with Disabilities in the Current
Political Climate.
A Pre-Conference set of all day sessions will be held on Saturday, March
15th. Session scheduled to date include:
Brain Research - Understanding the Neurological Functioning of Persons with
Special Learning Needs - What Every Service Provider Needs to Know! Dr.
Dale Jordan
Accessing Accommodations on the GED -- The GED Testing Service
Leadership Development for Learners with Special Learning Needs -- NIFL
NAASLN is offering participation opportunities for you and your organization
as conference presenters, attendees, partners, or exhibitors. For conference
and membership information visit our website at www.NAASLN.com or contact
NAASLN, C/O CEA, 4380 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD 20706, 800.496.9222 for
more information.
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