June 25 - 27, 2007
Region 4 ESC
7145 W. Tidwell
Houston, TX 77092-2096

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The Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference will showcase successful assistive technology (AT) practices in a two and one-half day conference at Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4). Day One will feature full-day presentation by nationally recognized speakers and the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening. Day Two (full-day) and Day three (half-day) will include concurrent sessions presented by AT classroom practitioners, vendor presentations, and the exhibit hall.

Monday, June 25 (Full-Day Sessions 10:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Keynote
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Featured Presentations (1 hour, 45 minutes)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Featured Presentations (1 hour, 30 minutes)
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Featured Presentations (1 hour, 45 minutes)
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Grand Opening / Refreshments (2 hours)

Tuesday, June 26 (Full-Day Concurrent Sessions)
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Registration
8:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens/Continental Breakfast
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Session 1 (60 minutes)
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Session 2 (90 minutes)
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break and Exhibit Hall
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Session 3 (60 minutes)
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Break: Lunch Provided
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Session 4 (60 minutes)
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Session 5 (90 minutes)
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Break and Exhibit Hall
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Session 6 (60 minutes)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Session 7 (90 minutes)
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall / Refreshments (90 minutes)
5:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes

Wednesday, June 27 (Half-Day Concurrent Sessions)
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Registration
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Session 8 (90 minutes)
10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Break
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Session 9 (60 minutes)
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Closing Session and Door Prizes

Join other assistive technology (AT) professionals from across the state in this two and a half-day conference focusing on successful AT practices. Day One will consist of full-day conference presentations by nationally known speakers. Day Two and Day Three will include concurrent presentation strands featuring district personnel who are supporting students in the classroom and vendor product demonstrations. The conference will also include an exhibit hall providing the latest information on products. The conference is sponsored by the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN) and Regions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 19, and 20. Session and materials costs are partially funded through state or federal grants.
Registration fee = $75 for entire conference

Directions:
Region 4 is located near Highway 290 at 7145 West Tidwell, Houston, TX 77092. Detailed directions can be obtained from the Region 4 website at www.theansweris4.net (Click on About Us>Contact Us>Directions).

Air & Ground Transportation:
Region 4 is accessible from both George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport. Online information regarding airlines, flights, parking, rental cars, ground transportation, and terminal maps may be obtained at www.houstonairportsystem.org

A limited number of rooms are available at a special conference rate. Reservations should be made by individual attendee directly with the hotel's reservation department. It is necessary to arrange ground transportation to and from the hotels. Complimentary hotel shuttles to and from Region 4 are available with 24-hour notice and based on availability. Taxis are also available through the hotels’ concierge. State rate is only guaranteed until cut-off date listed below for each individual hotel.

12801 Northwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77040
713-462-9977
www.crowneplaza.com
Reservations: Call hotel directly, ask for In-House Reservations, under room block TATN Conference. The $85 daily state rate for single or double standard rooms will be honored until cut-off date of June 8, 2007.

3000 North Loop West
Houston, Texas 77092
713-688-0100
www.sheraton.com/houstonbrookhollow
Reservations: Call hotel directly, ask for Debbie Henderson, at 713-613-0633 or e-mail dhenderson@richfield.com, under room block TATN Conference. The $85 daily state rate for single or double standard rooms will be honored until cut-off date of May 16, 2007.

2400 North Loop South
Houston, Texas 77027
713-586-2444
www.sheratonsuiteshouston.com
Reservations: Call hotel directly, 888.321.4733 or 713.586.2444 or reservation@sheratonhouston.com, under room block Texas Assistive Technology Regional Conference. The room rate is $85 single, $105 double, $115 triple and $125 quad occupancy and will be honored until cut-off date of June 3, 2007.

Houston and surrounding areas is a great place to visit with many cultural, sporting and entertainment venues. For more information, visit www.visithoustontexas.com/.
Near by Galveston Island is also a great get away www.galveston.com/