International Conference on Augmentative and Alternative Communication Disability and Human Rights
Organised by: Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy, Calcutta
Venue:
Taj Bengal Hotel
34,B, Belvedere Road
Alipore
Calcutta 700 027
22 - 24 November, 2001
People with disabilities, all over the world often have to speak about themselves, their joys and sorrows, hopes and frustrations in silent voices. Having trouble communicating makes their challenge that much more difficult. They are often denied their basic human rights due to lack of awareness in their community. In India these problems are further compounded due to economic stress, lack of infrastructure and social stigma.
The Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy (IICP) is a premier institute in India dedicated to the rights of people with cerebral palsy, communication disorders and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC).
IICP is a member of ISAAC (International Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication).
Conference Objectives
The conference will be a forum for exploring shared interests in AAC between members of ISAAC, SAARC countries and the Asia Pacific Region.
Collaborative initiatives in training, research and in production of appropriate indigenous material both hi-tech and low-tech will be discussed.
Experts from the disability sector, AAC users and members of ISAAC – international and national will present papers on five crucial issues:
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Human Rights & Disability
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Awareness
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Technology
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Training
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Research
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with a special focus on AAC policy and practice.
Speakers
Australia
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Meredith Allan, ISAAC Board Member/Consumer, Augmentative Communication Specialist
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Susan Balandin, President, ISAAC
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Hilary Johnson, Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Specialist
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Pammi Raghavendra, Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Specialist
Canada
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Barbara Collier, Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Specialist
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Anne Warrick, Speech Language Pathologist, Augmentative Communication Specialist
India
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Javid Abidi, Executive Director, National Centre for Promotion of Employment for Disabled People
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Mithu Alur, Chairperson, Spastics Society of India and Principal Co-ordinator, National Resource Ccentre for Inclusion, Mumbai
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Sujata Goenka, Activist - Disabled Rights
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Sudha Kaul, Augmentative Communication Specialist, ISAAC Board Member
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Reena Sen, Co-chair ISAAC Developing Countries Committee
Japan
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Professor Hideo Itoh, ISAAC Board Member
Netherlands
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Hans Van Balkon, Augmentative Communication Specialist
South Africa
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Erna Alant, Co-chair ISAAC Developing Countries Committee
Thailand
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Wantance Phantachal, Researcher, Assistive Technology
United Kingdom
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Prue Fuller, Augmentative Communication Specialist, Past President ISAAC
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Juliet Goldbart, Senior Lecturer, Psychology
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Caroline Gray, Occupational Therapist
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Nicola Grove, Speech Language Pathologist
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Anthony Roberston, ISAAC Chair Consumers Committee
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Janet Scott, Speech Language Pathologist, ISAAC Executive Committee
Who Should Attend
As AAC spans across all disabilities, this conference will be of interest to:
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People with communication problems (consumers and their families),
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Professionals in the field of language and speech pathology,
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Special educators,
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Professionals and persons using assistive technology,
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Disability groups,
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Training institutes,
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Advocacy groups and
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NGOs in the disability sector
For Information on Accommodations, Contact:
Mrs. Indrani Roy
Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy
P35/1, Tartolla Road
Kolkata 700 088
For Other Information, Contact:
Dr. Sudha Kaul / Dr. Reena Sen / Tessa Hamblin
Conference Convenors
Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy
P35/1, Tartolla Road
Kolkata 700 088
Phone No. 401 3488 / 0240
Fax: 91-33-401-4177
Email: ssei@vsnl.com
For updated information, visit our website: www.iicpindia.com
Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy
P35/1, Taratolla Road
Calcutta 700 088
Phone: 401-3488 / 401-0240
Fax: 91-33-401-4177
Website: www.iicpindia.com
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