ISSUES IN DISABILITY: UNHEARD CALLS

The First Regional African AAC Conference

23-26 February 2004

Birchwood Executive Hotel, Johannesburg International Airport

An unprecedented opportunity for individuals with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, advocacy groups, professionals, policy makers and academics to be involved as planners, presenters and delegates as they together grapple with the impact of all aspects of life affected by severe disability - communication, sensory, motor, cognition, social and emotional.

Programme outline

23 February 2004:  Full day Research Seminar
23 February 2004:  Full/half day Instructional Courses
24, 25 & 26 February 2004:  Main Conference comprising
 
  • Plenary sessions
  • Traditional platforms
  • Poster sessions
  • Workshops
  • Trade exhibitions
Conference fees 
Research Seminar  23rd February:  R400.00
Instructional Courses  23rd February:  R400.00
Main Conference:  24th -26th February:  R300.00 per day
Accommodation  Dinner, bed and breakfast  R455.00

All accommodation to be booked directly with Birchwood Executive Hotel

Quote 'Disability Conference 2004’ to qualify for this negotiated rate

Tel: +27 011 897 0034 
Fax: +27 011 918 4517
Email: reservations@birchwoodhotel.co.za
Website: www.birchwoodhotel.co.za

The Conference venue and en-suite facilities are all on one level.

Private B&Bs available in the vicinity

CPD (continuing professional development) points will be awarded for Conference attendance