2009 Archive of KT/Disability-Related Conferences
The following archived conferences or meetings have been compiled by the NCDDR for those who may be interested in knowledge translation and/or disability related conferences. This listing is not comprehensive. If you would like to suggest an addition to this list, please forward relevant information to ncddr@sedl.org.
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October 2009
International Conference on Knowledge Economy 2009
South African National Centre for Informatics Knowledge Management and Knowledge Economy (SANCIKMKE)
October 20-22, 2009
South Africa
Full Conference Registration: $ R6000.00 - Early bird registration: March - July 2009
http://www.sancikmke.org.za/conferenceOct2009.htm
26th NADD Annual Conference and Exhibit Show
Advancing Mental Wellness Through Excellence in Mental Health Care in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities
October 21-23, 2009
Royal Sonesta Hotel, New Orleans, LA
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.thenadd.org/pages/conferences/26th)
KTE 2.0: What's the Point of 2.0?
Half-day workshop to explore the impact of social media (wikis, blogs, twitter, RSS, etc.) on knowledge transfer and exchange
October 5-6, 2009
Gerstein Science Information Centre
9 King's College Circle, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada [map]
http://www.ktecop.ca/meetings/kte-20-whats-the-point-of-20
Plain Language Writing for Knowledge Transfer
October 5-6, 2009 (Registration Open)
Calgary, Canada
This workshop is a cooperative effort between the RTNA and Wordsmith Associates to provide practical training for applying plain language skills to written communications. Wordsmith Associates will help you to improve your writing skills by focusing on practice rather than theory. This workshop will prepare you for more effective communications in: emails, letters and memos; KT proposals; grant applications; lecture notes; publications, and more!
http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/rtna/workshop.php
17th Cochrane Colloquium
October 11-14, 2009
Singpore
http://www.cochrane.org.au/colloquium2009/singapore.htm
September 2009
Wireless Emergency Communications
Wireless RERC State of Technology Conference
September 21-23, 2009
The Marriott Courtyard Midtown/Georgia Tech, Atlanta, GA
http://sot.wirelessrerc.org
Scientist Knowledge Translation Training
September 28-29, 2009 (Registration Open)
Edmonton, Canada
This workshop is designed to provide research scientists with essential KT training in six areas: placing KT within the context of social/political/research communities; evidence-based KT and evaluation strategies; developing KT plans for research; communicating with multiple audiences; utilizing the media for KT; and communicating with policy makers.
http://www.ahfmr.ab.ca/rtna/workshop.php
July 2009
2009 Summer Institute on Evidence-Based Practice
Achieving Excellence in Evidence
July 9-11, 2009; Pre Conferences July 8, 2009
Crowne Plaza Riverwalk Hotel, San Antonio, Texas
http://www.acestar.uthscsa.edu/institute/su09.html
3rd International Conference on Knowledge Generation, Communication and Management: KGCM 2009
July 10-13, 2009
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida
http://www.2009iiisconferences.org/kgcm
7th International Conference on Education and Information Systems, Technologies and Applications: EISTA 2009
July 10-13, 2009
Rosen Centre Hotel, Orlando, Florida
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.ICTconfer.org/eista)
AHEAD 2009 Global Access: Opening a World of Opportunity
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
July 20-25, 2009
The Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky
Full Conference Registration: $ - not available yet
http://www.ahead.org/conferences/2009
2nd Conference on International Undergraduate Education
Canadian Association of College & University Student Services (CACUSS)
July 27-29, 2009
International Study Centre of Queen's University at Herstmonceux Castle, UK
https://www.cacuss.ca/en/conferences/otherEvents/INTER2009.htm
June 2009
National ADA Symposium
June 8-10, 2009
Hyatt Regency Crown Center, Kansas City, Missouri
http://www.adasymposium.org
Maximizing Job Retention Throughout the Psychiatric Vocational Rehabilitation Process
June 9-10, 2009
Job Development, Job Creation, and Making Your Best Pitch
June 11, 2009
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Kenmore Conference Room, Boston University School of Management, 1 Silber Way at the corner of Commonwealth Avenue, Boston
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.bu.edu/cpr/training/juneworkshops09)
Summer Symposium 2009: Assistive Technology Supporting Literacy
June 22-23, 2009
Conference Center at Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Thornton, CO 80241
http://www.assistivetechnologypartners.org
Success in a Changing Market: Innovation, Funding, Communication
June 24-26, 2009
European Health Management Association 2009 Conference
Innsbruck, Austria
http://www.ehma.org/index.php?q=node/41
May 2009
Better Research, Better Evidence, Better Practice
NARRTC (National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers)
May 4-5, 2009
Holiday Inn National Airport
(abondand link - 4/2011: narrtc.org/annual_meetings.shtml)
Working Toward a Brighter Future
Pac Rim 2009 Conference
May 4-5, 2009
Hawaii Convention Center
http://www.pacrim.hawaii.edu/
Vocational Outcomes in Traumatic Brain Injury Conference: Interventions that Work
Third Biennial Multidisciplinary, International Conference
May 7-9, 2009
The Empire Landmark Hotel & Conference Centre
Vancouver, BC Canada
http://www.tbicvancouver.com
35th Institute on Rehabilitation Issues
National IRI Forum
May 8-9, 2009
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Arlington, VA
New to the conference this year, participants will have the option of attending the conference on-site or virtually on-line.
http://www.regonline.com/35thiri
Better Evidence for a Better World
Ninth Annual International Campbell Collaboration Colloquium
May 18-20, 2009
Holmenkollen Park Hotel Rica
Oslo, Norway
http://www.campbellcollaboration.org/Colloquium/Colloquium.shtml
April 2009
Inclusive design into innovation: Transforming practice in design, research and business
Include 2009-International Conference on Inclusive Design
April 5-8, 2009
Royal College of Art, London, UK
http://www.hhc.rca.ac.uk/1345/all/1/include_2009_.aspx
Achieving Global Goals through Innovation
April 18-19, 2009
Unite For Sight 6th Annual Global Health Conference
Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut
http://www.uniteforsight.org/conference
Evidence, Public Policy, and Practice
16th National Evidence-Based Practice Conference
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
April 23-24, 2009
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, Iowa City, Iowa
http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/nursing/rqom/evidencebasedpractice/ntlconference.html
Ninth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Change, Challenge, & Collaboration
April 28-29, 2009
The Ohio State University's Columbus Campus, Columbus, Ohio
http://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2009Conf/callforpapers09.html
March
Wave to the Future – Navigating the Health Connections among Systematic Reviews, Policies and Practices
7th Annual Canadian Cochrane Symposium
March 11-12, 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Full Conference Registration: $ - not available yet
http://www.wavetothefuture.ca
First Annual International Conference on Culture, Ethnicity, & Brain Injury Rehabilitation
March 12 and 13, 2009
Crystal Gateway Marriot located in Arlington, Virginia
Full Conference Registration: $209.00 prior to February 19, 2009
Contact: Juan Carlos Arango, Ph.D., jcarangolasp@vcu.edu, 804-828-8797
11th Biennial Conference of the International Federation of Classification Societies (IFCS)
March 13-18, 2009, Dresden, Germany
University of Technology
Full Conference Registration: $ - not available yet
http://www.ifcs2009.de
24th Annual International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference
CSUN (California State University, Northridge)
March 16-21, 2009
Los Angeles Airport Marriott & Renaissance Montura Hotel
Full Conference Registration: $ - not available yet
http://csunconference.org/index.cfm?EID=80000144
Improving Efficiency in Health Outcome Measurement
March 28, 2009
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, 345 E Superior Street, Chicago, IL
Full Conference Registration: $50.00 includes printed materials, breaks and lunch
Contact: Allen W. Heinemann, PhD, (312) 238-2802, a-heinemann@northwestern.edu.
February
Research to Practice: Making Real Changes in the Lives of People with Autism
February 6-8, 2009
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville-Riverfront in Jacksonville, Florida
Full Conference Registration: $245 ABAI member and $395 non-member
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.abainternational.org/autconf/index.asp)
Contact: 492-9310 or mail@abainternational.org
10th Annual Evidence-Based Practice Conference
Arizona State University, College of Nursing & Healthcare Innovation
February 19-20, 2009, Glendale, Arizona
Full Conference Registration: $ - not available yet
http://nursing.asu.edu/caep/conference/index.htm
Revolutionizing Health Care with Informatics: From Research to Practice
February 19-22, 2009
Laurel Point Inn, Victoria, BC, Canada
Full Conference Registration: $600.00 (early bird-11/15/08)
http://itch.uvic.ca
Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Pragmatically Speaking
10th Annual Conference of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
Special Interest Division 12, Augmentative and Alternative Communication
February 20-22, 2009
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Full Conference Registration: $260 members and $310 non-members until 1/29/09
www.asha.org/about/membership-certification/divs/div_12.htm (abandon link 4-2011)
Autism Biennial Congress 2009
Autism Through the Lifespan
February 26-March 1, 2009
Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, British Columbia
Full Conference Registration: $395 ABAI Professional/Educators and $295 Parent/Student
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.autismvancouver.com/1stlevel/registration.htm)
Autism Biennial Congress 2009
Autism Through the Lifespan
February 26-March 1, 2009
Hyatt Regency, Vancouver, British Columbia
Full Conference Registration: $395 ABAI Professional/Educators and $295 Parent/Student
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.autismvancouver.com/1stlevel/registration.htm)
January 2009
Completing a Systematic Review Workshop
US Cochrane Center
January 15-17, 2009
il Lugano Hotel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.cochraneeyes.org/workshops/systematicreview.htm)
Registration varies from $50 - $1950.
Apply (Completing an application does not guarantee acceptance):
(abondand link - 4/2011: www.cochraneeyes.org/workshops/Registration Form.pdf)
TRLD Conference
Opening Doors to Universal Learning
January 22-24, 2009
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco
Full Conference Registration: $330 before December 5, 2008
http://www.trld.com/
2nd Annual NIH Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation: Building Research Capacity to Bridge the Gap From Science to Service
January 28-29, 2009
Natcher Conference Center, NIH Campus, Bethesda, Maryland
Full Conference Registration: $ - No registration fee charged for this conference
http://conferences.thehillgroup.com/obssr/di2008/index.html
Fifth International Conference on Technology, Knowledge and Society
January 30 - February 1, 2009, Huntsville, Alabama
Full Conference Registration: $678.22
http://t09.cgpublisher.com/welcome.html#conference
