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            Presentation Application Form

Invitation:

TDI invites proposals for keynote speeches, workshops, presentations, forums, and panel discussions for the 16th Biennial TDI International Conference, July 11 - 13, 2005 in New Orleans, Louisiana.  Conference Program Co-Chairs Tom Driscoll and Fred Weiner invite you to be a part of history, as we create an outstanding showcase of talented, exemplary leaders to take an active role at the upcoming TDI Conference.

Conference Theme:

"Access Today!  Big Easy Tomorrow…"

Proposal Deadline:

Postmarked mail or email submission by:
         Friday, April 1, 2005

Proposal Format:

1. A written proposal no more than 500 words on the topic
    and participants.
2. An abstract of approximately 50 words describing the
    topic/session. 
3. A one-to-two paragraph biographic sketch about each
    presenter. 
4. Presentations will be 60-90 minutes in length.
5. The anticipated audience will consist of deaf, hard of
     hearing, and hearing people from the telecommunications,
     media and technology fields.
6. TDI is looking for:

  • Workshop presenters (interactive with audience)

  • Plenary or panel presenters (Q&A session at end)

  • Research panel facilitators and panelists

  • International panel facilitators and panelists

  • Debate facilitators and participants

  • Forum / discussion circle / focus group research
    or information gathering sessions with industry and/or
    government agencies and consumers

  • Technological Wish-list panel facilitator and panelists

  • Vendor demonstration sessions

Presentation Topics:

These should address the conference theme.  All presentations must address the needs of TDI's four constituency groups: Deaf, Late-Deafened, Hard-of-Hearing, Deaf-Blind.  Suggested topics include:

• Telecommunications Access

TRS, Consumer Choice, IP-Relay, VRS, IVR Access, Equipment Distribution Programs, Funding Mechanisms, Wireless systems, Impact of VoIP technologies, cell phones, text pagers, PDAs, hearing aid compatibility, Long distance access - how to choose the best plan, 7-1-1 TRS, 4-1-1 pre-subscription - trends and realities, Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act implementation factors and successes, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act implementation factors and successes, Wireless Telecommunication Technologies, Industry Standards

• The Internet

Internet 2, Instant Messaging, PDA capabilities, Utilization of remote learning, Video Conferencing, Internet software programs, multimedia content and other applications that include accessibility, Educational applications/potential development of new programs and products

• Captioning

Captioning technologies and their application in all forms of media - analog or digital, FCC's captioning rules; enforcement issues; impact on service quality, Quality issues with local news and real-time captioning, HDTV gaps, movie theaters, home videos.

• Video Technology

Video Relay, Access to workplace videoconferences, Video/text chat technology

• Emergency Access

911 Service experiences, training, and other issues, Emergency Captioning Requirements for Broadcasters, Tornado warning systems; emergency preparation; Reverse 911; smart pagers for receiving alerts based on location; NOAA Weather Radios.

• Voice Recognition Applications

Speech to text applications that bring improved access, automatic speech recognition

• Enhanced Sound Quality Issues

Meeting room access; classroom acoustic standards, standards for assistive listening technology; sound systems

• Other Access Issues Related to:

o Courts and other Public Facilities
o Hospitality & Travel Industry 
o Highways and Public Transportation
o Local & State Government Services
 

Send your proposals by:  Friday, April 1, 2005

Regretfully, TDI is unable to offer honorarium and/or reimbursement for travel expenses.  Presenters will be responsible for all expenses including registration and combo ticket.

               Presentation Application Form

Presentation Title*:
Main Presenter
/ Coordinator*:
Title/Degree:
Address*:
City*:
State/Province*:
Zip Code*:
Country*:
Home Phone*:   TTY  Voice  Both
Work Phone*:   TTY  Voice  Both
Fax*:
E-Mail*:
Mobile:
Co-Presenter #1  Name:
Title/Degree:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code:
Country:
Home Phone:   TTY  Voice  Both
Work Phone:   TTY  Voice  Both
Fax:
E-Mail:
Co-Presenter #2  Name:
Title/Degree:
Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip Code:
Country:
Home Phone:   TTY  Voice  Both
Work Phone:   TTY  Voice  Both
Fax:
E-Mail:

Presentation Program Format (select only one):

A/V Equipment for Presentation:
   (Select as many as needed by holding down the Control key while selecting.)

Communication Mode of Presentation:  (must select only 1)

Presentation Program Abstract (up to 50 words):
         (Please write a summary here of the proposed presentation
               for consideration by the program committee.)

After you complete the form above, print this entire webpage out and mail and/or fax it along with your 500-word presentation proposal to TDI Executive Director, Claude Stout's attention at 301-589-3797 FAX.  Tom Driscoll and Fred Weiner, Co-Chairpersons, Program Committee, will review the proposals with Claude.

If selected, please be prepared to submit within two weeks of selection unless otherwise noted:

  • Proposal

  • Release for video

  • Photo – mug shot of yourself as speaker

  • Short Bio for Program Book

  • PowerPoint – please submit by July 1, 2005.

Deadline for submitting Conference Proposal is April 1, 2005.

 For more information, contact TDI:
301-589-3006 TTY
301-589-3786 Voice
301-589-3797 Fax
Email: Claude Stout

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