If you are a self-described geek, tech-head, audiophile, gadget hound or a hopelessly addicted slave of all things electronic, you probably already know about or have attended two of the largest technology exhibitions held each year. Focusing on computer hardware, software and related, there’s COMDEX, the computer dealer exposition. For more general interest, in-home, music, mobile or gaming technologies, you can attend CES, or the consumer electronics show. Both are held in Las Vegas, Nevada, and both draw enormous crowds.
The equivalent of these events that showcases assistive technology devices for people with disabilities is called the CSUN International Conference on Assistive Technology and Disability. There are several AT conferences throughout the year, but the largest is held in March, and is sponsored by California State University, Northridge (CSUN). As long as I’ve been attending, it has been held in Los Angeles, spread throughout a handful of hotels near the Los Angeles International airport.
This year, there has been a change of venue. In celebration of the 25th anniversary, the CSUN 2010 conference is being held at the San Diego Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel. From March 22 through 27, you can attend demonstrations, presentations and workshop sessions, as well as wander through the vast exhibit hall.
If you want to go social, you can become a fan of the CSUN Center on Disability Facebook page, and even RSVP on the event page. You can also follow the CSUN Center on Disability on Twitter @CSUNCOD. When tweeting about the event, use the hash tag #csun10 to ensure everyone sees your tweets.
For all the details, including travel and lodging information, list of speakers, vendors and registration instructions, go here (I’ve shortened the URL):
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tinyurl.com/yghsvo5
Hope to see you there.
LL.