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==='''2016 Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar'''===
==='''2017 Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar'''===


'''Hosted by the Atlanta Metro Assistive Technology Consortia'''
'''Hosted by the Atlanta Metro Assistive Technology Consortia'''
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Register to attend 2017 GATE <nowiki>*coming soon*</nowiki>. We encourage you to register early because seats for this seminar will be limited. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Scheifflee at ascheifflee@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Jennifer Beard at beardj@fultonschools.org
Register to attend 2017 GATE <nowiki>*coming soon*</nowiki>. We encourage you to register early because seats for this seminar will be limited. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Scheifflee at ascheifflee@forsyth.k12.ga.us


='''Call for Presentations'''=
='''Call for Presentations'''=

Revision as of 09:00, 10 August 2017

GATE Seminar

2017 Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar

Hosted by the Atlanta Metro Assistive Technology Consortia

[Participant Registration - Coming Soon]

[Exhibitor Registration - Coming Soon]

Exhibitor Information

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Date and Location

Friday, December 8, 2017

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Georgia Tech Student Center - Map

350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30313

Registration $15

Description

The Georgia Assistive Technology in Education (GATE) Seminar, hosted by the Metro Atlanta Assistive Technology Consortia in collaboration with Tools for Life, Georgia’s Assistive Technology Act Program, is a comprehensive venue for Educators, Therapists, Parents and Community Members to gather and learn about Assistive Technology to help achieve success in the classroom. This seminar will feature a hands-on exhibit hall including national and local vendors in all areas of Assistive Technology. Specialists in the field will be presenting a variety of sessions that focus on best practices, product demonstrations, classroom implementation, and strategies that will support each student as they reach for their “Accessible Tomorrow”.

Registration

Register to attend 2017 GATE *coming soon*. We encourage you to register early because seats for this seminar will be limited. If you have any questions, please contact Amy Scheifflee at ascheifflee@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Call for Presentations

If you are interested in submitting a proposal to present at this year's GATE Seminar, please submit your presentation information [Link coming soon- using the online form.]

  • The call for presentations will be open until Friday, October 27, 2017.
  • Notices will be sent out via email on or around of November 3, 2017 of acceptance with session time and room assignment.

Continuing Education Credits

  • Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be verified and offered by the AAC Institute.
  • Certified Rehabilitation Credits (CRCs) are verified by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) and will be distributed by Tools for Life.
  • Instructions on how to obtain your CEUs and/or CRCs will be in your packet at registration.

Hotel

The closest hotels are:

Parking

Parking will be available at the GT Student Center for $20 a day. Carpooling is encouraged!

Lunch

There are a variety of dining options for your lunch break located in the GT Student Center Food Court. Be sure to take a look at the list of food options.

Wireless Internet Access

Wireless Internet access will be available on site for $3 per person for the whole day. Access instructions will be included in your registration packet. You will need to use a credit/debit card to pay for this service.

Last Resort Fund

Since admission is only $15, we are collecting donations for a LAST RESORT FUND in the form of $1 contributions. Contributors will be included in the drawing for DOOR PRIZES sponsored by our GATE exhibitors.