ISAAC Conference
The 15th Biennial Conference of ISAAC will be held from July 28 to August 4, 2012, in Pittsburgh, PA, USA, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
ISAAC 2012 Travel Assistance Programs
Assistance is available for people who use AAC, individuals from emerging AAC nations (BUILD) and emerging researchers to attend ISAAC 2012. Please note that the deadline for all assistance programs is November 15, 2011. Click on the links below for more information:
- 2012 Travel Fund PWUAAC APPLICATION FORM (PDF, 174 kB)
- 2012 Travel Fund BUILD APPLICATION FORM (PDF, 134 kB)
- 2012 Financial Support EMERGING RESEARCHERS APPLICATION FORM (PDF, 149 kB)
For members who may benefit from a PDF format that can be filled in directly, please use the following:
- 2012 Travel Fund PWUAAC Application Form – Fillable (PDF, 119 kB)
Key Deadlines
- March 1, 2012: Paper acceptance confirmed
- March 31, 2012: Earlybird registration deadline
July 28-29, 2012
Pre-conference Workshops
Concurrent full-day workshops will be held at the Westin Hotel over the two days preceding the Main Conference.
AAC Camp
To be held at the Omni Hotel.
Executive & Council Meetings
These ISAAC governance meetings are scheduled during the two days prior to the Main Conference.
July 30-August 2
Main Conference
The Main Conference program will offer something for everyone with an interest in AAC. Concurrent oral presentations will feature papers related to different clinical populations and ages, with reports on leading edge research, and clinical and educational interventions. People who use AAC will have the opportunity to share their experiences and perspectives. Posters will focus on a wide range of interesting topics, and the Exhibition will showcase new technologies or applications of technology.
Exhibition
The ISAAC community is growing! Conference attendance reached nearly 1,400 for the 2010 ISAAC Biennial Conference in Barcelona and the numbers are expected to increase in Pittsburgh. The Exhibition is an ideal opportunity to showcase your products and services. The move-in date for exhibitors is Sunday, July 29, and the closing date is Thursday, August 2.
Town Hall Meeting
A lively, open dialogue among people who use AAC is a vital component of each Biennial Conference. The Town Hall is both a celebration of leadership of individuals who use AAC and a discussion on how the global community can support people who use AAC in achieving shared goals.
Presentation of Sponsored Awards
Awards and scholarships are presented during the conference. ISAAC is proud to be working with a number of organizations to help foster experience and opportunity for individuals around the world who use AAC.
Words+ / ISAAC Outstanding Consumer Lecture
A highlight of each conference is the WORDS+ Outstanding Consumer Lecture, presented every two years to a person who uses AAC. The winner is chosen by a committee of people who use AAC and past award recipients. The lecture is delivered by the award-winner using a voice output augmentative communication system.
AbleNet – ISAAC Remarkable Achievements Presentation
The winner of the AbleNet – ISAAC Remarkable Achievements Award is a key speaker at each ISAAC Biennial Conference.
Chapter Meetings
ISAAC’s 14 chapters each have the opportunity to hold meetings devoted to their national and regional priorities.
Book Donations for Emerging AAC Nations
At each Biennial Conference, ISAAC’s BUILD Project coordinates the donation of resource materials for distribution to members from emerging AAC countries.
Silent Auction
Conference participants will have the opportunity to bid on attractive gifts and interesting AAC material from around the world. Donations are welcome!
Social Program
At the Welcome Reception, President’s Reception and other social events, conference delegates will have the chance to mingle and enjoy the local culture and cuisine.
Special Awareness Days
July 27, 2012 – Autism Awareness Day
July 29, 2012 – ALS/MND Awareness Day
August 3-4
The Research Symposium will be held over a two-day period following the Main Conference. Participants will explore theoretical, methodological and empirical issues of interest within the scientific community. A Call for Seminar Proposals has been circulated, and topics for concurrent strands will be selected from the responses received by the committee.
- Lyle Lloyd, Chair, lloydaac(at)purdue.edu
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