CSUN 2022 - General Information

Thirty Seventh Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference
March 14 to March 18, 2022
Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim
California State University Northridge-Center on Disabilities

Special Thanks

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!

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38th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference - March 13 to March 17, 2023, Anaheim Marriott, Anaheim California

Call for Papers Dates

Pre-Conference Workshops: August 18 to September 27, 2022

Journal Track: August 18 to September 6, 2022

General Track: September 8 to September 27, 2022

Welcome Message

Photo of President Erika Beck

Dear Conference Attendees,

On behalf of California State University, Northridge, I am honored to welcome you to the 37th Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. And I am so pleased that we are able to return to our in-person conference this year, with COVID protocols in place for our collective safety.

The CSUN Assistive Technology Conference plays a vital role in providing an inclusive setting for researchers, practitioners, exhibitors, advocates, speakers and other participants to share cutting-edge practices in the field of assistive technology. I am proud to say that this is the largest event of its kind in the world that showcases the latest technology and practical solutions to facilitate the full participation of persons with disabilities in our society. From its inception in 1985, this annual event has been a center of idea exchange, learning and excitement about the transformative technologies designed to enhance the lives of those with disabilities.

I'm looking forward to this year's keynote address from Mike Paciello, Founder and Chief Technology Officer of WebAble, Inc., Vice President of AbleDocs U.S., and a pioneer and influential figure in the accessibility industry for more than three decades. Mike will kick off the conference with an inspiring talk about digital accessibility and the critical considerations needed to ensure optimal user experience for people with disabilities.

Jodi Johnson, CSUN's own Director of Disability Resources and Educational Services, is this year's recipient of the Fred Strache Leadership Award, which is presented during the opening session. The award is named for a former CSUN Student Affairs Vice President in recognition of his invaluable support of the efforts to found both the Center on Disabilities and the CSUN Conference. We are so proud of Jodi's many contributions to our campus community.

There is much to see, do and learn at the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, from informative breakout sessions to exciting innovations in the Exhibit Hall. I hope you will attend the Featured Presentations, lunchtime screening and the new social events which have been added to give this year's attendees something special and fun to do.

On behalf of everyone at California State University, Northridge and the Center on Disabilities, I hope you have an extraordinary week, gaining new insights and forging connections. On a personal note, I want to extend my admiration and gratitude for the important work you do in advancing equity and inclusion for all.

Sincerely,

Erika D. Beck, Ph.D.
President
California State University, Northridge

2022 Conference Schedule of Events

Monday, March 14, 2022

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Friday, March 18, 2022

Special Events

Keynote Address

Photo of Mike Paciello

Please join us at the Keynote Address Tuesday morning, March 15, at 8:00 am as we officially open the 37th annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference and welcome Mike Paciello as our Keynote Speaker. We will also be presenting the Fred Strache Leadership Award and the Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research during the program.

Mr. Paciello has been a pioneer and influential figure in the accessibility industry for more than three decades. He wrote the first book on web accessibility and usability, Web Accessibility for People with Disabilities, and has achieved many notable milestones. He is the founder of WebABLE.com and co-founder of WebABLE.TV, and currently Vice President of U.S. Operations at AbleDocs (GLOBAL).

Mr. Paciello served as co-chair of the United States Federal Access Board's Telecommunications and Electronic and Information Technology Advisory Committee (TEITAC), co-founder of the International Committee for Accessible Document Design (ICADD) and was recognized by President Bill Clinton for his contribution to the W3C Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI). He was the recipient of the 2016 Knowbility Lifetime Achievement and the 2020 ICT Accessibility Testing Symposium Social Impact awards.

Don't miss this year's Keynote Address as Mike Paciello kicks off the 2022 CSUN Assistive Technology Conference with an inspiring talk about digital accessibility and the critical keys needed to ensure optimal user experience for people with disabilities.

The Fred Strache Leadership Award

Photo of Jodi L. Johnson

Each year the Center on Disabilities recognizes a leader who has made a major impact in education, research, and advocacy. This year we are pleased to honor Jodi L. Johnson, who has provided support for students with disabilities on the CSUN campus for over 35 years. Her leadership and dedication to providing accessibility for students demonstrate that she is truly a worthy recipient of the 2022 Strache Leadership Award.

We are excited to welcome CSUN alum, Jodi Johnson back to the CSUN Conference, which she also was an integral part of for 20 years, to receive the Strache Leadership Award at the Keynote Address program.

The Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research

The Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research is awarded annually to the author(s) of the best submission to the Journal Track of the CSUN Assistive Technology Conference. Award winners are recognized for their exemplary submission and excellence in research and the advancement of assistive technology.

The 2022 recipient of the Dr. Arthur I. Karshmer Award for Assistive Technology Research is awarded to "A Tangible Manipulative for Inclusive Quadrilateral Learning" by Scott Lambert, Brett Fiedler, Chloe Hershenow, Dor Abrahamson, and Jenna Gorlewicz.

Conference Highlights

Exhibit Hall Preview

Tuesday March 15 in the Marquis and Grand Ballrooms from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

When general sessions conclude on Tuesday, the Exhibit Hall will be open for an exclusive preview for conference attendees. Take advantage of this time to meet with exhibitors showcasing the latest array of assistive technology products and services. See cutting-edge technology and practical solutions for all persons with disabilities.

The Exhibit Hall is open Wednesday through Friday and with so many companies and innovative technologies, we encourage you to visit as often as you can.

Welcome Reception

Tuesday March 15 in the Platinum Foyer at 7:00 PM.

After the Exhibit Hall closes on Tuesday evening, we invite you to join us for food, drinks, and mingling with other conference attendees. It is the perfect opportunity to share all of your highlights from the day.

Featured Presentations

A great way to start your conference day is with our featured presentations. The following presentations will begin at 8:00 am and conclude at 9:00 am in Platinum 6.

DatePresentationPresenter(s)
Wednesday, March 16thUsing the WebAIM Million and User Surveys Data to Inform Your Inclusion EffortsJared Smith - WebAIM
Thursday, March 17thAccessibility is a Civil Right: The 2022 CSUN Digital Accessibility Legal UpdateLainey Feingold - Attorney
Friday, March 18thDisability Through a Whole New Lens - Reframing Disability in MediaDanny Woodburn - Actor
Tari Hartman Squire - EIN SOF Communications

Exhibitor Demonstrations

New this year! Each day, various exhibitors will take over the demonstration area the Exhibit Hall in the Grand Ballroom to display their latest innovations. Check the Exhibit Hall Guide, the website, and signage for the schedule, and make time to stop by.

Wednesday, March 16th

TimeExhibitor
10:00 AMCrawford Technologies, Inc.
10:30 AMNorthState Assistive Technology
11:00 AMOrbit Research
11:30 AMOrCam
12:00 PMEnvision
12:30 PMMonsido - and Optimere brand
1:00 PMContinual Engine LLC
1:30 PMThe Low Vision Shop
2:00 PMOcutrx Technologies, Inc.
2:30 PMT-Mobile Accessibility
3:00 PMR.J. Cooper & Associates, Inc.
3:30 PM3Play Media
4:00 PMDesigns for Vision, Inc.
4:30 PMEnvinced, Inc.

Thursday, March 17th

TimeExhibitor
10:00 AMT-Base Communications
10:30 AMBonocle Inc.
11:00 AMAutomatic Sync Technologies
11:30 AMLVI Low Vision International
12:00 PMSilktide
12:30 PMEquidox
1:00 PMGoodMaps
1:30 PMTexthelp
2:00 PMVispero
2:30 PMThinkerbell Labs Pvt. Ltd.
3:00 PMAira
3:30 PMClusiv
4:00 PMAmerican Printing House for the Blind
4:30 PMHarpo Sp. z o.o

Friday, March 18th

TimeExhibitor
10:00 AMHIMS, Inc.
10:30 AMCommonLook
11:00 AMMegaVoice
11:30 AMEschenbach Optik of America

Lunctime Screening

Thursday, March 17th in Platinum 6 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.

Feeling Through

Join us for a lunchtime screening of the short film Feeling Through, nominated for the 2021 Academy Award nominee for Best Live Action Short Film. It is the first film to star a Deaf/blind actor in a lead role. After the screening, writer/director Doug Roland will talk about making the film and the inclusion of people with disabilities both in front and behind the camera.

Presentation Slides

Presenters are invited to share their presentation slides to be made available on the conference website. Sharing presentation slides is voluntary and not required. Any slides shared by presenters are included in the session descriptions at CSUN.at/sessions and will remain available after the conference. Presenters may continue to share their slides after the conference, so be sure to check back on the website.

Social Events

Join us throughout the week for some fun & safe opportunities to socialize and network with fellow attendees.

EventDateTimeLocation
Kick-off Happy HourMonday, March 14th5:30 PM to 6:30 PMPlatinum Patio
Bingo Game NightWednesday, March 16th7:00 PM to 9:00 PMPlatinum 6
KaraokeThursday, March 17th7:00 PM to 9:00 PMPlatinum 6

Continuing Education Units

The CSUN AT Conference sessions have been approved for 2.0 to 2.8 continuing education units (CEU) by San Diego State University (SDSU). These units can be used to give employers, professional associations and societies. The CEUs offered are general CEUs and it is the responsibility of the attendee to determine whether and how the CEUs can be applied towards any professional organization. CEUs are not academic units and cannot be applied to degree work at institutions of higher education. CSUN AT Conference CEUs are $39 per 1.0 CEU, paid directly to SDSU (1.0 contact hour is equivalent to 10 hours of participation). The deadline to register for CEUs is April 1, 2022. For more information or instructions on how to register, visit CSUN.at/ceu

Journal Track

This year marks the 10th Volume of the Journal on Technology & Persons with Disabilities. Come listen and learn about these exciting research projects from the 2022 Journal Track authors, presented during the Conference in Platinum 2. You can also preview the draft of the complete 2022 Journal at http://csun.at/draftvol10

Accommodation Services

The Accommodation Services counter is located to the left of the Customer Service counter in the Marquis Foyer.

The following accommodation services will be available for the Keynote Address on Tuesday morning, Featured Presentations, and conference sessions in Platinum 6:

Otherwise, only accommodation services requests made in advance can be guaranteed; on-site requests are subject to availability. Check-in with the Accommodation Services counter if you need to connect with your requested service provider.

Alternative Formats

Large print and DAISY/HTML USB drives are requested in advance. You can download the DAISY/HTML format from the conference website. If Presenters and Exhibitors provide handouts and promotional materials, it is their responsibility to offer an alternative format.

Real-time Captioning Services (CART)

This service only provides real-time captioning; no transcripts are generated for distribution.

Assistive Listening Device

An identification card is required to check-out a device.

Dog Relief Areas

There are three dog relief areas:

  1. Garden Rooms: At the entryway on east-side of hotel: EXIT doors and proceed to the immediate right.
  2. Oasis Tower Lobby: EXIT lobby and proceed about ten feet on the left.
  3. Platinum Ballroom One: EXIT doors directly across from Platinum One and proceed to the immediate right.

General Announcements

Check the Addendum for Schedule Changes at www.CSUNconference.org
CSUN Wi-Fi Network & Password: CSUNATC22

Health Screenings

For the health and safety of all conference participants, everyone will be required to complete a daily self-assessment health screening. The conference will send out a health screening survey via email daily. To save time, make sure to complete the survey before coming to the conference area each day. Show your approved clearance at the Health Screening & Check-In area to receive your wristband each day to access conference areas and activities.

Maps

PDF versions of the floor plans for the 2022 CSUN Conference have been included with this book, and are available in the references folder

  1. Hotel Lobby & Level Overview - CSUN_2022_Hotel_Map.pdf
  2. Conference Map - CSUN_2022_Conference_Map.pdf
  3. Exhibit Hall Map - CSUN_2022_Exhibit_Hall.pdf