Displays

• AtWork Resources. AtWork Resources offers consulting and software applications to improve workforce productivity through the use of communication and information technologies to manage work absence, disability and the return-to-work process.
• Clear View Innovations. Demonstrating the Interpreter Mirror a device for allowing sign language interpreters to view information and activity behind them.
• Computer/Electronic Accommodations Program. CAP provides real solutions for real needs to ensure people with disabilities have equal access to the information environment and opportunities throughout the Federal government. CAP will have a sample of assistive technology on display for demonstrations and information on how federal employees can receive FREE accommodations through CAP.
• EARN. The Employer Assistance Referral Network (EARN) is a national toll-free telephone and electronic information referral service. It is designed to assist employers in locating and recruiting qualified workers with disabilities. EARN, which is a service of the Office of Disability Employment Policy, also can provide technical assistance on general disability employment-related issues.
• Job Accommodation Network. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) is a free consulting service that provides information about job accommodations, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the employability of people with disabilities.
• The Assistive Technology Advantage. Consultation, training, and specialized software to meet the literacy and access needs of employees and consumers with disabilities.
• The Sierra Group. Provides consulting and training on accommodating people with disabilities in the workplace.
• Timberline Communications. Extend the power of voice mail to the deaf and hard-of-hearing in your organization. Timberline provides a service for existiting voice mail systems that allow the deaf and hard-of-hearing to have their voice mail messages transcribed and delivered via e-mail.
• Virginia BLN. The Virginia BLN membership champions opportunities to create productive and supportive partnerships among people with disabilities, private businesses, and governmental and community service agencies. As a business led organization, it offers Virginia employers the business perspective, engaging both private and public sector employers to expand their view of diversity.

Materials Distribution

• ADA IT Information Center. Provides training, information, and technical assistance on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and accessible information technology (IT) to businesses, consumers, schools, and government
  agencies within the Mid-Atlantic Region (PA, DE, MD, VA, WV, and DC).
• Office of Disability Employment Policy. ODEP's mission is to provide leadership to increase employment opportunities for adults and youth with disabilities. ODEP is a federal agency in the Department of Labor.
• People with Disabilities Foundation, Provides videos and CDs on accommodating employees and job applicants in the workplace, housing issues, and Social Security Work Incentive Programs.

Vendors of accommodation goods and services are invited to provide display booths at the Symposium. These will be open from 9:00 am. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday and 9:00 a.m. to noon on Tuesday. As the booths are in a public area, vendors may meet with participants at other times.

Vendors are responsible for their own security. They should contact the hotel directly for telephone lines, Internet access, and other special needs.

There will be a vendor-sponsored reception in the booth area from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday.

Please contact the Symposium Coordinator for information on sponsoring a vendor booth or sending materials.