Welcome to the 2009 Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS)

IDEAS 2009 - The Interagency Disability Educational Awareness Showcase (IDEAS) is GSA's premier event focused on partnering industry and education with government to meet the requirements under Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Year after year, attendees have found answers at IDEAS to the changing needs of the government regarding information technology, laws and regulations affecting accessibility. Through workshops presented by GSA, discussions, industry exhibits and the opportunity to network with peers implementing assistive technology, attendees rely on IDEAS as a trusted resource for Section 508 and assistive technologies.

Who Should Attend IDEAS 2009:

• Section 508 Coordinators; EEO, Human Capital Officers, ADA Coordinators
• Computer Specialists and IT/IS managers in Federal, state and local government
• Private sector IT/IS professionals
• Procurement Managers
• Program Managers
• Senior Leadership from Government Agencies & DoD and Leading Government Integrators
• Training Providers: government employees who lead training programs and private companies who supply training software
• Selective Placement Coordinators
• Special Emphasis Program Managers
• Section 504 Coordinators
• Assistive Technology Professionals

Attend IDEAS 2009 and:

• Discover how Section 508 impacts your Enterprise Architecture
• Take away crucial Section 508 compliance information
• Learn how to prepare for the upcoming DoJ Section 508 biennial survey
• Test drive new, compliant technology products and services
• Examine Section 508 implementation and best practices
• Network and learn from your government peers and private sector experts

Registration is FREE and includes admission to all:

• Keynotes
• Education Sessions
• Government Best Practices
• Exhibit Hall

Don't miss this practical hands-on educational conference and technology showcase on Section 508!

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IDEAS 2009
October 5-6,2009
Marvin Center
George Washington University
Washington, DC

IDEAS Stats

• 91%* found the content of the IDEAS 2008 conference appropriate and informative.
• 88%* would recommend IDEAS to others.

*Publisher’s own data, 2008