ASSETS'96 AP + Reg Forms
glinert@cs.rpi.edu
glinert at cs.rpi.edu
Thu Jan 18 22:10:13 EST 1996
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ADVANCE PROGRAM AND REGISTRATION FORMS
ASSETS'96
The Second International ACM/SIGCAPH
Conference on Assistive Technologies
April 11 - 12, 1996
Waterfront Centre Hotel
Vancouver BC, Canada
Sponsored by the ACM's Special Interest Group on Computers and the Physically
Handicapped, ASSETS'96 is the second of a new series of conferences whose
goal is to provide a forum where researchers and developers from academia and
industry can meet to exchange ideas and report on new developments relating
to computer-based systems to help people with impairments and disabilities of
all kinds.
This announcement includes 4 parts:
o Message from the Program Chair
o ASSETS'96 Advance Program
o ASSETS'96 Registration Form
o Hotel Information
If you have any questions or would like further information, please consult
the conference web pages at
http://www.cs.rpi.edu/assets
or contact the ASSETS'96 General Chair:
Ephraim P. Glinert
Dept. of Computer Science
R. P. I.
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 276 2657
E-mail: glinert at cs.rpi.edu
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MESSAGE FROM THE PROGRAM CHAIR
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As Assets '96 Program Chair, I am pleased to extend a warm invitation to
you to attend ASSETS'96, the 1996 ACM/SIGCAPH International Conference on
Assistive Technologies! This is the second in an annual series of meetings
whose goal is to provide a forum where researchers and developers from
academia and industry can meet to exchange ideas and report on leading edge
developments relating to computer based systems to help people with
disabilities. This year, conference attendees will hear 21 exciting
presentations on state-of-the art approaches to vision impairments, motor
impairments, hearing impairments, augmentative communication, special
education needs, Internet access issues, and much more. All submissions
have undergone a rigorous review process to assure that the program is of
the high technical quality associated with the best ACM conferences, and no
more papers have been accepted than can comfortably be presented in a single
track (no parallel sessions), with ample time included in the schedule for
interaction among presenters and attendees. Come join us in beautiful
Vancouver for a great time and a rewarding professional experience!
David L. Jaffe
VA Palo Alto Health Care System
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ASSETS'96 ADVANCE PROGRAM
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NOTE: For each paper, only the affiliation of the first author is given.
WED 4/10: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Registration + Reception
THU 4/11: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am Welcome to ASSETS'96!
9:00 am -10:00 am KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
David Rose, Center for Applied
Special Technology (CAST)
10:00 am -10:30 am Break
10:30 am -12:00 noon Papers I: The User Interface I
"Touching and hearing GUIs: Design issues for the
PC access system"
C. Ramstein, O. Martial, A. Dufresne, M. Carignan,
P. Chasse and P. Mabilleau
Center for Information Technologies Innovation (Canada)
"Enhancing scanning input with nonspeech sounds"
S.A. Brewster, V. Raty and A. Kortkangas
University of Glasgow (UK)
"A study of input device manipulation difficulties"
S. Trewin
University of Edinburgh (UK)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm SIGCAPH Business Meeting
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Papers II: The World Wide Web
"V-Lynx: Bringing the World Wide Web to sight-impaired
users"
M. Krell and D. Cubranic
University of Southern Mississippi (USA)
"Computer generated 3-dimensional models of manual
alphabet shapes for the World Wide Web"
S. Geitz, T. Hanson and S. Maher
Gallaudet University (USA)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Papers III: Vision Impairments I
"EMACSPEAK: Direct Speech Access"
T.V. Raman
Adobe Systems
"The Pantobraille: Design and pre-evaluation of a single
cell braille display based on a force feedback device"
C. Ramstein
Center for Information Technologies Innovation (Canada)
"Interactive tactile display system: A support system for
the visually impaired to recognize 3D objects"
Y. Kawai and F. Tomita
Electrotechnical Laboratory (Japan)
"Audiograf: A diagram reader for the blind"
A.R. Kennel
Institut fur Informationssysteme (Switzerland)
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Buffet Dinner
8:00 pm - 9:00 pm ASSETS'97 Organizational Meeting
FRI 4/12: 8:00 am -12:00 noon Registration
8:00 am - 9:00 am Continental Breakfast
9:00 am -10:00 am Papers IV: Empirical Studies
"EVA, an early vocalization analyzer: An empirical
validity study of computer categorization"
H.J. Fell, L.J. Ferrier, Z. Mooraj, E. Benson and
D. Schneider
Northeastern University (USA)
"An approach to the evaluation of assistive technology"
R.D. Stevens and A.D.N. Edwards
University of York (UK)
10:00 am -10:30 am Break
10:30 am -12:00 noon Papers V: The User Interface II
"Designing interface toolkit with dynamic selectable
modality"
S. Kawai, H. Aida and T. Saito
University of Tokyo (Japan)
"Multimodal input for computer access and augmentative
communication"
A. Smith, J. Dunaway, P. Demasco and D. Peischl
A.I. duPont Institute / University of Delaware (USA)
"The Keybowl: An ergonomically designed document
processing device"
P.J. McAlindon, K.M. Stanney and N.C. Silver
University of Central Florida (USA)
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Panel Discussion
"Designing the World Wide Web for people with disabilities"
M.G. Paciello, Digital Equipment Corporation (USA)
G.C. Vanderheiden, TRACE R&D Center (USA)
L.F. Laux, US West Communications, Inc. (USA)
P.R. McNally, University of Hertfordshire (UK)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Papers VI: Multimedia
"A gesture recognition architecture for sign language"
A. Braffort
LIMSI/CNRS (France)
"`Composibility': Widening participation in music making
for people with disabilities via music software and
controller solutions"
T. Anderson and C. Smith
University of York (UK)
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Papers VII: Vision Impairments II
"A generic direct manipulation 3D auditory environment
for hierarchical navigation in nonvisual interaction"
A. Savidis, C. Stephanidis, A. Korte, K. Crispien and
K. Fellbaum
Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas (Greece)
"Improving the usability of speech-based interfaces for
blind users"
I.J. Pitt and A.D.N. Edwards
University of York (UK)
"TDraw: A computer-based tactile drawing tool for blind
people"
M. Kurze
Free University of Berlin (Germany)
"Development of dialogue systems for a mobility aid for
blind people: Initial design and usability testing"
T. Strothotte, S. Fritz, R. Michel, A. Raab, H. Petrie,
V. Johnson, L. Reichert and A. Schalt
Universitat Magdeburg (Germany)
5:30 pm Closing Remarks
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ASSETS'96 REGISTRATION FORM
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This form is 2 pages long. Please print it out, complete both pages and mail
it WITH FULL PAYMENT to:
Ephraim P. Glinert, ASSETS'96
Dept. of Computer Science
R. P. I.
Troy, NY 12180
We're sorry, but e-mail registration forms and/or forms not accompanied by
full payment (check or credit card information) CANNOT be accepted.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES
EARLY LATE / ON-SITE
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ACM member: $ 395 $ 475
Nonmember: $ 580 $ 660
Full time student: $ 220 $ 270
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1: CONFERENCE REGISTRATION (from the table above): $ ___________
2: SECOND BUFFER DINNER TICKET (Thursday, April 11): $ 50 ___YES ___NO
3: SECOND COPY OF THE CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS: $ 30 ___YES ___NO
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $ ___________
NOTES:
o Registration fee includes:
ADMISSION to all sessions
ONE COPY of the conference PROCEEDINGS
RECEPTION, 5 MEALS AND 4 BREAKS as shown in the Advance Program!!!
o To qualify for the EARLY RATE, your registration must be postmarked on
or before WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1996. If you are an ACM MEMBER, please
supply your ID# __________________ . STUDENTS, please attach a clear
photocopy of your valid student ID.
o CANCELLATIONS will be accepted up to FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1996 subject to
a 20% handling fee.
ASSETS'96 REGISTRATION FORM (continued)
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PERSONAL INFORMATION:
Name __________________________________________________________________________
Affiliation ___________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State/Province __________________________
Country __________________________________ ZIP/Postal Code ___________________
E-mail ________________________________________________________________________
Phone ___________________________________ FAX ________________________________
***I have a disability for which I require special accommodation ___YES ___NO
If YES, please attach a separate sheet with details. Thank you!
PAYMENT INFORMATION:
___CHECK in U.S. funds enclosed, made payable to "ACM ASSETS'96"
___Please charge $ ___________ to my CREDIT CARD:
Card type: ___AMEX ___VISA ___MasterCard
Card # _______________________________________ Expiration Date ___________
Name On Card ______________________________________________________________
Billing Address ___________________________________________________________
Cardholder Signature ________________________________________ (ASSETS'96)
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HOTEL INFORMATION
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All conference events will take place at the Waterfront Centre Hotel, a member
of the Canadian Pacific group. The hotel is located in downtown Vancouver,
next to the convention center and cruise ship terminal.
Waterfront Centre Hotel
900 Canada Place Way
Vancouver, British Columbia V6C 3L5
CANADA
Phone: (604) 691 1991 or (800) 441 1414
FAX: (604) 691 1999
A block of rooms for attendees of ASSETS'96 has been set aside at specially
discounted rates:
Single $140 Canadian per night, plus applicable taxes
Double/Twin $160 Canadian per night, plus applicable taxes
Waterfront Suite $360 Canadian per night, plus applicable taxes
To reserve space at these prices, please call the hotel directly on or before
MARCH 15, 1996 and refer to "ACM ASSETS'96".
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If you have any questions or would like further information, please consult
the conference web pages at
http://www.cs.rpi.edu/assets
or contact the ASSETS'96 General Chair:
Ephraim P. Glinert
Dept. of Computer Science
R. P. I.
Troy, NY 12180
Phone: (518) 276 2657
E-mail: glinert at cs.rpi.edu
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