From diderot@hitl.washington.edu Wed Apr 12 10:52:45 1995 Return-Path: Received: from mx4.u.washington.edu by stein2.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.32 ) id AA02808; Wed, 12 Apr 95 10:52:45 -0700 Received: from hitl-new.hitl.washington.edu by mx4.u.washington.edu (5.65+UW95.02/UW-NDC Revision: 2.31 ) id AA24160; Wed, 12 Apr 95 10:52:45 -0700 Received: from [128.95.74.170] (diderot.hitl.washington.edu [128.95.74.170]) by hitl.hitl.washington.edu (8.6.12/8.6.12) with SMTP id KAA22537 for ; Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:48:18 -0700 X-Sender: diderot@hitl.washington.edu Message-Id: Mime-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Date: Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:45:18 -0400 To: scivw@hitl.washington.edu From: ticket 11144 (by way of diderot@hitl.washington.edu (Toni Emerson)) Subject: call for papers X-Status: Status: OR CENTER ON DISABILITIES California State University, Northridge Third Annual, International Conference VIRTUAL REALITY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Sponsored by the Center on Disabilities Harry J. Murphy, Ed.D., Founder and Director Conference Chairperson Lawrence Scadden, Ph.D. Senior Program Director National Science Foundation Program for persons with disabilities - - CALL FOR PARTICIPATION - - Deadline for Submission April 28, 1995 August 2-4, 1995 SAN FRANCISCO AIRPORT MARRIOTT HOTEL Introduction For the past ten years, CSUN's CENTER ON DISABILITIES has conducted the conference, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities," which draws more than 2,200 persons from 25 foreign countries, 300 speakers and 140 exhibitors to Los Angeles each March. Because of a growing interest in Virtual Reality, the CENTER ON DISABILITIES sponsored the first annual "Virtual Reality and Persons with Disabilities" conference in San Francisco in June of 1993 and a second conference in 1994. Each of these drew more than 300 persons from around the world. This is a "Call for Participation" for the Third Annual, International Conference, "Virtual Reality and Persons with Disabilities," to be held August 2-4, 1995 at the San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel. The subject matter of this forum lies at the intersection of two communities: the community of persons with disabilities, and the Virtual Reality technology community. The primary objective, therefore, is to bring together these two communities in order to share results of research, development, and commercialization in this field. Another objective is to create a peer-reviewed archive by means of a Proceedings, and to disseminate this information widely. These objectives will be archived through tutorials, technical sessions, panels, demonstrations, and exhibits. Topics of Interest Papers should address these major areas of interest: * Technical aspects of Virtual Reality * Policy issues surrounding Virtual Reality and disability * Current and future access issues * Applications of Virtual Reality that will benefit persons with disabilities * Employment opportunities for persons with disabilities in the Virtual Reality field A limited number of copies of the PROCEEDINGS of the 1993 and 1994 conferences, "Technology and Persons with Disabilities," are available in electronic format. For further information contact: Proceedings Coordinator CENTER ON DISABILITIES California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8340 V/TDD/Message: (818)885-2578 FAX: (818)885-4929 Email: VR@CSUN.EDU Hotel The San Francisco Airport Marriott Hotel, Burlingame, CA, just a few minutes from San Francisco's International Airport, is the conference site. It is located on San Francisco Bay, just south of the airport, with beautiful walking and jogging trails outside its door, and near many fine restaurants. Special conference weekend rates are offered for those wishing to stay longer. Additional information will be sent with the acceptance of papers. Air Travel For the lowest prices on air travel, please call MONTROSE TRAVEL at either (818) 248-9294, (213) 245-0732, or (800) 766-4687, all lines feature V/TDD service. CONDITIONS OF PRESENTATION (a) The title of the paper must be succinct and descriptive of the content of the actual presentation. (b) All presentations for the regular conference sessions of August 2-4 are within the selected one hour window. Within this period, please allow time for questions and answers. It is expressly understood that the paper may be scheduled at anytime on any of the conference days at the discretion of the conference organizer. We will do our best to honor a speaker's preference for a particular time slot. (c) Authors submit a 25 word summary of their presentation to be used in the Program (See Proposal Form). It is very important that this be descriptive of the content of the presentation. The title and this brief summary is all that is printed and all that the participants have to go on as they consider which sessions to attend. Our experience is that participants regret having selected sessions where the description is not consistent with the content of the session. (d) In addition to the summary, an abstract not exceeding 200 words must be submitted along with the proposal form. This is considered by a panel of reviewers and is critical in determining the quality of the presentation. Please do not submit more than a 200 word abstract. (e) The discounted preregistration fee for speakers is $195 (regular preregistration is $295) if payment in full (or purchase order) is received at CSUN not later than June 30, 1995. Late speaker registrations (after June 30) are $245. (f) Each and every speaker and panelist, including exhibitors who are also making presentations, pay the speaker's fee, even if in attendance only for one day. (g) Payment of an additional fee of $195 if the presenter wishes to attend the "Preconference Day" of Wednesday, August 2, 1995. (h) "Acceptance" of a paper is defined as (1) official notification on our part on or about May 1,1995 (2) payment of a discounted preregistration fee of $195 by June 30 (or late fee of $245 after June 30, 1995) and (3) finalization of equipment needs on your part not later than June 30, 1995. Any equipment changes after June 30 are the responsibility of the presenter(s). (i) It is very important to differentiate between authorship and those who are actually attending and presenting at the conference. Please take special care to note this on the Proposal Form. On the proposal form, please list those persons who are actually attending and presenting. You may note the appropriate authorship on your manuscript. The appropriate authorship is recognized in the Proceedings of the conference which is compiled and offered for sale. All those listed as conference speakers will be billed for the discounted speaker's fee. (j) The primary author of each paper receives one complimentary electronic copy of the Proceedings of the conference. (k) The author(s) agree to submit an original electronic AND hard copy manuscript of not more than 5 pages (including all references, charts, diagrams, etc.) for possible publication not later than June 30, 1995. Guidelines for papers will be given in official notification of paper acceptance. Only papers of high quality will be published in the PROCEEDINGS. (l) It is unlikely that we are able to accept multiple submissions from the same author(s). (m) The official language of the conference is English. (n) $50.00 cancellation fee. Failure to attend an activity does not constitute withdrawal. THE CENTER ON DISABILITIES must be notified of intent to withdraw in writing. Speakers fees are fully refundable if cancellation is received by June 30, 1995. After this date there is a $50 cancellation fee. (o) Participants may request alternative formats for handouts and other materials. It is the responsibility of the speakers, presenters, and panelists to provide these. Keep this Sheet for Future Reference PROPOSAL FORM (GENERAL ONE HOUR SESSIONS) VIRTUAL REALITY AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES August 2-4,1995 Please complete both sides of this form PRESENTER #1 Name:_________________________________________________________ Institution:__________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________ Day Phone:____________________________________________________ FAX:__________________________________________________________ E-Mail User Name/Code:________________________________________ PRESENTER #2: Name:_________________________________________________________ Institution:__________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_____________________________________________ Day Phone:____________________________________________________ FAX:__________________________________________________________ E-Mail User Name/Code:________________________________________ If there are more than two presenters, please provide all information above on a separate sheet. Please list only the names of those who are actually attending the conference. Title of Paper:________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Please write a 1-2 sentence summary (not to exceed 25 words) that will be printed as submitted in the PROGRAM if the paper is accepted:________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Is this a commercial product/demonstration: Yes ___ No ___ Major disability group(s) addressed: (check all that apply to your session) ___ Hearing Impaired ___ Learning Disabled ___ Speech/Language ___ Developmentally Disabled ___ Visual ___ Behavioral/Emotional Disorders ___ Deaf/Blind ___ Traumatic Brain Injured ___ Mobility/Physical/Orthopedic ___ All Equipment Requirements - No changes after June 30, 1995 Audio Visual Equipment Requested From CSUN ___1/2" VHS VCR with color monitor (NTSC Format) ___Overhead Projector ___35mm Slide Projector ___Easel, Pad, & Markers Computer Equipment Requested From CSUN ___Macintosh Classic II, 2 meg RAM ___MS/DOS (486, 4 meg RAM, 33 mhz, VGA monitor) ___Monochrome LCD Projection Screen with Overhead Projector Please List the Equipment You Will Supply __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ Screens and/or monitors will be provided as needed. It is expressly understood that any equipment not listed above -- including phones or datalines -- is the responsibility of the presenter. Reminder: Discounted Speaker Payment of $195 is due June 30,1995. The speaker's fee after June 30 is $245. Please send information on exhibiting___ Please return this proposal form along with one copy of a 100-200 word abstract to: VR Call for Papers CENTER ON DISABILITIES California State University, Northridge 18111 Nordhoff Street Northridge, CA 91330-8340 Phone: (818) 885-2578 V/TDD/Message FAX: (818) 885-4929 E-mail: VR@CSUN.EDU I/We agree to the Conditions of Presentation: Signature____________________________________________ Signature____________________________________________ I/We have attached a 100-200 word abstract___