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Date: Thu, 18 Jan 1996 22:11:01 EST From: glinert@cs.rpi.edu Subject: ASSETS'96 AP + Reg Forms 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:

Message from the Program Chair ASSETS'96 Advance Program ASSETS'96 Registration Form 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@cs.rpi.edu 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 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 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 -------------------------------------------------------- ACM member: $ 395 $ 475 Nonmember: $ 580 $ 660 Full time student: $ 220 $ 270 -------------------------------------------------------- 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:

* 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!!!* 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.* 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) 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". 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@cs.rpi.edu ```

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