APAC 2013 Full Program Released

 

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Contents Conference Program Webhot Special Registration – Final Opportunity … Keynote & Invited Speaker Profiles Contact Us   Sponsors & Supporters APAC 2013 wishes to recognise the support from the following organisations:       Contact Us Please visit www.apac13.org.au for further announcements on the program, speakers, call for abstracts, sponsorship and exhibition or contact the Conference Organisers, details listed below. All Occasions Management 41 Anderson Street Thebarton SA 5031 Phone: +61 8 8125 2200 Fax: +61 8 8125 2233 Email: apac13@aomevents.com www.alloccasionsgroup.com

Monday, 29 April 2013   Conference Program The conference organising committee is thrilled to release the full conference program for APAC 2013. Please click here to download the program, alternatively it is available at www.apac13.org.au/program. Please note that the program may be subject to change prior to APAC 2013.   Webhot Special Registration – Final Opportunity … With the release of the final program, we have decided to extend the webhot special closing date. Don't miss out on the special rate which will now close at 5.00 pm (South Australian Time) on Monday 6 May 2013. The webhot special offers delegates a saving of $400 under the full registration type. Refer to the website www.apac13.org.au/register for more information and inclusions. With an expected attendance of over 1500 delegates we encourage you to secure your spot as early as possible.   Keynote & Invited Speaker Profiles This  newsletter will profile different keynote and invited speakers confirmed to present at the conference. Ari Ne'eman Ari Ne'eman is the President and co-founder of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, an American advocacy organization run by and for Autistic adults seeking to increase the representation of Autistic people across society. In 2009, President Obama nominated Ari to the National Council on Disability, a federal agency charged with advising Congress and the President on disability policy issues. He was confirmed by the Senate in July 2010 and currently chairs the Council's Entitlements Committee, overseeing Council activities regarding health care, income support and long term services and supports. He is the first openly Autistic presidential appointee in American history. For more information on the Autistic Self Advocacy Network please visit: http://autisticadvocacy.org/ Merry Burua An activist, educator, and parent to Neeraj, her son with Autism, Merry has pioneered the Autism movement in India. She started the first specialist school, initiated a teacher training course, started the journal Autism Network, facilitated the start of services across South Asia, and brought about legislative changes that include autism.  Merry writes, teaches, lobbies, trains, sensitizes, counsels, and advocates for the rights of persons with autism as equal citizens of the country. Merry is an Ashoka Fellow, and has received national and international recognition for her work.   Contact Us Please visit www.apac13.org.au for further announcements or contact the Conference Organisers, details listed below. All Occasions Management 41 Anderson Street Thebarton SA 5031 Phone: +61 8 8125 2200 Fax: +61 8 8125 2233 Email: apac13@aomevents.com Website: www.alloccasionsgroup.com

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