The annual CSUN Conference on Technology and Disability affords the assistive technology novice an excellent opportunity to learn a great deal in an abbreviated period of time. The problem experienced by most individuals entering the world of technology and disability is making sense of the large amount of available information and finding orderliness in the oftentimes-conflicting information. An appreciation for assistive technology applications requires equal part understanding of disability and technology.
Assistive technology is represents both process and product.
In an effort to transition the newcomer into a successful introduction to assistive technology, several of the major areas are covered in this course. In addition to the background information provided during the course time, participants will be provided with specific information regarding appropriate sessions and exhibitors to visit during the course of the conference to learn more about different types of products and applications. The following topics are important to the full understanding of assistive technology applications for persons with disabilities. This identical definition has been adopted for other pieces of legislation, including the Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. This definition is generous in its language in that it opens many possibilities for what assistive technology can be.