[NLA] NAASLN News Release -- Exciting 2003 Conference on Special Learning Needs

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NEWS RELEASE

•   How do I accommodate adults with special learning needs in my education, 
    vocation, or employment setting?

•   What are the best products and resources to maximize the outcomes 
services for adults with    disabilities?

•   Who can I contact when I have questions on accommodations or resources 
that I need to improve  the success of adults with special learning needs in 
my program or workplace setting?

•    What legislative issues are critical to support to adults with special 
learning needs  and how can I   advocate within my own state or have any 
impact in DC?

NAASLN, the National Association for Adults with Special Learning Needs, is a 
unique organization devoted to supporting service providers working with 
persons with disabilities (learning disabilities, visual and hearing 
impairments, developmental disabilities, long-term mental health and 
addiction disabilities, and physical disabilities).

NAASLN provides opportunities for networking, advocacy, links to resources, 
professional development, and opportunities for leadership.

NAASLN is presenting a three-day international conference: 
People and Partnerships First!  Advocating and Partnering for Access, Quality 
and Outcomes, 
March 16 - 18, 2003. Columbus, OH.

The conference will offer over 75 sessions for practitioners, administrators, 
and employers.  Presentations will include research, cutting-edge models, and 
practical ways to better serve adults with special learning needs, in 
addition to exhibits targeting products and services for adults with special 
learning needs. Conference sessions will be offered up-to-date information on 
state and national initiatives. 

The Keynote speaker for the conference will be  Andrew Imparato, President 
and Chief Executive Officer of the American Association of People with 
Disabilities.  Imparato will be addressing the Routes to Impacting Local, 
State, and Federal Legislation for Persons with Disabilities.  In addition to 
his keynote, Imparato will also be hosting several smaller sessions on 
Techniques for Advocating for People with Disabilities in the Current 
Political Climate. 

A Pre-Conference set of all day sessions will be held on Saturday, March 
15th.  Session scheduled to date include:

Brain Research - Understanding the Neurological Functioning of Persons with 
Special Learning Needs -  What Every Service Provider Needs to Know!  Dr. 
Dale Jordan

Accessing Accommodations on the GED -- The GED Testing Service

Leadership Development for Learners with Special Learning Needs -- NIFL

NAASLN is offering participation opportunities for you and your organization 
as conference presenters, attendees, partners, or exhibitors.  For conference 
and membership information visit our website at www.NAASLN.com or contact  
NAASLN, C/O CEA, 4380 Forbes Boulevard, Lanham, MD  20706, 800.496.9222 for 
more information.
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