See what you missed! If you were unable to attend this year, take a look at the 30 workshops that were led by experts and leaders on the frontlines of special needs. Join us next year for a new line-up of workshop presentations.
Dove Cassettes recorded most workshops at the 2012 Accessibility Summit. To order audio recordings or for more information, please CLICK HERE.
Check out the 2012 Exhibitors! There were 65 exhibitors at the Summit this year who provided an exceptional array of products and services for the special needs community. Please visit their websites for more information.
Patrick Henry Hughes was born without eyes or the ability to fully straighten his arms and legs, making him unable to walk. In spite of these physical challenges, he is a virtuoso pianist, who also sings and plays the trumpet. With the help of his Dad, Patrick John Hughes, who tirelessly maneuvered his son’s wheelchair through complicated field formations, Patrick was a member of the Cardinal Marching Band at the University of Louisville. He graduated magna cum laude in December 2010 with a major in Spanish, a language he speaks fluently. Patrick has been featured on television shows like ESPN, Oprah, Today Show, and The Grand Ole Opry.
Author and advocate, Eustacia Cutler is perhaps best known as the mother of Dr. Temple Grandin, one of the most successful and well-known people in the world with Autism. Dr. Grandin was the keynote speaker at the 2011 Summit, and we are delighted to welcome Ms. Cutler in 2012. In her book, A Thorn in My Pocket, she describes the challenges of raising her daughter, Temple, in the conservative world of the 1950′s. Like every parent, Eustacia wanted the best for her child and was willing to fight for Temple’s future. Her message of hope and encouragement will inspire you.
The 2012 Accessibility Summit is delighted to welcome Patrick Schwarz, a highly-regarded expert on inclusive classrooms and special education. He will be presenting two workshops on Saturday, April 21st: Just Give Him the Whale and A Friend Indeed: Promoting Meaningful Social Relationships. Patrick has written several books on inclusive education and how to use the fascinations of students with autism and other developmental disabilities as effective teaching tools to help calm, motivate, and improve learning.
