Second Call for Papers and Presentations

We invite you to AGOSCI’s 11th Biennial National Conference in May 2013.

Our theme is Connect2Communicate and we would like presenters to explore connections in a variety of ways:

  • connect2education

  • connect2community

  • connect2technology

  • connect2life

We invite researchers, practitioners, people with CCN, their families and service providers to submit papers and presentations.

Please click here to download the Call for Papers Flyer.

Please scroll down for further information about how you can contribute to the conference.

We hope to see you there!

Agosci 2013 Conference Committee

Closing Date For Abstracts:
The call for abstracts has now closed - submitted abstracts can be reviewed on the click here link below.

Plain English Version Required
All presenters of accepted abstracts and posters will be required to submit a Plain English version of their abstract. Support will be provided for those who require it. Further information to follow.

Registration
Presenters of accepted abstracts and posters will need to register and pay to attend the conference. Registration information and fees will be released shortly.

Abstract Template
A template outlining the correct layout of your abstract is available to download here if required.

How can I contribute to the conference?

  • Share the success stories, challenges and initiatives that you have undertaken to promote connections of people with complex communication needs with other people in their communities

  • Submissions from people with complex communication needs, their families and those who live with, work with or know people with complex communication needs are encouraged

Your submissions could be research or personal stories related to the theme of Connect2Communicate including:

  • Innovative use of technology

  • Use of a range of AAC options for effective communication

  • Early use of AAC with young children to help develop communication skills

  • Inclusive educational practices for people with complex communication needs that allow people with complex communication needs to connect to others within the community

  • Initiatives in sport, arts, leisure and recreation sectors that allow people with complex communication needs to connect to others

  • Use of AAC and technology to develop connections between people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

  • Establishing connections with people from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds

  • Person centred practice and self-determination for people with complex communication needs
    Strategies promoting positive health care and mental health in children and adults with complex communication needs

  • Use of AAC with people who have aquired their communication disability later in life

  • Innovation in practice and service delivery influencing participation and public awareness of people with complex communication needs.

You might also want to present your work as a poster
Posters are a great way to exhibit your work visually. Posters have several advantages:

  • they stay up for a longer period of time

  • individuals can come and ask you about your work
    they are visual and may make a strong impact on someone especially if you use colour, photographs, graphs and other illustrations

  • they allow people to sample a number of topics rather than having to chose which session to listen to where several streams take place simultaneously.

Need Help?
If you are unable to submit your abstract via the Online Speaker Portal, please contact All Occasions Management for an electronic submission form.

Conference Organisers
All Occasions Group
41 Anderson Street
Thebarton SA 5031
Phone: 08 8125 2200
Fax: 08 8125 2233
Email: kate@aomevents.com
 

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