TDI-L eNotes 8/10/2007
TDI Conference Activities and Program Updates
17th Biennial TDI Conference
August 23-25, 2007
Shaping An Accessible World!
NEW UPDATES
AIRPORT/HOTEL SHUTTLE INFORMATION
PRE-CONFERENCE TRIP TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS
ACCESS TO FUN & MAGIC $25
REPRINTS:
PRE-CONFERENCE GOLF OUTING – Wednesday, August 22
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME – Friday, August 24
FISHERMAN’S WHARF OUTING – Friday, August 24
ARRIVE EARLY! OR STAY LATE!
TENTATIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAM UPDATES as of 8/9/2007
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AIRPORT/HOTEL SHUTTLE INFORMATION
Thanks to Judy Viera for sharing this with us. Marriott San Mateo/San Francisco Airport (SFO) has an airport shuttle that leaves the hotel every hour on the hour and arrives about 10 minutes later at the
airport. Shuttle service runs from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. People flying in to SFO can catch the hotel shuttle outside the departure level (upstairs) in the middle aisle where all the hotel shuttles stop.
Also, there is a BART subway station at SFO. From there, TDI conference attendees can easily explore the bay area on BART very economically.
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PRE-CONFERENCE TRIP TO LOCAL RESTAURANTS – Wednesday, August 22
Some of us do not play golf. And TDI wants to give the non-golfers an opportunity to enjoy the local culture of San Mateo County. TDI has arranged transportation for anyone who wishes to try out the local area restaurants. These restaurants listed below are considered among the best in Burlingame, CA:
Coconut Bay
1300 Howard Avenue
Burlingame CA 94010
650-558-8268
www.coconutbayrestaurant.com
Nectar Wine Lounge & Restaurant
270 Lorton Avenue
Burlingame CA 94010
650-558-9200
www.nectarwinelounge.com
Roti Indian Bistro
209 Park Road
Burlingame CA 94010
650-340-7684
www.rotibistro.com
Steelhead Brewing Company
333 California Drive
Burlingame CA 94010
650-344-6050
www.steelheadbrewery.com
Stella Alpina Osteria
401 Primrose Avenue
Burlingame CA 94010
650-347-5733
www.stellaalpinaosteria.com
(Free appetizer or dessert for TDI Conference attendees!)
Straits
1100 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame CA 94010
650-373-7883
www.straitsrestaurants.com
Trapeze
266 Lorton Avenue
Burlingame CA 94010
650-344-4242
www.trapezerestaurant.com
TDI asks that anyone who is interested to dine at any of these restaurants Wednesday evening, August 22, to notify us by August 18. Buses leave the San Mateo Marriott at six o’clock p.m., and drop off TDI Conference attendees at a certain place on Burlingame Avenue, near the CAL/BART station. Attendees can go to the restaurant of their choice, enjoy their dinner, and would need to return to the drop off site near the CAL/BART station by nine thirty p.m. Buses will depart back to the hotel from the drop off site at nine forty five p.m. Fee for bus transportation is: $10 per person. Send check for $10 to TDI, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, MD 20910, and put “August 22 Burlingame, CA transportation” on the check memo line. Come one, come all to enjoy the local San Mateo County cuisine!!!
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ACCESS TO FUN & MAGIC – Saturday, August 25
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment Program
Access to Fun & Magic **$25 per person, including dinner & show**
Emcee: Greg Gantt
Performers: Simon Carmel – Magic Show
The Wild Zappers – Dance and Music
Please preregister to guarantee a seat and a meal by sending a check for $25 payable to TDI. Make sure it arrives before August 21, 2007. Send check to TDI at 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
and put “Access to Fun & Magic” on the check memo line. First come – first served. Come for an evening of fun and magic!!!
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PRE-CONFERENCE GOLF OUTING – Wednesday, August 22
2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Golf Outing at Half Moon Bay Golf Club
Half Moon Bay, California
Fore!!! TDI is hosting a pre-conference golf outing on August 22, 2007 at Half Moon Bay Golf Club less than an hour away from our Conference hotel.
We have booked four foursomes to play on the Ocean Course. The first foursome tees off at 3:00 p.m. The fourth foursome should be through playing at around 8:30 p.m. (depending on how long it takes for some of
us to find lost golf balls!)
The fee to play 18 holes, with an electric cart is around $90. Also, after we finish playing, we will have light dinner at the grill. This will cost us an additional $20-$25. We have been lucky to secure the twilight rates, if we tee off before 3 p.m. it would have cost us $225 each to play and ride, not counting dinner.
The shuttle bus leaves Marriott San Mateo at 1:30 p.m. and this will get us to the course no later than 2:15 p.m. After the round and dinner, we leave the Club to return to the hotel around 9:30 or 10:00 p.m.
Check the website on Half Moon Bay Golf Club at www.halfmoonbaygolf.com You will want to play this course with us, just almost as good as playing Pebble Beach!
We would appreciate if you would confirm your plans with us at TDI on or by Saturday, August 18. Please send a check of $115 to TDI, in care of Claude Stout, 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910.
Go practice at the driving range, for real adventure awaits at Half Moon Bay!
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TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME – Friday, August 24
6:00 p.m.
Buses leave at front of hotel for trips to AT&T Park for baseball game
**COST FOR BUS & GAME $50**
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Giants vs Brewers Baseball Game at AT&T Park
Will Barry Bonds shatter the long-standing home-run record? As part of a great American tradition, let’s all go out to the ballgame and watch Bonds in action as the San Francisco Giants play against the Milwaukee
Brewers at AT&T Park. Fans of this popular national pastime would want to gather in front of the Marriott Hotel, San Mateo at 6:00 pm Friday night and ride the bus to AT&T Park. Once we arrive there, you will be
pleased to note that we have reserved approximately 50 seats with a good view of the action between third base and home plate. To cheer the team, join us for $50 per person – includes bus ride and game ticket. Other
purchases such as refreshments or beverages is your responsibility. For more information go to http://sanfrancisco.giants.mlb.com
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FISHERMAN’S WHARF OUTING – Friday, August 24
6:00 p.m.
Buses leave at front of hotel for trips to Fisherman’s Wharf, San
Francisco **COST FOR BUS $10**
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner and sightseeing on your own
For an evening to remember, join us as we take in the sights and leave your heart in San Francisco! Sample the delicious cuisine at the many fine restaurants and stroll the waterfront. View all the action on the San Francisco Bay as day turns into night. See the ships go by while seals frolic. Whether you are young or old, single or with someone; gather in front of the Marriott Hotel, San Mateo at 6:00 pm Friday night and ride the bus to Pier 39 at Fisherman’s Wharf. Join us for $10 per person – which is the round trip bus fare. Other purchases such as meals, refreshments or beverages is your responsibility. For more information about San Francisco attractions, go to http://www.onlyinsanfrancisco.com/
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ARRIVE EARLY! OR STAY LATE!
San Mateo County has something for everyone! If you want to stay a few extra days before or after the TDI Conference, check the San Mateo County Convention and Visitors Bureau websites at:
http://www.visitsanmateocounty.com
http://smc.trubluelocal.com
Contact by phone 1-800-288-4748
or by email at [email protected]
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TENTATIVE CONFERENCE PROGRAM UPDATES as of 8/9/2007
17th Biennial TDI Conference
August 23-25, 2007
Wednesday, August 22
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1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Registration
2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Golf Outing at Half Moon Bay Golf Club
Half Moon Bay, California
6:30 p.m.
Take the Bus and Have Dinner at One of the Best Local Area Restaurants
Thursday, August 23
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies
Emcee: Dr. Roy E. Miller, TDI Board President
10:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Refreshment Break at Exhibits
10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Napa Valley Workshops
(A) Captioning in Movie Theaters, On the Web, & In the Air – Presenter: Larry Goldberg
(B) Using Video Interpreters to Combat Interpreter Shortage – Presenter: Janet Bailey
(C) CSD Public Access VideoPhone: Providing Video Access in Public Places – Presenter: Andy Lange
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Lunch on Our Own (TDI Encourages You to Visit the Exhibits!)
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session
Panel Discussion: Pagers, PDAs, and Cell Phones: What’s Up?
Moderator: Dr. Judy Harkins
Panelists: Ryan Layton, Mary Brooner, Ken Arcia, and Gunnar Hellstrom
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break at Exhibits
2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Yosemite Workshops
(A) Mobile ASL – Presenters: Dr. Richard Ladner & Anne Cavender
(B) Wireless Captioning Systems – Presenters: Leanne West & Nanci Linke-Ellis
(C) The State of the Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Programs in America
– Presenters: Ryan Layton & Phil Kaplan, to be followed with panel discussion
Moderator: Sherri Collins
Panelists: Ryan Layton, Brenda Kelly-Frey, Connie Phelps and Ed Bosson
4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Plenary Session
Panel Discussion: TV Captioning Issues
Moderator: Cheryl Heppner
Panelists: Greg Hlibok, Michael Schooler, Heather York, & Rosaline Crawford
5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Book Signing Session – “A New Civil Right”
Author: Karen Peltz Strauss
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. President’s Reception with Dr. Roy Miller **COST WITHOUT COMBO TICKET – $40**
8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Dessert Reception (All Are Invited)
Sorenson Communications
Friday, August 24
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8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Exhibits
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Keynote Address
“Corporations, the Marketplace, and Consumers with Disabilities”
Speaker: Deborah Kaplan
Deborah Kaplan Consulting, Inc.
10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Refreshment Break at Exhibits
10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Plenary Session
Panel Discussion on High Definition Television Issues
Moderator: Larry Goldberg
Panelists: Marsha MacBride, Francine Jefferson, Billy Mauldin, Pamela Holmes & Dana Mulvany
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Telecommunications & Media Professionals
Luncheon **COST WITHOUT COMBO TICKET – $45**
Speaker: Dr. T. Alan Hurwitz, Vice President, National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology
1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Plenary Session
Captioned Telephone: Bringing Captions to an Internet Device Near You
Presenters: Robert Engelke & Pamela Holmes
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Refreshment Break at Exhibits
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Plenary Session
Coalition of Organizations for Accessible Telecommunications (COAT)
Presenters: Karen Peltz-Strauss & Rosaline Crawford
4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Sequoia Workshops
(A) Making Captioned Radio a Reality – Presenter: Mike Starling
(B) New Tools & Toys – Presenter: Norman Williams
(C) Captioning & Audio Description for DVD & Multimedia Environment –
Presenters: Jay Wyant & John Mazza
6:00 p.m. Buses leave at front of hotel for trips to
(A) AT&T Park for baseball game **COST FOR BUS & GAME $50**
(B) Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco for dinner and sightseeing on your own **COST FOR BUS $10**
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Evening Events
(A) San Francisco Giants vs Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Game at AT&T Park
(B) Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf
Saturday, August 25 (Consumer/Family Day)
Consumers and their families are welcome to attend the Conference,
**FREE** of charge to attend workshops and exhibits.
There will be an Entertainment program on the evening of August 25.
**$25 per person, including dinner & show**
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9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Exhibits **FREE**
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Product/Service Demonstrations/Presentations **FREE**
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Plenary Session **FREE**
E9-1-1 Access
Co-Presenters:
Sheri Farinha-Mutti, Chair, TDI E9-1-1 Stakeholder Council
Jenny Hansen, Coordinator, Next Generation 9-1-1 Project, U.S.
Department of Transportation
9:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Refreshment Break at Exhibits
9:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. TRS Forum **FREE**
Moderators: Judy Viera and David Weiss
Consumer Panelists:
Sheila Conlon-Mentkowski, Margie Cooper, Dana Mulvany, Charlotte
Whitacre, Kathleen Barrett, & Nora Sinclair
Government Representative Panelists:
Ed Bosson, Richard Ray, Greg Hlibok & Brenda Kelly-Frey
TRS Provider Panelists:
Bill McClelland, Ron Burdett, Mike Baer, Anne Girard, & Mark Stern
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Awards Luncheon **COST WITHOUT COMBO TICKET – $45**
Emcee: Fred Weiner
– Presentation of Board Service Recognition Plaque(s)
– Presentation of TDI Biennial Awards
* Robert H. Weitbrecht Telecommunications Access Award
* H. Latham Breunig Humanitarian Award
* James C. Marsters Promotion Award
* Andrew Saks Engineering Award
* Karen Peltz-Strauss Public Policy Award
* I. Lee Brody Lifetime Achievement Award
2:45 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Death Valley Workshops **FREE**
(A) Because You Can’t Sleep in An Asbestos Suit – Presenter: Lise Hamlin
(B) Latest Telecommunication Technologies for Deaf-Blind People –
Presenter: Anindya “Bapin” Bhattacharyya
(C) Panel Discussion on Experiences in Accessibility (or Lack Thereof) –
Moderator: Diane Herron
Consumer Panelists: Julian “Buddy” Singleton, Ken Arcia, and Emily Vera
4:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. TDI Association Business Meeting
Chair: Dr. Roy Miller, TDI Board President
5:45 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Big Sur Workshops **FREE**
(A) Emergency Preparedness: Past, Present and Future – Presenter: Neil McDevitt
(B) Send Your Input to the FCC Via Video – Presenter: Greg Hlibok
(C) Advocating for Access: You Can Change the World – Presenter: Dr. Roy Miller
7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Dinner & Entertainment Program
Access to Fun & Magic **$25 per person, including dinner & show**
Emcee: Greg Gantt
Performers: Simon Carmel – Magic Show
The Wild Zappers – Dance and Music
Please preregister to guarantee a seat and a meal by sending a check for $25 payable to TDI. Make sure it arrives before August 21, 2007. Send check to TDI at 8630 Fenton Street, Suite 604, Silver Spring, MD 20910,
and put “Access to Fun & Magic” on the check memo line. First come – first served. Come for an evening of fun and magic!!!
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