Dear Colleagues: The 12th Annual Accessing Higher Ground: Accessible Media, Web and Technology Conference <http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference> will take place November 9-14, 2009 in Westminster, CO. Accessing Higher Ground focuses on the implementation and benefits of Assistive Technology in the university, college and business setting. AHG attracts the leading practitioners and decision makers in the field of campus accessibility and accessible media in higher education. We invite you to exhibit at this year’s conference. There are currently many great airfare deals to Denver<http://www.tripadvisor.com/Flights-g33388-Denver_Colorado-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html> for the first half of November and the conference has moved to the beautiful 4-star Westin Hotel<http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1173> in Westminster but room rates are still very reasonable ($119 per night includes Internet & a $10 meal coupon). There is a 15% early registration discount until Oct. 1. ATHEN and ATIA members are eligible for an additional $30 discount on registration. Simply indicate your membership when you register for the conference. Please visit the conference web site at: http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/ for more information or to register online. Other Conference Highlights * Distinguished speaker Dr. T.V. Raman, Google Research Scientist, will be this year's keynote speaker. Read the N.Y. Times article about his work<http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/04/business/04blind.html?_r=2&pagewanted=all> (NYT site registration required): * New Location! This year's conference has moved to the beautiful 4-star Westin Hotel in Westminster, Colorado. The Westin has excellent conference facilities, is fully accessible and is located within view of the Rocky Mountains, about half-way between Denver and Boulder. * National ATHEN <http://www.athenpro.org/> meeting: Access Technology in Higher Education Network is an organization for professionals who work with access technology in the higher education environment. Learn about the organization and meet other members during the Thursday (Nov. 12) evening meeting. * Over 60 presentations and hands-on sessions<http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/proposals2009.html> taught by national experts * Over 35 hours of hands-on workshops included in the agenda. More information at conference site: http://www.colorado.edu/ATconference/ or contact hkramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx <contacthkramer@xxxxxxxxxxxx>. -- Howard Kramer AHG Conference Coordinator Access Specialist 303-492-8672 fax: 492-5601