Our 30th Annual Conference
Recognized by many as the best educational AT conference in North America!
This year's conference builds on a tradition of providing a comprehensive examination of the most current uses of technology by persons with disabilities and the professionals who work with them.
Topics will cover a broad spectrum of technology as it is being applied to all disabilities and age groups in education, rehabilitation, vocation and independent living.
Come and learn, first-hand, about the products and best AT practices and strategies by and for teachers, therapists, clinicians, parents and end users alike.
Conference Details
30th Annual Closing The Gap Conference
Minneapolis, MN
Wednesday-Friday, October 17-19, 2012
Preconference Workshops: Monday and Tuesday, October 15-16, 2012
The conference will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington located just 10 minutes west of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington
7800 Normandale Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55439
Phone: 952-835-7800
What participants have said
Great sessions, great vendors, and invaluable opportunity to earn CEUs and academic credit.
~Consultant
Closing The Gap has given me a sense of direction to go with my son, and has helped me to find a method of communication for my son. The workshops, the friendships, the brainstorming with parents, vendors and presenters, and the hands-on experiences have all presented wonderful opportunities to discover options to try with my son. The conference is truly awesome!
~Parent
Fantastic! Hope I can come EVERY year‚ extremely valuable information!
~OTR/L
Online Registration Available April 1, 2012
| Registration Received | On or Before June 30 | July 1 - Sept. 6 | Sept. 7 - Sept. 27 | Sept. 28 - Onsite |
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| Standard Rate | $425 | $455 | $495 | $525 |
| Group Discount 5+ | Deduct $30 per person | |||
| Group Discount 8+ | Deduct $50 per person | |||
| All group registrations must be received by Closing The Gap at the same time. | ||||
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Parent Rate (A letter describing your child's disablility must accompany registration) |
$275 | |||
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Full-time Student Rate (Proof of full-time status must accompany registration) |
$275 | |||
| Presenter Rate | $325 | |||
| Exhibitor Rate | $325 | |||
| Single-Day and Exhibit Hall Only Registration | Price |
|---|---|
| Thursday Only - October 18 | $275 |
| Friday Only - October 19 | $125 |
| Exhibit Hall Only - Tuesday evening through Friday, October 16-19 | $175 |
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Preconference Workshops - Monday and Tuesday Oct. 15-16, 2012 (Includes Preview of Exhibits – Tuesday, October 16, 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm) |
Price |
|---|---|
| Two-Day Workshop, Monday and Tuesday, October 15-16 | $490 |
| * Monday, October 15 | $275 |
| * Tuesday, October 16 | $275 |
| BUNDLE PRICING! Monday and Tuesday Bundle ($60 savings) | $490 |
*Some preconference workshops carry an additional fee for materials. There is no additional fee for the Closing The Gap-issued, presenter-signed Certificate of Preconference Workshop Attendance.

