NCA Training Course: 3-Day Universal Design Workshop for Interpretive Programs

"A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design"

Sacramento, California
May 25-27, 2004

Course Registration Form

The National Center on Accessibility will conduct the 3-day workshop "A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design," May 25-27 in Sacramento. The course is presented in cooperation with the USDA Forest Service and registration is open to professionals from all federal, state and local agencies. Individuals from non-profit agencies, private facilities, universities, and advocacy organizations are also invited to attend.

"A Universal Approach to Interpretive Planning, Programs and Design" is ideal for interpreters and interpretive planners, educators, accessibility coordinators, program coordinators, curators, and exhibit planners, designers and fabricators. This training program focuses on methods and techniques for developing programs and exhibits that are accessible to people with disabilities. The workshop will also concentrate on the movement away from minimal accessibility standards and "specialized" design to the benefits of universal designs that can be utilized by people of all abilities. Educational sessions will provide an understanding of the needs of people with disabilities and the application of the principles of Universal Design to recreation areas, museums, and interpretive programs. Sessions will highlight the evolving use of accessible technology for multi-media programs while addressing access to exhibits, audiovisual programs, museum and education programs, published materials and communications. Participants will also gain a greater understanding of the critical use of tactile methods with maps, exhibits and objects. Local interpretive sites and recreation areas will be used for a field based exercise.

A Universal Approach to Interpretive .... $320.00

50 persons

Deadline to register is May 7, 2004
Late registrations will be accepted as space allows.
A $100.00 fee will be assessed for all cancellations after May 14, 2004.
** Please note information regarding room reservations.

** Important Hotel Reservation Information **

The workshop will be held May 25, 26, 27 at the Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento (Cal Expo), 2030 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sleeping rooms are reserved at a $79.00 per night rate under National Center on Accessibility and participants should make their own reservations (this is a rate that is lower per diem).

**Sleeping room reservations must be made by May 7, 2004 to guarantee this rate and the availability of rooms. When making reservations, please identify yourself as a participant in the “National Center on Accessibility Training” so that your room will be accounted for from the reserved block. If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation with the hotel, you must cancel at least 72 hours prior to check in on May 24, 2004.

A complimentary deluxe Continental Breakfast is provided by the hotel. The Arden Fair Mall is located only a half mile from the hotel, it has over 165 specialty stores including, Macy's and Nordstrom and there are over 50 restaurants within 2 miles of the hotel.


Vagabond Inn Executive Sacramento (Cal Expo)
2030 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825
Reservations: (800) 522-1555
Phone: (916) 929-5600
http://www.vagabondinn.com/propdesc.asp?propID=251


Airport Shuttle Service:
Vagabond Inn Executive is 15 miles from the Sacramento Airport.

Free shuttle service is provided with 24-hour advance reservation and upon availability.

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