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The RERC on Telerehabilitation
State of the Science Conference
November 17–21, 2008
Mark your calendars and join the RERC on Telerehabilitation for a virtual State-of-the-Science conference on November 17-21, 2008!
You are invited to join us each day for live, interactive sessions on current issues related to telerehabilitation. Each morning we'll host an on-line whitepaper presentation and open discussion with an invited panel of experts immediately following. Of course, your participation in these discussions is possible from the location of your choice via the World Wide Web.
Participation is strongly encouraged from all health related professions, industry partners, government agencies, and consumers. Please join us for this great opportunity! Preliminary information can be found on this website.
Registration
Schedule
Pre-Conference:
November 13, 2008
- Live interactive technology practice session(s) for participants
- Live interactive technology practice session(s) for moderators and panel experts
November 14, 2008
- Live interactive technology practice session(s) for participants
- Live interactive technology practice session(s) for moderators and panel experts
Conference:
November 17, 2008
- White paper presentation: Convergence in Telerehabilitation Infrastructure and Services
- Invited Expert Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- White paper presentation: The State of the Science of Telerehabilitation for the Provision of Wheeled Mobility and Seating Services
- Invited Expert Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- White paper presentation: Applications of Telerehabilitation in Vocational
- Rehabilitation, Employment and Community Integration: Current Status and Recommendations for Development and Implementation
- Invited Expert Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- White paper presentation: Telerehabilitation Technologies; Accessibility and Usability
- Invited Expert Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
- White paper presentation: Telerehabilitation and Public Policy: The State of the Science and Policy Analysis
- Invited Expert Panel Discussion
- Audience Discussion
FAQ
Q: Is registration required to attend?
A: Yes, please register at: http://www.sos.telerehabnet.org
Q: What will registering provide?
A: Registering will allow you to:
- Access to white papers prior to the conference
- Participate in pre-conference practice sessions to ensure that you are able to connect and access the presentations and interact from the start
- Participate in any conference activity, including: White paper presentations, expert panel discussions, virtual round table discussions, virtual tours and other activities to be determined. You will be able to see, listen and communicate with participants from around the world.
Q: How will I interact with presenters and other participants in the discussions?
A: Full participation is possible because all of our sessions will be live webcasts. Through your web browser you will be able to see, listen and talk to the presenters and other participants in our virtual conference rooms. Synchronous and asynchronous communication is possible via web cameras, chat rooms and discussion boards.
Q: What are the technical requirements for participation?
A: We will be using Adobe Connect to facilitate the conference sessions. To participate, you will need a computer with access to the Internet (minimum bandwidth is 56kb/sec), a web camera, audio input (microphone) and output (speakers). Additional requirements include:
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 98 SE, 2000, XP, Windows Vista(tm) Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, or Enterprise (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
- Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
- Netscape Navigator 7.1
- AOL 9
- Adobe Flash Player 8 or higher
Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4
- Safari 1.1 or higher
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
Linux
- Mozilla Firefox 1.5
- Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher
Solaris
- Mozilla 1.7
- Adobe Flash Player 9 or higher
Q: Will I be able to practice logging into a session prior to the conference?
A: Yes. We will conduct live "practice sessions" to help ensure that you can log into the conference site. Please refer to the list of technical requirements for participation.
Q: When will the white papers be made available and how will I receive them?
A: The white papers will be made available from the RERC website to all registered participants 7-10 days in advance. You will receive an e-mail notification when they are available for review.
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