Accessibility Summit 2010

April 23-24, 2010
Tyson’s Corner, Virginia

Make plans today to join us for the 2010 Accessibility Summit. Whether you are a family member, caregiver, teacher, church member, professional, or part of a service organization, you won’t want to miss this national disability conference, which will feature inspiring guest speakers, 36 dynamic workshops, and over 70 exhibitors.

DR. BENJAMIN CARSON RENEE' BONDI

Dr. Benjamin Carson will deliver the keynote address at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 24^th. As a professor of neurosurgery, oncology, plastic surgery, and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, he has directed pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center for nearly a quarter of a century. His innovative work with children with disabilities and special needs is known and respected worldwide. Earlier this year, Dr. Carson’s exceptional life, based on his first book Gifted Hands, premiered on the TNT Network. His fourth and most recent book, Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk, was released in 2008.

At 7:00 PM on Friday evening, April 23^rd, Renee’ Bondi will open the 2010 Accessibility Summit with her powerful testimony and entertain attendees with her beautiful voice. In "Back on My Feet Again", Renee’ will relate the details of a bizarre accident that left her paralyzed and permanently confined to a wheelchair. Although her life changed drastically overnight, you will be inspired by her insight, positive attitude, sense of humor, and story of triumph as she shares her life through words and music.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Accessibility Summit 2010! There’s nothing more beautiful than April in our nation’s capital of Washington, D.C., and we hope you’ll be able to join us for this important disability conference!