THE NINTH ACCESSIBLE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE (ACT IX) will be on October 9, 1996 in the lobby of the U. S. Department of Commerce at Constitution Avenue and 14th Street in Washington D.C. The ACT IX Conference will be a leading showcase for state of the art electronic accessible technology for people with disabilities and kicks off October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. ACT IX is presented by the U. S. Department of Commerce with the co-sponsorship of many Federal government agencies in order to promote accessible technology and demonstrate that individuals with disabilities can have equal access to the electronic office equipment essential in today's workplace and to show that everyone can benefit from accessible technology through universal design. We are inviting designers and manufacturers of accessible technology to participate in ACT IX. This is an excellent opportunity for companies that offer specialized accessible products to display and demonstrate them in highly visible surroundings. This year, as in previous years, there are no exhibitors' fees. For additional information and registration packets contact Zoe McDonald, voice (202) 482-3201, TDD (202) 482-4675, or Internet E-Mail Zmcdonal@DOC.GOV.

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