Sponsorships Available for the 2008 Multiple Perspectives Conference
What is "Multiple Perspectives?"
As a modern land grant university Ohio State University's mission includes serving the community. Since 2001 The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office has hosted Multiple Perspectives On Access Inclusion & Disability. The conference offers a unique opportunity for professionals, scholars and advocates to discuss the full spectrum of disability issues and experiences. The annual gathering provides a forum for individuals and organizations to share their knowledge; broaden their perspectives; and increase community resources through the synergy of collaboration.
"I was able to attend last year's Multiple Perspectives Conference and thought that the content and quality was absolutely excellent."
Each year Multiple Perspectives strives to present a program that can serve as a catalyst for change; providing a springboard for collaborations among individuals with and with out disabilities working in education, business, government and non-profits. The Conference's presenters have included faculty, entrepreneurs, authors, artists and advocates as well as representatives from The U.S. Access Board, The EEOC, The Ohio Civil Rights Commission, The American Institute of Architects, The U.S. Department of Education, and The Department of Justice.
"I walked away from each session knowing far more than when I entered; I left each session invigorated; and, I left each session tingling with the excitement of being in an environment where I can relate intellectually and experientially with others." Jerome F. Shapiro, Ph.D. The Disabilities Studies Quarterly; Volume 26; Number 4.
Past Partners
Hosted by The Ohio State University's ADA Coordinator's Office, the conference is made possible with collaboration and support from organizations as diverse as the participants. Past supporters include:
- Ability Magazine
- ADA-OHIO
- The American Bar Association
- The American Institute of Architects
- The Association on Higher Education And Disability
- The City Of Columbus
- The Columbus Advisory Committee On Disability Issues
- The Great Lakes Disability Business Technical Assistance Center
- The Ohio ADA Coordinator's Network
- The Ohio Governor's Council On People With Disabilities
- The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission
- The Ohio State University
- The College of Humanities
- The John Glenn School for Public Affairs
- The Knowlton School of Architecture
- The Moritz College of Law
- The ASL Program
- The Disability Studies Program
- Academic Affairs
- The Digital Union
- The Multicultural Center
- The Office For Disability Services
- The Web Accessibility Center
- ADA Coordinator's Office
The Audience At-A-Glance:
- 250 to 300 participants
- 83% are Ohio residents
- 71% of the participants influence or make purchasing decisions about accessible products & services
- 69% of the participants have a disability
- 20% are officials from Federal, State, County or City government
- 18% are college and public school faculty
- 15% represent private business
- 13% represent disability rights advocacy groups
- 13% are college service providers
- 11% are students
- 08% are architects
- 06% sit on State, County or Municipal boards representing people with disabilities.
Presenters Include:
- John Wodatch, U.S. Dept. of Justice
- U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
- U.S. Dept. of Education
- Equal Opportunity Employment Commission
- Ohio Legal Rights
- Ohio Civil Rights Commission
- Jaina Blakford, Lerner School For Autism
- Janet Peters, Great Lakes DBTAC
- L. Scott Lissner, The Ohio State University
- Brenda Bruggemann, The Ohio State University
- Peter Novak, Univ. of San Francisco
- Susan Burch, Visiting Professor, The Ohio State University
- Ben Mitchell, Landmark College
- Ryan Perry & Kelly Munger, University of Illinois, Chicago
- Mark Willis, Wright State
- Christine Kelly, Carlton University, Canada
- Steve Noble, Design Science
Sponsorship Opportunities
Partners
We depend on our partners to maintain a quality program in a state of the art facility. Partner sponsorships of $3,000 or more are recognized at the luncheon, on the conference web site, in the program, and may include an informational item in the conference packet.
Supporters
Our supporters keep the conference affordable with sponsorships between $2,000 and 3,000. Your support will be recognized on the web site and in the program.
Break & Reception Sponsors
There are several opportunities to sponsor food and beverages during the student poster reception and various daily breaks. Sponsorships are $1,500. Break sponsors will be recognized in the program and at the break stations.
Conference Bag Sponsors
Increase awareness of your company or organization by having your logo imprinted on all the conference bags for $1,000.
Friends
Friends are recognized for their contributions and in-kind support below the $1,000 level.
Select Exhibit Space
Space in the registration and break area is available for a limited number of exhibitors. Spaces include one 6' x 30" table, chairs, a listing in the conference program, a conference registration (including lunch), and an identification sign for $500.
Put Your Literature in their Hands
You can have your organization's literature pre-packaged in every participant's packet. This is a great way to draw people to your organization or product. Your cost is $75.00 for each brochure/pamphlet.