Profile of Attendees

ISAAC conferences are known to stand for the cutting edge of developments in the field of AAC. In 2008, the 25th anniversary of ISAAC, this is reflected in the leadership stream of the conference program. In addition to presentations showcasing achievements of delegates who use AAC, plenary lectures, and scientific presentations, the exhibits will feature a range of products that meet the interests of the delegate demographics.

Conference delegates include people using AAC and their family members, caregivers, therapists, school teachers, university lecturers and researchers, agency administrators, product developers, and civil servants responsible for services to the disabled. A significant number of these professionals are involved in the specification, prescription, approval, and purchase of technology and services. In Montreal the number of delegates from developing countries, and from Central and Eastern Europe is expected to be the highest ever. Due to Montreal’s convenient proximity we also anticipate a significant number of attendees from the USA. The majority are women between 25-65 years of age. Approximately 60 individuals with disabilities will attend.

The delegates will be attracted by offerings of cuttingedge plenary lectures, an expanded
poster session component, educational workshops, high profile presentations showcasing achievements of delegates who use AAC, and an exhibition offering a range of products and services for augmentative communication.