2007 Conference

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The American Nystagmus Network, Inc. (ANN) held its fifth biennial conference from July 13 through 15, 2007 at the Pittsburgh Marriott City Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Conference Agenda

Friday, July 13

• 5:00 – 6:00: Conference kickoff
• 6:00: Dinner
• 6:30: Keynote Address from Dr. Richard Hertle followed by questions and answers

Saturday, July

• 8:15 – 9:30: Welcome opening keynote from Dr. Dell’Osso presenting his research work with nystagmus. He and Dr. Hertle have pioneered much of the recent research in Nystagmus. Dr. Dell’Osso has nystagmus as well. 
• 9:45 – 11:30: Breakout sessions
  • IEP and 504 plans from Vicky Vaught
  • Low Vision Driving issues from Chuck Huss
  • Rehabilitation training, college preparation, employment opportunities, and computer access technologies from Diane Celidonia and Spero Pipakis
• 12:45 – 2:15: Breakout sessions
• 2:30 – 3:30: Panel questions and answers
• 4:00 – 6:00: A tour of the Laboratory of Visual and Ocular Motor Physiology by Dr. Richard W. Hertle from the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.

Sunday, July 15

• 9:00: Members bi-annual meeting
• 10:30: Conference close