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MarshAccess Presents: "Designing and Implementing Accessible Informal Science Education Programs"

Accessible Informal Science Education

3 day National Conference for professionals providing informal
science education to adults with disabilities
6 p.m. March 11 to 12 p.m. March 14, 2010

Conference registration is closed, as we have reached capacity.

Participant completing science journal in the computer lab. Participants dip netting. MarshAccess staff members.


Conference activities will focus on serving adults with disabilities and older adults with age related limitations, including:

  • Universal Instructional Design
  • Assistive technologies
  • Teaching strategies
  • Hands-on experiences
  • No tech, low tech and high tech approaches
  • Leadership, networking and idea sharing

Hotel, meals, and stipends for transportation are funded by the National Science Foundation.

Conference registration is closed, as we have reached capacity.


Meadowlands Environment Center LogoContact:

Deborah Rios, MarshAccess Project Coordinator 201-460-2813 (deborah.rios@njmeadowlands.gov)
Michele Daly, MarshAccess Project Manager 201-460-4623 (michele.daly@njmeadowlands.gov)
Or check our website: www.rst2.edu/meadowlands/marshaccess

A NEW JERSEY MEADOWLANDS COMMISSION FACILITY
OPERATED BY RAMAPO COLLEGE OF NEW JERSEY
2 DeKorte Park Plaza, Lyndhurst, NJ, 07071, 201-460-8300, http://www.njmeadowlands.gov/ec

To request disability related accommodations please contact us at least one month in advance.


National Science Foundation LogoMarshAccess is funded by National Science Foundation Cooperative Agreement Number HRD ISE 0638793 to develop, test and implement a model for accessibility and assistive technology that adapts environmental education programs for people with disabilities at the NJ Meadowlands Environment Center.

The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed at the workshop are those of the MarshAccess project team and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

New Jersey Meadowlands Commission

Governor
Jon S. Corzine

Acting Chairman
Charles A. Richman

Commissioners
James V. Bocchino
Mauro DeGennaro
Mia M. Macri
Jay C. Nadel
Thomas Quirico
Arleen F. Walther

Executive Director
Robert R. Ceberio

Director
Dr. Angela Cristini

Ramapo College of New Jersey Board of Trustees
Chair - Rev. Vernon C. Walton
Vice Chair - A. J. Sabath
Secretary - Timothy W. Schroeder

Trustees
Gail P. Brady
W. Peter McBride
Sharon K. McGahee, Esq.
Esther Suarez, Esq.
Edward Zarnock
Thomas Zelante, Esq.

President
Dr. Peter Philip Mercer

Ramapo College Foundation Board of Governors
Chair - Robert Tillsley
Vice Chair - Frances K. Hackett
Secretary - Debra Perry
Treasurer - Patricia McMillan

Executive Committee
Elaine Adler
Linda Dator
Marc Goldstein
Marc W. Grannon
Robert Hiden
Bernard J. Milano
Paul Miller

New Jersey Meadowlands Commission Logo

Environment Center Hours:
Monday through Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Please contact the Meadowlands
Environment Center offices at least
one week prior to visiting to request
disability related accommodations
for equal access.

Trails Open Daily Weather Permitting