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color:#1F497D'>Good morning all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>ATHEN is participating in the ATIA Chicago conference in October
and as an Alliance Partner in this effort  our membership is eligible for
the following discounted registration fees.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>Sign
up for ATIA 2009 Chicago Conference – with a discount of $175!</span><b><span
style='font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Dear ATHEN
Member/Affiliate/Partner,<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>We’re
pleased to announce <span style='color:#333333'>you are eligible for discounted
admission to attend the inaugural Assistive Technology Industry Association
(ATIA) Chicago </span><span class=yshortcuts>conference and exhibition, </span><span
style='color:#333333'>October 29-31, 2009, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel
& Convention Center in Schaumburg, </span>Illinois. This benefit (a $175
discount from onsite registration) is exclusively available to friends of ATHEN
as a result of the partnership between our organizations.<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To help you
take full advantage of this discounted registration program there are two
options: <o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Early Bird
Alliance Partner Discount</span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>:
<b>$350 Fee </b>from April 16 – September 18, 2009<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Authorized
Code: <b>9CATH.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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<p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Late
Alliance Partner Discount</span></i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>:
<b>$400 Fee </b>from September 18, 2009 through onsite</span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Authorized
Code<b>: 9LCATH</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:4.5pt'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
color:black'>ATIA 2009 Chicago provides an opportunity for people with
disabilities, and those who support, work with, employ or educate people with
disabilities, access to the latest AT products and services information, and
un-paralleled networking opportunities.  Here is just a sample of all the
great benefits available in Chicago:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

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 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
     auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Network
     with more than 1,000 professionals and consumers</span></strong><span
     style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> using assistive technologies
     every day to learn more about best practices and which products and
     services really work. <o:p></o:p></span></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
     auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Choose
     from more than <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>150
     educational sessions</span></strong> including lectures, demonstrations
     and hands-on labs-allowing you to maximize your professional development
     and earn continuing education units (CEUs). <o:p></o:p></span></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:
     auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Explore
     innovative AT products and services showcased by <strong><span
     style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>100+ top industry vendors</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
</ul>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>To capitalize
on this great opportunity, simply follow these easy steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

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 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><u><span style='font-family:
     "Arial","sans-serif"'>Register online</span></u><span style='font-family:
     "Arial","sans-serif"'>  <a href="http://www.atia.org/events">http://www.atia.org/events</a> 
     for ATIA 2009 Chicago</span><span style='font-size:10.0pt'> </span><span
     style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><span style='font-family:
     "Arial","sans-serif"'>Register for the Alliance Partner Discount program.
     You will be prompted enter your coupon code<b><i>. </i></b><o:p></o:p></span></li>
 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><u><span style='font-family:
     "Arial","sans-serif"'>Register by email, fax or mail</span></u><span
     style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'> for ATIA 2009 Chicago. Download
     a registration form from: <a
     href="http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3571">http://www.atia.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3571</a><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>     
and enter your code in the Alliance Partner Authorized Code box. <o:p></o:p></span></p>

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 <li class=MsoNormal style='mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-family:
     "Arial","sans-serif"'>Please use <b>Code 9CATH</b> <em><span
     style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-style:normal'>from April 16
     – September 18, 2009 to secure the $350 fee.  Use <b>Code 9LCATH</b>
     from September 19, 2009 through onsite to secure the $400 fee. </span></em><i><o:p></o:p></i></span></li>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>

<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#333333'>For
complete information on ATIA 2009 Chicago, visit: <a
href="http://www.atia.org/events">www.atia.org/events</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>

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