Journal Call for Papers

The 42nd CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, held March 8 to 12, 2027 at the Anaheim Marriott, invites submissions to the Journal Track, which highlights high-quality, peer-reviewed research in the field of assistive technology. This track is dedicated to scientific excellence, with submissions reviewed by a panel of leading researchers. The expected acceptance rate is approximately 50%. All accepted papers must be presented during the Journal Track at the Conference.

The Journal Call for Papers opened on Thursday, August 13, and closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT.

Journal Call for Papers is now closed for submissions.

Schedule & Timeline

  • Journal Call for Papers opened on Thursday, August 13, and closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT.
  • The first review will conclude, and acceptance notifications will be sent no later than Tuesday, September 22, 2026. 
  • Authors of accepted papers must submit complete manuscripts between September 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT to be considered for publication and final acceptance for presentation. The second review will conclude and notifications of manuscript acceptance for publication will be sent no later than Friday, October 23, 2026. 
  • Authors of accepted manuscripts will make final edits and recommended changes and submit final manuscripts for publication by Thursday, December 3, 2026. 

Topics

This list is suggestive of the types of papers for consideration, but by no means restricted to these specific areas. Papers covering all areas of disability and all areas of technology are encouraged.

  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
  • Augmentative and Alternative Communications (AAC)
  • Blind and Low Vision
  • Captions and Transcription
  • Cognitive and Learning Disabilities
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Design
  • Development
  • Digital Accessibility
  • Education
  • Emerging Technologies
  • Employment and Workplace
  • Engineering
  • Evaluation and Remediation
  • Gaming and Interactive Entertainment
  • Healthcare and Rehabilitation
  • Independent Living
  • Information and Communications Technology
  • Law/Compliance and Policy
  • Leadership and Strategy
  • Leisure and Travel
  • Mobile Technology
  • Mobility
  • Product Demonstration
  • Research
  • School to Work Transitioning
  • Video and Live Streaming
  • Virtual Reality (VR)/Augmented Reality (AR)/Cross Reality and Mixed Reality (XR)
  • Web

Submission Procedures & Guidelines

Review the following guidelines before starting a submission.

By submitting a paper for consideration, authors agree to comply with Conference, Registration and Presentation Policies.

Please ensure that the information submitted is accurate and appropriately formatted according to these guidelines. The information submitted, including author names and abstract, is published on the CSUN AT Conference website and Conference app.  Please review and proof your submission for formatting, spelling, and capitalization. Submissions with these errors and/or non-adherence to the procedures and guidelines will NOT be sent for review.

Authors and Presenters

  • All authors must be listed on the submission and the extended abstract document.
  • One (1) author must be designated as the Contact Author to act as the point of contact for the submission.
  • At least one (1) author must indicate intent to present and no more than five (5) authors may present. A presenter not listed as an author on the paper cannot present. Only authors that have indicated they will present will receive presenter registration details.
  • An individual can only be listed as an author on a maximum of two (2) separate paper submissions for the Journal Track.
  • Speakers cannot present more than three (3) total sessions between the Journal Track and the General Track at the Conference.
  • Adding authors to papers/manuscripts after acceptance is prohibited. All authors must be disclosed prior to review.
  • No addition of presenters will be permitted after the conclusion of Presenter Registration. Presenter Registrations are non-transferable.
  • Presentation at the CSUN Conference is required for manuscript publication.

Paper Title

Limit the title to 65 characters or less. The title of the presentation must be concise, descriptive, and accurately describe the content of the presentation. The use of "catchy phrases", "CSUN" or the conference name in your title is not permitted. Please do not use all capitals in your title.  (Example: This is the Proper Way to Capitalize a Title)

Abstract

Provide a complete abstract for the paper. The abstract should be no less than 500 words and no more than 1,500.  It must include the title, the name(s) of presenter(s) and/or author(s) and their contact information, and a summary of the paper.

Please note, that the Journal on Technology & Persons with Disabilities uses MLA Style. Preparing the extended abstract using MLA Style is strongly encouraged.  Submissions that do not include an accessible extended abstract may not be reviewed.

Each submission must include an electronic copy of the abstract. There is a file size limit of 50MB. It is the responsibility of the author(s) and presenter(s) to provide an accessible document. Accepted formats are:

  • Microsoft Word Document (DOC, DOCX)
  • Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) Rich-Text Format (RTF)
  • UTF-8 or ASCII Text File (TXT)

Session Objective(s)

What knowledge will attendees take away from this session? Provide 2 to 4 objectives or outcomes attendees can expect to take away. The objectives should not exceed 750 characters [approximately 150 words].

Audience

Identify which audience would find this session most relevant? Select up to three (3) from a list of options.

Audience Level

Identify the intended audience level: Beginning, Intermediate, or Advanced.

Session Summary

Prepare a clear, concise, and accurate summary. This is your opportunity to promote your session. This summary will be the public session description on the website and conference app.

Your summary should:

  • Consider your audience and speak directly to potential attendees
  • Explain what will be covered and discussed
  • Let attendees know what they should expect to get out of attending your session
  • Explain your subject matter's real-world application and whether it can apply across different fields and professional roles
  • Identify any new or special subject matter

Do not repeat the title or include the presenters' names in the summary. Proofread prior to submitting so you will be assured that it will reflect positively on the presenters and the subject matter. The Session Summary should not exceed 250 characters [approximately 50 words].

Topic Areas

To help match submissions to reviewers and types of sessions, select one primary or main topic and then up to four additional secondary topics. Please note that your topic selection(s) will be used as a way for attendees to search and sort on sessions in the Conference app.

Manuscripts

Only authors of accepted proposals for the Journal Track will be invited to submit a complete manuscript. Upon notice of acceptance to present, authors will receive further instructions, including formatting guidelines and template, to submit the complete manuscript for review for publication. Complete manuscripts are due by 3:00 PM PT on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

A Note on Final Manuscripts

Following the review of manuscripts, the contact author listed on the proposal will receive a notice and further instructions, to submit a final manuscript intended for publication. If none of the authors present their work at the 42nd Annual CSUN Assistive Technology Conference, the final manuscript will be ineligible for publication. Final manuscripts will be due no later than Thursday, December 3, 2026.

Journal Call for Papers is now closed for submissions.

Presentation Slides

For the benefit of attendees, presenters can upload presentation slides. It is voluntary and not a requirement to present at the conference. However, we strongly encourage your participation in this effort to support the requests from attendees. Prior to the conference, presenters will receive instructions on how to upload their slides.

We strongly urge you to make your presentation accessible so that content can be available to everyone.

In addition, you may find these articles helpful:

Presentations Policies

  • The Center on Disabilities at CSUN assumes the right to any materials submitted in the Call for Presentations.
  • The CSUN AT Conference retains the right to schedule presentations at any designated time slot in the schedule during the presentation days.
  • Unauthorized recordings, filming or photography are prohibited by presenters and attendees.
  • Product giveaways and/or sales are prohibited.
  • Presenters may not be listed on more than three (3) submissions and may not present at more than three (3) sessions.
  • There is a maximum of five (5) presenters per presentation.
  • Accepted submissions will be listed one (1) time in the sessions schedule, in the Conference app and on the website, and cannot be presented more than one (1) time at the CSUN AT Conference.
  • There are no panel presentations allowed.
  • Sessions are 40 minutes in length. Presenters should start and end their sessions on schedule and be sure to exit the presentation room once their session has concluded in order to provide enough set-up time for the presenters of the following session.

Submissions

One Submission Per Proposal

Each proposal may be submitted one time only, to one track.

Do not submit the same or substantially similar proposal to more than one track. For example, you may not submit the same proposal to both Innovation Track and General Track.

Duplicate submissions are not permitted. Incomplete submissions may not be considered for review.

Journal Call for Papers Submission Period

Journal Call for Papers opened on Thursday, August 13, and closed on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 3:00 PM PT.

Please ensure you have all required information and files ready before beginning your submission.

Journal Call for Papers is now closed for submissions.