Tech·Ed is coming!  One of the great things at this conference is a series of sessions called "Birds of a Feather".  These are not presentations, but more of an intimate round table focused on some topic of interest to attendees.  You can find sessions on accessibility in web design, MOSS publishing sites, Agile software development, and even non-technical discussions designed to encourage camaraderie with your fellow geeks.  In order for a session to land on the schedule, it needs votes!  You can visit the Birds of a Feather voting page now and cast your votes for Birds of a Feather sessions you think would make a great addition to the line up.

I've submitted a session I'm calling "Geeks with ADD: It's an ADDvantage!".  Here's the abstract:

During this BOF session, all attendees are welcome to join a discussion centered around AD/HD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder), also known as ADD. ADDers know that there are a lot of misconceptions about ADD, and we all face our own unique challenges with time and task management. Let's talk about how we can simplify our technological lives, and take ADDvantage of all the positives that ADD can give. Non-ADDers are welcome, you'll learn a lot about what ADD *really* means! Here's a hint: It doesn't mean that we can't pay attention!

If you or someone you know and love has AD/HD or ADD (the terms are used interchangeably by some, though both acronyms are not really accurate!), or you just want to learn what being a geek with ADD is really all about, vote for this session!  Let's talk, and wipe away the common misconceptions about this "alternative brain wiring"!  You don't necessarily have to attend the session if you vote on it, but you can show your support for the topic by casting your vote anyway.

See you in Orlando!