NASDDDS 2009 Annual Conference

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2009 Annual Conference
"Changing the Rules of the Game"
Hotel Monaco Alexandria
Alexandria, Virginia
November 9-11, 2009

2009 Annual Conference Presenations

2009 Annual Conference Program

Val Bradley Receives NASDDDS Compass Award

Nancy Thaler, Val Bradley, and Kenneth Ritchey (2009 Compass Award Presenation) The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services' Board of Directors presented Valerie J. Bradley with the Robert M. Gettings Compass Award at the Association's annual conference November 10, 2009. (Pictured in photo left to right are: Nancy Thaler, NASDDDS Executive Director; Val Bradley, Compass Award recepient; and Kenneth Ritchey, NASDDDS Board President)

Ms. Bradley, President of the Human Services Research Institute since its inception in 1976, is the third recipient of the Compass Award which recognizes individuals who, while working in the private sector, have made significant contributions to the development of publicly funded state service systems for people with developmental disabilities through research, the design of new service models, training, technical assistance, and consultation.

"It is only fitting that Val Bradley be recognized for her contributions to individuals and state systems serving those with intellectual and other developmental disabilities," NASDDDS Board of Directors President Kenneth Ritchey said. "She has made a difference! In recognizing Val, I would also note that she, like her predecessors who had received this award, has had a lasting impact on our field and we thank her."

Ms. Bradley has befriended state agency directors and their staffs for over 35 years. Her research and direct assistance to individual states has been enhanced by her leadership roles as the Chairwoman of the President's Committee on Mental Retardation and the President of the American Association on Mental Retardation, overseeing the organization's name change to the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

The first person to receive the Compass Award was the late Gary Smith in 2001. Bob Gettings was the second person to receive the award upon his retirement in 2007 when the award was renamed.

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CONFERENCE Theme
HOTEL Reservations
TRANSPORTATION Information
EXHIBIT Information
REGISTRATION

CONFERENCE Theme

"Game Changer" - it's the latest buzzword in D.C. referring to events and people that redefine the direction of public policy. We are witnessing and participating in some of the most significant changes in public policy in generations.

President Obama has elevated Health Care Reform as a national priority and every proposal under consideration promises major changes to our health care delivery system.

New appointees in key leadership positions at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Department of Labor, and other federal agencies are rescinding old rules and creating new ones.

Congress is exploring several plans to spur states to expand home and community services. Broad acceptance and endorsement of home and community based services and the determination to make them universally accessible will create new opportunities and obligations for state DD agencies.

Want to stay on top of the game?

Join us for the NASDDDS annual conference!
Learn about new changes impacting DD services.
Meet federal game-changers and learn what's on their minds for our future.
Network with state representatives to discover their strategies to cope with budget and other timely challenges.

State Directors and Staff: Don't miss the pre-conference Directors Forum and luncheon discussion with state DD attorneys!

State Attorneys Involved in DD Cases: Don't miss the pre-conference Attorneys Meeting and luncheon discussion with State Directors!

Stakeholders: This is the time to learn about the issues in-depth so you can make plans and give feedback!

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HOTEL Reservations

The 2009 Annual Conference will be held at the Hotel Monaco Alexandria. Centrally located in downtown Alexandria, Hotel Monaco offers easy access to the historic and contemporary sights and sounds of Alexandria and nearby Washington D.C.

A special group rate has been reserved for a limited time at the hotel, but only until all group rooms have been allocated or until the group cutoff date, whichever comes first. The rate is $199 per night for a standard room plus applicable taxes. Deadline for reservations at the meeting discount rate is Tuesday, October 13, 2009. We suggest booking your reservations early by calling the hotel at 1-800-368-5047 or using the online reservation link below. When calling for a reservation, be sure to mention that you are attending the NASDDDS Annual Conference.

We've Got Your Bag. Hotel Monaco (Klimpon Hotels) offers cash back to offset additional airline baggage fees.

To register online on the Hotel Monaco website, click on the Reservations button on the left hand menu. Select your reservation dates (from November 8th to November 12th) and enter Rate Code 701354 in the appropriate box. Follow the online prompt/instructions to complete your reservation. (Or, click DIRECT to go the registration page provided by the hotel.)

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TRANSPORTATION Information (from hotel website)

Directions from Washington DC:

Take Interstate 395 SOUTH to the exit for Route 1 SOUTH.
Follow Route 1 approximately 4 to 5 miles into Old Town Alexandria.
Turn LEFT onto King Street.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is on the right side of the street at 480 King Street.

Directions from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA):
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located about five miles from our hotel. Depending on traffic and time of day, travel time is about 10-15 minutes.

Take Route 1 SOUTH out of the airport, approximately 3 miles, into Old Town Alexandria.
Turn LEFT onto King Street.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is on the right side of the street at 480 King Street.

Directions from Dulles International Airport (IAD):
Dulles International Airport is located about 35 miles from our hotel. Depending on traffic and time of day, travel time is about 45-60 minutes.

Take the Dulles Toll Road EAST to the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495).
Go SOUTH on Interstate 495 to Exit 177, Alexandria Route 1.
Take Route 1 NORTH approximately 1 mile to King Street.
Turn RIGHT onto King Street.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is on the right side of the street at 480 King Street.

Directions from Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI):
Baltimore/Washington International Airport located about 40 miles from our hotel. Depending on traffic and time of day, travel time is about 60-75 minutes.

Take Interstate 95 SOUTH until it connects with the Capital Beltway (Interstate 495).
Continue SOUTH on Interstate 95/495 until you just cross the Potomac River into Virginia at the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge.
After you cross the bridge, take the first exit, Alexandria Route 1 (Exit 177).
Take Route 1 NORTH approximately 1 mile to King Street.
Turn RIGHT onto King Street.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is on the right side of the street at 480 King Street.

Directions from Washington DC's Union Station using the DC Metro Line:

Take the METRO RED LINE to Gallery Plaza and transfer to the YELLOW LINE.
Take the Yellow Line to King Street Station in Alexandria.
Follow King Street east (toward the river), either on foot or by cab, approximately 12 blocks.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is located on the right at the corner of Pitt Street and King Street.

Directions using the DC Metro Line:

Take the YELLOW LINE or the BLUE LINE to King Street Station in Alexandria.
Follow King Street east (toward the river), either on foot or by cab, approximately 12 blocks.
Hotel Monaco Alexandria is located on the right at the corner of Pitt Street and King Street.

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EXHIBIT Information

A limited number of table exhibits will be available for this meeting. If you are interested in exhibiting at the NASDDDS 2009 Annual Conference, please email Megan Rose or call (703) 683-4202.

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REGISTRATION

The conference registration fee for member state agency staff is $295 and $395 all other (nonmember) attendees. The registration fee includes: all meeting materials, sessions, morning and afternoon refreshments, a Monday night reception, and Tuesday afternoon lunch. The registration fee does not include your hotel reservation or transportation to/from the conference.

If you have any questions regarding program content, please email Kara LeBeau or call (703) 683-4202. For registration questions, email Megan Rose or call (703) 683-4202.