Conferences

CONFERENCE THEME 

As states continue to rebalance systems to support home and community based services they do so while facing fiscal challenges, changing organizational structure in the state I/DD system, and provider workforce shortages. This requires a need to focus on building capacity at all levels of system.

The conference will provide opportunities to:

• Learn from state colleagues about state initiatives on a myriad of topics that help to improve the delivery of supports for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Hear from providers about their perspectives on what capacity-building efforts need to happen from the ground up.
• Learn about some innovative data driven research based practices to support state efforts.
• Learn about other models of system re-design and their impacts on long-term services and supports. 

Hotel Information

The 2018 Directors Forum & Mid-Year Conference will be held at the
The Hilton Columbus at Easton
3900 Chagrin Drive
Columbus, OH 43219

RESERVATIONS
Online Reservation Link
2018 Mid-Year Conference
(OR copy and paste the following link into a web browser: www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/C/CMHCHHF-DDS-20180601/index.jhtml

Reservation Call-In Number
The phone number to the 24-hour central reservation is 1-800-445-8667 or the hotel directly at 614-414-5000. Please reference "DDS" Annual Conference" to receive the group rate.

ROOM RATE
The room rate is $195 / night plus applicable taxes.

ROOM BLOCK
The deadline for making your reservation at the group rate is Saturday, May 5, 2018 OR when the room block is sold out.

WI-FI
All guests get free standard Wi-Fi in-room and in the lobby

GENERAL INFORMATION
Check In:      4:00 PM
Check Out: 12:00 PM

OPTIONAL SERVICES

• Parking charges: Self parking - $8.00, overnight parking. Valet parking - $20.00, Valet Parking
• Pets allowed, $100.00 Non-refundable fee, 75 lbs maximum - Pet liability release form required

Transportation & Directions

Exhibits & Sponsorships Info

EXHIBITS
Interested in exhibiting at the 2018 Mid-Year Conference? 

Exhibitors have the opportunity to establish new and build on existing relationships with state intellectual/developmental disabilities leaders from across the country, national councils and membership organizations, service providers, families, self-advocates, and other interested stakeholders.

Fees
The exhibitor fee is $1,500 per table. This fee includes a 6' x 30" table, two chairs, internet access, electricity, and exhibitor representative(s) in the exhibit area plus discounted registration fee for those exhibitors who wish to attend the conference.

Exhibit Hours
Thursday, June 7, 2018
7:30 AM – 6:30 PM
(reception in exhibit area from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM)

Friday, June 8, 2018
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

To Apply
Complete and submit the exhibitor application here.

Application Deadline
The deadline for exhibit applications is May 18, 2018, or until space is sold out. Please note that exhibit TABLE TOP space is limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-reserved basis.

Exhibitors with questions about the application or exhibiting may contact Nicole Orellana at norellana@nasddds.org or call (703) 683-4202.

NOTE: NASDDDS reserves the right to in our absolute discretion to accept or reject any exhibitor application. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
All of the events listed are available for sponsorship on a first-come first-served basis.

Thursday Conference Continental Breakfast: $5,000 - SOLD
Sponsor is recognized in the program, agenda materials, and by having their logo displayed during the breakfast event.

Thursday Conference Morning Break: $3,000
Sponsor is recognized in the program, agenda materials, and by having their logo displayed during the Thursday morning break.

Thursday Conference Award Luncheon: $10,000
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program, agenda materials, and by having their logo displayed during the event. In addition, this sponsorship includes two conference registrations and company signage displayed during the luncheon event.

Thursday Conference Reception: $10,000 - SOLD
Sponsor is recognized during this reception where conference participants can reconnect with their colleagues. Sponsors will have their logo displayed during the event as well as in the conference program, and the agenda materials. This sponsorship also includes two conference registrations and company signage displayed during the reception.

Friday Conference Breakfast: $5,000
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program, agenda materials, and by having their logo displayed during the breakfast event.

Friday Conference Morning Break: $3,000
Sponsor is recognized in the program, agenda materials, and by having their logo displayed during the Friday morning break.

Conference Program: $3,000
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program and agenda materials.

Conference Speaker: $2,500
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program and agenda materials.

Conference Speaker: $2,500
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program and agenda materials.

General Conference: $2,500
Sponsor is recognized in the conference program and agenda materials.

SPONSORSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Complete the sponsorship application here.

Sponsors with questions about the application or sponsorships may contact Nicole Orellana at norellana@nasddds.org or call (703) 683-4202.

NOTE: NASDDDS reserves the right to in our absolute discretion to accept or reject any sponsorship application.

Registration Fees

2018 Mid-Year Conference Registration Rates
Each rate listed is the per person cost to register for the conference. Questions? Please contact Megan Rose Sierra at mrose@nasddds.org or (703) 683-4202.

MEMBER- $495
(must be an NASDDDS member state I/DD agency employee)

Alumni Member - $495
(must be a member of the NASDDDS Alumni Association)

Exhibitor Attending Conference - $495
(must be a registered exhibitor for the conference)

Non-Member - $595

Group Rate - $420 / Per Person
(the Group Rate is for three or more registrations from the same organization / agency submitted together - available to both members and nonmembers. the registration fee is $420 per registrant)

MEMBER One Day - $247.50
(must be an NASDDDS member state I/DD agency employee)

Non-Member One Day - $297.50

Directors Forum One Day - $150 
(open only to state I/DD directors, proxy, and/or designated agency staff)

Family Member - $200
(not for use by a state agency or organization for an employee's registration)

Student - $200
(not for use by a state agency or organization for an employee's registration)

Self-Advocate - $200
(not for use by a state agency or organization for an employee's registration)

Registration is Open...