FAQ
1. What is the conference schedule?
• Pre-conference Institutes (optional, at an
additional fee) are scheduled on Wednesday, November 10, 1:30 p.m.
– 4:30 p.m., and on Thursday, November 11, 9:00 a.m. –
12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The General Conference officially begins
on Thursday, November 11, 4:30 p.m. with the Exhibit Hall
Grand Opening Reception followed by the Opening Plenary session, and
continues on Friday and Saturday, November 12 and 13, 8:30
a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• First Time Attendee Orientation is on Thursday, November
11, at 3:30-4:30 pm.
• Grand Opening Reception is on Thursday, November 11,
4:30-5:30 p.m.
• Lunch on Friday, 12:30 p.m.; Networking on Friday
afternoon, 5:30 p.m.
2. What is the location of the 22nd Annual CHADD
International Conference?
Conference Headquarters: Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree
Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1294
Conference Hotel for sleeping rooms: Hyatt Regency, 265
Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303-1294
Overflow Hotel:
3. What is the room rate?
• Hyatt Regency: $139/single, double, triple or quad. + tax
Reserve
a room at Hyatt. In order to get the special rate, plelase tell
the reservation clerk that you are attending the CHADD Conference.
4. I would like to register for the conference.
How much does it cost and how can I do this?
Family members who register on-line for the 22nd Annual CHADD
International Conference by September 1st, are eligible for the
discounted rate of only $205. We are also offering a one-day
registration to the general conference on Friday, or Saturday for
$200. Click
here to find out more!
5. How much can I expect to spend on my meal costs in
Cleveland?
There are a number
of inexpensive
restaurants located nearby (scroll down on page for list of 989
restaurants including fast food). For dining at the
Marriott.
For dining at the
Crowne Plaza.
6. What does my registration fee include?
The registration fee includes all registration materials, attendance at
the general conference, Thursday Grand Opening Reception and Opening
Plenary, all sessions and events on Friday and Saturday, Connection
and lunch on Friday. The Pre Conference Institutes are at an
additional fee. Registration fee does NOT include transportation,
lodging, food, or incidental expenses. You must make your hotel
and travel arrangements -- and pay for them -- yourself.
7. When should I plan on arriving in Cleveland?
There are a number of Pre Conference Institutes. For details,
please review the schedule
at a glance. The first time attendee orientation is
scheduled for Thursday, November 11, at 3:30-4:30 p.m. This is a
very helpful session for first time conference attendees. The general
conference officially kicks off with the Grand Opening reception on
Thursday, November 11, at 4:30 -6:00 p.m. at the Connection Cafe.
8. Where should I stay?
The CHADD 22nd Annual Conference is being held at the Hyatt
Regency. CHADD has negotiated special rates for sleeping rooms and
attendees at the Hyatt Regency. Visit the Hotel
and Travel link for more details. In order to
get the special rate, please tell the reservation clerk that you are
attending the CHADD Conference.
9. What airports are the closest to Atlanta?
• Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International -
(ATL)
10. What are the on-site registration hours?
We encourage you to pre register to avoid standing in long lines. Upon
arrival at the hotel, please come to the Hyatt Regency Registration Area
marked pre registration to pick up your conference packet and name
badge, and bring your confirmation letter with you. Attendees who do not
receive a confirmation letter may pick up their name badges and
materials at the registration desk. Display of conference name badge is
required for admission to self register at the conference sessions,
activities and exhibit hall.
Registration Hours:
Wednesday, November 10: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 11: 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, November 12: 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 13: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
11. I want to exhibit at the conference.
Exhibit Space Application and Contract for the 21st CHADD
International Conference is available. Find out more! Or email CHADD Exhibits
& Advertising Manager, at Suzanne_Urie@chadd.org.
12. REFUNDS/CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be received in writing and must be
postmarked by September 12, 2010 to qualify for a refund. A $50
administrative fee will be deducted from the total registration fee.
Substitutes are always welcomed and no-shows will be billed. You may
transfer your registration fee, minus the $50 cancellation fee, to
another individual by mailing or faxing a written request stating the
person’s name and address. CHADD will contact you both should
additional fees apply to the new registrant. All transfers must be
postmarked by September 12, 2010. All refunds will be processed after
the conference.
First Time Attendee:
Are you thinking of attending the CHADD Annual
International Conference for the first time?
Then read these questions so you’ll know how to make the most out
of your conference experience!
Do I need to be a member of CHADD to attend? Will I get
much out of the conference if I'm not a member?
We encourage both members and nonmembers to attend the conference.
You will learn and benefit from the information offered at the
conference and meet with experts in the field of AD/HD.
What if I register now, but then I am unable to attend?
Can I transfer a registration to someone else?
Yes, you can transfer your registration to another person. You
must inform us of the transfer in writing no later than September 16,
2010.
What kinds of things happen during the conference?
You will learn about AD/HD and relevant topics, meet
with experts, and have opportunities to ask questions
• You will have opportunities to select topics, the type of
session you want from a variety of levels
• You will connect peers, experts, parents, scientists,
educators, adults, and advocates
• You will have access to resources, products and services to
support your needs
• You will have an opportunity to peruse the CHADD Store
books
• You will meet the 2010 Hall of Fame recipients who are the
best of the best in AD/HD
• You will earn CE (for mental health), CME (for nurses
and phsycians) and CEU credits (for educators). Be sure to sign up
and select the correct option for you!
• You will be inspired, come away with tools and skills for
life
• You will be engaged on an emotional, physical, intellectual or
even a spiritual level
How do I decide what sessions to attend?
Review the program schedule
and plan your schedule so that you can attend the sessions most
important to you. To help you select sessions of interest to you,
we have identified the sessions by track/audience, session style and
presentation level. Feel free to choose sessions of interest to you
and be sure to schedule breaks and other rest periods for
yourself. The Conference Orientation is a valuable resource for
those attending our conference for the first time. It is scheduled
for Thursday, November 11, at 3:30 p.m. You can check regular program
updates by visiting the Conference Program link.
What is a "plenary"?
Plenary (General) sessions are special sessions of interest to all
attendees and are held when no other events or sessions are
scheduled.
What if I can't go to a session I'm interested
in?
You can purchase audio and/or video CD recordings.
Where can I get session recordings at the
conference?
A recording company records nearly all sessions at the conference.
A recording order form is included in the registration packet and
is also available at the recording sales desk at the
conference.
What should I wear at the conference?
Casual clothes are appropriate. We highly recommend that
you wear comfortable walking shoes. Fall in Atlanta can be chilly
so pack pants and sweaters. The average November Normal High: 64°F;
Normal Low: 43°F; Normal Average: 53°F. Meeting rooms tend to
be chilly so be certain to bring a sweater or a jacket.
Is there time for
sightseeing during convention or is the schedule full? Yes, in
fact we have arranged for discounted tickets for Sunday for the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame. Visit the
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Click
here to learn
more about sightseeing in Cleveland.
I am looking for members of my chapter, how can I reach
them? A message board will be located at the Convention
Center registration area. Messages for conference attendees can be
posted here. The message board also lists last-minute changes in
room assignments. At this conference we are offering Connection
Cafes that will be available to all attendees where you will be able to
connect with friends and meet new people.
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