FAQ & FIRST-TIME ATTENDEE INFORMATION
CHADD Regional Education Conference on ADHD
FAQ:
1. What is the conference schedule?
•Registration and coffee, 7:30 am -10:00 am
•Opening Plenary, Ned Hallowell Keynote, 8:30am -10:15 am
•Breakout - 10:30 am
•Lunch & Learn - 11:30 am-12:45 pm, Sit down luncheon
included
•Breakout Sessions - 12:45 pm - 1:45 pm, 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm,
and 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
2. What is the room
rate?
A special rate of $189 single/double plus tax per room per
night has been negotiated at the Hilton Baltimore Hotel for
the CHADD Regional Education Conference. The discounted hotel rates are
for CHADD conference participants only. The discounted rates will
be available for reservations until May 19, 2012, or until the CHADD
room block fills up. Please make your reservations early at 1 443 573
8700. In order to get the special rate, please tell the reservation
clerk that you are attending the CHADD Conference.
3. 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 by March 23, 2012, are
eligible for the discounted rate of only $129.
4. How much can I expect to spend on my meal costs?
A sit-down hot lunch will be provided complimentary. Coffee
will be served in the morning.
5. What does my registration fee include?
The registration fee includes all registration materials,
attendance at all sessions of the conference, lunch and am
coffee.
6. When should I plan on arriving in Baltimore?
Please plan to arrive prior to 8:00 am for the regional
conference as parking will be discounted up to 8:00 am for $18 instead
of $28.
7. How do I get there? Driving Directions?
The location of the Hilton Baltimore is 401 W.
Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 20201-1629. Get
directions here.
8. What are the on-site registration hours?
Conference Registration Hours: 7:30 am - 10:00 am but we
encourage you to pre-register to avoid standing in long lines. Upon
arrival at the hotel, please come to the Hilton Baltimore Hotel area
marked "CHADD Pre-Registered" to receive your badge. Display of
conference name badge is required for admission at the conference
sessions and activities.
9. I want to exhibit at the conference.
Tabletop Exhibit Space, Conference Program Book
Avertising, and Sponsorship opportunities are
available. Find
out more! Or email CHADD Sales and Advertising
Manager, Barbara_Rose@chadd.org.
10. REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations must be
received in writing and must be postmarked by April 6, 2012 to qualify
for a refund. A $25 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 $25
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 April 6, 2012. Refunds will be processed after the
conference.
FIRST-TIME ATTENDEES:
Are you thinking of attending the CHADD Regional Conference
for the first time, then read these questions so you'll know how to make
the most out of your conference experience!
1. 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 ADHD.
The conference fees are reduced for CHADD Members.
2. 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 April 6, 2012.
3. What kinds of things happen during the conference?
You will learn about ADHD and relevant topics, meet with world renowned
experts, and have opportunities to ask questions, share and network.
• You will have opportunities to select topics and the
type of session you want from a variety of levels.
• You will connect with peers, experts, parents, educators,
adults and advocates.
• You will have access to resources, products and services to
support your needs.
• You will have an opportunity to peruse books at the CHADD Book
Store.
• You will earn CE (for mental health professionals) 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
that you can use at home, at school, and at the office.
• You will be engaged on an emotional, physical, and intellectual
level.
4. How do I decide what sessions to attend?
Review the program schedule and session descriptions 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.
5. What is a "plenary"?
Plenary (General) sessions are the keynote address and are of
interest to all attendees, held when no other events or sessions are
scheduled.
6. What if I can't go to a session I'm interested in?
You can purchase recordings onsite and from our website.
7. Where can I get session recordings at the conference?
Nearly all sessions at the conference will be recorded. A
recording order form is included in the registration packet and is also
available at the recording sales desk at the conference and will be
available later on our website.
8. What should I wear at the conference?
Casual clothes are appropriate, but please no jeans. We
highly recommend that you wear comfortable walking shoes. Meeting rooms
tend to be chilly so be certain to bring a sweater or a jacket.
9. I am looking for members of my chapter, how can I reach
them?
Local Chapters will have exhibit tables and a message board will be
located at the hotel registration area. Messages for conference
attendees can be posted here. The message board also lists
last-minute changes in room assignments.
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