NCIL Annual Conference 2010

Believe: We Are Better

Reenergize, Reorganize, Reauthorize!

Accessibility

Auxiliary Aids & Services: CART (Communications Access in Real Time),  sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, personal assistants*, accessible materials, and other services will be provided upon request for all NCIL conference activities.  Please make requests on your registration form.

• Complete 2010 Conference Registration Booklet:
  
  

     PDF or Text-Only

• Conference Accessibility
  
  
• Travel and Accomodations
  

• Sponsorship, Exhibitor and Advertisement Opportunities (new!)
  
  
• Register a Personal Assistant

*Personal Assistants will be available during conference hours only.  Please see opposite page for information on arranging your own personal assistant service. 

Environmental / Chemical Sensitivities: For the safety and comfort of attendees with chemical or environmental sensitivities, please refrain from using perfumed products such as scented soaps, deodorants, colognes, perfumes, fabric softeners, etc.  It is also essential that we maintain a smoke-free environment.  Please refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.

What to Bring: NCIL Annual Conference participants often brave blistering heat, massive thunderstorms, and even chilly workshop rooms, all to bring our message to Capitol Hill! Remember to bring along the following items to ensure your comfort and safety:

• large plastic bags to cover any batteries or electric devices that might be exposed to rain during the March and Rally, and duct tape to secure them;
  
  
• attire appropriate for both very hot and chilly temperatures; and
  
  
• any medications or assistive devices you may need during strenuous activity.

Wheelchair and Scooter Rental and Repair

Roberts Home Medical (rental and repair)
20465 Goldenrod Lane
Germantown, MD  20876
(301) 353-0300 (V)

ZASK Medical Supply (rental and repair)
4600-C Pinecrest Office Dr.
Alexandria, VA  22312
(703) 354-1266 (V)
zaskoo@erols.com (email)

Area Access (rental and repair)
8117 Ransell Road
Falls Church, VA  22041
(703) 573-2111 (V)

ScootAround (rental)
Downtown DC
1-888-441-7575

Personal Assistant Services

Maxim Healthcare Services
(202) 545-6980 (V); Use 711 for Relay. 
clduvall@maxhealth.com (email)

ENDependence Center of Northern Virginia (CIL)
(703) 525-3268 (V); (703) 525-3553 (TTY)
Attn: Ruchika Lalwani, PAS Coordinator