New: 2014 Annual Conference on Independent Living Wrap-Up
- Introduction
- Evaluations
- Photos
- NCIL March, Rally, and Hill Visits
- Youth Update
- Youth and CareerACCESS: The Taste Test
- Annual Council Meeting
- Awards
- Resolutions
Conference Materials!
- Conference Program (PDF or plain text)
- Legislative & Advocacy Priorities Booklet (PDF or plain text)
- Annual Meeting Agenda and Resolutions (PDF or plain text)
- Advocate’s Guide to the Hill (PDF or plain text)
- Conference & Workshop Evaluations
- Online only:
- WIOA Frequently Asked Questions (in PDF or plain text)
- WIOA Legislative Summary (in PDF or plain text)
- 2014 Board Reports
Complete Details
- 2014 Conference Guide (PDF or plain text) – updated!
Registration
Pre-event registration is now closed. Individuals may still register onsite, but please note that onsite registration fees differ from standard registration fees and plan accordingly.
Onsite registration rates:
- NCIL Member: $305
- Non-Member: $430
- Daily Rate: $210 / day
Hotel
- Make a reservation at the Grand Hyatt – Group Rate Deadline Extended to 5:00 p.m. Eastern July 15, 2014
- New Hyatt Guestroom Cancellation Policy
What’s New
- Sponsorship, Advertising, and Exhibiting Opportunities
- Designate a proxy to vote at the Annual Council Meeting (NCIL Members Only)
Nominations & Resolutions
- Diana Vietz Memorial Award
- NCIL Board of Directors
- Women’s Caucus IL Hall of Fame Award
- Submit a resolution
- Regional Advocacy Awards (nominations closed)
Agenda
Sunday, July 27
- Registration Open: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Pre-Conference: 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Orientation Session: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Monday, July 28
- Registration Open: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Opening Plenary: 9:00 am – 10:00 am
- Legislative & Advocacy Update: 10:15 am – 11:30 am
- Preparing for the Day on the Hill: 11:30 am – 11:45 am
- Concurrent Workshops I: 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
- Regional Caucuses: 2:45 pm – 5:15 pm
- Diversity Mixer: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, July 29
- March to the US Capitol: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Rally at the US Capitol: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Hill Visits: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, July 30
- Registration and Exhibits Open: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Concurrent Workshops II: 9:00 am – 10:15 am
- Exhibit Fair: 10:15 am – 12:00 pm
- Awards Luncheon: 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Annual Meeting: 2:30 pm – 5:30 pm
- ADA Celebration: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday, July 31
- Registration and Exhibits Open: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Concurrent Workshops III: 9:00 am – 10:15 am
- Concurrent Workshops IV: 10:30 am – 11:45 am
- Concurrent Workshops V: 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm
- Legislative Debriefing: 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
- Closing Plenary: 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
NCIL Board Meetings will occur on Saturday, July 26, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm; and Friday, August 1, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. NCIL Board meetings are open to the public.
New – 45 Day Hyatt Guestroom Cancellation Policy
Grand Hyatt room reservations cancelled after close of business (5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time) 45 days prior to arrival will be subject to a non-refundable cancellation charge equal to one night’s room & tax.
Cancelled reservations cost money. In order to hold the Conference each year, NCIL is contractually obligated to sell a certain amount of hotel rooms. For the last several years, late cancellations have caused NCIL to be billed for unused rooms. Last year, we narrowly avoided tens-of-thousands of dollars in charges because the hotel sold those rooms to other guests – outside of our group. That was a lucky coincidence.
We have to take action to avoid these charges. Please remember that all Conference attendees are required to register for the Conference before reserving rooms at the Grand Hyatt. Please be absolutely sure you can travel to Washington, DC before booking your room.
Additional accessible hotel rooms are also available at the Marriott Metro Center, just 1 block from the Grand Hyatt.