Frequently Asked Questions and First Time Attendee Information
Discover the Magic of the CHADD Conference on ADHD: Creating Better
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FAQ
1. What is the conference schedule?
• Pre-conference Institutes (optional, at an
additional fee) are scheduled on Thursday, November 10, 9:00 a.m.
– 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• The General Conference opens
on Thursday, November 10, 3:30 p.m. with an orientation for
fist-time attendees and an Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Reception followed
by the Opening Plenary session
• The conference continues with education sessions on
Friday and Saturday, November 11 and 12, 8:30 a.m. –
5:00 p.m.
• First Time Attendee Orientation - Thursday, November 10, at
3:30-4:30 pm.
• Grand Opening Reception - Thursday, November 10, 4:30-6:30
p.m.
• General conference on Fri & Sat
• Networking - Friday, November 11, 5:30-6:45
p.m.
• Friday Event: Hope, Humor & Honors
2. What is the location of the 23rd Annual CHADD
International Conference?
Disney's Contemporary Resort, Magic Kingdom
Address:
4600 North World Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Preview the website and make your reservation.
You may also purchase Theme Park Tickets.
Phone: 1-407-824-3869
3. What is the room rate?
A special rate of $175
single/double occupancy has been negotiated at Contemporary Hotel for
the CHADD Conference. The discounted hotel rates are for CHADD
conference participants only and are available during the dates of
November 5-14, 2011. The discounted rates will be available for
reservations until October 5, 2011, or until the CHADD room block fills
up. Please make your reservations early at 1-407-824-3869. In
order to get the special rate, please tell the reservation clerk that
you are attending the CHADD Conference. Or, make your reservations via CHADD's dedicated booking
site.
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 23rd Annual CHADD
International Conference by September 12, 2011 are eligible for the
discounted rate of only $225.
5. How much can I expect to spend on my meal costs in
Orlando?
There are 3 places
to dine at the Contemporary Hotel.
Dining Where to Eat: Dining & Reservations
There are a number of restaurants located nearby.
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
Keynote, and all education sessions and events on Friday and Saturday.
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 Orlando?
There are a number of Pre Conference Institutes. For details,
please review the schedule
at a glance. The first time attendee orientation opens
the conference on Thursday, November 10, 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 10, at 4:30 -6:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall, including
Reserach Posters and Innovative Program sessions followed by the opening
keynote.
8. Where should I stay?
The CHADD 23rd Annual Conference is being held at the Disney
Contemporary Resort. CHADD has negotiated special rates for sleeping
rooms for attendees at the Contemporary. Visit the dedicated booking website for more details and
to book your room at the discounted CHADD Conference Attendee rate of
$175. In order to get the special rate by phone, please tell
the reservation clerk that you are attending the CHADD Conference.
Phone: 1-407-824-3869
9. What airports is the closest to Disney Contemporary
Resort?
• Orlando, FL Airport - (MCO) International Airport (24 miles). Complimentary Disney
Magical Express Transportation Service to and hotel is
available.
10. Once I arrive at the airport, what ground transportation do
I have?
Disney's Magical Express
Transportation is there to help you reach your meeting
destination stress-free and focused. Disney picks you up and takes you
from Orlando International Airport to the Resort, while their
"hands-free" luggage service delivers your bags from the plane directly
to your room. Departing is also a breeze with in-hotel boarding pass
service and return shuttle to the Orlando International
Airport.
Reservations are required. We recommend you make your reservations at
least 30 days in advance. For more information.
11. 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 Contemporary Resort CHADD
Registration Area marked pre registration. Display of conference name
badge is required for admission at the conference sessions, activities
and exhibit hall.
Conference Registration Hours:
Wednesday, November 9: 12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 10: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday, November 11: 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, November 12: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12. I want to exhibit at the conference.
Exhibit booth and Conference Preliminary and Program Book
advertising space application and Contract for the 23rd CHADD
International Conference are available. Find
out more! Or email CHADD Exhibits & Conference Advertising
Manager, at Suzanne_Urie@chadd.org.
13. REFUNDS/CANCELLATION: Cancellations must be received in writing and must be
postmarked by October 15, 2011 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 October 15, 2011. Refunds will be processed after the
conference.
First Time Attendees:
1. 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!
2. 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 CHADD member
registration fees are much less than the nonmember fees.
3. 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 October 15,
2011.
4. 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, the type of
session you want from a variety of levels.
• You will connect with 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 books at
the CHADD Book Store.
• You will meet the 2011 Hall of Fame recipients who are the
best of the best in ADHD and the Presidential Medal of Honor
Recipients
• 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.
5. 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 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 10, at 3:30 p.m. You
can check regular program updates by visiting Conference
Program.
6. 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.
7. What if I can't go to a session I'm interested
in?
You can purchase audio
and/or video CD recordings from our website.
8. 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.
9. 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.
Expect warm temperatures during November in Orlando. On any given day it
can be hot enough for a day at the beach, or cool enough for a
light-weight jacket.
November Temperatures in Orlando:
Average high temperature: 78.5
Average low temperature: 57.5
Average precipitation: 2.30
Average humidity (1pm): 56
Want to know what the actual temperature in Orlando is today? Then check
out Current Orlando Temperatures.
10. I am looking for members of my chapter, how can I reach
them? A message board will be located at Disney's
Contemporary Resort CHADDregistration area. Messages for
conference attendees can be posted here. The message board also
lists last-minute changes in room assignments. You may also visit the
CHADD Programs / Attention Magazine Exhibit Booth in the Exhibit Hall
for questions concerning CHADD membership and Chapters.
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