20 Years of the ADA: The Fight Goes On! 2010 Annual Conference on Independent Living July 19-22, 2010 Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C. National Council on Independent Living Sponsorship Opportunities Advertising Exhibits Reach the NCIL Network! The Independent Living Movement is a human rights effort that has targeted one of society’s longest standing prejudices. For thousands of years, people with disabilities have been marginalized and excluded from roles in broader society. Talent, ability, and intellect have often been ignored as capable, intelligent, and hardworking people became objects for study or derision, rather than partners in work and life. Thirty years ago, small groups of independent people with disabilities created Centers for Independent Living and began teaching others the skills they needed to enter the workplace, to function in the marketplace, and to live independently. NCIL is their official organization, and it embodies their commitment to change the world. Some Facts about NCIL -NCIL provides legislative advocacy, education, and training on behalf of all people with disabilities. -Nationwide, NCIL is more than One-Half-Million People Strong! -The Independent Living Movement provides services, including independent living skills training to more than Three-Million individuals with disabilities. -Centers for Independent Living provided assistance to more than 600,000 individuals with disabilities in seeking housing, transportation, vocational training, and employment. Some Surprising Facts about People with Disabilities -Seventy-three percent of people with disabilities are heads of household.  -Almost 30% (20 million) US families have at least one family member with a disability. Marketing programs aimed at people with disabilities can reach as many as four out of 10 consumers. -There are over 54 million Americans with disabilities. With $1 trillion, including $220 billion in discretionary income, people with disabilities have the most buying power of any traditionally underrepresented group, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. -Many assume that people with disabilities can’t participate. Centers for Independent Living have been fighting for 30 years to help people with disabilities become independent, employed and educated. With each passing year, they become a more viable force in the workplace and the marketplace. -Sixty-two percent of people with disabilities say they are likely to do business with companies that have a commitment to diversity and equal treatment of employees. Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsorship is a great way for organizations and businesses to become active in the Independent Living Movement. And the benefits can be surprising! -Increase awareness of your role in the Independent Living Community -Make new connections -Discover opportunities for networking and partnerships This year, for the first time, we are giving sponsors the opportunity to choose specific things that they would like to contribute to the conference. And we offer them a few “goodies” to show our appreciation. We’ll start with the goodies! Benefits for All NCIL Sponsors Invitations and Admissions -Complimentary registrations for the Conference (The more you give, the more you get!) -Prime seating at an exclusive Luncheon for NCIL’s movers and shakers -Complimentary tickets to this year’s special 20th Anniversary of the ADA Celebration on Tuesday evening, July 20, 2010 -Invitations to Sponsor Reception with NCIL leadership and special guests Exhibit Space, Ads and Signs -Choice of exhibit space placement (based on sponsorship level) -50% off advertising in the Conference Program (including up to full-page 4-color ad placement on inside or outside back cover) -A place for your most exciting promotional materials right on the main registration table -Conference-related press releases, newsletters and local media featuring our appreciation for your support -Corporate signage in the registration area, at main ballroom doorway and stage banners -Listing with logo in the Conference Program After the Fact -Your logo and link gracing the NCIL website for the rest of the year, to the delight of over 89,000 unique visitors -Mention in a special post-conference NCIL e-newsletter sent to all current members -Recognition in our Annual Report, which is sent to an audience of over 3,000 members, corporate and Congressional allies, and prospective NCIL members $25,000 Major Sponsors Promotional Opportunities All of our sponsors now have the opportunity to underwrite special events and activities at the conference. It provides great exposure and allows you to contribute something special and unique. Option 1: Opening Day Registration Table Wrap-Around and Tote Bags Option 2: Opening Day Opening Plenary: Banner at Plenary Option 3: Awards Ceremony Awards Luncheon: Banner at Luncheon Option 4: March and Rally Logo on Rain Poncho and Banner for Rally (Sponsor salutes 20th Anniversary of the ADA) Option 5: March and Rally Logo on Bottled Water and Banner for Rally (Sponsor salutes 20th Anniversary of the ADA) We’ve got some great opportunities for you here! Consider Opening Day: -The Registration Table is everyone’s first stop. As the host, you could be the first to greet them! There, they will receive the official Conference Tote Bag that they will use and display throughout the conference—and beyond. -If you want to be more serious, consider sponsoring the Opening Plenary. That’s where NCIL lays out the issues and actions for the year. Our members will be completely focused on the proceedings. As the host, that same focus will be on you, too! Later in the week, we host our flagship event of the year, the NCIL Awards Banquet. Attendees will enjoy an elegant luncheon as we pay tribute to outstanding leaders in the Independent Living movement. As the sole banquet sponsor, your leadership will also be recognized! The culmination of our efforts throughout the year is our March and Rally at the Capitol. It’s exciting, a little wild, and invigorating — because we take our message out of the meeting rooms and present it to the nation. If you would like to be at the center of attention, this is your opportunity! -July in DC means one thing: Hydrate! You can provide every marcher with a Bottled Water that proudly displays your logo. -And if it rains (and it usually does!) Ponchos printed with your logo will make you everyone’s best friend! (And give them something that will be used year-round.) In addition to being mentioned in our next Annual Report, all sponsors at this level will have their logos listed — and be recognized from the podium at the event they sponsor. $10,000 Major Sponsors Special Sessions are where we talk business and socialize. They are great places to reach our members! You can host an event or provide the materials we use to do our work. Either way, you’ll be part of the work, and people will know it! All conference attendees get a Conference Folder, and they carry it everywhere. If you’re the sponsor, they’ll be carrying your logo everywhere! If you’d like a bigger presence, we offer “wrap-around coverage” — your logo and company name wrapped around either the Conference Information Table, the Membership Table or the Conference Materials Table. Without the Pocket Planner, our conference attendees would be lost — so they always keep their schedule, and your logo, close at hand. If you’d rather sponsor an activity, the Legislative and Advocacy Plenary puts you right in the middle of NCIL’s most important activity. People will notice you. Choice of sponsorship: -Conference Folders -Conference Information Table Wrap-Around -Conference Materials Table Wrap-Around -Legislation and Advocacy Plenary -Membership Table Wrap-Around -Pocket Planner $5,000 Major Sponsors Conferences are more than just meetings and marches; there is constant activity and communication. You can host the email station or message center, or support old-fashioned networking - Coffee Breaks! Everyone wears a Badge, and everyone is always checking everyone else’s badge. When they do, they’ll see your company name and logo right there on the cord, as well! It’s an easy way to get noticed. It seems like we all live for coffee, and sponsoring a Coffee Break, pretty much guarantees that you’ll reach folks when they will really appreciate your contribution. Sponsoring the Message Center, with your name and logo on message pads, is a way to get your message across. Both the sender and receiver will read your name and see your logo. That’s two impressions for every message sent. Not a bad deal! The Email Station will be home base for a lot of folks, and they’ll see your logo over and over as they check and send emails during the conference. If you want repeat impressions, this can’t be beat! Notepads, distributed to every conference attendee at registration, are used during the conference, and they’re taken home, so you’ll keep making impressions long after the conference ends! Choice of sponsorship: -Badge Cords -Coffee Breaks (1 of 3) -E-mail Station -Message Center Display and Logo on Message Pads -Notepads $250 Sponsors Conference Materials Table Display your brochures or other collateral materials on the NCIL Conference Materials Table. (All materials must be available in alternate formats.) Advertising and Exhibitor Opportunities Advertising Opportunities Advertisements in the Conference Program will be distributed to over 750 conference participants, Members of Congress, NCIL Board Members and leaders in the Independent Living community. NCIL Members-Only Advertisement Rates* -$900 Full-page (8” x 10.5”) -$550 Half-page (8” x 5.25”) -$200 Quarter-page (3.75” x 5.25”) NCIL Non-member Advertisement Rates -$1,500 Full-page (8” x 10.5”) -$850 Half-page (8” x 5.25”) -$450 Quarter-page (3.75” x 5.25”) Exhibiting Opportunities Exhibits will be displayed for two full days, including an exhibit fair, and be viewed by over 750 participants. -$2,000 Corporate Exhibit Space -$1,000 Non-profit and Government Exhibit Space -$500 Member Exhibit Space* *Member Rates apply to CILs, SILCs and IL Associations, exclusively. Important Information for Conference Sponsors and Exhibitors! In addition to underwriting their level of sponsorship, sponsors are responsible for the following: -cost of producing any items or services they choose to support -cost of exhibit space at published rates -forwarding any needed artwork to NCIL staff by designated deadlines Sponsor Logos will be prominently displayed along with the official 2010 NCIL Annual Conference logo. Presentation for each event can be a “Welcome Banner” or Podium /Centerpiece Display. All materials must be available in accessible formats: -large print (18 pt. Bold Arial or larger) -Braille -audio (read aloud on CD, USB drive, or cassette) -plain text (.txt file on CD or USB drive) Materials not available in all formats may not be distributed at the conference.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  NCIL staff will be more than happy to help you find a vendor to produce your materials in accessible formats.  Hint: Contact BrailleWorks! -www.brailleworks.com -1.800.258.7544 Grand Hyatt Washington: Independence Level (5B) 1000 H Street NW Washington, D.C. 20001 grandwashington.hyatt.com 2010 NCIL Annual Conference Commitment Form Company Name (as you want it to appear in printed materials): Contact Name: Title: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Email: Please charge $ _ to my: [ ] Visa [ ] MasterCard [ ] Discover [ ] American Express Please print name as it appears on card: Account Number: Expiration Date: Signature: Sponsorships [ ] $25,000 Level First Choice: ________________ Second Choice: _______________ Third Choice: _______________ [ ] $10,000 Level First Choice: ________________ Second Choice: _______________ Third Choice: _______________ [ ] $5,000 Level First Choice: ________________ Second Choice: _______________ Third Choice: _______________ [ ] $250 Level Exhibits [ ] $500 NCIL Member Rate* [ ] $1,000 Non-profit / Government Rate [ ] $2,000 Corporate Exhibit Rate *Member Rates apply to CILs, SILCs and IL Associations, exclusively. Please return your completed form to Christine Boucher, Director of Development, National Council on Independent Living, 1710 Rhode Island Avenue, NW, Fifth Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036 or fax to Christine Boucher at 202.207.0341. Checks should be made payable to The National Council on Independent Living (Federal ID # 74-2291620). For more information, please contact Christine Boucher via email at christine@ncil.org.