NCIL Annual Conference 2011

Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize: Independence!

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; however, participants must arrange their own services for Hill Visits on Thursday, July 14. Please make requests on your registration form. 

• Complete 2011 Conference Registration Booklet:
  
  

     PDF or Text-Only

• Sponsor! Exhibit! Advertise!
  
  
• Conference Accessibility
  
  
• Travel and Accomodations
  

• Register a Personal Assistant
  
  
• Submit a Resolution
  
  
• Designate a Proxy
  
  

*Personal Assistants will be available during conference hours only.  Please see the “Local Service Providers” section below 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 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: 20465 Goldenrod Lane / Germantown, MD; phone: 301-353-0300
  
  
• ZASK Medical Supply: 4600-C Pinecrest Office Dr. / Alexandria, VA; phone: 703-354-1266; email: zaskoo@erols.com
  
  
• Area Access: 8117 Ransell Road / Falls Church, VA; phone: 703-573-2111
  
  
• ScootAround (scooter rentals only; hotel delivery and pick-up in DC): ww.scootaround.com; phone: 1-888-441-7575

Personal Assistant Services

• Maxim Healthcare: phone: (202) 545-6980 (711 for Relay); email: clduvall@maxhealth.com
  
  
• ENDependence Center of Northern VA (CIL): phone: (703) 525-3268; TTY: (703) 525-3553; email: ruchikal@ecnv.org; Attn: Ruchika Lalwani, PAS Coordinator