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Texas Advocates Conference
August 9-11, 2013
The Westin Oaks Houston at The Galleria
Houston, Texas 77056
Conference Registration & Stipend Information
Friday Night at the Movies & Dessert
Keynote Speaker Beth Holt & Workshop Topics
Speakers will include the Texas Advocates president and Board members. The keynote speaker will be Beth Holt. Beth is a long-time Texas Advocate member and past president. She has served on the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities and as the Sabine Valley Community Center customer services representative and coordinator for the Peer-to-Peer Project.
Topics that may be covered: self advocacy, legislative advocacy, independent living, self determination, leadership, voting, transportation, employement, and Medicaid.
CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSAL FORM if interested in submitting a workshop proposal or presenting at the conference.
Friday, August 9th, 2013
| 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Hospitality Room Open |
| 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. | Registration |
| 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Board of Director's Meeting |
| 3:00 - 5: 30 p.m. | Lifeguard on Duty |
| 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Dinner on your own in the Galleria Mall |
| 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Friday Night at the Movies & Dessert |
Saturday, August 10th, 2013
| 7:00 -12:00 p.m. | Registration |
| 7:00 -8:00 a.m. | Breakfast Served |
| 8:00 -9:00 a.m. | Opening Session |
| 9:15 - 10:30 a.m. | Workshops |
| 10:45 - 12:00 p.m. | Workshops |
| 12:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Lifeguard on Duty |
| 12:15 - 1:15 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Workshops |
| 3:15 - 4:30 p.m. | Afternoon Activities and/or On Your Own |
| 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Award's Banquet |
| 8:30 - Midnight | Dance! |
Sunday, August 11th, 2013
| 8:00 - 9:30 |
Breakfast Served |
The Westin Oaks
Houston at the Galleria
5011 Westheimer Houston, TX 77056
Room Rate: $99/NIGHT + 17% TAX
For Reservations: Call 1-713-960-8100
The hotel has provided the conference attendees with a website link to make online reservations. The link is listed below:
https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/booking/reservation?id=1305218067&key=80C57
Make Your Own Hotel Reservation! Identify yourself as a participant in the Texas Advocates Conference to receive the discounted room rate. When making your reservations, identify any special requests you may have and specify any needs for accessible rooms. All special requests are subject to availability. The hotel will require credit card information as a deposit. Reservations must be cancelled 24 hours in advance to avoid paying for the room.
The deadline for guaranteeing these rates is July, 18th, 2013.
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION & STIPEND INFORMATION
STIPEND DEADLINE: JULY 18, 2013
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: JULY 25, 2013
CLICK HERE FOR ADVISOR PLANNING SHEET- THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL REGISTRATION FORM. ALL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE DONE ONLINE. THIS IS FOR PLANNING ONLY.
| Registration Type | Meals Included with Registration Fee | Price |
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General Registration (ONLY if you are NOT Applying for a Stipend)
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All Meals Saturday and Sunday | $90 |
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Stipend Registration (Must fill out additional Stipend Application page) |
All Meals Saturday and Sunday | $80 |
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Friday Night at the Movies
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Friday Night Dessert | $15 |
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Extra Saturday Night Banquet Tickets ONLY
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Extra Saturday Evening Banqet ONLY | $30 |
All registration will be online this year. Click on register now link to fill out registration, stipend forms and pay online. Advisors will be able to register multiple people online. If you have trouble or have question regarding registration please contact Rona Statman at 1-800-252-9729 or (512) 454-6694 ext. 7742.
Important Stipend Information: You may submit up to six stipends per group. Texas Advocates will notify you of how many stipends your group has been approved for. The stipend covers $10 of the registration fee and half the hotel room. Make your own reservations. Texas Advocates will provide a hotel stipend check at conference registration.
Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be made when a registrant fails to appear at the conference. A full refund will be made if written or faxed notice is received by July 18, 2013.
Photo Release Statement: By registering for this conference, each attendee--whether participant or guest--grants the following to Texas Advocates: The right to photograph/videotape and use photos/videos of each attendee, along with names and titles, in connection with any broadcasts, exhibitions, displays, publications, advertisements, or any other activities in which Texas Advocates may desire. Each attendee also relinquishes and gives Texas Advocates any and all originals and copies of the finished pictures, negatives, films, and audio/videotapes.
Membership Payment Policies: The Texas Advocates Board wants everyone to pay their Texas Advocates dues prior to the conference. The new Texas Advocates Member policy requires:
1. Local Texas Advocates chapters to pay annual Texas Advocates dues for all members of their local chapter (self advocates and other regular attending members of their chapter who pay local dues).
2. All self advocates attending the conference should pay Texas Advocates membership dues even If you are not a member of a local Texas Advocate Chapter, including self advocates who are members of other local self advocate groups (such as state supported living centers or local provider groups), self advocates who do not have a local chapter in their area or self advocates who don’t want to join a local group.
3. Others attending the conference such as friends, family, staff etc. are also encouraged to pay membership dues to Texas Advocates.
4. Each chapter and/or individual should submit their membership dues, if they have not already done so, to Texas Advocates prior to the conference, separate from their conference registration.
5. Texas Advocates membership dues is $5 per person.
6. Please include the chapter name (if one) and names/addresses of members and email addresses if you have them.
7. Send Texas Advocates Membership Dues to Texas Advocates, 8001 Centre Park Dr., Austin, Texas 78754.
If you have any questions about these policies, please contact Rona Statman at rstatman@thearcoftexas.org.
Friday Night at The Movies & Dessert!
Friday, August 9th, 2013
8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
JOIN US!!!!
Enjoy dinner on your own in the Galleria Mall & then JOIN US at the hotel for Friday Night at the Movies with dessert. We look forward to seeing you!
NO TRANSPORTATION IS NECESSARY.
2013 TEXAS ADVOCATES CONFERENCE EXHIBITOR INFORMATION
For the first time, Texas Advocates is solicting exhibitors for the 2013 Texas Advocates Conference. If you would like to become an exhibitor, please read, download, and complete the forms below.
If, as an exhibitor, you would like to participate in conference meals (Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner), you may also register as a conference participant [Registration link coming soon!].
2013 Exhibitor Information Letter
For more information visit
www.txadvocates.org
www.thearcoftexas.org or
call (800) 252-9729 ext. 7742.
