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Nothing About Us Without Us: RI's 2016 SA Conference!

This is the logo for the 2016 Self-Advocacy Conference, "Nothing About Us Without Us". It is a hand-drawn logo. The words are drawn on top. Below the words, there are drawings of people in various shapes and sizes. The people have their arms extended to each other to hold hands. Some of the people use wheelchairs, a cane or crutches.

>>>THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED<<<

The final date to register is Monday, October 24th by 11:59 pm

To register before registration closes do one of the following:

1) E-MAIL

Send an email directly to: dianneross@advocatesinaction.org
Type this in the Subject line: CONFERENCE REGISTRATION: (your name)
Type this in the E-mail Message (body):

  • Name Person to Contact about this registration
  • Contact Email Address
  • Contact Phone Number where they can be reached

CLICK HERE to download the Conference Registration Form. Attach a completed copy of this form to your email. Complete and send a separate form for each person you are registering.

If you are unable to attach a registration for, then include this information in your email:

  • Name of each person who is registering
  • Event(s) they are registering for:  Day and/or Evening
  • Type of Registration: Attendee, Support Person or Student

 2) REGULAR MAIL

CLICK HERE to download the Conference Registration Form. You may print this and send it by mail if it is postmarked no later than 11:59pm Monday, October 24th.

Your payment must be included with your registration. Make checks payable to: “Advocates in Action RI”

3) PHONE

Call Advocates in Action at 877-532-5543. You must call NO LATER THAN 11:59pm on Monday, October 24th.
If your call goes to voice mail, leave your name and a phone number where you can be reached.
We will return your call to complete your registration.

 

Get ready for RI's 21st Annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference and join us on Thursday, October 27th for Nothing About Us Without Us! This year's event, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick, is about INCLUSION and EQUALITY for people who have an intellectual/ developmentaldisability. Inclusionmeansthatthosewhohaveadisability should live, work,
and spend their time in the community, alongside those who don’t. Equality means, hey, we are all more alike than different, so let's respect, value and accept everyone!

At Nothing About Us Without Us, we are expecting more than 325 youth and adults who have an intellectual/developmental disability, families, support staff and allies to come together for a day of listening, learning, sharing, and fun. Some of the issues that will be discussed at this year’s event include: Person-Centered Planning, Real Jobs, Community Integration, Relationships, Residential Options, Transportation, Ending the R-Word, Voting and more. Attendees will be inspired
and empowered!

We all need some support at times, but everyone should still be in charge of their own lives. Having a disability label doesn't change that. Every person is important, and we all have unique gifts and ways that we can give back and be a part of the community. Don't let having a disability make you or anyone else think that isn't true!

These are just a few of the powerful messages you will hear at Nothing About Us Without Us through the 18 different workshop presentations, vendor displays, resource tables, the conference Story Wall, a musical keynote address, and other experiences that will take place during the day.

In addition, we invite you to stay and party with us after the conference day at our costume dinner dance. Wear your most amazing costume for a chance to win a prize in this year's dance party raffle! Everyone is welcome to attend just the conference day or the dinner dance as separate events. However, as the majority of attendees from previous years will tell you, pretty much ALL of Nothing About Us Without Us is going to be an experience you won’t want to miss.

We hope to see you there!

CLICK HERE to download CONFERENCE NEWS YOU CAN USE. Our Conference Newsletter includes information about Nothing About Us Without Us, including some Tips for Attendees from this year's planning Committee!

** Important Registration Information**

Thursday, October 6th: Last Day to Register at the >>>EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT PRICE<<<

Register now! Prices increase by $5.00 per attendee after Thursday, October 6th!

Conference Day: $40 per Attendee. This price includes registration materials, refreshments, awards luncheon and the full conference day, with 18 different workshop sessions to chose from!

Conference Day: $30 per Support Attendee. This discount price applies to direct support staff or family members who are
attending to support an individual who is registered for the Conference Day. Those who wish to take advantage of this reduced rate must list the name of the person they are attending with on their registration form. That person must also be registered for the full conference day.

Conference Day: $20 Student Discount. This discount is for current high school or college students and recent graduates (within the past 2 years). Attendees who wish to take advantage of this reduced rate must list the name of their school and graduation year on their registration form.

Conference Night-Costume Dinner Dance Party: $39 per Attendee. Note: this price is the same for all attendees.

Please note that every attendee must use a separate registration form. For Direct Care workers and others who are attending to support someone, this means that you each need to complete your own form.

>>>CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM<<<

Conference Day: $45 per Attendee. This price includes registration materials, refreshments, awards luncheon and the full conference day, with 18 different workshop sessions to chose from!

Conference Day: $35 per Support Attendee. This discount price applies to direct support staff or family members who are
attending to support an individual who is registered for the Conference Day. Those who wish to take advantage of this reduced rate must list the name of the person they are attending with on their registration form. That person must also be registered for the full conference day.

Conference Day: $25 Student Discount. This discount is for current high school or college students and recent graduates (within the past 2 years). Attendees who wish to take advantage of this reduced rate must list the name of their school and graduation year on their registration form.

Conference Night Costume Dinner Dance Party: $44 per Attendee. Note: this price is the same for all attendees.

 

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