Registration

IHD Evidence for Success 2023: Access, Attitude, Inclusion
IHD Evidence for Success 2023: Access, Attitude, Inclusion

Registration Overview

This year’s conference is in-person only! There is no virtual option available for registration.

Bundled Rates

  • $299 for General Conference
  • $175 for Preconference Workshops
  • $399 bundled discount rate for preconference + conference

AIVRS Rates

  • $0 for AIVRS Self-Employment/Subsistence Training
  • $399 for AIVRS Self-Employment/Subsistence Training + General Conference

Student Rates

for full time university/college students only

  • $50 / day for the general conference only (food/meals are not included)
  • $75 / day for general conference only (including breakfast and lunch)

NOTE: Students can choose to attend the conference on either Wednesday, June 21 or Thursday, June 22 – or both days. There rates do not apply for preconference workshops on Tuesday, June 20.

Special discounts are available for school-based staff and consumers/family members. See below to learn more about our preconference events and fees.

Special Registration Fee Discounts

Persons Working in Arizona Public School Districts or Charter Schools – Thanks to support from the Arizona Department of Education – Exceptional Student Services, if you are employed by an Arizona School District or public charter school, we are offering a limited number of discounted registration slots. This applies to teachers, administrators, OTs, PTs, SLPs, paraprofessionals, school counselors and psychologists, etc. The registration fee is $199 and is good for the regular conference on Wednesday and Thursday. (The discount does not apply to preconference workshop.) When prompted on the registration form, enter the discount code AZSchools23. You will then see additional fields to provide information about your employer for verification purposes.

Consumer/Family Members – A limited number of discounted registrations at $199 for the two-day regular conference are available to persons with disabilities and/or family members. Please contact us at AzTAP@nau.edu or call 602.728.9537 for more information and the applicable code.

Note: The conference format is not designed for children, and we are unable to provide childcare services. Please make alternative arrangements for your children.

University / College Students – Special fees and programming are being developed especially for college/university students.

Registration Fees for Conference Events

Unless specified otherwise, fees include breakfasts, lunches, CEUs, electronic access to conference materials and Networking Reception on Wednesday afternoon. Although you will select a track (AT, EBP, or AIVRTTAC) when you register, you can attend any and all regular conference sessions that interest you, regardless of the track.

Early Bird Registration (until May 20, 2023)

Preconference Only – $125

Tuesday only, includes Coffee & Snacks (lunch on your own)

  • Preconference Workshop A: “Making” Participation Possible with DIY Supports for Play and Learning (9:30am – 4:30pm), or
  • Preconference Workshop B: Making Accessible Content with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (9:30am – 4:30 pm)

Regular Conference only – $249

Wednesday and Thursday onlyincludes Breakfasts & Lunches

Bundled Preconference + Conference – $349

Includes Coffee and Snacks on Tuesday; Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Preconference Workshop A: “Making” Participation Possible with DIY Supports for Play and Learning (Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm), or
  • Preconference Workshop B: Making Accessible Content with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30 pm)
  • + all Regular Conference sessions (Wednesday-Thursday)

Regular Registration (after May 20, 2023)

Preconference Only – $175

Tuesday only, includes Coffee & Snacks (lunch on your own)

  • Preconference Workshop A: “Making” Participation Possible with DIY Supports for Play and Learning (9:30am – 4:30pm), or
  • Preconference Workshop B: Making Accessible Content with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (9:30am – 4:30 pm)

Regular Conference only – $299

Wednesday and Thursday onlyincludes Breakfasts & Lunches

Bundled Preconference + Conference – $399

Includes Coffee and Snacks on Tuesday; Breakfast and Lunch on Wednesday and Thursday.

  • Preconference Workshop A: “Making” Participation Possible with DIY Supports for Play and Learning (Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30pm), or
  • Preconference Workshop B: Making Accessible Content with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint (Tuesday, 9:30am – 4:30 pm)
  • + all Regular Conference sessions (Wednesday-Thursday)

NOTE: AIVRS (American Indian Vocational Rehabilitation Services) staff are also invited to join us for an AIVRS Self-Employment/Subsistence Training which will take place in the same venue on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. There is no charge for this program.

Hotel Information

The We-Ko-Pa Resort; lobe-shaped pools with the mountains in the background.

Our conference hotel is the We-Ko-Pa Resort & Conference Center at 10438 WeKoPa Way, Fort McDowell, AZ 85264.

FREE! Community Access to the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday Afternoon:

The Exhibit Hall will be open to the community free of charge only on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2023 from 1:30 – 6:30 p.m. An Exhibit Hall pass does not include access to conference sessions or meals. However, everyone is invited to participate in the networking reception (including a special magic show performance by magician and autism advocate Cody Clark) which will take place from 5:15 until 6:30 pm. Download and share the flyer.

Accessible Conference Transportation:

We are aware that getting to the hotel can be challenging for persons with disabilities who don’t drive or need to take public transportation. We are working on arranging complimentary accessible van shuttle transportation from a central meeting point to the We-Ko-Pa for individuals who have registered to attend the conference or the Wednesday afternoon Exhibit Hall and networking reception event.

Check back for more details.

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