Society for Disability Studies

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22nd Annual Conference

Society for Disability Studies

This page describes policies for conference registration and other related terms for participants and speakers.

Registration

important dates

the online conference registration will be open until Sunday June 14, 2009. Registration for the conference after June 14 will take place at the conference site. Dates and times will be announced as more information becomes available.

early-bird

The early-bird deadline for taking advantage of conference discounts is May 1, 2009. Register early to avoid technical or other concerns. Exceptions wil not be made.

membership discounts

As a member of Society for Disability Studies, special registration pricing is made available to you. To take advantage of this pricing, you must be a current member of SDS at the time you register. The registration system will cross-check with our membership database to confirm your status prior to allowing you to register for the conference as a member. Use the links provided to join SDS as a new menber or renew your membership with SDS to enjoy the significant conference discounts.

cancellation

SDS uses your conference registration to set up accommodations, plan for food, and pay for other conference costs. As a result, SDS is unable to refund the cost of your registration should you need to cancel. However SDS will be pleaased to write a letter of donation to allow you to claim the registration cost as a donation.

speakers

All speakers at presenters at the 2009 SDS conference must be registered conference participants. No discounts are available to speakers. However SDS asks presenters to also join the organization as members in order to take advantage of the discounts available as members.

hotel

rooms at the hotel

Discounted room rates are made available at the Tucson Hilton El Conquistador Golf and Tennis Resort. Speakers, presenters, and participants are responsible for making rooming arrangements wit the hotel. The local planning committee will work with the information you supply during your conference registration to make room assignments based on your accommodation needs. Therefore, be sure to register for the conference.

N.B.: The special conference rate will only be available to SDS participants until May 17, 2009. Be sure to make your arrangements by that date.