Details About the Conference
Health Action 2011 begins with a Welcome Reception on Wednesday, January 26, from 7-10pm. The conference officially opens on Thursday, January 27, at 9am and ends on Saturday, January 29, at 2:30pm. There is a Special Early Bird Registration of $395 available until Thursday, December 31. After that, registration is $445. This fee includes three continental breakfasts, three lunches, afternoon snacks, music and political satire by The Capitol Steps, a thumb drive chock full of resources—and a great meeting of like-minded people, working for justice and health care for all of us.
Location: The conference is being held at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Hyatt Regency, located at 400 New Jersey Avenue, NW is within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol and is in close proximity to the White House, Smithsonian Museums, the National Gallery, the Spy Museum, national monuments, neighborhood restaurants, and shopping.
There is a special conference rate of $194 per room (single or double) per night plus taxes until January 2. (After that date, you may have to pay a higher rate if a room is available.) If more than two people share a room, add $10 per person per night, with a maximum of 5 occupants. You must guarantee your reservation with a credit card. (Reservations may be canceled without penalty prior to 3:00pm EST two days before your scheduled date of arrival.) Make your reservations with the hotel directly. Call 202-737-1234 or 800-633-7313. If you need an accessible room, tell the hotel when you make your reservation. Be sure to tell them you're with the Health Action 2011 conference to get the special room rate.
Looking for a roommate to share the cost of a hotel room? Check off the appropriate box on the registration form and let us know if we can give your name and number to other advocates who want to share a room or call Regina Wise for more info.
Valet indoor parking is available at the hotel for $41 per day (including in/out privileges). The garage has a clearance of 6 feet. Van & RV Parking is available at Union Station (2 blocks from the hotel). For SUV's and vans, the cost for valet parking is $48 per night, with limited space available. Self-parking is not available. For conference attendees and hotel visitors, hourly valet parking is available: 0-1 hours - $20; 1-2 hours - $25; 2-10 hours - $28; 10-24 hours - $41. For driving directions to the hotel, click here.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
Conference registration fees will be refunded (less a $75 processing fee) in the form of a check for written cancellation requests emailed or faxed no later than January 20, 2011. After that date there will no refunds made. Refunds will not be issued for conference no-shows. If you are unable to attend and wish to send a substitute, you may do so at no charge—however, your request to send a substitute must be made in writing to Regina Wise (rwise@familiesusa.org) prior to the conference. (Note: if you reserved a room, you must call the hotel directly to cancel, 202-737-1234 or 1-800-633-7313.)
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