1. Registration:
Saturday, 6/4/11: The Registration Desk will be open from 7AM-6 PM on the Constitution Level (Bullfinch Room) of the Hyatt. You MUST register before you attend the Spine Symposium, which is being presented at the Marriott Metro Center (across the street from the Hyatt).
Sunday, 6/5/11: The Registration Desk will be open from 6:30 AM-5:00 PM on the Constitution Level, in the Foyer.
Monday, 6/6/11: The Registration Desk will be open from 7:00 AM-5:00 PM in the Independence Foyer.
2. Welcome Reception: You MUST BE REGISTERED in order to attend this event. You must present your badge prior to boarding the bus from the Hyatt to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. This is hospital security requirement. Your badge must be visible at all times while you are in the hospital. If you do not have your badge, you will not be allowed to board the bus. Transportation to and from the reception will be provided from 5:30-10-:00 PM. Buses (accessible) will depaert from the 11th Street side of the Hyatt.
3. Spine Symposium: The symposium will be held in the Marriott Metro Center, Salon A/B/C. If you exit the Hyatt from the front door, turn left and cross 11th Steeet. Follow the sidewalk to the front of the Marriott. You MUST register at the Hyatt (Constitution Level) in Bullfinch prior to attending the symposium.
4. Dinner Dance: Tickets must be purchased by May 12, 2011. Tickets will not be sold onsite. If you have already registered and did not purchase a dinner dance ticket, please contact Zana_Cox@shepherd.org for assistance. Dress for this event is cocktail/business.
5. NEWLY REVISED*** International Standards for Neurological Classification of Spinal Cord Injury Booklet: The 2011 booklet will be on sale at the meeting for 1 day only !!! Plan to purchase your copies on Tuesday, June 7, 2011. Cost will be $8 per booklet. Cash and carry only !!!
6. Transportation from the Airports:
From Ronald Reagan National Airport:
Super Shuttle - No advance reservations required. Shuttles are located at ground transportation. Proceed to the outside curb and contact the Super Shuttle representative. After hours, call 1-800-258-3826 1-800-258-3826 and press 1 for dispatch or 2 for reservations, which will transfer you to dispatch. Cost: $10 one-way per person.
Metro - Take the Blue Line to Metro Center station. Follow 11th Street exit to the lobby of the Grand Hyatt. Cost: $1.65 per person one way (rates may change).
Taxi - Taxicabs are available at the exits of each terminal. Our Washington DC metro area hotel is approximately 15 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic conditions. Cost: $12 to $15, one-way.
From Dulles International Airport:
Super Shuttle - No advance reservations are needed. Super Shuttle stops are clearly identified on the Ground Transportation Level roadway outside the Main Terminal at Dulles. Shuttles operate on an on-demand basis. Cost: $38 one- way per person.
Taxi - No reservation required. Proceed to the "Taxi Passengers" area on the lower level of the Main Terminal. A Dispatcher is on duty 24 hours a day. Wheelchair-accessible minibuses available for 1 person in his/her wheelchair plus 3 additional passengers. Smoking and non-smoking vehicles are available by request. Cost is approximately $50 to $60. Our Washington DC area hotel is approximately 40 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic.
Private luxury car service – is available. Please call our Concierge and they will be delighted to make your arrangements.
From Baltimore Washington International Airport
Super Shuttle – Shuttles are located at ground transportation. No advance reservations are needed. Cost: $45 one-way per person.
Taxi - The BWI taxi stand is located just outside of the baggage claim area of the Lower Level of the BWI Airport Terminal. Cost: approximately $65. The hotel is 50 minutes from the airport, depending upon traffic.