When NCE Topical Conference November 11-12, 2009 (Westin & Convention Center) The Arc's Pre-Conference November 11-12, 2009 (Westin & Convention Center) The Arc's National Convention November 12-14, 2009 (Convention Center)

Where David L. Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Pittsburgh, PA 15222 Westin Convention Center  1000 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh, PA  15222

Accessibility All sessions, business meetings, and social events (sponsored by The Arc & NCE) will take place at either the David L.Lawrence Convention Center or the Westin (Headquarters Hotel). The Westin is connected to the Convention Center via a skywalk. All events are ADA accessible. Interpreter Services The Arc will provide sign language interpreters at the Convention General Sessions and upon request. If you require such services, please contact Darcy Littlefield. Requests for sign language interpreting services must be made no later than October 16th in order to ensure availability. (After we receive your request, we will work with you to build your convention schedule.) Alternative Formats The Arc will also provide the official convention program in alternative formats (large print, Braille, or thumb drive) upon request. If you require such materials, please contact Darcy Littlefield at littlefield@thearc.org. Requests must be received no later than October 2nd to ensure that The Arc has enough time to arrange for an adequate supply of adapted materials. The adapted programs will be available for pick-up onsite at the Registration Counter. Cancellation Policy Full refunds will be made for cancellations received at least 30 days prior to convention. A $75 fee will be assessed for cancellations made by October 21st. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made after October 21st. No refunds for lost of stolen event tickets.