Frequently Asked Questions

1. What audiences will benefit from the JAN Conference?
2. Where is the Conference being held?
3. How can I become an exhibitor?
4. How can I become a sponsor?
5. Who are the keynote speakers?
6. How much does the Conference cost?
7. Can I pay registration with my credit card?
8. Are any meals included in the registration fee?
9. How can I request an accommodation for this event?
10. Where do I reserve a sleeping room?
11. How do I get to the hotel from the airport?
12. Where do I park?
13. Are Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available?
14. Will there be hands-on demonstrations?
15. What leisure time activities are available in the area?

1. What audiences will benefit from the JAN Conference?

The conference is designed for employers but is quite useful for people who work with both employers and people with disabilities. The training is appropriate for people with beginning, intermediate, and advanced knowledge of job accommodations and ADA issues. Information will be presented at an intermediate level with training staff prepared to discuss at advanced or beginning levels as needed.

The 2006 conference united more than 300 human resource managers, compliance officers, disability program managers, and other professionals from 41 states, DC, Australia, and Canada. Forty-one percent of the participants were from the public sector, 18 percent were with private employers, and 39 percent were service providers.

2. Where is the Conference being held?

The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, VA, on August 6 and 7, 2007. Directions from Mapquest. Reserve your sleeping room directly with the hotel.

3. How can I become an exhibitor?

The JAN Conference has 20 exhibit spaces. Exhibitor Registration is $700. The exhibitor fee provides for one person. The fee for additional staff is $400 per person and extra booth space is available for $400. Materials may be exhibited for $50. Please look at the Exhibitor Information page.

4. How can I become a sponsor?

Conference sponsors are businesses and organizations committed to the employability of people with disabilities. For information on becoming a sponsor, please contact the Registration Coordinator.

5. Who are the Keynote speakers?

There will be several distinguished Keynote speakers at the 2007 Conference. Please check the Keynote Speakers' Page.

6. How much does the Conference cost?

Registration for participants is $550. Personal assistants may register for $225 to cover food service (breakfasts, breaks, lunches, and reception).

Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a $50.00 administrative fee. Refunds will be made, less the $50.00 fee, if the cancellation is received by Friday, July 20, 2007. No-shows and cancellations received after July 20, 2007, are non-refundable.

Please make checks payable to WVU Research Corp.

7. Can I pay registration with a credit card?
You may use VISA, MasterCard, and Discover to pay registration fees. Call the Registration Coordinator for more information.

8. Are any meals included in the registration fee?

Continental breakfast, breaks, and lunches on both days plus the reception on Monday are included with registration.

9. How can I request an accommodation for this event?

If you wish to register for this year's JAN Conference and you have an accommodation request or special need (e.g. dietary restrictions, service animal relief area, interpreter, or Braille), please submit your accommodation request in writing at the same time you submit your registration form. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act, JAN will make a reasonable effort to provide effective accommodations for conference participants.

Accommodation requests must be received by July 2, 2007.

10. Where do I reserve a sleeping room?

Make your room reservation directly with the Hyatt Regency Crystal City at 703-418-1234 (direct) or 800-233-1234. Refer to the Job Accommodation Network or the group code "Job." The conference rate is $163 single and $187 double. The special conference rate will end on Sunday, July 22.

The Hyatt has 21 accessible sleeping rooms (7 with roll-in showers) and ADA Compliance Kits for people who are hard of hearing or deaf.

11. How do I get to the hotel from the airport?

The Hyatt runs a shuttle to/from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and the Crystal City Metro Station every half hour. Use a courtesy phone at the airport to request an accessible shuttle.

12. Where do I park?

The hotel has valet parking for $23 per day. There is self-parking nearby.

13. Are Continuing Education Units (CEUs) available?

Yes. Please check the CEU page for the status of these.

14. Will there be hands-on accommodation demonstrations?

An assistive technology organization will display a range of assistive technology devices and techniques, giving conference participants the chance to experience first hand technology that allow persons with disabilities to be successful in their organization.

15. What leisure time activities are available in the area?

The Washington, DC Convention & Tourism Corporation maintains a list of activities and sites in the DC area. DisabilityGuide.org provides a broad range of information on accessible restaurants, museums, theaters, and other venues as well as wheelchair rent or repair, personal assistants, and transportation.