Location

Albuquerque Convention Center

401 2nd Street NW

Albuquerque, NM  87102

Phone: (505) 768-4575

Helpful Hints:

1) WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES. The Convention Center is a large facility so wear comfortable shoes and plan on some healthy physical activity! Consider wearing a pedometer so you see how many steps you take throughout the day!

2) DRESS IN LAYERS. Meeting rooms are notorious for being either too cool or warm, so we highly encourage you to dress in layers.

3) BRING A WATER BOTTLE: Due to the City's water savings policy, the Convention Center does not provide water in meeting rooms, but in water coolers located in the hallways.  Bring a water bottle to keep hydrated throughout the day.

Parking

FREE PARKING!!! All registered participants will be issued a parking pass for the Convention Center parking structure for each day of attendance at the conference.

Directions to Convention Center Parking: Driving west on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, cross Broadway and then veer left on the up ramp. The structure is located on the east side of the convention center. Follow signs to the conference.

Handicapped Parking: Handicapped parking in ANY city parking lot or structure is free.  Just show the booth attendant your valid handicapped placard and be sure to park in spaces designated for handicapped parking.

NOTE: The parking pass that will be provided to you is ONLY VALID in the lot referred to above and must be given to the attendant upon entry.  There are no in-out privledges.

Hotel Parking: If you are staying at the host hotel, we recommend keeping your car in hotel parking during the day while you’re at the conference. It’s a short walk across the street to the convention center.

NEW FOR 2010:  Parking passes will be e-mailed to you with your registration confirmation.  Please print these out when you receive them and put them in a safe place.

Lodging

Participants must make their own lodging arrangements. A block of rooms has been secured at the the following hotels. Please make note of each cutoff date in order to secure your lodging in time.

Other Logistical Information

Special Accommodations

If you are in need of special accommodations, i.e., sign language interpretation, please contact the conference office at (505) 715-5222 by March 22. All of the facilities we have selected meet ADA requirements. TDD or TTY users may access this number via the New Mexico Relay Network at 1-800-659-8331.

Children

Please note that this conference provides professional training to adults and is not suitable for children. Due to safety concerns, and the fact that the content presented in not always appropriate for children, no one under the age of 12 (including infants in strollers) is allowed.

Safety

While every effort has been made to ensure the safety of all delegates, the organizers cannot be held responsible and/or liable for any personal accident, loss or damage to private property of those attending the conference.

Notice Regarding Audio/Video Recording

You will be entering an areas where photography, video and audio recording may occur.

By entering the event premises and/or your participation in this event you are consenting to the use of your photograph, likeness or video or audio recording in whole or in part without restriction or limitation for any educational, promotional, any purpose for distribution in online and printed publications or any public in other media.  You release the event sponsor, its officers, employees, contractors and each and all persons involved from any liability connected with the taking, recording, digitizing or publication of interviews, photographs, computer images, video and/or sound recordings. 

By entering the event premises, you waive all rights you may have to any claims for payment or royalties in connection with any exhibition, streaming, web casting, television or other publication of these materials regardless of the purpose or sponsoring of such exhibiting, broadcasting, web casting or other publication irrespective of whether a fee for admission or sponsorship is charged.  You also waive any right to inspect or approve any photo, video, or audio recording taken by the event host or the person or entity designated to do so by the event host.

You have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability and release before entering the event.