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A National Conference to Unite Our Voices
October 21– 23, 2015 | Misericordia 6300 N Ridge, Chicago, IL 60660
Wednesday, October 21, Loyola University, Water Tower Campus
6 – 9pm
Featured Speakers
Networking Dinner • Kasbeer Hall, Corboy Law Center
25 E. Pearson Chicago, IL 60611
Sr. Rosemary Connelly, RSM
Misericordia Home
Thursday, October 22, Misericordia Heart of Mercy Campus
7:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30
Welcome Address: Sr. Rosemary Connelly, RSM
The Historical Challenge: One Size Does Not Fit All
9:15
Olmstead/Ligas/ADA Identifying Aspects that Support Choice
Bill Choslovsky & Scott Mendel
10:00
Break
10:15
State of the Nation and Your State: Accessing and Tackling
the Data to Help Support Choice Desiree Kameka
11:00
Building Advocacy Through Relationships John Bouman
12:00
Lunch and Keynote Speakers David & Susan Axelrod
1:00
Tours of Misericordia campus
2:15
Break
2:30
When Regulations and Policy Collide with Choice Mark Olson
3:15
Sharing and Promoting Great Models and Best Practices
5:00
Synthesizing of Information – Next Steps
5:30
Cocktail Reception and Conference Dinner at Misericordia
Self Advocates: Voices for Choice discussion
Friday, October 23, Misericordia Heart of Mercy Campus
Check in and Continental Breakfast
9 – 1:30pm Coalition for Community Choice Fall Meeting for members
• Includes lunch
• The CCC Fall Gathering will focus on implementing a national
awareness campaign and other CCC business. Those interested
in joining the CCC may contact the National Coordinator:
Desiree Kameka: [email protected]
1:30
Shriver Center
David and Susan Axelrod
Misericordia Parents
Break
3:30
8am
John Bouman
Tour of Misericordia’s homes in the community (CILAs) optional
Bill Choslovsky
Ligas Experts
Desiree Kameka
Madison Autism House Foundation
Mark Olson
LTO Ventures
Scott Mendel
REGISTRATION
Due to expected high interest, we ask that each organization
limit themselves to 3 participants.
• There is no charge for the conference and meals.
Organization: ____________________________________________
• Hotel reservations are paid for by conference attendees.
Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________
#1 Name: ________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________
#2 Name: ________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________
#3 Name: ________________________________________________
Phone: ___________________________________________________
Address: _________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ____________________________________________
Email: ____________________________________________________
• Registration for the conference and dinner events is required
• A free shuttle from the hotel to conference events will be
available for those who indicate below.
• Shuttle is not available for airport trips.
Please reserve my space for:
___ Networking Dinner, Kasbeer Hall: Oct 21
___ Conference at Misericordia: Oct 22
___ Conference Dinner at Misericordia
___ CCC meeting at Misericordia: Oct 23
___ CCC Luncheon at Misericordia
___ Misericordia’s community homes: Oct 23
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
Dietary Restrictions: _______________________________________
Please reserve my space for:
___ Networking Dinner, Kasbeer Hall: Oct 21
___ Conference at Misericordia: Oct 22
___ Conference Dinner at Misericordia
___ CCC meeting at Misericordia: Oct 23
___ CCC Luncheon at Misericordia
___ Misericordia’s community homes: Oct 23
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
Dietary Restrictions: _______________________________________
Please reserve my space for:
___ Networking Dinner, Kasbeer Hall: Oct 21
___ Conference at Misericordia: Oct 22
___ Conference Dinner at Misericordia
___ CCC meeting at Misericordia: Oct 23
___ CCC Luncheon at Misericordia
___ Misericordia’s community homes: Oct 23
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
___ Shuttle seat
Dietary Restrictions: _______________________________________
Please complete this form and email to [email protected]. Make a copy for your own reference.
If you have questions or need to cancel, please email Geana Connelly at [email protected] so others may
attend in your place. Deadline for Registration is September 28, 2015.
If capacity is reached before this date, a waiting list will be created.
Conference Hotel Reservations available:
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers
301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL 60611
P: 312-329-7001 F: 312-329-7045
www.sheratonchicago.com
Rate for “Misericordia/United for Choice Conference” is $289.00 **(single or double)
Available October 20, 2015 to October 25, 2015 Guaranteed rate for reservations made by 5pm (CDT) September 20, 2015*
*After the cut-off date, it is at the hotel’s discretion whether to accept additional reservations, which will be subject to prevailing rates and availability.
Reservations can be made by calling 888-627-7106 or by the online Group Reservation System on or before September 20. Rates do not include
applicable state and local taxes, currently 16.4%, or the following automatic or mandatory charges (e.g., resort charges).
**Rates available 3 days prior and 3 days after the Event Dates indicated in the Room Block, subject to availability of rooms at the time of reservation.