Hello,
Below is information about the excellent NARPA conference that is coming up this October. A much better formatted PDF of this for filling out is also available at http://psychrights.org/Education/NARPA08/2008NARPAConferenceRegistration.pdf.
The NARPA conference is an unparalleled opportunity for mental health lawyers, psychiatric survivors and other activists for rights in mental health to learn a tremendous amount and get together around mental health rights.
I hope you take advantage of this to register early as I will. I hope to see you there.
Friday, June 20, 2008
NARPA Registration Flyer
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy
Seizing Opportunities For Change
Seizing Opportunities For Change
2008 Annual Rights Conference
October 1 - 4, 2008
October 1 - 4, 2008
The University of Texas, Thompson Conference Center
Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
2008 Conference Featured Speakers
Michael Perlin
International Disability Rights Expert and Author
Catherine Penney
Of Dante's Cure, Her True Story
Susan Stefan
Significant Developments in Mental Health Law - 2008
Plenaries by
Latino Activists and Leaders,
Peer Advocates &
Veterans on Contemporary Issues
A Special Presentation
Tribute to Institutionalized Musicians
Well-known advocates and activists will present workshops including
Jennifer Mathis * Bill Stewart * Ron Bassman * Jim Gottstein * Darby Penney * Peter Stastny *
Kim Darrow * Dennis Feld * Emmett Dwyer * Mark Joyce * Pat Risser * Brian East * John Breeding * Eliza and Ted Eller, Emily Johnson and Ann Creighton of Ionia * Anne Rider * Ira Burnim * Moira Dolan * Lauren DeWitt
Conference activities will be held at the University of Texas Thompson Conference Center.
Hotel accommodations are at the nearby AT&T Conference Center,
within walking distance or accessible by shuttle.
More information to come…please check NARPA's website at www.narpa.org for updates!
REGISTRATION FORM
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy
Seizing Opportunities For Change
Seizing Opportunities For Change
2008 Annual Rights Conference
Mail registration form to:
NARPA, P.O. Box 40585, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 or FAX to (205) 464-0101.
A registration form may be downloaded from www.narpa.org, completed and e-mailed to narpa@aol.com.
Please fill out a separate registration form for each person registering.
Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________________E-mail: ____________________________________________
Accommodation Request:
Diet ____________________________________Accessible Accommodations ______________________
Other __________________________________________________________________________________
Please be considerate of chemically sensitive individuals.
We ask that you smoke only in designated areas and wear non-perfumed items.
I am/My Organization is interested in exhibiting. NARPA will consider individuals, organizations and businesses whose mission and principles are commensurate with NARPA's mission.
Exhibit Fee: $50.00. Additional information will be sent upon request.
REGISTRATION
Conference begins Wednesday p.m. and ends at Noon Saturday.
Full registration includes a one-year NARPA membership, Wednesday reception,
three continental breakfasts, two lunches and all breaks.
Fee does not include room. Make reservations directly with the AT&T Conference Center.
Early-Bird Registration (Through August 15) $300 $_____
Regular Registration $340 $ _____
Day Attendees: $65 per day Wednesday or Saturday
(one meal and ½ day program) $_____
$130 per day Thursday or Friday
(two meals and all day program) $_____
Contribution to Scholarship Fund (NARPA is a 501(c) (3) tax-deductible org.) $_____
Total Enclosed: $_____
U.S. MAIL, FAX, AND E MAIL REGISTRATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 28, 2008. After September 28, registrations will be taken at the door.
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (U.S. Currency only.)
Make payable to NARPA
CREDIT CARD (Please indicate): MasterCard VISA
Furnish all information: Card#__________________________________________Exp. Date__________
Cardholder Name __________________________________________________
Address of Cardholder______________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Signature _________________________________________________________
*Include the three-digit security code from the back of your card:__________
REFUND POLICY: Conference Registration cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations
made before September 15, 2008 will be fully refunded minus a $50.00 administrative processing fee per
person. Registrations will not be refunded after September 15; substitutions accepted.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS will be available for selected workshops.
Check www.narpa.org for additional information.
AT&T Executive Education & Conference Center
On the campus of The University of Texas
Austin, Texas
512 - 475 - 7505 (Local)
Rates (not incl. tax): Single or Double $139
Toll Free Reservations 877 - 744 - 8822
Ask for the "NARPA Conference Rate"
Reservations must be made by September 15, 2008 to receive the NARPA Conference Rate.
On the campus of The University of Texas
Austin, Texas
512 - 475 - 7505 (Local)
Rates (not incl. tax): Single or Double $139
Toll Free Reservations 877 - 744 - 8822
Ask for the "NARPA Conference Rate"
Reservations must be made by September 15, 2008 to receive the NARPA Conference Rate.
The AT&T Conference Center is within walking distance of The University of Texas Thompson Conference Center, where conference activities will take place. There is a free shuttle providing transportation between the centers and also serving the entire campus area.
" Minutes from the famous Austin music and entertainment scene
" Three on-site restaurants and a lounge
" Rooms with Tower, Capital or garden views & equipped with refrigerators
" Swimming pool and a fitness center
" Free wirelesss and Hi-speed Internet
" Valet and Self-Parking
" Airport access by taxi or SuperShuttle
" Nearby University of Texas world class museums & performing arts center
" Check out the AT&T Conference Center at http://meetattexas.com/
Other sites for Austin news & events are Austin 300, The Austin Chronicle & Frommer's Guide to Austin.
Seizing Opportunities For Change
NARPA Annual Rights Conference
October 1 - 4, 2008
National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy
P.O. Box 40585
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35404
Information is available at www.narpa.org or by calling (205) 464-0101.
For 25 years, NARPA has provided an educational conference with inspiring keynoters and outstanding workshops. We learn from each other, share with colleagues and come together as a community committed to social justice for people with psychiatric labels and developmental disabilities.
We invite YOU to join US in Austin, October 1-4, 2008.
--
James B. (Jim) Gottstein, Esq.
President/CEO
Law Project for Psychiatric Rights
406 G Street, Suite 206
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
USA
Phone: (907) 274-7686) Fax: (907) 274-9493
jim.gottstein[[at]]psychrights.org
http://psychrights.org/
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