Bringing

Independence

To Texas

Houston, Texas

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“Mapping Your Route to Wellness”

March 3rd-4th, 2008


This year's conference will explore many of the crucial elements essential to living well with a disability, such as:

  1. Adequate and economic nutrition,
  2. Adaptive exercise,
  3. Assistive technology for health maintenance,
  4. The role of spirituality,
  5. How to be a savvy health care consumer,
  6. Using programs such as the Medicaid Buy-in to maintain health care coverage,
  7. Best practices in mental health treatment, laughter, and creativity.

The target audience for our conference includes people with all types of disabilities, family members, rehabilitation counselors, independent living service coordinators, disability advocates, and all others interested in promoting health and wellness within the disability population. Continuing Education Units will be available to vocational rehabilitation counselors.


Conference Location

Hyatt Regency (Downtown Houston) 1200 Louisiana Street Houston, Texas 77002


Hotel Reservation

To reserve a room, call 1-800-233-1234. Be sure to ask for the Texas State Independent Living Conference rate, which is $85.00 per night, plus a 17% occupancy fee.
The cut off date for the group block rate is January 31, 2008.


Conference Registration

To sign up for the conference, please download the conference registration form, complete the information, and return it with the registration fee to the following:


[Physical Address]
TEXAS STATE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL P. O. BOX 9879 AUSTIN, TX 78766
(Make checks payable to Texas State Independent Living Council).


[Electronic Address]
EMAIL: admin@txsilc.org


DEADLINE FOR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS February 15, 2008


Award Nominations

The Texas State Independent Living Council will host an awards luncheon during the Conference to honor outstanding accomplishments by individuals or organizations, which exemplify or advance the independent living philosophy. The awards luncheon will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Award categories inlcude:

  1. Outstanding Achievement by a Service Provider
  2. Exceptional Contribution by a Community/Civic Leader
  3. Extraordinary Accomplishment by a Consumer / Person with a Disability
If you would like to nominate someone, please download the nomination form, and return it to the SILC.

Registration Fees

  1. General Registration: $50
  2. Awards Luncheon Ticket: $36

Sponsorships

If you would like to become a Community Sponsor for this event, please download this pdf form for sponsorship details.

Exhibits

Individuals and/or groups interested in exhibiting items or products at the confence are encouraged to apply. Just download the conference exhibit form and return it to the SILC.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Texas SILC via email or phone: 512-371-7353.