Program for The 15th Annual Family Cafe Now Online
We are pleased to announce that The 15th Annual Family Cafe Program for is now available here on our website!
To view the entire program for The 15th Annual Family Cafe, simply follow this link. It will take you to a pdf version of the event program, complete with descriptions of all of the presentations, as well as details regarding the keynotes, special events and live demonstrations that will be included at The 15th Annual Family Cafe this June 7-9.
There will be a lot going on at The 15th Annual Family Cafe, including dozens of great sessions, interesting keynotes and a great Annual Summit on Disabilities with three special guests. It's never too early to start planning how you will spend your time at The Annual Family Cafe. So why not check out the program and get started today!
Register Online for The 15th Annual Family Cafe
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL FAMILY CAFE IS NOW OPEN
To register for The 15th Annual Family Cafe, follow this link to our online registration form.
The 15th Annual Family Cafe is set for June 7-9, 2013 at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida. This three-day event provides a venue for people with disabilities and their families to learn about available services, connect with policy makers and network with each other. It features dozens of breakout sessions, a full Exhibit Hall, a series of Keynotes and multiple opportunities to interact with other families informally.
There is no registration fee for individuals with disabilities and their family members/caregivers. Professionals are required to pay a $100 registration fee.
A block of rooms at the Hilton Orlando has been set aside at the special event rate of $109/night. You can make your reservation by calling the hotel at 407/313-4300 and requesting a room in The Family Cafe block.
Limited financial assitance is available to cover the cost of hotel accommodation. To request assistance, mark the "Hotel" option on the registration form. Financial assistance will be awarded through a lottery process. For general information on the event and driving directions, click here.
REGISTER NOW BY COMPLETING THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.
See you in June!
The 15th Annual Family Cafe At-A-Glance
You can now view The 15th Annual Family Cafe At-A-Glance here on our website! To see the schedule for all three days at The 15th Annual Family Cafe in PDF format, just click on this link.
As you will see from the listing of activities and breakout sessions included in the At-A-Glance,we have a very full weekend planned, with sessions on a wide range of topics. The 15th Annual Family Cafe promises to be a fun, informative event for people with disabilities and their families, with something for every family! Why not take a few minutes to look through the agenda, and see which sessions interest you? A little planning now can help you get the most out of The Annual Family Cafe.
If you would like to plan what sessions you would like to attend, of if you would just like to get a sense of what to expect at The 15th Annual Family Cafe, please check out the At-A-Glance today!
Exhibitor and Micro-Enterprise Forms Now Being Accepted for The 15th Annual Family Cafe
The Family Cafe is now accepting Exhibitor agreements forms and Micro-Enterprise exhibitor agreement forms for The 15th Annual Family Cafe, which is scheduled for June 7-9, 2013.
Last year over 100 exhibitors exposed their organizations and business to the 6,000 plus participants who attend The 14th Annual Family Café. To view a listing of all of the exhibitors from last year you can find event programs from previous years in the Publications section of our website here.
The cost to be an Exhibitor is $1,200 and will include one 10’ x 10’ area furnished with one skirted table and two chairs. There is no cost to me a Micro-Enterprise.
All Exhibitor Agreements must be received by Friday, April 12, 2013. To receive a $50 discount, make payment before February 14, 2013.
Agreement forms can be submitted by mail to 519 N Gadsden St., Tallahassee FL 32301; by fax to 850/224-4674; or by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
The Exhibitor Agreement Form can be accessed by following this link.
The Micro-Enterprise Form can be accessed by following this link. To qualify to participate in this program, a Micro-Enterprise must meet the following criteria:
• Owned and operated by a self-advocate
• Employs fewer than five people
• Has annual revenue that does not exceed $35,000
