More than 400 directors, Qualified Developmental Disability Professionals (QDDPs), educators, psychologists, consultants, and medical professionals from across the United States and Canada are expected to attend the Fifteenth NAQ Conference, August 10-13, 2010 at the Sheraton Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.  The annual event provides you an opportunity to introduce your products and services, interview prospective employees, and network with QDDPs.

 

Meet hands-on executive directors, program coordinators, case managers, and soon-to-be executives who write and implement service and support plans for people with developmental disabilities.  Conference attendees order a wide variety of items and services, including assessments, adaptive equipment, computer software, and communication devices.  They also seek the latest offerings in instructive materials, assistive technology, therapeutic aids, and time management tools. 

 

Conference attendees are looking for new and innovative products that can help the people they serve become more independent communicatively, physically, psychologically, socially, and vocationally.  Some are also seeking new career opportunities.  So, if recruitment is one of your needs, plan to meet qualified and eager QDDPs.

 

The exhibit area, which is in the center of the conference meeting space, will draw high traffic as attendees follow their program.  Upon receipt of your application, we will send you a full contract to be signed, and exhibitor information for additional equipment and services you may require.

 

The exhibit hours will be Wednesday, August 11 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Thursday, August 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  There will be no exhibit hours on Friday, August 13, 2010.  Contact Vicky Hayes at NAQ, 2081 Calistoga Drive, Suite 1S, New Lenox, IL  60451; telephone:  (815) 485-4781, fax:  (815) 485-9145; email:  vickyhayes@sbcglobal.net.

For a discounted group reservation at the Sheraton Hotel call 888-627-7033.  Be sure to mention the National Association of QDDPs to get your discounted rate.  $109.00 single/double occupancy per night plus tax.  A one night deposit plus tax will be charged to your credit card.  Rates are valid through July 12, 2010.  The hotel is 15 miles from the airport.  For airport shuttle information call Airport Shuttle 866-596-2699 or visit www.airportshuttleneworleans.com.