The NADD 2010 International Congress & Exhibit Show: Innovations and Interventions (MH/IDD) Toronto, ON, Canada April 14-16, 2010 The 2010 NADD Congress will take place at the Hyatt Regency Toronto on King, in Toronto, Canada, a city of creativity and innovation. Click here for the 2010 NADD International Congress Brochure Registration is now available On-Line please visit the NADD Store, prior users enter Login Information or create a new visitor registration first and then click Upcoming Events. NOTE: If you are associated with NADD (speakers, non-members & members product purchasers) but have not entered our store prior, your name may be in the database system, the password to try is "password1", if that works, you will then be forced to change to your own personal password.  Please keep your new password handy for the next time you visit : ) ! Congress Co-Chairpersons, Donna Lougheed, MD, Royal Ottawa Health Care Group, CAN; and Sally-Ann Cooper, BSC, MB, FRCpsych, MD, University of Glasgow, UK. Featuring internationally-known Keynote Address Presenters: Nirbhay N. Singh PhD, ONE Research Institute; USA Richard P. Hastings, PhD, Bangor University, UK Tony Holland, PhD, CIDDRG, University of Cambridge, UK The Congress will also include a Pre-Congress Symposia, Breakfast Consultations with the Experts, and Concurrent Sessions on a variety of topics. The Hyatt Regency Toronto Hotel is located in the Downtown area of Toronto, where history, fashion, cuisine, and different cultures collide. Where, North America’s largest preserved collection of Victorian industrial architecture can also be admired when walking in Downtown Toronto. This area is sure to make you feel like you have traveled to an earlier world while still being in a modern world. VOLUNTEERS Volunteers have now been selected, thanks to all of those who chose to participate and help out in this year's conference.  The volunteer schedule will be coming by email soon. SCHOLARSHIPS The NADD 2010 International Congress Scholarship recipients have been notified.  We hope you all enjoy the Congress.  Thank you for applying for this years' scholarships. RESPITE OPPORTUNITIES New for this event: A variety of special "Respite “opportunities tailored specific to individuals with disabilities are available while their family members are attending conference sessions.  These include tours of Toronto, Sporting events, Special Attractions, and special interest program such as crafts, cooking, swimming, and music.    Average cost per day is $35.00 plus admission and meal costs as applicable. Enquires can be made to Franca Molinaro at 416.749.6234 ext 215 or fmolinaro@vitacls.org Thank you to Vita Community Living Services and Mens Sana Families for Mental Health and all the Developmental Services of Toronto for their support.  HOTEL & TRAVEL INFORMATION — Toronto, ON, Canada Conference Location:  Hyatt Regency Toronto on King  370 King St. West  Toronto, ON, Canada M5V 1J9 Direct  1-877-806-0006 OR 416-343-1234 www.hyattregencytoronto.com For more information on Toronto, ON, Canada visit www.mytorontomeeting.com Reservations/Group Rates  Room Type Room Rate Single & Double Deluxe Occupancy *$200.00 CAD *Prices are in Canadian dollars and are subject to state and local tax & fees THIS SPECIAL GROUP RATE FOR HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 3/26/ 2010. We encourage you to make reservations as soon as possible.  For Hotel Reservations, please call 1-877-806-0006 OR 416-343-1234 or  On-line: www.hyattregencytoronto.com (group code G-DKGM)  Mention: NADD Association The conference rates are available 3 days after the official conference dates, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 – FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2010, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis.  Airport Transportation NADD has negotiated a discount rate with (Pacific Western) TORONTO AIRPORT EXPRESS to provide shuttle service from Lester B. Pearson Airport Toronto, Canada to the Hyatt Regency Toronto Hotel on King (Pick up on NW corner of King Street and Peter Street, in front of Shoppers Drug Mart) Attendants will receive an additional 10% off published rates of ONE WAY *$19.95 per person and ROUNDTRIP $32.95 per person if you book on-line.   The 10% off rates are valid now for the conference.   In order to book your discounted airport/hotel shuttle reservations online, you must book travel online at least 24 hours prior to flight departure.*All rates are in Canadian Dollars (CAD) plus tax. Prices subject to change without notice. Book on-line, on the NADD portal: http://torontoairportexpress.hudsonltd.net/res?USERIDENTRY=NADD&LOGON=GO You will need to have the following information available to book: Dates of travel Airline and flight number information (flight that arrives/departs the airports) Name of hotel (Hyatt Regency Toronto Hotel on King) Valid credit card to guarantee the secure website reservation.  Though, payment options are available Remember to print your receipt with confirmation number.  For more information or questions, phone (905) 564-3232 or in Canada (800) 387-6787on-line support: info@torontoairportexpress.com Shuttle amenities and benefits include: On board WiFi connectivity, Laptop plug ins at each seat, Fully accessible for the physically challenged, Leather interior seating, Onboard washroom.  Enjoy the Ride! Passport Requirements If you are traveling from the United States to the conference by air or vehicle transportation you will be required to have a U.S. passport.  Applications require two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship, and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license. Processing time currently takes up to 4-6 weeks from the time of application.  The NEW Passport card applications are currently being accepted in anticipation of land border travel document requirements. The card may not be used for international travel by air.   Whether you need a new application or would like to renew a passport or apply for passport card, please visit http://travel.state.gov/passport for more information. Once you have the proper documents you need.  You will have easy access to four border crossings, three international airports, and major highways. For helpful hints visit: www.cbsa.gc.ca Visa Requirements Many people do not require a Visa to visit Canada.  These include citizens from Spain, British citizens and British overseas citizens who are re-admissible to the United Kingdom.   For specific information on travel documents required to visit Canada, please refer to www.cbsa.gc.ca

Upcoming Conferences: TN-NADD CONFERENCE September 23-24, 2010, NASHVILLE TENNESSEE; CONFERENCE THEME: TRANSITIONS NADD Ohio State 8th Annual MH/MR Conference- (September 28 & 29, 2010) (Tues. and Wed.) NADD 27th Annual Conference and Exhibit Show, (November 3-5, 2010) Seattle, Washington Complete Calendar New Educational Products: Human Needs and Intellectual Disabilities: Applications for Person Centered Planning, Dual Diagnosis, and Crisis Intervention Steven Reiss, Ph.D. Human Needs and Intellectual Disabilities identifies the 12 human needs most relevant to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, autism and related developmental disabilities.  It includes detailed, practical suggestions for caregivers or parents interested in the happiness, quality of life, and self-determintion of their loved ones or consumers.  The book includes detailed, practical suggestions for reducing episodes of challenging behavior and psychiatric symptoms in people with a dual diagnosis (intellectual disabilities and mental illness).  It shows how to substitute the language of individuality (e.g., "friendly person") for the language of disability (e.g., "person with disability").  It also reduces the tendency of planners to confuse their own value system for that of the consumer.  The book includes scholarly reviews of dual diagnosis literature on mental illness, prevalence, and assessment. NADD # DA10-048B Details   Positive Identity Development Author: Karyn Harvey, PhD Positive Identity Development is an exciting new approach to treatment for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  This book provides a new theoretical perspective on treatment along with a variety of innovative tools.  It rejects reducing adults with intellectual disabilities to a mere compilation of their behaviors and promotes the use of a positive, therapeutic approach to each unique individual. Psychologists, social workers and therapists should be able to use the tools presented in this book to directly enhance the effectiveness of the treatment they provide to adults with intellectual disabilities. This book promotes well-being on every level and explores a broad range of issues relevant to the life and mental health of adults with intellectual disabilities Mbr Price: $34.95 Non-Mbr:  $39.95 NADD #CT09-047B Details Down Syndrome: When to Worry about Mental Health and What to Do About It Robin Friedlander, M.D. & Peter Johnson, Ph.D. NADD # FI09-044B Details Working with People who have Intellectual Disability and Behavioral Problems: A Self-Study Guide for Interdisciplinary Team Members Ann R. Poindexter, M.D. & Paul D. Kolstoe, Ph.D. NADD # ST09-045B Details Multi-Media CDs of NADD 25th Annual Conference Presentations Presentations recorded at NADD 25th Annual Conference are available as multi-media CDs.  These CDs contain the video and Power Point from conference presentations and are a great tool for training yourself and your staff.  To order, or for additional information, click here. Community Networks of Specialized Care:  Building Community Capacity through Training and Education Lisa Holmes, Liz Froese, MSW, Rosanne Stein, LLB, BSc, Sandi Bricker NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification Program Robert Fletcher, DSW, ACSW, FAAIDD; Donna McNelis, PhD; John McGonigle, PhD; Kathleen Olson, PhD; Jarrett Barnhill, MD Autism Spectrum Disorders:  Separating the Data from the Myths Ann R. Poindexter, MD Diagnostic Systems for Use with People with ID Luis Salvador-Carulla, MD, PhD, Robert J. Fletcher, DSW, ACSW, FAAIDD, Sally-Ann Cooper, MD The price for the above multimedia is:  Member:  $49.95       Non-member:  $59.95 To order, or for additional information, click here.

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