December 2-4, 2009 • Hilton at Easton Columbus, Ohio

26th Annual Convention

December 2-4, 2009 ? Hilton at Easton Columbus, Ohio

On behalf of our Board of Trustees and Staff, it is my pleasure to release the Preliminary Program for the 26th Annual Convention. This year's Convention will be held Wednesday - Friday, December 2-4, 2009 at the Hilton at Easton on the Northeast side of Columbus. As always, we are pleased to present a variety of tracks that will enable you to attend many interesting and diverse sessions. In addition to our usual tracks, we have added a nursing and consumer track to our schedule.

At the 2007 and 2008 Convention, we held a Vendor Show & Sale, which displayed the products made by individuals with developmental disabilities from all over the state! We are proud to sponsor the 3rd Annual Vendor Show & Sale to take place on Thursday, December 3rd in the Easton Grand Ballroom. This is a great way to shop for early holiday gifts while enjoying the company of other conference attendees.

The Annual Delegate Assembly will be held on Wednesday evening, December 2nd. In addition to the election of trustees for several Board seats, the delegates will consider four resolutions ? one of which would remove the words "Mental Retardation" from the Association's official name.

As we do every year, OACB will recognize individuals for their dedicated service to people with developmental disabilities. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented to a Board Member from a small, medium and large county. In addition, we will present the Betty Macintosh Award, the Ken Legats Award, the Partners in Excellence Awards and a Legislator of the Year Award to a member of the Senate, as well as the House of Representatives.

All sessions for the 26th Annual Convention will be held at the Hilton at Easton. In addition to a large block of rooms at the Hilton, OACB will be offering special convention rates at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Easton, as well as the Courtyard Marriott at Easton. Both the Hampton Inn & the Courtyard Marriott will provide complimentary transportation to the Hilton; the Courtyard Marriott is also within walking distance. In addition, there is a Residence Inn by Marriott located at Easton that offers competitive rates. The Easton Town Center offers plenty of shopping, dining and other recreational activities following the day's sessions - all without having to get in a car. So please plan to join us for the 26th Annual Convention December 2-4.

Dan Ohler, Executive Director

Personnel

Schedule At A Glance (Tentative Tracks)

Day One ? Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Registration 8:00 a.m. ? 9:00 a.m.

Medicaid

Superintendents/Senior Level Management

Nursing

Opening Plenary (9:00 ? 11:00 a.m.) Concurrent Sessions (11:00 ? 12:00 p.m.)

Lunch ? (12:00 ? 2:00 p.m.) Concurrent Sessions (2:00 ? 5:00 p.m.)

Hospitality ? (5:00 ? 7:00 p.m.) Delegate Assembly (Begins at 6:00 p.m.)

Board Members

Everything You Want to Know

DHN

Day Two ? Thursday, December 3, 2009

Registration 8:00 a.m. ? 9:00 a.m.

SSA

Business Managers

Transportation

OAAS

Concurrent Sessions (9:00 ? 12:00 p.m.)

Lunch (12:00 ? 1:30 p.m.)

Concurrent Sessions (1:30 ? 4:30 p.m.)

Hospitality and Art Product Show & Sale (4:30 ? 7:00 p.m.)

Consumer Track

OASC

Day Three ? Friday, December 4, 2009

Behavior Support/Challenging

Behavior/Dual Diagnosis

Registration 8:00 ? 9:00 a.m.

MUI

Superintendents (ONLY)

Communications

Concurrent Sessions (9:00 ? 12:00 p.m.)

Tech. Alliance

Superintendent Development

Lunch (12:00 ? 1:00 p.m.)

Concurrent Sessions (1:00 ? 4:00 p.m.)

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Registration

On-line registration is the only way you will be able to register for this event. Once the space is full, registration will close and the on-line registration option will no longer operate. Please go to and click on "Events", "Annual Convention" to register. The registration deadline is Friday, November 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.

COUNTY BOARDS AND COGS STAFF

One Day Only: $140

Two Days: $240

Three Days: $300

BOARD MEMBER OF A COUNTY BOARD

One Day Only: $95

Two Days: $175

Three Days: $250

AFFILIATE MEMBER

One Day Only: $155

Two Days: $270

Three Days: $335

GENERAL REGISTRATION (not a member county board or COG)

One Day Only: $210

Two Days: $360

Three Days: $450

All fees must be paid to the OACBDD within 30 days of billing unless cancellations are made prior to Friday, November 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. Cancellations made after Friday, November 30, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. will be subject to a cancellation fee. Cancellations must be made online at . No-shows will be billed 100% of the registration fee. Substitutions will not be accepted after the cancellation date.

Hotel Information

The 26th Annual Convention will be held at the Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center. If you need overnight accommodations, please make those directly with the Easton Hilton, Hampton Inn & Suites, or the Marriott Courtyard at your earliest convenience. A block of rooms has been reserved for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Please make your reservations as soon as possible to be guaranteed a room!

Hilton Columbus at Easton Town Center 3900 Chagrin Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43219 The rate is $159.00 single or double, plus tax. Our room block will be held until November 10, 2009. After this date, or if our room block fills early, remaining rooms will be considerably higher in price or not available at all. To make your reservations via telephone, call the hotel at (614) 414-5000 and mention the OACBDD Convention, group code ACB to receive the room rate. Purchase Orders will be accepted. Mention that you are using a PO when you make your reservation.

NOTE: The hotel must receive purchase orders before the cut off date listed above. They will not be accepted at check in. Tax-exempt forms must accompany purchase orders. Rooms must be guaranteed with a credit card.

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Hampton Inn & Suites, Easton 4150 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio 43230 Another block of rooms have been reserved at the Hampton Inn for guests attending the Fall Convention. Guests can contact the hotel at 614-4739911 and state they are with the OACBDD Convention, group code DAD to receive the reduced rate of $139.00 for a standard king, plus tax, per night. The hotel does offer a continental breakfast and a shuttle to and from the Hilton Easton for guests staying at the Hampton. NOTE: The hotel will NOT accept purchase orders but will require a credit card to reserve a room. The reservation deadline is November 1, 2009. After this date, the rooms will be at a higher rate if a room is available.

Courtyard by Marriott, Easton 3900 Morse Crossing, Columbus, Ohio 43219 A block of rooms have been reserved and guests can call 614-4168000 and state that they are with the OACBDD Convention to receive the reduced rate of $159.00, plus tax, per night for a single or 2 queens. The hotel is located two blocks from the Hilton at Easton, in the Easton Town Center. The hotel does offer a shuttle to and from the Hilton Easton for guests staying at the Marriott. NOTE: The hotel will NOT accept purchase orders but will require a credit card to reserve a room. The reservation deadline is November 17, 2009. After this date, the rooms will be at a higher rate if a room is available.

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