We invite you to attend the 35th annual meeting of the Academy of Aphasia taking place this year in Philadelphia. Along with the regular meeting schedule, luncheon and opening night reception, we have planned a special reception at the Museum of American Art (October 20). This reception will include a buffet, music and open galleries. Autumn is a beautiful time of year to be in Philadelphia, so please join us in October for our 35th gathering!
HOTEL INFORMATION
The meeting will be held at the Doubletree Hotel, located on Broad Street at Locust, in the heart of Philadelphia. Hotel rates are as follows:
Single: $100 Triple: $110
Double: $100 Quadruple: $120
To take advantage of these special rates, reservations must be made no later than September 27, 1997.
To make your hotel reservations, call or FAX the Doubletree Hotel directly and let them know you are attending the Academy of Aphasia meeting.
Phone: 215-893-1600 FAX: 215-893-1663
*For students, there is an American Youth Hostel at 32 S. Bank Street, a modest walk from the conference hotel. Special rates of $50 (payable only by check and 21 days in advance) will apply to students attending the conference. There will be 55 rooms available at the special conference rate. The number to call for a reservation is: 1-800-392-4678. To qualify for the special $50 student rate, tell them you are attending the meeting of the Academy of Aphasia.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION
For limousine service to the hotel from the Philadelphia International Airport, call USA Limousine. The fare is $8 per person to the hotel. (Note: this is considerably less than the average taxi fare of $20) When you arrive in Philadelphia, look for the Ground Transportation desk (usually in the luggage area). There are courtesy phones to connect with transportation services. DIAL 14 for USA Limousine. Tell them which terminal you are in and they will pick you up soon thereafter.
For service to the airport from the hotel, there is a shuttle bus that runs every half hour begining at 6:30 AM. The fare is $ 8 per person.
If you have any concerns, please contact: Nadine Martin at Temple University Phone: 215-707-7938 ; email: nmartin@astro.ocis.temple.edu
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MEETING REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Registration Fee:
Before September 12th: Regular: $155 *Student: $110
After September 12th: Regular: $195 *Student: $140
*Proof of full-time enrollment must be included with registration in order to qualify for student rate.
Registration fee (regular and student rate) includes: meeting space, coffee breaks, reception (October 19th), luncheon (October 20th) and buffet reception at the Museum of American Art (October 20th). Extra tickets for the buffet reception at the Museum of American Art can be purchased for $60. Because of booking requirements, fees for extra tickets must be submitted with the registration fee.
Payment can be made by check or by credit card. Please send registration form (below) and payment to: Winnett Registration Services
1090 Adams St.
Suite D
Benicia, CA 94510
Phone: 1-707-747-6399 Fax: 1-707-747-6437
REGISTRATION FOR ACADEMY OF APHASIA 35TH ANNUAL MEETING
NAME:______________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________
CITY:_________________________ STATE:__________ ZIP CODE:__________ COUNTRY:__________________
Email:____________________________ PHONE:___________________________ FAX:_______________________
Enclosed: Registration Fee
(before Sept. 12) $155_________ *Student $110__________
(after Sept. 12) $195_________ *Student $140__________
Extra tickets for Museum reception _______tickets @ $60 each: $________
Payment: Check_________ Credit card (American Express, Visa or Mastercard accepted):
Make check payable to: The Academy of Aphasia
Acct # ______________________________ Expiration Date _________________________________
*For student rate: Name of University or College: ________________________________________
Registrant is a full time student in (department): _______________________________________
Signature of Department Chairman: ________________________________________________________