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Home RegistrationONSITE REGISTRATION ONLYTHE MEETING IS HELD AT THE SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOT 55 Fourth Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 March 21-24, 2007 Call 415-486-8101 for Hotel Information Press Press registration is open only to editorial staff (credentials required) and admits the holder to the Exhibit Hall during exposition hours only. Individuals must pick up their badges on-site. Press passes will not be issued for sales, marketing or advertising personnel. There is a limit of two press passes per publication. Policies and Payment All cancellations must be submitted in writing. Any cancellations made before February 20, 2007 are subject to an administrative processing fee of $75. After February 20, 2007 cancellation requests will be forwarded to the conference committee to determine if any refund will be granted. If a refund is approved a minimum $75 administrative fee will be charged. Refunds for optional functions will not be made after February 20. No refunds will be given for Clinical Techniques sessions since they are a limited class size and interested attendees may have been denied the opportunity to participate based on other's planned attendance. In the event that the Academy is forced to cancel the meeting refunds would be limited to not more than registration fees. Registration fees paid to The Academy may be deductible for federal income tax purposes as ordinary and necessary business expenses. Please consult your tax advisor for assistance in specific situations. Registration Category Descriptions FULL CONFERENCE: Includes all meeting materials, Proceedings CD-Rom, lunches, continental breakfast, and the Welcome Reception. EXHIBITORS: Each table or booth purchased receives TWO complimentary registrations. Each table or booth may then register up to two additional people at a rate of $200 each. All others must register under another applicable category. SPOUSE OR CHILD: Spouses and children of registered attendees must complete a registration form if they wish to attend the programs, or visit the Exhibit Hall. Those interested only in the optional functions need not register. Registered individuals may purchase tickets for spouses or family members. Children 10 & under are free; 11-18 pay $75; over 18 must pay the full applicable registration fee. Children and spouses who wish to attend the welcome reception must either be registered under this category or purchase a reception ticket. ABC and BOC certified practitioners attending the meeting for credits may not register under this category. Membership Descriptions ACTIVE/ASSOCIATE: Practitioners in orthotics and/or prosthetics who are certified by and are in good standing with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC) or state licensed practitioners. AFFILIATE: Technicians, Fitters and Assistants who are registered and in good standing with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). PROFESSIONAL: Individuals in other professional fields that are related to the orthotic and prosthetic profession and do not meet requirements for Active, Affiliate, Associate, or Candidate membership. This would include Certified Pedorthists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Podiatrists, Physicians, Rehabilitation Engineers, and Case Managers. INTERNATIONAL AFFILIATE: International practitioners who are certified by a national or private organization outside the United States. EMERITUS: Retired practitioners who have been granted Emeritus status with the American Board for Certification in Orthotics and Prosthetics (ABC). CANDIDATE: Individuals in orthotics and/or prosthetics who have successfully completed an NCOPE-accredited practitioner-training program, but have not yet met the ABC postgraduate eligibility requirements for certification. RESIDENT: Individuals currently enrolled in an NCOPE-accredited residency program. ABC certifiees that are enrolled in an NCOPE-accredited residency program may not register under this category. STUDENT: Individuals currently enrolled in a CAAHEP-accredited practitioner program or an NCOPE-accredited training program. |
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