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RFS REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, March 24
Conference registration includes morning coffee, lunch, and a full day of programming. Morning coffee does NOT include breakfast.
Don't forget to add your dietary restrictions to your registration, as on-site requests cannot be accommodated.
See below for accessibility requests.
No registration will be available on-site.
Conference Registration | Early Bird (by 3/3) |
Standard (by 3/24) |
Individual Registration |
$90 /person | $100/person |
Group Registration (2 or more attendees) |
$90/person | $100/person |
Group Registration w/ Discount* (4+ attendees required) |
$72/person | N/A |
* Please note that the group registration discount applies only to group registrations where you are registering a group of 4 or more attendees. If you submit a registration online that has less then the number of attendees required to obtain the discounted rate, upon review of the registration, you will be invoiced for the regular rate per attendee.

STOP! Are you registering a group? Or are you registering an individual or group but YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING? If so, then take a moment to read through these registration instructions. Instructions for individual registration are also included. If you have any trouble with registering, please email ila@ila.org.
Cancellations/refund requests
All cancellations/refund requests must be received in writing by emailing ila@ila.org by March 24. All cancellations are subject to a processing fee of $15. Instead of canceling, registration can be transferred to a different person with advance notice by emailing ila@ila.org at no extra fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after March 24.
Due to a rise in paid, duplicate registrations, these will now be considered a cancellation/refund request and therefore subject to a processing fee.
Bill me later and payment policy
Payment is expected before attending the event. If payment needs to be made after an event, advance notice by emailing ila@ila.org is required. If notice is not given to ILA and no payment is received, registration will be rescinded and the privilege of utilizing the “Bill me later” option is forfeit for future events. All invoices must be paid before confirmed registration on future events. Failure to attend an event without canceling before the deadline does not eliminate the outstanding balance. Payment is still required.
ILA wants to make your conference experience pleasant and accessible.
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Leader animals are welcome throughout the conference.
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Complimentary ASL interpreters are available by request.*
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Complimentary mobility scooters are available by request.*
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A Mothers Room will be available in the convention center.
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A quiet room will be available for attendees who need a break from conference activity.
*Requests for scooters and ASL interpreters must be received by March 11. Contact Kristin Pekoll at kpekoll@ila.org to submit your request.
If you have any questions, please email ila@ila.org.
If you have any questions, please email ila@ila.org.
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