2011 Annual Assembly Official Program - American Academy of ...

WELCOME6GENERAL INFORMATIONFacility InformationAAPM&R Headquarters Hotel/Meeting FacilityGaylord Palms Hotel and Convention Center6000 West Osceola ParkwayKissimmee, FL 34746Phone: (407) 586-2000ADA StatementAAPM&R conferences are ADA compliant. We strive to takethe appropriate steps required to ensure that no individualwith a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated, orotherwise treated differently. Individuals requiring specialassistance to participate in the Annual Assembly shouldalert an Academy staff member. We cannot assure theavailability of appropriate accommodations without priornotification of need.AttireSemi-casual business wear is recommended for theAnnual Assembly. We suggest you dress comfortablyand have a jacket or sweater available in case you find themeeting rooms too cold.ConciergeGaylord Palms has concierge professionals who can providevaluable assistance in planning your visits to all the areaattractions. In addition, concierge staff can assist you withrestaurant reservations, golf tee times, special requests, andanything else that will make your visit a memorable one. Theconcierge is located in the lobby of the Gaylord Palms Hotelacross from the front desk.Medical Equipment RequestsScootaround is the preferred vendor of AAPM&Rfor Academy events. Scooter and wheelchair rentalsare available by contacting Scootaround Inc. at theirtoll-free hotline: (888) 441-7575. Rental inquiriesWELCOME DESTINATION EDUCATIONmay also be submitted online at www.scootaround.com/rentals/a/aapmr/.No-Smoking PolicyFor the comfort and health of all attendees, smoking is notpermitted at any Annual Assembly function. This includes theeducational program, all meeting functions, special events, andinside the exhibit areas.Meeting PoliciesCell Phones, Cameras, RecordersAAPM&R requests all cell phones, beepers, notifications,and pagers be turned off during all meetings and events as acourtesy to other attendees. Personal tape recorders are notpermitted during any session or event.AAPM&R prohibits the use of cameras, including digital andvideo, as well as recording devices in the meeting rooms andthe Exhibit Hall. No personal recording or photography isallowed of any kind.General DisclaimerBy virtue of participation, meeting registrants grant tothe American Academy of Physical Medicine andRehabilitation, its representatives, and employees theright to take photographs of them in connection withthe AAPM&R 2011 Annual Assembly. It is agreed thatAAPM&R may use such photographs of registrants withor without the registrant’s name and for any lawfulpurpose, including (for example) such purposes aspublicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content.Registration InformationAAPM&R Annual Assembly Registration is located in theGaylord Palms Convention Center, Florida Exhibition HallLobby, Lower Level. All attendees, guests, speakers, andexhibitors must register and pick up their credentials atthis location (see times on page 5).