Advocacy Training Day*
When: April 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Edlavitch Jewish Community Center (JCC), 1529 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

• Swag bag provided at registration with T-shirt, photo, advocacy toolkit, and more

• Boxed lunches will be provided

• Top speakers presenting on the hottest issues in our community

• Learn the power of storytelling to be a more effective advocate

• Training provided by legislative consulting professionals to prepare you to meet with your legislators

6pm: Meet-up at a local restaurant to socialize with other advocates. Location TBD. 

Day on the Hill
When: April 3, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: US Capitol Building, Washington, DC 20004

• Wear your T-shirt, bring your photo and advocacy toolkit, and join us as we head to Capitol Hill to advocate with authentic awareness for severe and profound autism 

• Our team will set your meetings for you with your elected officials. Pending availability of your legislators, each person will meet with the offices of two U.S. Senators and one member of the House of Representatives, at minimum. You are welcome to join other parties as room permits. 

Full Agenda & Speaker Lineup To Be Announced Soon

*Registration includes access to an exclusive invite-only virtual training session in March as a bonus to provide additional preparation for meeting with your elected officials. 

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Lodging

For your convenience, we have reserved special rate blocks at three hotels near the meeting location. Space is limited, and rooms are first come, first served. Book early to secure your spot at your preferred hotel.

Closest:

» Book Banneker Special Rate «

Kimpton Banneker (0.2 mile, 4 minute walk to JCC)
$279/night with $29 amenity fee refunded at check-out
Cost of one night stay will be charged to card used to book reservation at the time of booking.
Location: 1315 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
Visit website here to view more details, but must book with "special rate" link above for special rates.

Amenity fee of $29.00 per night will be deducted at time of departure, however you will still have access to the following:

• Complimentary Wi-Fi

• 24 Hour Fitness Studio access

• 24 Hour concierge service

• Public Bikes available

• Yoga Mats

• "Forgot It, We've Got It" toiletries

• Specialty morning coffee offerings

• Hosted evening wine hour from 5p-6p

• (Optional Add-On): $40 inclusive daily parking fee

• (Optional Add-On): $30 inclusive Breakfast Voucher

Budget-Friendly:

» Book Beacon Special Rate «

Beacon Hotel (0.3 mile, 8 minute walk to JCC)
$209/night with facility fee waived, subject to 15.95% Washington, DC tax per night.
An extra person charge of $20 will apply for each additional adult (more than two) staying in the same room with existing bedding.
Children 13 years of age stay free with existing bedding. 
Location: 1615 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036
Visit website here to view more details, but must book with "special rate" link above for special rates.

• Complimentary WiFI (up to 100mb/second) in all overnight guest rooms

• Complimentary Fitness Center (cardio/limited) – 24 hours accessible

• Complimentary Business Center – 24 hours accessible with unlimited printing

• Complimentary Local/Long distance Calls

• Complimentary upgrades based on availability

• 15% Dining Discount in the Beacon Bar & Grill for overnight guests

• Waived Hotel's Facility Fee ($35.00/night)

• (Optional Add-on): $30.72 Breakfast Voucher, inclusive of tax and gratuity

• (Optional Add-on): $44 + 18% tax Overnight Parking

Most-Inclusive:

» Book Residence Inn Special Rate «

Residence Inn (0.6 mile, 14 minute walk to JCC)
$329/night, includes free breakfast and kitchenette
For Residence Inn,  each guest must provide a CC to reserve their room; however,  it won’t be authorized until their departure.  In addition, a guest can offer a credit card , at reservations, and change cards upon check out.
Location: 1199 Vermont Ave NW, Washington, DC 20005
Click HERE to become a Marriott Bonvoy member.
Click HERE to explore the newly renovated hotel, but must book with "special rate" link above for special rates.

• High-Speed Internet

• Kitchenette

• Fitness Center

• Free breakfast

• Coffee/tea in-room

• Laundry on-site, coin operated

• Housekeeping

• (Optional Add-On): $54/daily Valet parking