Conference registration packets are being mailed the week of 3/19/12.
To fax your registration please fax it to 800-648-2310 !
New! Your Three Words!
  NOAH’s 14th National Conference July 12 - 15, 2012 Millennium Hotel St. Louis 200 S. 4th Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Do you want to give back to NOAH? Would you like to get to know members outside of the conference sessions? Do you have hours free during the conference? If the answer is yes to any of these questions then we need you a as conference volunteer! :) There are lots of different opportunities to volunteer. If you're interested in volunteering for the Kids' Conference, please complete this special volunteer survey. | At NOAH conferences, lives are touched, people are changed and there is a sense of renewal! How will the conference affect you? There’s something for every member of the albinism community at a NOAH Conference: World’s most comprehensive collection of educational sessions on albinism including: • Research, science and medicine • Living with albinism • Social skills/self esteem • Low vision • Careers • Parenting a child with albinism • Educating a child with albinism • Albinism and society Professional child care for pre-schoolers Programs designed for school-aged children that create a safe, comfortable, age-appropriate and engaging experience for young people. Making connections and building community through: • Discussion groups • Organized social gatherings • Networking opportunities • Workshops New in 2012 • Sessions for grandparents • Programs for 18–21 year olds Registration Fees: Registration fees begin at $220 for members ages 5 and up; $110 for children ages 6 months to 4 years. The Conference Hotel Millennium Hotel St. Louis 200 S. 4th Street St. Louis, MO 63102 Located in the heart of downtown on the banks of the Mississippi River, Millennium Hotel St. Louis is an excellent conference venue. Many entertainment and dining options are a short distance from the hotel as well as access to all the best attractions in St. Louis including the signature landmark, the Gateway Arch, the Old Courthouse, Busch Stadium and the Old Cathedral. For more information about the hotel, visit www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumstlouis.Room Rate*
* NOAH strongly encourages you to book your room as part of the conference block. NOAH's conference rate compares favorably with all other booking options. Attendees booking their room as part of the NOAH group block receive discounted parking of $10.00 per day (regularly $18.00 per day) and complimentary guest room internet access ($9.95 per day). Reservations made through the NOAH block are refundable with 72 hours notice. Reservations Call 1-800-325-7353 no later than June 11, 2012, or reserve your room online. Suites or any special requests should be addressed by telephoning in-house reservations at 314-241-9500. For information about group airline discounts, email info@albinism.org. Download the conference brochure.Funding Sources: Interested in learning more about how to raise the funds to attend the NOAH Conference? Download the NOAH Funding Sources Packet.Personal Grants! ~ the application period for personal grants has passed. NOAH will continue to accept submissions for second-round consideration in the even that funds are still available. Questions may be directed to info@albinism.orgNOAH will make personal grants to to those needing financial assistance to attend the conference based on donations received for the program. Please be advised that such funds are limited. NOAH's Online Personal Grant Application requires documentation of application for other funding sources. |
Don’t take our word for it. Here’s what past NOAH conference attendees have said about their experience.
The Albinism Family
“ It was gratifying to see children with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and siblings. Albinism is a family affair. Their lives were enriched because they discovered and affirmed their albinism as children rather than as adults. NOAH makes a difference!”
Other Kids Like Me
Before I went to a conference, I thought I was the only kid besides my friend Aidan, who had albinism. Now I know I’m not alone. I look forward to meetings so I can see people like me – it’s when
I feel normal.”“
I feel normal.”“ A Conference Designed for Me
“For the first time in my life, I can attend a conference that is designed in every way to ensure that I have a great experience. It is not expected that I can see well, or that I can drive, or that I can easily navigate the city. Name tags are written in GIANT letters. Assistance is everywhere. Understanding is everywhere. A strong sense of community is everywhere.”
Powerful Emotions & Friendships
“ It was so wonderful to finally meet the friends that have been our support system since my son was diagnosed. There is nothing as comforting as being surrounded by people who understand what you are going through. We will cherish these memories forever.”
Tools for School Success
“ I learned soooooo much and I can't wait to explain it to his teachers! Now I can help him be successful in everything he wishes to do.”
A Glimpse into the Future
“ It was amazing hearing about the jobs adults with albinism have and seeing teenagers so comfortable with who they are. I feel like I got a look into my son’s future… and it was so very bright. The conference really was an amazing experience!