Registration and Housing

Registration to the 3 conference programs is available via the online registration form only. Taxes are not included in these amounts and will be added: GST 5% for Canadian delegates or 3% for international delegates + PST 7.5% for all Quebec-based delegates.

Form opens: End of Febuary 2008

For list of workshops, see Preconference Workshops.

¹ Proof of student status (letter, transcript, or proof of registration) is required. Please fax to Conference Secretariat: +1 514-287-1248.
² People who have been ISAAC members and retire from their work or new people interested in AAC who are no longer working.

Attendant:
Person who accompanies a delegate with a disability to provide services related to the disability. Name and country of attendant is required for conference badge (see registration form). No fee applies for registration by attendants except for the President’s Reception and the Canadian Evening, if attending.
                                      
Spouses/Accompanying Persons:
Delegates can purchase additional tickets for spouses or accompanying persons who wish to participate in the social activities.

Inclusions

Main Conference full registration includes: Admission to all sessions, poster hall, exhibition, conference bag, proceedings CD-ROM.

Preconference Workshop registration includes: Admission to workshop(s), lunch(es), coffee breaks.

Research Symposium registration includes: Admission to symposium, lunches, coffee breaks.

Registration Cancellation Policy

Cancellation of registration must be made in writing and received by the Conference Secretariat before the dates below:

- On or before April 11, 2008: Full refund less administrative costs of $50 CAD.
- Between April 12 and June 1, 2008: 50% of registration fees will be reimbursed.
- No refund will apply for cancellations received after June 1, 2008. (This also applies to all Social Program activities.)
- Refunds will be made after the Conference.

Conference Hotels

*** = Regular rooms only
● = Accessible rooms only

Notes:
- Availability and room rate are guaranteed until June 27, 2008.
- Prices are subject to change if you request a room for more than 2 persons.

Travelodge

Our property, newly renovated in May 2006, offers guest rooms with individual air conditioning and temperature controls. Our guests can enjoy free coffee in the room, telephone with voice-mail system and free Continental Breakfast Buffet. Underground parking with limited availability at $14.95 plus tax is also available. Great location downtown, in the heart of the festival quarter, the Travelodge hotel is also close to 2 metro (subway) stations, Old Montreal, the Old Port, the financial quarter, Montreal Convention Center, Chinatown, the Latin Quarter, major tourist attractions and museums, and is just a few minutes walk from the underground city and shopping centres, as well as the entertainment and dining of Ste-Catherine and St-Denis Streets. This property has been CAA/AAA approved, 2 Diamond rating and awarded the Grand Prix Tourism 2007.
 
Standard Room includes: Comfortable room, 2 single beds with shower only, coffee maker, free wireless Internet, cable TV. Picture as an example only.

Accessible Room includes: Same as standard room plus grab bar for toilet and shower and shower bench. Room available for a person in a manual wheelchair only. Picture shown as an example only.

Le Dauphin

Located in Montreal’s International Quarter, next to the Convention Centre (Palais des congrès), the hotel Le Dauphin Montreal-Downtown offers a haven of peace in the heart of the bustling city at an accessible price. Ideally designed for leisure and business travellers, Le Dauphin Montreal-Downtown is just steps away from Old Montreal, fine shopping, entertainment, cultural, financial quarters and at a 3-minute drive to the train station.

Standard Room includes: Television, mini bar, iron, ironing board, hairdryers available, coffee maker, high speed Internet access. Picture shown as an example only.

Candlewood Suites (Faubourg)

Candlewood Suites Montréal’s downtown location assures closeness to key attractions, a great range of dining, as well as major shopping and businesses. Unlike many hotel rooms, Candlewood Suites Montréal’s suites are fully furnished with a complete kitchen, featuring a full upright refrigerator, oven, microwave, and plates and cutlery.

Standard Room includes: Equipped kitchens with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, plates, stemware, cutlery and utensils. Guests are also able to enjoy free local and toll-free calling and high speed Internet. Picture shown as an example only.

Accessible Room includes: Same as Standard Suite plus grab bar for toilet and shower, shower bench. Picture shown as an example only.

Quality Hotel Centre-Ville

Centrally located in the heart of Montreal, you can enjoy world-class shopping on the world renowned Ste-Catherine Street. Take advantage of the many festivals Montreal has to offer, all located within proximity of the hotel, such as the International Jazz Festival and Just for Laughs. We are a short walk from the Bell Centre, Museum of Fine Arts, Place des Arts, McGill University and many other major attractions such as Old Montreal and the Montreal Casino.

Accessible Room includes: Doors equipped with lower peepholes and spacious washrooms formated with safety handrails, a handheld showerhead and a shower stool. Picture shown as an example only.

Holiday Inn Select

Located in the heart of downtown Montreal, 1 block from Old Montreal, across from the Palais des congrès de Montréal/Convention Centre and the Place-D’Armes metro (subway) station, the Holiday Inn Select is synonym of hospitality and outstanding service for both business customers and tourists. This downtown Montreal hotel is nearby Chinatown, the Formula 1 and NASCAR sites, Ste-Catherine Street, Casino de Montreal, Jazz Festival, Mont-Royal Park, Cirque du Soleil site, Old Montreal and La Ronde Six Flags Amusement Park.

Standard Room includes: Spacious rooms and suites with windows that open, free Wi-Fi high speed Internet, rooms with 2 queen beds, 1 king or 1 queen, interactive entertainment system, personalized voice-mail system, AM/FM radio, alarm clock, hair dryer, make-up mirror, coffee maker, iron and ironing board. Free in-room coffee and tea. Picture shown as an example only.

Accessible Room includes: Same as Standard room plus spacious, well-appointed wheelchair accessible room with 1 queen bed, non-smoking, free wireless high-speed internet, large working area, 25-inch cable television with pay-per-view movies, windows that open, support bars in the bathroom, bath seat. Free in-room coffee and tea. Grab bar for the toilet and the bath. Picture shown as an example only.

Delta Centre-Ville

Delta Centre-Ville is located in the heart of downtown, where Old Montreal and the modern city centre blend seamlessly, adjacent to vibrant nightlife, boutique shops and eclectic cuisine. Montreal’s famous joie de vivre can be found only steps away. With its proximity to the Montreal Convention Centre and amenities that include a business centre and high-speed Internet access, Delta Centre-Ville is an ideal hotel for business travellers.

Standard Room includes: Floor to ceiling panoramic windows that offer beautiful views of downtown Montreal. Some guest rooms are especially equipped for wheelchairs. Picture shown as an example only.

Accessible Room includes: Same as standard plus low handle on the entrance door, accessible bathroom with handles beside the toilet and in the bath/shower, larger room. There is no roll-in shower. 1 king-sized bed. Picture shown as an example only.

Delta Montreal

Get wrapped up in Montreal’s charm at Delta Montreal, located in the heart of downtown. Get a room with a view of the fashionable Sherbrooke Street or on President Kennedy Avenue. You are only steps away from all the action at Montreal’s museums, festivals, trendy boutiques and vibrant nightlife.

Accessible Room includes: Generously sized rooms with an inimitable layout, most with a private balcony. Grab bar for toilet, bath and handheld shower. Picture shown as an example only.

How To Reserve

Please reserve your hotel with the online Registration form. To reserve a room after you have already registered, complete the Hotel Reservation Form and send to the Conference Secretariat – JPdL. No hotel reservation will be processed by the Conference Secretariat unless accompanied by the guarantee.

Hotel Cancellation/Changes Policy

Cancellation of hotel reservation must be made in writing (letter/fax/email) and received by the Conference Secretariat before June 27, 2008.