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2020 Annual Conference & Expo
from January—March 2020
by NMEDA
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THE BUSINESS OF CARING
Tuesday, March 3 8:00 am–10:30 am Vehicle Move-In 8:30 am–5:30 pm DRS & Technician Learning Tracks 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Exhibitor Setup 5:30 pm–7:00 pm Opening General Session 7:00 pm–9:30 pm Expo Grand Opening
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION The Opportunities & Challenges for Women in Mobility
During this collaborative discussion, a panel of women who have excelled in their mobility industry careers will share stories, perspectives, and advice for thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Wednesday, March 4 8:30 am–10:45 am All Learning Tracks 10:45 am–2:00 pm Expo 2:00 pm–4:10 pm All Learning Tracks 3:00 pm–4:00 pm Manufacturer’s Open Forum 4:20 pm–5:30 pm General Session 5:30 pm Open Evening SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, March 5 9:00 am–11:00 am Expo 11:00 am–12:00 pm Dealer’s Open Forum 11:00 pm–12:00 pm DRS Bonus Education Session 12:00 pm–1:30 pm Closing General Session 5:30 pm–6:30 pm Auction Fundraiser & Cocktail Reception 6:30 pm–8:30 pm Awards Banquet
WEDNESDAY GENERAL SESSION The Rolling Disrupters
Dr. Rory Cooper Director, Human Engineering Resoures Laboratories, University of Pittsburgh
Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham Wheelchair Motocross Athlete
Sam Schmidt Founder/Chairman, Conquer Paralysis Now
Noah Currier Founder, Oscar Mike Apparel and OMFoundation
Wednesday, March 4
8:30 am–9:30 am
9:40 am–10:40 am
10:45 am–2:00 pm
Dealership Management Dealer Sales & Marketing
Finding New Weapons to Solve Old Problems The Skills to Pay the Bills...& More
Innovation & Technology
Creativity Meet Productivity
Compliance Landmines & How to Avoid Them Eric Johnson Hudson & Cook, LLP
The Number One Thing That Holds Us Back Sunjay Nath Engineering Human Performance
60 Apps in 60 Minutes James Spellos Meeting U
‘Born to Run’ a Great Dealership Tim Barone VMI
How to Market Like a Direct Seller Mystery Speaker
The Physical Experience: Your Store, Your Customer Andy Pitts & David Gutting Barkley
Expo Featuring Product Presentations
2:00 pm–3:00 pm
Admit It: You’re an Auto Dealer Steve Brazill National Automotive Dealers Association
3:10 pm–4:10 pm
FOO Fighting the Good Fight Panel Discussion Zen & The Art of Creating Influencer Connections Panel Discussion
Your Business Will Never Be the Same: Hot Technologies 2020 James Spellos Meeting U
Market Cultivation—Time for the Harvest Aaron Gardner BraunAbility
Move More Metal: NMEDA’s New Online Wholesale Marketplace ACV Auctions
DRS 101: Introduction to Driver Rehabilitation (15 CEUs)
This two-day course (March 3 & 4) is designed for the new driving evaluator. Jan Stephanides, MS, OTR/L, CDRS, CDI The skills and knowledge needed to establish an adaptive driving program or become a new staff member for an established program will be discussed and shared. How to develop an evaluation and training techniques, introduction to adaptive equipment, documentation and interactions with equipment vendors will be discussed.
Goals/Objectives By the end of the program, participants will be able to: 1. List the basic components of a Driver Rehabilitation Clinical Evaluation. 2. List the basic components of a Driver Rehabilitation OnRoad Assessment. 3. Recognize resources for networking within the Driver Rehabilitation Community. 4. Develop the necessary and optional components for starting a Driver Rehabilitation Program. 5. Recognize the key stakeholders in the world of driver rehabilitation. 6. Identify the sequence of basic on-road training techniques.
DRS 201: Advanced Driver Rehabilitation Concepts (11.5 CEUs) This two-day track (March 3 & 4) offers several diverse sessions geared to more established evaluators.
Behind the Wheel with Autism (1.5 hrs) Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS
Apply Cognitive Assessments to Improve Driving Rehabilitation Interventions & Outcomes (2 hrs) Susan Touchinsky, OTR/L, SCDCM, CDRS
Building Your Toolkit for Working for Drivers with Dementia and MCI - Part A (2 hrs) Tamalea Stone, OT & Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS
When is it Time to Put on the Brakes? Putting Dementia Driving Theory into Practice - Part B (2 hrs) Tamalea Stone, OT & Nellemarie Hyde, OT, CDRS
Driving with Low Vision (1 hr) Marc Gannon, OD, FAAO
Driver Rehabilitation and Vehicle Modification Process in Public VR in Massachusetts (and other New England States) (1 hr) Eugene Blumkin, PE, CPE
Patient First. The Right Fit (1 hr) Bryan Garrison, RKT, CDRS
To Train or Not to Train: Are Behind-the-Wheel Problems of Certain Drivers Remediable? (1 hr) Tamalea Stone, OT, CDRS
Please see website for complete program and continuing education information.
Plan to stay through Thursday for additional CEUs!
BONUS DRS SESSION (1 hr) “Somebody’s Turning the Wrench” CLOSING GENERAL SESSION (1 hr) “The Opportunities & Challenges for Women in Mobility”
ADED is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. Please see individual course descriptions for contact hours/AOTA CEUs offered and the Learning Level. AOTA Classification Codes: Domain of OT; OT Process Evaluation
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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2020
Dealer Tech DRS Vendor* Edu/Gov/Non-Profi t Intro or AdvancedEarlybird/Regular Earlybird/Regular Earlybird/Regular Must register as DRS to obtain CEUs.
Member $545/$600 $345/$380 $425 $1,095/$1,205 $195 2nd $475/$525 --- --- $200/$220 --- 3 - 8 $395/$435 --- --- $200/$220 --- 9+ $315/$350 --- --- $200/$220 --- New Member $345/$380 --- --- --- --- Non-Member $845/$930 $645/$710 $475** $1,950/$2,145 $195
Single Day Pass: (Tue/Wed/Thur) $300 (Member) $600 (Non-Member) | Banquet Only (Thursday Night): $75
CODES
Dealer Tech - Braun MSE Tech - Braun Evo Tech - Braun MSE & Evo 1 2a 2b 2c
DRS (Intro) DRS (Advanced) Vendor Edu/Gov/Non-Profi t 3b3a 4 5
Banquet Only Single Day Pass Codes: TUE / WED / THUR 6
ATTENDEES
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PROVIDE CARD DETAILS OR MAIL REGISTRATION AND CHECK TO NMEDA BY FEBRUARY 28, 2020 S S M M L L XL XL XXL XXL
* A Vendor is anyone who sells, or may sell, a product or service. ** Includes one year of NMEDA membership.
Payment Method: Check Credit Card Total Amount: ____________________
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Exp. Date:__________
Company and/or Name on Card: ___________________________________________________________________________
KEYNOTE ADDRESS $7,500 Opportunity to address attendees for 2–3 minutes at the Opening General Session and introduce our Keynote speaker.
NIGHTCAP PARTY $5,000 Want to be popular? Try handing out 200 free drink tickets at your booth for the wrap party to follow the Awards Dinner at the hotel bar. Guests will be provided a free drink of their choice, and you’ll be the host with the most.
CONFERENCE ENTRANCE CLINGS $7,500 Dig if you will, a picture: Over 210 sq ft of your brand, splashed all over the main entrance to the expo center for the entire conference.
ELEVATOR CLINGS $5,000 Exclusive opportunity to showcase your company on the interior doors of all elevators at the Daytona Hilton for the entire conference.
MIRROR DECAL $5,000 Share your message right on the mirror inside each attendee’s hotel room at the Daytona Hilton with your own customized decal. WELCOME BAGS $5,000 No cheap totes here, we protect your brand with a quality backpack. Why? To give you continued brand exposure long after the event! You’re welcome.
AUTOMATIC TRAFFIC $5,000 Looking for booth tra c? Worry not, money talks. You’ll host six $500 cash giveaways, with all the fanfare we can muster – and they must be present to win!
ROOM DROP $5,000 (two available) Deliver your promotional information right under the door of each attendee’s room at the Daytona Hilton with your custom envelope and inserts. LANYARDS $3,500 Put your brand directly around the neck and in view of every attendee at the conference.
MASSIVE 8’ QUAD SIGNS $2,500 ( 5 1 available) There will be no escaping your branding with this four-sided beast. Each side is 8’x3’, positioned in one of ve spots you choose.
ADED EDUCATION $1,500 Unique opportunity for a private audience with both new and veteran driver rehab specialists as the exclusive sponsor of both DRS education tracks.
INSULATED WATER BOTTLES $4,000 Protecting your brand with premium, insulated water bottles (no plastic junk) provided to each attendee, branded with your company logo.
HOTEL KEY CARDS $3,500 Brand every hotel key card with your custom design for all attendes staying at the Daytona Hilton. WELCOME BAG INSERT $500 (add-on item) Provide us with your promotional piece, and we’ll stu it in there.
ONSITE PROGRAM AD $500 (add-on item) Full color, full page ad in the onsite program.
THANK YOU!
Accessible Vans of America — Ace Mobility — Adaptive Driving Alliance — ADED Banclease — Bever Mobility Products — ColleBuilt Systems — Crescent Industries — DealerTeam Driving Systems Inc. — Electronic Mobility Controls — Eureka Solutions — Fadiel Italiana — General Motors Fleet Johnson Hand Controls — Joysteer — Kempf Inc. — Kent Automotive — MGA Research Corporation Mobility Support Solutions — MPS/Guidosimplex — NOVA — Paravan — PSA Insurance
Sure Grip — TCF Inventory Finance — United Spinal Association