National Council on Disability. National Summit on Disability Policy 2010. Living, Learning & Earning.

July 25–28, 2010 • Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel

Participant Information

This National Summit is an invitation-only event. If you received an invitation, the deadline for confirming your attendance is June 15, 2010.

Hotel Information

Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel

999 9th Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: 202-898-9000
Fax: 202-962-4470
www.DCRenaissance.com

The Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel is located in the heart of downtown D.C. The hotel has a wide variety of restaurants and lounges conveniently located throughout the property and a host of attractions within walking distance including the Washington Convention Center, Verizon Center and The White House. For more information about the hotel, visit the website at www.DCRenaissance.com.

Guest Room Rate

A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved at the Renaissance Hotel at the rate of $229.00 (excluding local and state taxes at 14.5%) for single or double occupancy. This rate is available until Sunday, July 4, 2010. So please make your hotel reservations early. After Sunday, July 4, 2010, guest rooms will be subject to hotel availability and at the prevailing rate.

Accessible Guest Rooms

The Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel has a limited number of accessible guest rooms. These rooms will be reserved and guaranteed on a first-come, first-served basis, so get your reservation in early. If you can manage in a regular guest room but require a few minor adjustments such as removing the bathroom doors, re-arranging the furniture, etc., please make your reservation by calling 800-468-3571 or 202-898-9000, mention that you are attending the NCD Summit and indicate your specific needs to the reservation clerk. If you must have an accessible room and they have all been reserved, please contact the NCD Summit Planning Team at 866-538-9521 or by email at ncdsummit@neweditions.net for a list of nearby hotels with accessible rooms.

Guest Room Reservation Procedures

Please call the hotel directly at 800-468-3571 or 202-898-9000 no later than Sunday, July 4, 2010 and mention that you are attending the “NCD Summit” to make your guest room reservation. To make a reservation on-line, simply click the hotel reservation link and enter your arrival and departure dates to begin the registration process. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card for a deposit equal to the cost of one night’s stay. The Renaissance Hotel accepts all major credit cards. If you need to cancel your guest room reservation, please do so directly with the hotel no later than 72 hours prior to your arrival date and remember to obtain a cancellation number for your records.

Guest Room Information

Each room at the Renaissance features:

In addition to the items listed above, each wheelchair accessible guest room features:

You can check in any time after 3 p.m. You must check out by 12 p.m. on your scheduled date of departure. Guests arriving at the hotel prior to 3 p.m. will be accommodated as rooms become available. The front desk will provide a baggage storage area for early arrivals or late departures.

Airports/Train

All participants are responsible for their transportation arrangements to/from the Summit and around Washington, D.C. The Washington, D.C. area is served by three airports – Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA); Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) – and one train station, Union Station. Distances vary from airports, please note estimated taxi fares listed below. For flight information, please visit www.metwashairports.com. For train schedules, visit www.amtrak.com

Local Ground Transportation

The Renaissance Washington, D.C. Downtown Hotel is located six miles from Ronald Reagan National Airport; 31 miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, 34 miles from Baltimore/Washington International Airport and two miles from Union Station. The hotel does not offer shuttle service to/from the airports or Union Station.

Taxi Service

Taxis are readily available at all three airports and Union Station. Estimated fares to/from the Renaissance Hotel are:

Ronald Reagan National Airport – $20.00
Baltimore-Washington International Airport - $75.00
Dulles International Airport - $65.00
Union Station – $7.00

Ronald Reagan National Airport
D.C. Flyer Radio Taxi – 202-488-7611
Comfort Cab Assn. – 202-636-1600
Diamond Cab Co. – 202-387-6200
Yellow Cab – 202-544-1212

Dulles International Airport
Dulles Taxi Sedan – 202-333-8181
Yellow Cab – 202-544-1212

Baltimore/Washington International Airport
BWI Airport Taxi – 410-859-1103
Yellow Cab – 202-544-1212

Union Station
Yellow Cab – 202-544-1212

Accessible Ground Transportation Service
The following companies offer wheelchair lift van service. Advance reservations are required. For fares and to make a reservation, call:

Private Sedans

Private sedans/limo service can be the most economical and hassle-free option for groups traveling to Washington, D.C.  Recommended resources are:

Metrorail System (view map)

The Gallery Place metro stop (Red Line) is located approximately 3 blocks from the Renaissance Washington D.C. Hotel. You can take the subway from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and from Union Station. From National Airport take the Yellow Line train towards Fort Totten and from Union Station take the Red Line train towards Shady Grove and exit at Gallery Place/Chinatown. For schedules, fares and more information about Metrorail and the Metro bus system, visit the Washington Metro Area Transit System website at www.wmata.com or all 202-637-7000 or TTY 202-638-3780.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) are not accessible by Metro.

Driving Directions/Local Parking

From Ronald Reagan National Airport

Follow signs to Washington, D.C. (George Washington Parkway). Take the I-395/Route 1 north exit (which is the 14th Street Bridge.) Stay to the right and exit onto 12th Street. Follow 12th Street to New York Avenue and turn right. Turn right off of New York Avenue onto 9th Street.

From Baltimore-Washington International Airport

Take the Baltimore-Washington Parkway South (MD 295) to US-50 West (New York Avenue). Take New York Avenue at 4th Street. Stay to the right and the street will become L Street. Turn onto 9th Street. The Hotel is on the left.

From Dulles International Airport

Follow the signs to Washington, D.C. (George Washington Parkway). Take the I-395/Route 1 north exit (which is the 14th Street Bridge). Stay to the right and exit onto 12th Street. Follow 12th Street to New York Avenue and turn right. Turn right off New York Avenue onto 9th Street.

Hotel Parking – Parking garage directly under the Renaissance Hotel

Hotel Guest Daily Parking
Self Parking is $25.00
Valet Parking is $32.00
**Overnight guest receive in & out privileges

Non Hotel Guest Valet Parking
Up to 3 hours - $19.00
3 hours to 8 hours - $24.00
8 hours to 24 hours - $32.00

Hourly Self Parking
0 to 1 hour – $9.00
1 hour to 9 hours - $15.00
9 to 16 hours - $20.00
10 to 24 hours - $25.00

Please note: This parking lot is not owned or operated by the Renaissance Hotel. Most vans cannot park in the garage due to height restrictions. Please use the lot located directly across from the Renaissance Hotel to park vans or large vehicles.

Contact Information

For general inquiries about the Summit, please contact the National Summit Planning Team by phone at 866-538-9521 or by e-mail at ncdsummit@neweditions.net.

 
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