Registration

If you have already registered for the event and need a receipt, Go to please use this link and you will be prompted for your email address and 4-digit code you used when you registered for this event.

Note: at DHHIG we value your privacy, that is why your registration record is protected by an email address and 4-digit code you used when you registered for this event.

1. Register for the conference.
2. Use "Training Voucher' payment type option.
3. The TAX ID /EIN information will be displayed (along with several other information needed to complete your Training form) on your screen.
4. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation which will contain a link to the training voucher package that will have the TAX ID/EIN and all the information.
5. We apologize for this but we have had to remove the display of the TAX ID/EIN from the website for security & privacy reasons.

If you are planning to use the Training Form option of payment for the conference, please note the following procedure and comprehensive information:

NTC Registration Form

Each attendee must submit a NTC registration form as per http://dhhig.org/ntc/ntcreg.asp?eid=16#online . If you have any special needs, please note them on the registration form.

At the time of registration, your registration must be in PAID status. You can check your payment status by getting your latest registration receipt at http://dhhig.org/ntc/ntcreg.asp?m=receipt&eid=16#online and you will be prompted to enter your email address and 4-digit code that you used in your registration form. If it is not in PAID status, we must receive both the registration form and payment information: either credit card information or completed training form (Standard Form (SF) 182, Department of Defense (DD) 1556, or equivalent).

When you arrive to the conference registration booth, your registration is not complete until we receive both the NTC conference registration form and payment information (either credit card or an approved training form).

NTC Conference registration does NOT include hotel accommodations. You must make your own room reservations.

Methods of Payment

The preferred method of payment is to charge the conference fees to a government credit card. We can accept only Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards at the time you paying credit card purchase on your training form. You do not need an SF 182 if you are paying by credit card.

If you do not pay by credit card, we will bill your agency. If your agency wants us to bill it, you must submit the SF 182 (or DD 1556 or equivalent) with your conference registration form.

SF 182 or DD1556

Please read http://dhhig.org/ntc/NTC_TrainingF.asp and it is important that you complete ALL BLOCKS on the SF 182. The "trainer" or "vendor" is the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Government (DHHIG). Be sure to complete all blocks on the SF 182, including complete accounting information in Block 21 and your agency's ALC in Block 24. In item 25, include the finance office designation and phone number.

Phone: 202.510.9482
TTY: 888.202.5005 Ext: 41564
FAX: 877.813.4313
AIM: DHHIGORG
Email: Treasurer@dhhig.org

Yes, you can fax the training form to DHHIG/NTC at 1.877.813.4313.

Yes, you can come to the Kellogg Conference Hotel one day prior to the training conference (Monday, May 4) and the registration hours are from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. This way, you will avoid possible long lines on Tuesday morning, May 5.

The registration desk will be open at the following hours:

Monday, May 4: 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Tuesday, May 5: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 6: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, May 7: 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Yes, please bring your ID to the registration.

Use any form letter below to justify coming to the conference:

If you are local to Washington, DC Area

• Download MS-WORD
• Online Form

If you are traveling to Washington, DC

• Download MS-WORD
• Online Form

Go to http://dhhig.org/ntc/ntcreg.asp?m=receipt&eid=16#epayoff

Enter your registered email address and leave 4-digit code blank or make one up. Submit the form.

If we can't find matching email address and 4-digit code registration record, this message will show up:

Sorry, base on the email address and 4-digit code you entered, we were unable to locate your registration, please try again.

If you feel that you already registered for this event and don't know your 4-digit code, click here so we can email you your 4-digit code.

Go to Go to http://dhhig.org/ntc/ntcreg.asp?m=receipt&eid=16#epayoff

Enter your registered email address and 4-digit code. Submit the form.

If we can't find matching email address and 4-digit code registration record, this message will show up:

Sorry, base on the email address and 4-digit code you entered, we were unable to locate your registration, please try again.

If you feel that you already registered for this event and don't know your 4-digit code, click here so we can email you your 4-digit code.

Hospitality

What are the directions to the Kellogg Conference Hotel?

Our website has information under the Hospitality section has a complete list of directions for driving and public transportation or click here.

Our website has information under the Hospitality section or click here.

The NTC 2009 Committee strongly recommends that participants use Metro if they are coming for the conference from other local locations. For those who stay at KCH or drive, they will need to obtain the parking permit from KCH and place it in their cars to avoid parking tickets or towing. Those with permits can park at either the multi level garage or on the Sixth Street Lot across from the garage. Another alternative is to park at a Metro garage and take Metro to NTC 2009.

Exhibit Hall

There will not be a Job Fair at Exhibit Hall in NTC 2009. Still?

The cost is $400.00 for two days and $500.00 for three days. Same?

The two days Exhibit booth can either be Tuesday & Wednesday, May 5th and 6th or Wednesday & Thursday, May 6th and 7th.

Set-up

• Monday, May 4, 2009 - 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
• Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m
• Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m

Hours

• Tuesday, May 5, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
• Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Breakdown

• Thursday, May 7, 2009 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m

Children under age 12 cannot attend. Children at the age of 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult.

There will be 2 personnel badges per table and one copy of conference program book.

Sponsors

Please contact ntcsponsors@dhhig.org. If you are unable to contact, please contact Chairperson directly to refer to the sponsorship coordinator.

We use an initial screening process, interpreters’ professional discretion, and the information we get from requestors to make decisions about which interpreters to place on assignments.

Please go to sponsor tab on the NTC page or click here and you will see sponsor form there. Click on it and it will open up then follow instructions where to send the form to.

Absolutely! You can! Important, please contact ntcsponsors@dhhig.org and fill out both exhibit booth form under exhibit tab through NTC page (if you haven't done that) and sponsor form under sponsor tab through NTC page. Then send both forms to ntcsponsors@dhhig.org and the sponsor coordinator will direct forms to appropriate person(s). As an Exhibitor and Sponsor, you will be given the opportunity to market through a logo on the web page and in the program book. Just a note, for exhibitors who are not sponsoring; you will be listed as an exhibitor in the program book & day to day basis booklet without an advertisement and logo.

Absolutely! We need funds for some optional things we hope to cover to benefit the Conference and provide the best possible experience for the NTC registrants. Please contact ntcsponsors@dhhig.org for more information.

Absolutely! Please look up the sponsor menu at the bottom of sponsor page through NTC web page. It has list of sponsor levels you can choose from. Either promotional sponsor (any amount under $500) or honorable mention sponsor ($750) would fit small business vendor's needs.

Logo in the program book and on a CD, logo on the NTC web page, and day to day basis booklet (3 days) and vendor ad in the program book at a specific size based on what sponsor level vendor chooses. In addition, the two biggest sponsor levels (diamond and platinum) will have their logos on the main DHHIG page along with the NTC web page.

Please make check payable to DHHIG-NTC 2009, P.O. Box 76087, Washington, D.C. 20013-6087. Please note: We encourage paying by check when it is a large amount. The merchant credit card fee we pay is thus avoided. (We pay a percentage fee based on the amount paid to us to the credit card company to collect the funds. This reduces the amount we actually get in our bank account.)

Yes, any sponsor can! It is under "Join DHHIG" tab and Donation Form menu or click at this linke http://www.dhhig.org/joinDHHIG.asp?c=donate. Remember, in addition, to fill out the sponsor form, which is important. Please note: We encourage paying by check when it is a large amount. The merchant credit card fee we pay is thus avoided. (We pay a percentage fee based on the amount paid to us to the credit card company to collect the funds. This reduces the amount we actually get in our bank account.)

Volunteers

NTC welcomes volunteers to help us for part or for the entire conference on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, May 5 through Thursday, May 7 from 7 AM to 4 PM to assist registration and other misc. such as, assisting the presenters, preparing breakout rooms, monitoring the room capacity limits, and assisting the conference attendees.

• Register attendees
• Hand out packets/bags to attendees
• Supervise the breakout session room (monitor attendees badges, assist workshop presenters, & timekeeper)
• Distribute conference booklets to attendees
• Solicit feedback and suggestions from attendees
• Keep the conference center clean
• Badge monitor

Volunteer Coordinator at ntcvolunteer@dhhig.org. However, if you know someone on the 2009 NTC committee or the DHHIG board, feel free to notify them and s/he will inform the Volunteer Coordinator.

The deadline to submit is on Friday, May 1, 2009..