Charming New Orleans Beckons in 2013
The next bi-annual event is to be held in New Orleans - October 12-13, 2013.
The Program Committee is already accepting proposals for that conference which may
be mailed, e-mailed or faxed (615) 327-9235 at any time. Early registration is strongly
recommended. Book your hotel early and request "American Board" room rate ($195).
Our prior conferences in this magical city have always
been special. Oct. 12-13, 2013 will
be no exception. Our
three diamond hotel is all suites, full hot breakfast, hot
tub, fitness
center and superb location in center of
cultural district only 8 blocks from the French Quarter.
Other city attractions include the Aquarium of the
Americas, Audubon Zoo, Superdome, National D-Day
Museum, Harrah's Casino, Tulane, Loyola and Xavier
Universities, authentic New Orleans and Cajun cuisine,
unique art galleries, colorful shopping, breweries, and
walking tours. Our "American Board" room block rate of $195 plus tax
will fill early - so do not delay and register now at the
Embassy Suites New Orleans Convention Center.
Call for Papers and Posters
Members interested in serving as faculty presenters for
the next conference in New Orleans, please
submit a 1-2 page abstract or outline by mail or fax (615)
327-9235. Decisions are generally made within two
weeks. Please indicate if any audiovisual equipment may
be needed and the amount of time requested (i.e., 30'-45'
is optimal). Those who have presented at two or more
ABDA or ABMPP national conferences in any five-year
period are eligible for appointment to the American
College of Disability Analysts (ACDA).
Presenters are
urged to submit programs that invite audience
participation. Case studies, applied research,
polemical/ideological talks, ethics, innovative
techniques, evaluation strategies, forensic experiences,
customized software, economic issues, private practice
insights, earnings loss projections, life care plans,
hedonic assessments, labor market surveys and other
topics of interest to members are encouraged. Please
submit to ABDA Program Committee, 4525 Harding
Road, Nashville, TN 37205, by e- mail: americanbd@aol.com or by fax: (615) 327-9235.
October 12-13, 2013
Seventeenth Annual ABDA/ABMPP International Conference
New Orleans, Louisiana
Embassy Suites Convention Center
315 Julia Street
New Orleans, LA
70130
Tel: 504-525-1993
Web: EmbassySuites1.Hilton.com
See the Spring 2013 Newsletter for the registration form and additional information.