The Amputee Coalition is pleased to announce the 2023 National Conference will be held at Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®, Aug. 2-5, 2023. This year’s conference theme, “Elevate Together Towards Tomorrow,” will highlight ways to build what’s next for the limb loss and limb difference community to ensure a world where our community thrives. The Amputee Coalition celebrates its diverse community and aims to fully engage all people living with limb loss and limb difference to build a collective voice on critical issues impacting the community and to elevate the organization’s mission: to support, educate, and advocate for people impacted by limb loss and limb difference.
As the premier event for the limb loss and limb difference community, the Amputee Coalition’s national conference is the only consumer-focused event that creates the opportunity for people living with limb loss and limb difference to interact with a breadth of solutions on the market. During our conference, attendees can engage with vendors, touch and feel the latest prostheses on the market, and leverage that experience to make informed decisions about their care and needed supports.
National Conference is also the Amputee Coalition’s largest activity designed to reach the community en masse based on our founding principles, including the importance of peer support and elevating expertise gained only through lived experience. Conference allows for education and engagement across all program areas (education, support, and advocacy). The National Conference also furthers our goal of being a thought leader and convener in the limb loss and limb difference space and serves as a sponsorship driver for our organization.
6 Reasons to Attend National Conference
Experience a sense of community
Enjoy spaces for people with shared and lived experiences as experts
Connect to peer support networks
Enhance learning
Access vendors
Interact with new and innovative prosthetic devices and other technologies
Scholarships are available to help defray the cost of attending the 2023 National Conference. If you are interested in learning about this financial assistance, visit the Conference Scholarships webpage.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld ® 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 351-5555
Website: Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld®
Special Hotel Rates Availablein the Amputee Coalition National Conference Hotel Room Block at Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld Hotel
Hotel Room Rates: $169 for Standard Rooms (Single/Double)
Additional hotel fees include: $20 resort fee plus tax (12.5%).
Note: All hotel accessible rooms are reserved in the National Conference room block. The Amputee Coalition will assign accessible hotel rooms to attendees by the greatest need based on level(s) of limb loss and limb difference.
Resort fee includes:
In-room bottled water (refreshed once per day)
Local/long distance calls
Wireless in-room internet
Disney World / Universal Studios / Premium Outlets transportation
10% Discount in Tradewinds Restaurant for dinner
Self-Parking
Self-Parking at the Renaissance hotel is free for conference attendees who are staying at the Renaissance. When you check-in at the hotel, let the staff know that you are self-parking and they will code your room key so you can use it to enter and exit the parking lot.
If you are driving to the hotel but not staying there, the self-parking rate is $36 per day (plus tax).
Valet parking for anyone using that service is $50 per day (plus tax) even if you are staying at the hotel.
The Renaissance hotel is within walking distance of SeaWorld. This spacious hotel with resort-style amenities includes a sparkling pool and a soaring atrium. Enjoy distinct cuisines at the resort’s restaurants and bars. Relax at the resort spa or lounge by the pool while the kids cool off at the on-site water park featuring water slides and a toddler play area.
Amputee Coalition has secured all of the accessible rooms within the Renaissance @ SeaWorld Hotel. Please reach out to events@amputee-coalition.org for assistance in securing an accessible room for the conference.
NEED A SHOWER CHAIR
We have secured a number for our guests at the Renaissance @ SeaWorld. One can be added to your reservation by reaching out to events@amputee-coalition.org or by requesting one when you check in at the hotel.
For those who need to secure a wheelchair or electric scooter for the conference, K&M Mobility Scooter Rentals is a full-service mobility equipment rental provider located in Orlando, FL. K&M will deliver your item to the hotel bellman and pick it up from there based on your reservation order with them. Please contact them directly to reserve and make payment.
Wheelchair – $70 flat rate 1-7 days
Smaller electric scooter (up to 300 lbs) 1-3 days $75 flat rate. Each additional day is $25 up to 7 days.
Larger electric scooter (up to 400 lbs) 1-3 days $90 flat rate. Each additional day is $30 up to 7 days.
When will information be available to make hotel reservations?
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld will be the venue for the Amputee Coalition 2023 National Conference. Details to secure your hotel reservation are available now.
What are the current discounted hotel rates?
The hotel rate is $169 per night.
Additionally, there is a $20 per night resort fee, and 12.5% tax.
The resort fee includes:
In-room bottled water (refreshed once per day)
Local/long-distance calls
Wireless in-room internet
Disney World / Universal Studios / Premium Outlets transportation
10% Discount in Tradewinds Restaurant for dinner
Is travel included in the conference registration fee? No, travel is not included in the conference registration fee.
Is the conference registration fee a daily rate or does it cover all three days? The conference registration fee covers all three days and is a one-time fee.
What is included in the conference registration fee?
The conference registration fee includes access to all general sessions, breakout sessions, clinics, access to the exhibit hall, and all meal functions.
What will the schedule look like?
For the Conference Schedule Overview, please visit the Conference Schedule webpage.
What airport should I fly into? The closest airport is the Orlando International Airport (MCO) and is approximately 13 miles from Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
Will transportation from the airport be provided?
Transportation will not be provided to and from the airport. The hotel does not offer a shuttle service.
What are the criteria to receive a scholarship?
To qualify for a scholarship, you must have a financial need and be a person living with limb loss or limb difference.
Scholarships cover registration fees only.
Do I have to pay the full price if I only want to attend conference one day?
No, one-day conference registration is now available for $199.
If my child wants to attend and I plan to accompany them, do I need to pay full price?
There is a discounted rate for family members. Children 17 and under also have a discounted rate.
Will there be scooters available to rent?
Yes, scooters are available for rent. Please visit the Accessibility tab above for information on how to rent scooters.
Is food included in the registration fee?
Yes, we will provide breakfast and lunch on Thursday and Friday. Breakfast only will be provided on Saturday morning.
Is there a hybrid option?
No, but recordings of select sessions will be made available.
Are there group rates?
Groups with 10 or more attendees will receive a $25 credit per attendee registration. To receive the group discount and be admitted to the conference, all registrations must be paid in full.
What days should I arrive? What days should I leave?
The conference will begin on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, and will end on Saturday, August 5, 2023.
Who should I contact with questions about the 2023 National Conference?
Please contact the Amputee Coalition Events Team at events@amputee-coalition.org.
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