This year's National
Family Conference promises to be a wonderful event for families from all across the
country, as the theme for this year's conference is "Families Connecting with
Families". The conference will take place on Friday, August 12th through Sunday
August 14th, 2005, and it's being held in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky at the lovely
Galt House Hotel, the only hotel on the waterfront in Louisville.We are once again planning a variety of workshops for
parents. This year's keynote speakers include Kevin O'Connor, Dr. Deborah Hatton, and
motivational speakers Henry Wyanoke and Jim Vargo. (Click on the Speakers button for more info on all of
our speakers!) Conference threads will cover the needs of children and young adults from
birth to employment, including children and young adults with additional impairments.
There will be opportunities for families to network and share experiences, too.
Please click on the conference registration form
for costs and details. Please click on the conference agenda
for a tentative look at how the conference is shaping up so far!
So, mark the dates on your calendar! Contact
NAPVI (800-562-6265) or APH (www.aph.org) or Hadley (www.hadley.edu) for more details or
with questions.
Looking for information on fund raising to attend the conference? Click here to read our article!
Louisville, Kentucky Visitor Information
As the 16th largest city in the U.S. and the largest city in Kentucky, Louisville
is home to over 90 attractions and 2,500 restaurants. Whether you are planning to visit
Louisville for pleasure or attending a conference, you are sure to find Thoroughbred horse
racing, bluegrass music, sporting events and more!
Located on the banks of the Ohio River, Greater Louisville is easily accessible. Spend a
day visiting Louisville's many museums and historical homes. The Louisville Arts Community
has gained international acclaim and is only one of nine U.S. cities with a professional
opera, ballet, theatre, orchestra and children's theatre. Louisville's family friendly
attractions include the Belle of Louisville, Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, Churchill Downs,
Kentucky Derby Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum, and the Louisville Bats.
For complete visitor information contact:
Greater Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau
401 W. Main Street, Suite 2300
Louisville, KY 40202
(888) LOUISVILLE
(800) 626-5646
www.louisville-visitors.com
Kentucky also has a beautiful and extensive state parks system. If you would like more
info on the over 52 state parks,
including many historical sites, visit http://parks.ky.gov/
