Conference Details
October 6, 2023
Venue
The Pelican Watch Pavilion is located at Folly Beach County Park at Folly Beach, SC (near Charleston, SC). Hearts and spirits can’t help but expand and open in this setting—panoramic views of both the ocean and marsh, along with fresh ocean air, provide deep nourishment on every level. The building is open to the ocean air, without walls, so be sure to dress for the weather and for your comfort, wearing layers, if needed. In the event of rain, enclosure panels will be provided by the park.
Who Should Attend
If you are an individual with autism, a family member or community member, or a professional and you sense there is much more to autism than the ‘symptoms’—come dive with us into the heart of autism, and experience for yourself how awakening through autism can take you straight into your own heart.
Accommodations
We aim for the conference to be inclusive and accessible for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities.
Beverages and light snacks will be provided, including gluten-free dairy free options. Please bring lunch or plan to enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant.
To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you refrain from wearing strong fragrances.
We ask that participants please be mindful of the noise and volume of voices in order to be respectful of those with sound sensitivities.
This year’s conference will be held in a 2-story structure without an elevator. The main conference will be held upstairs and exhibitors will be located downstairs.
To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us.
A Conference with a Cause
All proceeds from the conference will go to Darshan, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sponsoring the conference (www.livingdarshan.org), and to a fund that will provide conference scholarships to those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Darshan is a nonprofit organization whose mission includes serving individuals with autism and increasing and deepening autism awareness.
Cancellation Policy
Attendees may cancel their registration prior to September 22, 2023 and receive a full refund. Refunds will not be honored after this date unless under special circumstances. Please contact us if you need to make a special request for a refund.
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 5.5 CEU’s will be awarded to Occupational Therapists (OT) and up to 5.5 CMH’s will be awarded to Speech Therapists (ST).
Covid Precautions
We will follow current CDC guidelines for Covid precautions. We are limiting the number of conference participants to 75 and the conference will be held in an open air structure. Please be aware that some participants are immunosuppressed and medically vulnerable.