FAQs

Why attend?

• Tailored for leadership teams.
• Enhance your business practices for long-term sustainability.
• Prepare for the future challenges and opportunities ahead.
• Elevate the quality of services provided to your community.
• Engage in insightful discussions and workshops.
• Network with industry peers and experts.
• Gain actionable strategies to thrive in an evolving landscape.
• Explore our exhibitors' offerings! Our exhibitors provide a wide range of products and services, including adaptive equipment, assistive technology devices, insurance, special education materials, healthcare services, and much more!

Registration

Why is attendance structured by track rather than allowing attendees to choose sessions individually?

Organizing by professional role or title facilitates networking and collaboration among peers with similar responsibilities, challenges, and expertise, fostering more targeted discussions and knowledge exchange. We won’t always organize the conference this way, but with Spring's business focus, we wanted attendees to have more opportunity to engage with similarly-situated peers.

Modify Your Registration

If you need to modify your registration, email Melissa Fannon: mfannon@opra,org

Cancellations, Substitutions & Transfer Policies

ATTENDEES

All requests for cancellations, substitutions and transfers must be made by 11:59 pm EST on April 1, 2024.

Cancellations: Full refunds,  will be granted for registrations canceled on or before April 1, 2024. Unfortunately, no refunds will be processed on or after April 1, 2024.

Substitutions: Each registrant is eligible for one substitution provided that (1) the substitution request is submitted in writing via email to mfannon@opra.org , and (2) the registration is transferred to another employee within the original registrant's organization. Please note that substitutions from individuals outside the original organization are not permitted. 

Exhibitors

Who exhibits at the conference?

OPRA Conferences are the premiere gathering of community-based I/DD service providers and the community of practitioners that support these providers. The organizations that exhibit at the Conference offer products and services that are relevant to leaders at all levels of the organizations that comprise the Conference audience.

CEUs

Can I receive continuing education credits for attending?

Certainly! OPRA is pleased to offer continuing education credits. Upon completion of mandatory evaluations following each attended session, instructions on how to request credits will be provided onsite at the conference.

Directions

Glass City Center

Getting Here

Toledo is a great travel destination and easily reachable via I-75, I-23 and the Ohio Turnpike. Air travelers can easily get to downtown Toledo from the international Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) which is only 45 minutes (42 miles) away via I-275 and I-75.

Parking

Glass City Center is surrounded by a number of parking options. All provide accessible routes to the Center. As with all covered garages, there are height restrictions.

Please click here for details and maps of public parking locations.

• Glass City Center Garage (entrance on Monroe Street) Also connects to Huntington Center via enclosed skywalk has a height limit of 8’2″.
• Port Lawrence Garage (entrance located on St. Clair, connects to Glass City Center via enclosed skywalk) has a height limit of 7’0″.
• There are many more parking options with accessible paths of travel to Glass City Center’s ground level entrances including outside surface lots located at Washington and Summit.
• Hotel Valet Parking
  $25/day Valet Parking is available to those staying at the Hilton or Homewood Suites.
• $15/day for self-parking or there is an hourly rate

Toledo

Why Toledo?

Experience the renovated stunning Glass City Center. Toledo is conveniently located at the "Crossroads of America" (Ohio Turnpike 1-80/90 and I-75).

You can feel the excitement in the air with the revitalization taking place in the Toledo region. The Hensville Entertainment District, Promenade Park, and the Downtown Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) are accented with live music every night of the week. There's a wide variety of locally-owned restaurants throughout the city that will make for a unique and enjoyable event!.

Did you know?

Destination Toledo is helping pave the way for Toledo, Ohio as a Certified Autism Destination. We aim to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience as visitors on the autism spectrum and their families discover Toledo. 

Visit Destination Toledo for local guides and more!

Meals

What meals are included?

• Thursday: Continental Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch, and Exhibitor Happy Hour + a Sponsored Nightcap Option
  Dinner arrangements are at your discretion. For a list of available options click Here
  
• Friday: Light Breakfast, Brunch and Breaks

Food Outlet: Additionally, you have the flexibility to choose and purchase grab-and-go items independently at the Glass City Center 1st Floor at:  The Bench  (Hours: 8 am to 3 pm daily)

Dress Code

We're going for a business casual vibe. But don't stress about fancy shoes—rock those sneakers for comfort, especially since we'll be on our feet a lot in the Glass City Center when you head over to your breakout sessions.

General Conference Questions?

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org

Agenda-At-A-Glance

Wednesday, May 1

Thursday, May 2

Friday, May 3

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Questions?

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Registration also includes:

• Breakfast, Breaks, Lunch, Brunch, and Special Events

**On-site registration is unavailable**

Questions?

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org

HEADLINE SPONSOR

Exhibitors and Sponsors

Registration is closed - we are sold out for Exhibit Space.

Thank you Sponsors!

Headline Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Business Panel Sponsor

Closing Keynote Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Lunch Sponsors

Brunch Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Breakfast Sponsors

Host Sponsor

Questions?

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events and Strategic Partnerships

Hotel & Travel

CONFERENCE VENUE

Toledo Glass City Center

HOTEL

Hilton Garden Inn Host Hotel

Please refer to the Destination Toledo for optional Hotel Recommendations 

Questions?

Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org

Agenda

 OPRA 2024 Spring Conference: A Business Retreat Printable Schedule - Click Here  OPRA 2024 Spring Conference: A Business Retreat Session Details - Click Here

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Questions? Contact Melissa Fannon, Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships: mfannon@opra.org