General Participants
Registration
Travel Information
Hotel Information
Registration Information for
General Participants
Registration for this event is free and open to the public. You may register
online using ESI's secure server by clicking the link below.
The online registration deadline is Friday, May 16, 2008.
General Participant Registration
Travel Information for General Participants
The Eleventh Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference begins promptly
at 9:00 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 and adjourns at 12:30 pm on Friday, May
30, 2008. The conference will be held in the heart of Washington, DC at the
Hilton Washington.
Please be aware that you are responsible for arranging and covering the cost
of your own travel, ground transportation, and hotel accommodations. We have
included conference start and end times as a guideline to assist in your planning
for attendance at the conference.
Air Travel
Airports
Three major airports serve the Washington, DC area: Ronald Reagan Washington
National (DCA), Dulles International (IAD), and Baltimore/Washington International
(BWI). The most convenient airport to the conference location is Reagan National,
located approximately 6 miles from the conference hotel in Washington, DC. Dulles
airport is located approximately 27 miles from the hotel, and BWI airport is
located approximately 33 miles from the hotel.
Airport Security Information
If you are planning to travel by air, remember that heightened security has
been implemented at all airports. Please be prepared to furnish e-ticket itineraries
and receipts, along with valid government-issued photo identification, upon
check-in. Travelers are advised to arrive at the airport 1½ to 2 hours prior
to their scheduled departure to ensure ample time to clear security. Also, please
keep in mind that check-in procedures and policies vary according to each airport
and airline. Upon arrival at the airport, we suggest that you ask airline personnel
about specific check-in procedures.
Train Travel
Amtrak service is available into Washington, DC via Union Station. Amtrak is
a convenient option for many people who will be traveling from various points
along the East Coast. To make Amtrak reservations, call (800) USA-RAIL or visit
Amtrak.
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Ground Transportation
Washington, DC is served by a variety of ground transportation options. Below
is a listing of several options for traveling from the airport or train station
to the hotel. All estimated fares are one-way and per person unless otherwise
specified.
SuperShuttle
Shuttle service is available to the hotel for approximately $12 from Reagan
National Airport (DCA), $27 from Dulles International Airport (IAD), and $35
from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) using the SuperShuttle
service. Shuttle reservations can be made by calling (800) BLUE-VAN or via the
Internet at SuperShuttle.
Reservations are required at least 12 hours in advance.
Taxi
Taxi stands are located at the baggage claim area of all local airports and
at the front entrance of Union Station. Approximate fares are as follows: Reagan
National - $19; Dulles - $55; BWI - $65; and Union Station - $10.
Metro
You can access the Washington National Airport Metro station on the main level of the Ronald Reagan Washington National airport. To get to the Hilton Washington, take the Yellow Line Metro service in the direction of Washington, DC to the Gallery Place/Chinatown Station stop and transfer to the Red Line on the upper level. Take the Red Line in the direction of Shady Grove/Grosvenor to the Dupont Circle Station stop. Once you get to the Dupont Circle stop, exit at the north end of the Station to Q Street and walk four blocks north on Connecticut Avenue. Complete
Metro Rail System map.
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Hotel Information for General Participants
The conference will be held in Washington, DC at the:
Hilton Washington
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20009
Phone: (202) 483-3000
Fax: (202) 232-0438
For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at a discounted rate
for attendees of the Eleventh Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference.
General participants should contact the Hilton Washington at (202) 483-3000 or click here
to secure lodging. Please reference the name of the conference when making your accommodations to receive the discounted
room rate indicated below.
You will be asked to provide a valid credit card number at the time of reservation
to hold your sleeping room. Please use this opportunity to express your room
and bedding preferences. The hotel will assign specific room types upon check-in,
based on availability.
The discounted room rate at the hotel is $201 per night for single or double
occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes (currently 14.5%). This discounted
rate only applies to reservations made with the hotel by Wednesday,
May 7, 2008. After that date, reservations will be accepted on a space
available basis and may be at a significantly higher rate.
Check-in time at the hotel is 3:00 pm and check-out time is 12:00 noon. Should
you arrive early, the hotel will make every attempt to accommodate your check-in.
However, if there are no rooms available upon your early arrival, your luggage
will be stored until your room is available. Upon check-in you will be required
to present a valid credit card to cover your accommodations and incidental charges
during your stay.
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Driving Directions to the Hotel
FROM RICHMOND & I-95 NORTH:
Take I 95 North to 395 North. Stay on 395 North and when you see the sign for
Route One move to the left lane. This will take you to the 14th Street exit.
Follow 395 North over the 14th Street Bridge. Stay in the left-hand lane. Take
14th Street to R Street, NW. Make a left on R Street and follow R Street for
six blocks to Connecticut Avenue, NW. Make a right on Connecticut Avenue. The
Hilton Washington will be three blocks up on the right.
FROM BALTIMORE & I-95 SOUTH:
Take I 95 South to 495 West. Take 495 West to exit 33; the sign will say Chevy
Chase/Connecticut Avenue. Take Connecticut Avenue South. After approximately
five miles on Connecticut Avenue you will see the National Zoo on your left.
Five blocks after the zoo you will come to the William Taft Bridge. Cross the
bridge and get into the left lane. At the third traffic light, make a left.
The Hilton Washington will be on the left.
FROM ROUTE 50 WEST:
Take Route 50 West to New York Avenue. Stay on New York Avenue for approximately
six miles then veer right on to Massachusetts Avenue. Take Massachusetts Avenue
to DuPont Circle. Stay in the outer right-hand lane. Go a third of the way around
the circle and make a right on to Connecticut Avenue. The Hilton Washington
will be four blocks up on the right.
Should you require more detailed driving directions, please visit Mapquest.
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