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DSA Membership
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Q: If I purchased a combo
ticket for DSA 2011 Chicago Conference, is my DSA membership due
included?
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A: Yes it is included.
Your DSA membership does NOT start till the DSA 2011 Chicago
Conference. It will expire at the DSA 2013 Baltimore
Conference. To stay up
to date with DSA till the DSA 2011 Conference, we encourage you
to join DSA now. Their newsletter will have our most recent
conference information in it!
Q:
How much does it cost for the DSA membership dues?
A:
It is $20 dollars (per person) for two years: from conference to
conference which is always held in the odd numbered year.
Q:
How do I pay for the dues?
A:
Click here to go to Deaf Seniors of America's Membership web page.
Print the form. Fill out the form and mail it with the check of $20 (per
person) to Joe Rose (DSA Treasurer).
Q:
What are the DSA membership benefits?
A:
You will receive quarterly newsletters "New Horizons". There may be
periodic new release through the web site.
Sheraton Chicago
Hotel & Towers Information
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its group block that sets up and OPEN for reservations when a
person is reaching the in-house reservations (Sheraton Hotel).
Persons can call the hotel directly (in-house reservations) and they
will be able to make the reservation. Suppose if persons call after
business hours (8 am to 4:50 p.m.): during the weekend (Saturday and
Sunday) or if it is busy (not able to answer after 3 rings), the
calls will be transferred to Central Reservation System. Please
call at 1-800-233-4100. Please do not use the number
312-464-1000 because it is the hotel general number.
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- Can we
make reservations?
- Yes, we can. You need to call
the hotel at 1-800-233-4100 during the business hours (from
8 am to 4:30 pm – Central time). Be sure to ask for DSA 2011
rates. You can now make the reservation with a SPECIAL link made
available by Sheraton for the DSA 2011 Chicago!!
Click here to go and make your reservation today.
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- Can we
make reservations after business hours and weekend?
- You can, but Central Reservation
System will answer the call. It is not a good idea to
call after business hours and weekend because the Central
Reservation System will not recognize (know) the hotel reservations
until March 27, 2010.
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- Why
can’t Central Reservation System recognize the reservations?
- The Central Reservation System
is currently not able to accept reservations beyond 550 day booking
window. That means we have to wait till March 2010 so that the
Central Reservation System will recognize and accept the
reservations after March 27, 2010. It is the hotel’s
policy.
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- Should
we wait till March 2010 to make the reservations?
- Not necessary. You still can
call at 1-800-233-4100 during business hours. (8 am to 4:30 pm).
After March 27, 2010, we should not have any problems.
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- Will
the Central Reservation System recognize the hotel reservations (DSA
2011 rates) in March 2010?
- Yes! Yes! Yes! Everything will
be consistent (agreeing or same). We should not have any more
problems about room reservations after March 27, 2010.
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- Will
the representatives from the hotel room reservations be aware of our
group rates – DSA 2011 rates?
- Yes. NOTE: Their
computer system (software) will say $209 per night for the QUAD
RATE. Don't worry. you will only be charged $189 NOT $209.
Their staff will check and make the necessary changes themselves.
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- Do all rooms have great
views?
- Yes! Yes! Yes! All rooms have 3
great views to chose from: Chicago
River, Lake Michigan /Navy Pier or Chicago downtown (Chicago
skyline). Sheraton Hotel does not have any guest rooms that overlook
an alley, dumpster, etc.
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- Will the link: Sheraton
Hotel room reservation be available from our website?
- You can now make the reservation
with a SPECIAL link made available by Sheraton for the DSA 2011
Chicago!!
Click here to go and make your reservation today.
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- Do we have to pay one night
deposit when we make the reservation on our credit card?
- Yes, it is one night deposit
required upon making the reservation.
Why did my reservation show for QUAD RATE as
$209 per night - not $189 per night as it should be?
Their computer system (software) will say $209 per night for the QUAD
RATE. Don't worry. you will only be charged $189 NOT $209.
Their staff will check and make the necessary changes themselves.
Can I make payments
toward to the combo registration?
Yes you can. You can either
print out our layaway payment plan form (click here for the PDF
file) or contact Genevieve Bright for more details at:
registration@dsa2011-chicago.org. We offer from 4 to 6 months
now for the Combo Rate of $255.
How do I cancel my
registration?
We, of course, would be sad to hear
you needed to cancel your registration for any reason. You can
contact Genevieve Bright at
registration@dsa2011-chicago.org and tell her you needed to
cancel your registration.
When can I get my
refund?
According to the Cancellation/Refund
Policy form, we will send your refund after
July 15, 2011. The
amount of the refund to be returned depends on the date the request
of cancelling your registration was received.
Is there a Layaway
plan I can use?
Can I pay with my
credit card on the Layaway Plan?
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No, We cannot accept credit card for
the layaway plans. Personal Check or Money Order is acceptable. We
apologize for the inconvenience this may cause you.
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- I am
interested in giving a presentation at the DSA 2011 Chicago
Conference.
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- I am
interested in having a booth at the DSA 2011 Chicago
Conference. Where would I find information?
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