Hotel: Marriott Crystal Gateway 1700 Jefferson Davis Highway Arlington, VA 22202 Exhibitor Information: Please send an email to Christina Hitchcock, chitchcock@bva.org. This year the Exhibit Hall will be open August 24-25. Both the convention and hotel pre-registration deadlines are July 14. Individuals who make their hotel reservation and submit their convention registration to BVA by June 14 will be automatically entered in a drawing to receive five complimentary hotel nights during the official convention dates. The drawing will be held during the Saturday evening Awards Banquet. Potential winners must be present at the banquet. Final convention and hotel registration deadlines are July 14. Due to the anticipated popularity of this year’s convention, BVA encourages early registration. Space is limited and registrations will be accepted only if openings are available. Refund Policy: A $35 administrative fee will be charged to all refund requests. Cancellations: A full refund minus the administrative fee will be honored if a request is received by August 2. No refund will be honored after that date. For hotel reservations, call 800-266-9432. Convention official dates are August 24-28. The adjoining VA Blind Rehabilitation Service conference dates are August 24-26. Please add a 10.25 percent room tax to the following room rates: $149 standard room single/double occupancy room $169 triple occupancy $189 quadruple occupancy