Meeting Info

Where can I find the agenda?

The basic agenda is available with more details coming soon!

Where are we meeting?

This in-person meeting will be held at the Sheraton Suites Old Town in Alexandria, VA. The SELN project team is monitoring any issues which will impact the in-person event; regular communications will be shared with all registered attendees.

Who can attend and what sessions can they participate in?

The SELN annual meeting is a highly interactive learning event with networking and a lot of engagement. We welcome all SELN leads, primary contacts and other employment and day services’ staff, and colleagues from partner systems. The session format for 2024 will consist of plenary/large group sessions and a few smaller breakout or discussion groups.

Accommodation services

Please notify the team during registration if accommodations would assist in your participation, or email: suzzanne.freeze@umb.edu.

Registration

How do I register?

Regisrtration is available on the 2024 SELN Annual Meeting event page. You will be asked to login to access the registration form. If you are not yet a member of the SELN Hub, you can click "Register" on the login pop-up and join. Oncce you submit your SELN Hub registration form, the 2024 SELN Annual Meeting registration form will automatically open for you to fill out. If you have any questions reach out to Amy Huppi by email at Amy.Huppi@umb.edu. 

What is the cost for registration?

There is not cost to register for the SELN annual meeting. As is customary, the SELN will be covering travel and accommodation costs for one person from each state. In many cases but not all, this will be the SELN lead. 

Do I need to book my own hotel and travel arrangements?

The person for whom the SELN is covering travel expenses will be put in contact with the travel agency for airfare and hotel information. All others should make their own travel arrangements. Hotel reservation details will be coming soon!

Transportation

How do I get from the DCA (Reagan National) airport to the hotel?

Taking the Metro is an option as it is only 1 stop to the Braddock station, taking about 5 minutes on the blue or yellow lines. However, it is about a 15 minute walk from the station to the Sheraton Suites Old Town or you can take the bus. The DCA airport website has great instructions on where to find the Metro entrance.

Find information about taking a Taxi, which is approximately 15 minutes.

How do I get from IAD (Dulles) airport to the hotel?

They have the Silver Line Metrorail, that connects to the Metro blue line. Travel time is about an hour and a half including the train transfer.

Find information about taking a Washington Flyer Taxi, which is approximately 45 minutes.

How do I get from BWI (Baltimore) airport to the hotel?

There is not an easy train option from this airport.

Find information about taking a Taxi, which is approximately an hour.

Uber, Lyft or other ride share options are also available at all three airports.

Alexandria

What is there to do in Alexandria?

There are many historical sites, restaurants, and places to go. Check out this What to Do in Alexandria guide!