Resistance Through Action - 2018 Annual Conference on Independent Living

Resistance through Action - 2018 Annual Conference on Independent Living

Sponsorship Opportunities Guide: Packages, Exhibits, and Advertising

A Message from the Executive Director

NCIL’s 2018 Annual Conference theme is Mobilize: Resistance through Action. For over a year now, members of Congress and aggressive ideologues have tried their hardest to strip people with disabilities of their health and liberty. We have met these challenges head-on and will continue to do so.

Some battles have been won, others lost. We are powerful, and we must share resources, strategize, and train new advocates if we want to succeed in our efforts to protect our programs and secure the independence of people with disabilities.

NCIL’s Annual Conference is the largest Independent Living event of the year. NCIL regularly hosts over 1,000 people, including grassroots advocates, CIL and SILC leadership, members of Congress, government officials, and representatives from other major organizations that work for justice and equity for people with disabilities.

In 2018, NCIL will focus heavily on mobilization and advocacy. This has always been the core of our work, but we must challenge ourselves to stay focused, strategic, and proactive. We cannot make progress without you. We need you to join us in Washington to show our power, take to the streets, and share our message of independence and empowerment.

Your Partner in Disability Rights,

Kelly Buckland

Executive Director

• Image: Hundreds of NCIL members fill the streets of DC as they march toward the US Capitol
• Image: ADAPT’s modified American flag is held high during NCIL’s 2016 March to the Capitol. US Capitol Rotunda can be seen in the background
• Image: NCIL Staff in the Photo Booth at the 2017 Annual Conference on Independent Living

Attendance Profile

As the only cross-age and cross-disability national advocacy organization, NCIL’s Annual Conference draws individuals from all 50 states of all ages and disabilities. In recent years the NCIL conference has hosted nearly 1,500 individuals, including grassroots advocates, CIL and SILC leadership, and representatives from other major organizations that work to eliminate discrimination.

The conference also draws many government representatives. Recently, attendees have had the privilege to hear from Senators and Representatives; representatives from the Department of Health and Human Services, the Attorney General’s Office, the Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy, the Department of Aging, and the Department of Transportation.

About the National Council on Independent Living

NCIL is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of individuals with disabilities and organizations, including Centers for Independent Living (CILs),Statewide Independent Living Councils(SILCs), and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of Americans with disabilities.

Independent Living creates a new social paradigm and emphasizes that people with disabilities are the best experts on their own needs, that they have crucial perspective to contribute to society, and are deserving of equal opportunity to decide how to live, work, and take part in their communities.

NCIL assists our members to build their capacity to promote social change, eliminate discrimination, and create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the legislative process to affect change. NCIL promotes a national advocacy agenda set by its membership and provides input and testimony on national disability policy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.

Ready to make a commitment?

Visit to select the sponsorship, advertisement, exhibit space, and merchandise you’d like to purchase, or give us a call to find out more about the options presented in this booklet.

Agenda

Sunday, July 22

• Pre-Conference
• Youth Mixer & Orientation

Monday, July 23

• Opening Plenary
• Legislative & Advocacy Update
• Preparing for the Day on the Hill
• Concurrent Workshops
• Regional Caucuses
• Diversity Mixer

Tuesday, July 24

• March & Rally at the US Capitol
• Hill Visits

Wednesday, July 25

• Exhibits Open All Day + Exhibit Fair
• Concurrent Workshops
• Awards Luncheon (conference registrants only)
• Annual Meeting
• Closing Social

Thursday, July 26

• Exhibits Open All Day
• Concurrent Workshops
• Legislative Debriefing
• Closing Plenary

Discounts: Up to 20% Off

Book Early & Save: Complete your transaction by April 6 to receive 10% off ads and exhibits.

Member Discount: NCIL Member Centers for Independent Living, Statewide Independent Living Councils, and IL Associations receive a 10% discount on ads and exhibits.

Advertisements

Ads will be printed in full color in the Conference Program and distributed to Conference participants, Members of Congress, NCIL Board Members, and leaders in the Independent Living community. Send your ad in a print quality PDF, JPG, PNG, EPS, Illustrator, Photoshop, Word, or Publisher file. Ads may be submitted with or without a bleed. Artwork is due to no later than June 4, 2018.

Full Page Ad: $1,650 (h: 10.5” x w: 8”)

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Half Page Ad: $950 (h: 5.25” x w: 8”)

• Image demonstrates landscape / horizontal positioning on page

Quarter Page Ad: $550 (h: 5.25” x w: 3.75”)

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Image: A two page spread in the Conference Program is show with a full page ad, a half page ad, and a quarter page ad.

Exhibit Spaces

Exhibits will be displayed for two full Annual Conference days: Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26. We have coordinated the conference to offer our best visibility and traffic on these days. Your exhibits will be open during our Exhibit Fair, Annual Awards Luncheon, and Annual Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 25, and again on Thursday, July 26 during workshops, the Legislative Debriefing, and Closing Plenary session. With only 24 exhibitors at the Conference, you’ll enjoy excellent visibility and value for your table.

The official exhibit set-up time is 7:00-8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, but exhibitors are welcome to set up Tuesday evening after the March and Rally. We will be happy to make arrangements for exhibitors that need additional time to setup. Exhibit representatives do not need to register separately unless they plan to attend other conference events, like meals, workshops, or plenary sessions. All exhibit spaces include a 6’ display table, two chairs, and a waste basket. Wi-Fi and electricity are available free of charge for all exhibitors.

• $2,500 Corporate / For-Profit Group
• $1,500 Nonprofit or Government Agency

To comply with NCIL’s accessibility policy, all display materials must be available in large print, Braille, audio and plain text (electronic) versions. NCIL staff will be happy to assist you in

procuring alternate formats for your exhibit. Contact for further information.

• EXHIBIT DAYS: JULY 25 + 26

Image: A woman browses an exhibit booth with many documents and alternate formats laid out.

Merchandise

Merchandise will be distributed to all conference attendees. With your logo prominently displayed, merchandise makes for the perfect take home souvenir! All prices are an estimated quote and are subject to change with quantity and shipping & handling.

• Water Bottles (for March & Rally): $2,000
• Lanyard & Badge Holder: $2,000
• Note Pads: $1,000
• Mugs: $1,000
• Stickers: $900
• Post-it Notes: $600
• Bumper Stickers: $600
• Ink Pens: $400

Benefits

Soldier for Justice: $30,000 +

Visual Presence

• Presentation of Soldier for Justice Plaque at President’s Reception: Yes
• Underwriting of Major Conference Event: Yes
• Logo on Conference Tote Bag: Yes
• Profile in Post-Conference Newsletter: Yes
• Recognition on Social Media Sites: Yes
• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: Free Exhibit Space & Premium Placement
• First Choice of Exhibit Space Placement: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 8
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 8
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 8
• Reduced Conference Program Ad Rates: Free Full Page Ad

Advocate: $20,000

Visual Presence

• Recognition on Social Media Sites: Yes
• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: Free Exhibit Space & Premium Placement
• First Choice of Exhibit Space Placement: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 7
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 7
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 7
• Reduced Conference Program Ad Rates: Free Full Page Ad

Champion: $15,000

Visual Presence

• Recognition on Social Media Sites: Yes
• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: 50% Off + Premium Placement
• First Choice of Exhibit Space Placement: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 6
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 6
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 6
• Reduced Conference Program Ad Rates: Free 1/2 Page Ad

Revolutionary: $10,000

Visual Presence

• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: 25% Off + Premium Placement
• First Choice of Exhibit Space Placement: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 4
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 4
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 4
• Reduced Conference Program Ad Rates: Free 1/4 Page Ad

Mover & Shaker: $7,500

Visual Presence

• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: 10% Off + Premium Placement
• First Choice of Exhibit Space Placement: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 3
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 3
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 3

Activist: $5,000

Visual Presence

• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Sampling

• Reduced Exhibit Rate: Premium Placement

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 2
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 2
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 2

Catalyst: $2,500

Visual Presence

• Registration Area Signage: Yes
• Logo Listing in Conference Program: Yes
• Recognition in the NCIL Annual Report: Yes
• Acknowledgement from Podium at All Plenary Events: Yes

Specific Value Return

• Complimentary Conference Registrations: 1
• Invitations to President’s Reception with NCIL Leadership: 1
• Seating at Awards Banquet: 1

Need Help?

Custom sponsorship packages are available! Contact Cara Liebowitz at for personalized assistance selecting your package.

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2018 Sponsorship Commitment Form

1. Complete the form 2. Save the form 3. Email the form to

National Council on Independent Living

Office:2013 H Street, NW 6th Floor / Washington, DC 20006

Phone: (202) 207-0334

Fax: (202) 207-0341

Email:

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Contact Information

Company Name:

Contact Person:

Title:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Email:

Phone:

Fax:

Sponsorship:

[ ] Soldier for Justice: $30,000 +

[ ] Advocate: $20,000

[ ] Champion: $15,000

[ ] Revolutionary: $10,000

[ ] Mover & Shaker: $7,500

[ ] Activist: $5,000

[ ] Catalyst: $2,500

Subtotal: $

Sponsorship packages come with varying benefits for advertisements, exhibit space, and merchandise. Use the section below to purchase those items independently.

Advertisements:

[ ] $1,650: Full Page

[ ] $950: Half Page

[ ] $550: Quarter Page

Subtract 10% on all ads purchased by April 6, 2018. NCIL Member CILs, SILCs, & IL Associations may subtract an additional10% on ad purchases.

Subtotal: $

Exhibit Space:

[ ] $2,500 Corporate / For-Profit Group

[ ] $1,500 Nonprofit / Government Agency

Subtract 10% on all exhibits purchased by April 6, 2018. NCIL Member CILs, SILCs, & IL Associations may subtract an additional10% on exhibit purchases.

Subtotal: $

Merchandise:

[ ] Water Bottles ($2,000)

[ ] Lanyard & Badge Holder ($2,000) Note Pads ($1,000)

[ ] Mugs ($1,000)

[ ] Stickers ($900)

[ ] Post-It Notes ($600)

[ ] Bumper Stickers ($600)

[ ] Ink Pens ($400)

Subtotal: $

Donation:

[ ] Add a donation to support the Youth Scholarship Fund (contact for more information).

Donation amount: $

Payment

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[ ] MasterCard

[ ] American Express

[ ] Discover

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Please make checks payable to National Council on Independent Living (Federal Tax ID: 74-2291620).