Have a question? We have the answer.
If your question wasn't answered below, please contact Ilana Thombs or Cori Pickwick at EventsTeam@idoc.net.
Q: Where is the conference located?
A: The conference will take place within Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Conference Center.
Q: How much does it cost to attend?
A: Events are offered free as a benefit for IDOC Members. Not an IDOC Member? Cost to attend is valued at $975, however we are offering a discounted rate of $300 to give you a chance to experience IDOC in person.
Q: What airport should I fly into?
A: Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Q: How do I get to from the airport to the hotel?
A: Disney's Magical Express picks you up and takes you from Orlando International Airport to your Disney Resort hotel, while our luggage service delivers your bags from the plane to your room. Departing is also a breeze with our Resort Airline Check-in Service and return transportation to the Orlando International Airport. Reservations are required. We recommend you make your reservations at least 30 days in advance. Make your reservation today!
Q: I'm driving. How much is parking?
A: Disney offers plenty of parking. Valet is $33/day, Self is $19/day. For IDOC Conference attendees, parking is free!
Q. What is the hotel room rate?
A. The Coronado Springs offers two types of hotel rooms. To stay in the Resort/Campus, the room rate is $209 per night, excluding taxes. To stay in the Gran Destino Tower, the room rate is $259 per night, excluding taxes. Click here to book your room now.
Q. Why should I stay at the event headquarters hotel?
A. Discounted hotel rate, free parking, easy access to all event functions, and better networking opportunities by staying where your peers are staying!
Q: Can I bring a guest to the conference?
A: If your guest is an OD or staff member, please have them register for the meeting. Any other guests not associated with an optometric office are not allowed to attend the conference but are welcome to attend any afterhours events or receptions.
Q. Do I need to pre-select the courses I want to attend?
A. Roundtables are the only option that must be selected in advance, by 1/15/19.
Q: Is there childcare provided?
A. At IDOC, family matters, as a part of our ongoing commitment to our members, we're offering free daily childcare while you're attending The Connection. Space is limited, so be sure to register today. You will be able to select this as an option within your registration.
Q: What should I wear?
A: Most attendees dress in business casual. The meeting rooms can get cold, so bring a jacket.
Are your peers attending The Connection 2020?
Don't see your friend's name? Invite them to register now!
| Full Name | Practice Name | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jill Tamsett-Schmidt | Island Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Anthony Favale | Jacksonville Eye Care Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Sandra Joly | Jacksonville Eye Care Center | Associate OD |
| Andrew James | James Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Matheu Scott | James Eye Associates, Pllc | Office Manager |
| James Ernst | James M Ernst OD PSC | Practice Owner OD |
| Karen Murray | Karen Murray OD Inc | Practice Owner OD |
| David Kisiolek | Kisiolek Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Wendy Wendel | K & K Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Richard Krzyzak | Krzyzak Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Devjani Lahiri-Munir | Lahiri Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Asim Munir | Lahiri Eye Center | Office Manager |
| MEHA MUNIR | LAHIRI EYE CENTER | Optometric Technician |
| Michael Maizel | Lansdowne Eye | Practice Owner OD |
| Sophie Poselle | Larchmont Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Kathy Hernandez | Larchmont Eye Associates | Billing Specialist |
| Deborah Sheere Gallatin | Livingston Eye Care Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Shelly Hendrickson | Livingston EyeCare Associates | Office Manager |
| Chad Gallatin | Livingston EyeCare Associates LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Patrina Sattiewhite Walter | Look See Eye Care and The Look | Practice Owner OD |
| Odette Beaty | Losada Vision | Office Manager |
| Emaly Ferrer | Losada Vision | Optometric Technician |
| Robert Luckey | Luckey EyeCare | Practice Owner OD |
| Glenn Harris | Luckey EyeCare | Office Manager |
| Benjamin Leishman | Lumina Vision | Practice Owner OD |
| Candice Fix | Magnolia Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Tania Mounce | Magnolia Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Patricia Pelletier | Malcolman Martin Greene OD LLC | Office Manager |
| Albert Lascaibar | Manatee Optometry | Practice Owner OD |
| Danet Lascaibar | Manatee Optometry | Non OD Owner |
| Julie Marvin | Manchester Eye Care Center, P.C. | Practice Owner OD |
| Marc Sorsky | Marc E. Sorsky, O.D. | Practice Owner OD |
| Mark Margolies | Mark M Margolies, OD | Practice Owner OD |
| Sandra Margolies | Mark M Margolies, OD | Office Manager |
| Julie Metzger Aubuchon | Metzger Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Christina Kreinest | Metzger Eye Care | Associate OD |
| Leah Akin | Metzger Eye Care | Associate OD |
| David Anderson | Miamisburg Vision Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Amanda Stomoff | Miamisburg Vision Care | Office Manager |
| Kaylee Larson | Miamisburg Vision Care | Optician |
| Micah Girard | Micah Girard, OD | Practice Owner OD |
| Fred Arima | Mill Creek Vision | Practice Owner OD |
| Steven Miller | Miller Vision | Practice Owner OD |
| Mark Donlon | Monroe Vision Assiciates | Practice Owner OD |
| Richard Morris | Morris Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Pam Scruggs | Mothershed Optometry | Office Manager |
| Mary Wright | Mothershed Optometry | Optician |
| Susan Pennington | Mothershed Optometry | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Fred Mothershed | Mothershed Optometry | Practice Owner OD |
| Phu-Scott Lam | MPO Eyecare Optometry | Practice Owner OD |