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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.
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| Full Name | Practice Name | Job Title |
|---|---|---|
| Alina Ho | MPO Eyecare Optometry | Associate OD |
| Stephen Mullins | Mullins Vision Associates, PLLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Kevin Chauvette | MVC Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Wade Hyatt | Nashville Eye Group | Practice Owner OD |
| Dale Martin | Nashville Eye Group | Practice Owner OD |
| Erica Eckelkamp | Nashville Eye Group | Optician |
| Cassie South | Nashville Eye Group | Billing Specialist |
| Emily Smith | Nashville Eye Group | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Pollly James | Nashville Eye Group | Optometric Technician |
| Ginger Hyatt | Nashville Eye Group | Social Media Coordinator |
| Richard Stegen | North Country Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Kimberly Hickey | Northwest EyeCare Professionals | Office Manager |
| Janice Halpin | Northwest EyeCare Professionals | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Jennifer Stewart | Norwalk Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Charles Hallmark | Old Town Optique | Office Manager |
| Chelsea Hardy | Old Town Optique | Optician |
| Marsha Kubica | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Mark Kubica | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Rachal Wright | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Becky Neeb | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Timothy Fries | Optique Family Vision Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Robert Glosik | Optometric Associates LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| George Glosik | Optometric Associates LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Sue Kordan | Optometric Associates LLC | Office Manager |
| Kelly Butcher | Optometric Associates LLC | Office Manager |
| James Hoffman | Orange Park Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Karen Hoffman | Orange Park Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Richard Guzak | Orlando Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Carl Gaterbaum | Orlando Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Adrianna Hiraldo | Orlando Eye Associates | Optometric Technician |
| Steven Anhalt | Palm Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Kristen Bunn | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Haley Parker | Parker Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Steven Lazarus | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Lori Grantham | Parker Family Eye Care | Optician |
| Rubicela Mejia | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Diana Lopez | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Robert Hampton | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Paul Pascarella | Pascarella Eye Care & Contact Lenses PC | Practice Owner OD |
| Tara Parnell | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Practice Owner OD |
| Salysia Martelle | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Optometric Technician |
| mary tibbits | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Optometric Technician |
| Stacy Hinkemeyer | PineCone Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Therese Cochran | Plainfield Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Peter Tacia | Pleasant Optics | Practice Owner OD |
| Brett Prate | Prate Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| James Prate | Prate Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Paul Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Practice Owner OD |
| Leanne Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Deanne Hase | Precision EyeCare | Optician |