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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Renee Dennis | Professional Eye Care | Optician |
| Jennifer Hall | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Murrie Isphording | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Eric Martin | Professional Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Artee Nanji | Primary Eyecare, PLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Karen Fortman | Primary EyeCare Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Noel Pinto | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Optician |
| Marissa Matvya | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Billing Specialist |
| Joseph Terravecchia | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Practice Owner OD |
| Todd Fettig | Preferred Eye Care LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Rachel Rawls | Precision EyeCare | Optometric Technician |
| Jordann Buonaura | Precision EyeCare | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Amanda Cates | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Deanne Hase | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Leanne Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Paul Stauder | Precision EyeCare | Practice Owner OD |
| James Prate | Prate Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Brett Prate | Prate Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Peter Tacia | Pleasant Optics | Practice Owner OD |
| Therese Cochran | Plainfield Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Stacy Hinkemeyer | PineCone Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| mary tibbits | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Optometric Technician |
| Salysia Martelle | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Optometric Technician |
| Tara Parnell | Perceptions Eye Health & Wellnes | Practice Owner OD |
| Paul Pascarella | Pascarella Eye Care & Contact Lenses PC | Practice Owner OD |
| Robert Hampton | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Diana Lopez | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Rubicela Mejia | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Lori Grantham | Parker Family Eye Care | Optician |
| Steven Lazarus | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Haley Parker | Parker Family Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Kristen Bunn | Parker Family Eye Care | Other |
| Steven Anhalt | Palm Vision Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Adrianna Hiraldo | Orlando Eye Associates | Optometric Technician |
| Carl Gaterbaum | Orlando Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Richard Guzak | Orlando Eye Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Karen Hoffman | Orange Park Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| James Hoffman | Orange Park Eye Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Kelly Butcher | Optometric Associates LLC | Office Manager |
| Sue Kordan | Optometric Associates LLC | Office Manager |
| George Glosik | Optometric Associates LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Robert Glosik | Optometric Associates LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Timothy Fries | Optique Family Vision Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Becky Neeb | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Rachal Wright | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Mark Kubica | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Marsha Kubica | Omaha Primary Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Chelsea Hardy | Old Town Optique | Optician |
| Charles Hallmark | Old Town Optique | Office Manager |
| Jennifer Stewart | Norwalk Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |