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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cates | Precision EyeCare | Optician |
| Jordann Buonaura | Precision EyeCare | Front Desk Receptionist |
| Rachel Rawls | Precision EyeCare | Optometric Technician |
| Todd Fettig | Preferred Eye Care LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Joseph Terravecchia | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Practice Owner OD |
| Marissa Matvya | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Billing Specialist |
| Noel Pinto | Premier Eyecare of Cranberry | Optician |
| Karen Fortman | Primary EyeCare Associates | Practice Owner OD |
| Artee Nanji | Primary Eyecare, PLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Eric Martin | Professional Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Murrie Isphording | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Jennifer Hall | Professional Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Renee Dennis | Professional Eye Care | Optician |
| Taylor Oakes | Professional Eye Care | Optician |
| Tammy Akers | Professional Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Sarah DiPonio-Tulchinsky | Progressive Family Eye Care, PLLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Zachary Jones | Region Eye Care LLC DBA: South Shore Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Holly Jones | Region Eye Care LLC DBA: South Shore Eye Care | Non OD Owner |
| Mary Ann Blackstock | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Billing Specialist |
| Katherine Ramsey | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Optometric Technician |
| Kimberly Sims | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Optometric Technician |
| Danielle Robinson | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Other |
| Monica Parson | Ridgeland Eyecare Center | Office Manager |
| Arthur Dampier, Jr. | Ridgeland Eyecare Center, Inc. | Practice Owner OD |
| Loretta Seraly | Seraly Eye Care Associates, LLC | Practice Owner OD |
| Mark Sevigny | Sevigny & Associates Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| George Tzepos | Seymour Optometric Center | Practice Owner OD |
| Matthew Shirley | Shirley Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Brian Sirgany | Sirgany Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Mary Kay Harris | Sirgany Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Diane Yacavone | Sirgany Eyecare | Optician |
| Brian Powell | Southern Dutchess Eyecare OD | Practice Owner OD |
| John Nowell | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Practice Owner OD |
| Jessa Rohloff | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Benjamin Konynenbelt | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Associate OD |
| Jennifer Cawrey | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Nicolle Mercado | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Office Manager |
| Jasmina Vickers | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Kimberly Castellanos | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| William Linehan | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optician |
| Genesis Paz | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optician |
| Krystal Washington | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Jasmine Delacruz | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Tahlia Brunner | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Madeleen Burritta | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Optometric Technician |
| Shelly Pagan | Southwest Orlando Eye Care | Other |
| Rob Szeliga | Spring Hill Eyecare | Practice Owner OD |
| Melanie Jenkins | Spring Hill Eyecare | Office Manager |
| Jeanne Heinzelman | Spring Hill Eyecare | Billing Specialist |
| Kendall Wild | Spring Hill Eyecare | Optometric Technician |