CSAVR Spring 2026 Conference
March 28 - April 3, 2026
VR Works: Innovation, Access & Economic Opportunity
Conference Details:
REGISTRATION:
Registration is open. Register Here Registration closes March 25th.
(Registration for CSAVR does not register you for NCSAB or NCSRC. You must register with each organization separately).
NCSAB website: http://www.ncsab.org/
NCSRC website: https://www.ncsrc.us/
SESSIONS & AGENDAS:
Leadership Forum Saturday, March 28th 8:30a – 4:30p Draft Agenda
New Directors Connector Sunday, March 29th 9:00a – Noon (invite only)
Directors Forum & CSAVR Business Meeting Sunday, March 29th 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
2026 Spring Conference Monday, March 30th – Wednesday, April 1st Noon. Draft Agenda
ACCOMMODATION & DIETARY REQUESTS: Deadline February 27, 2026
Accommodations requests & dietary needs must be requested when registering.
Accommodations cannot be guaranteed after cut-off date.
EARLY REGISTRATION FEES: (through February 27, 2026)
State Agency Personnel - $590.00
State Rehabilitation Council - $590.00
Federal Partner - $590.00 (can receive the Agency rate & group rate)
One Day Registration - $235.00
Group Rate for 5 State Agency Staff ONLY - $2,450.00
Non-CSAVR State Agency, for-profit, not-for-profit, individual $615.00
Leadership Forum - $50.00
Director's Meeting/Business Meeting - no charge
REGULAR REGISTRATION FEES: (Feb. 28th - Mar. 25th) Registration closes on March 25, 2026.
State Agency Personnel - $625.00
State Rehabilitation Council - $625.00
Federal Partner - $625.00 (can receive the Agency rate & group rate)
One Day Registration - $265.00
Group Rate for 5 State Agency Staff ONLY - $2,550.00
Non-CSAVR state agency, for-profit, not-for-profit, individual $650.00
Leadership Forum - $75.00
Director's Meeting/Business Meeting - no charge
REGISTRATION FOR SPEAKERS:
Speakers must register for the conference. There is a one-day rate if needed.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:
Cancellations submitted by Feb. 27th, will receive a full refund. Cancellations submitted after Feb 27th will be accessed a $100 service charge. No refund will be given after March 23, 2026.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS Hyatt Guide to nearby restaurants
Grand Hyatt Washington
1000 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20001
(202) 582-1234
Room Rate: $309 single/double +taxes
Hotel Link for Reservations: Reservation Link Ask for the CSAVR/NCSAB room block.
The hotel is conveniently located on the Metro Center stop and you never have to go outside to get to the hotel. You can use the Blue line from Reagan Airport to the Metro stop.
Hotel Credit Card Authorization (if your state needs this)
Cut-Off Date: March 6, 2026. Rooms available until sold out or cut-off date, whichever occurs first. Then the hotel prevailing rates apply.
BE AWARE: No smoking, vaping, candles or any other items that cause smoke in the hotel room. You will be charged a $500 fine by the hotel. CSAVR cannot reverse these charges.
HOTEL ROOM CANCELLATION:
All hotel reservation cancellations for the CSAVR/NCSAB/NCSRC room block must be made through Theresa Hamrick at thamrick@CSAVR.org. CANCELLATIONS ONLY. If you have questions please call Theresa Hamrick at 301-519-8023 or thamrick@csavr.org. All cancelled rooms will be assigned to those on the wait list. If you did not get a room at the hotel, please ask to be added to the wait list. If you needed an accessible room and could not get one, please contact thamrick@csavr.org.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION:
The hotel is 4.5 miles from Reagan Nat'l Airport and roughly 11 minutes depending on time of day. Be aware of rush hour times when booking flights. The hotel is located on Metro Center stop.
THINGS TO DO IN DC: (tours have limited space and times, please register ahead of time)
Exhibition Hall US Capitol - Visitor Center
Visit the Capitol Special Tours & Activities
Please read the CSAVR Conference Participation Standards before registering. Conference Participation Standards
We only permit display tables for projects funded by our federal partners. We do not have an exhibit hall nor opportunity to exchange marketing material. On the bottom of our registration page for conference is a link to our conference participation standards. Please reference the solicitation and distribution of materials section.