We Remember Them

The Day of Mourning honors people with disabilities who were killed by their family or caregivers.  Every year, vigils are held around the world on March 1.  This year, there are over a hundred new names on the list.

EqUUal Access has updated our Day of Mourning Toolkit

To find a vigil near you, or a link to the virtual vigil, please visit the Autistic Self Advocacy Network website

 

 

 

Are you considering going to GA in Kansas City?

The GA Housing Reservations System works well for finding a hotel room close to the Convention Center. When the system goes live, Thursday March 1 at 10am Eastern, there will be a link to the system on the Housing, Hospitality and Travel page of the UUA website.  That same page also has some information describing the hotels covered by the system.  There is more information about the accessibility of the hotels on the Accessibility Information for General Assembly page. There is usually a surge of people when the system opens; it can be helpful to read through the information in advance and have a first and second choice in mind. ADA-compliant and non-ADA-compliant rooms go through the same system (there is a drop down box under Guest Type to choose).

A few things to note:

• The System will open with 5 hotels, but only 4 of them are included in the information on the Accessibility Information page.  The fifth, the Hotel Indigo, is brand new and was still under construction during the site visit when the accessibility information was compiled.  While it is new, it is also the farthest away from the Convention Center and down a hill.
• As part of their contract for General Assembly, the hotels in the Reservation System have agreed not to use scent through their ventilation systems during GA (including the professional & meeting days on either side of GA).
• This year, none of the hotels are connected to the Convention Center with accessible passageways.

If you have difficulties with the Housing Reservations System

The staff in the UUA GA & Conference Services Office are knowledgeable, helpful, and kind.  Contact them if you have difficulties with the system by emailing: generalassembly@uua.org

What about other forms of lodging?

Some home hospitality is available with local UU families.  A reservation system for Home Hospitality will be available beginning March 1, also via a link on the Housing, Hospitality and Travel page.

You can also make your own arrangements through a travel agent, online booking site, B and B booking site, or directly with a hotel.

What if I decide later that I am going to GA?

Additional hotels are often added to the Reservation System when the initial hotels are full, so do check back.  And, the staff in the UUA GA & Conference Services Office often have suggestions that can help.

Need a Roommate?

The GA Forum has discussions about all kinds of GA topics, including roommates.  The Forum will reopen March 1.

Can’t attend in person?

Virtual GA attendance is possible!

Stay tuned for updates!