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Keynote Speaker:  Jill Egle

About Our Keynote Speaker

Jill Egle

Jill Erin Eglé has worked for The Arc of Northern Virginia for approximately five years. She started as a administrative assistant working part time hourly position at the front desk when she was introduced to self advocacy. In 2007, Jill was promoted to the position Leadership Intern Co-Executive Director. Jill has written a book that is hot off the press about her life and experiences as a self-advocate trying to change policies.

Where

Jackson's Mill Center
160 WVU Jackson Mill
Jane Lew, WV 26452


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Lodging

We are excited to be able to offer a variety of experiences in terms of lodging. Please note: If you don't choose one of the options, we will select the cottage option for you. Accessibility options vary by selection, so be sure to select carefully on your registration form.

Meals

All meals with the exception of the Wednesday Cook-out and Thursday Banquet Dinner will be all-you-can-eat meals that will be served family or buffet style. Special diets will be accommodated but must be listed on the registration forms.

Cottages ($14.50/person per night) - Jackson's Mill is well-known for its unique dormitory-style housing located around the grounds. The size of the cottages vary from 15 to 56 beds. The only option for accessibility (entrance and restroom) is a cottage, with some cottages only having an accessible entrance. Bed linens are furnished, but you will need to bring towels, washcloths, shampoo, and soap.

Private Rooms ($55.00/room per night) - Located in various cottages, the private rooms have two single beds, private entrances, and private bathrooms. Bed and bath linens are provided. Some private rooms are equipped with telephones, televisions, and/or air conditioning. Some private rooms have accessible entrances, while others do not.

Lodge Rooms ($72.00 per night) - VERY LIMITED! CANNOT GUARANTEE! Located in Jackson Lodge, these motel-type rooms have two double beds, telephones, air conditioning, and cable television. Bed and bath linens are provided. Two people per room are required. Lodge rooms and entrance are not accessible.

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Contact


The Arc of West Virginia

 

304-422-3151


christina.smith@arcwd.org or lorraine.hamrick@arcwd.org



People First of West Virginia • 912 Market Street, Parkersburg, WV  26101
phone 304-422-3151 • fax 304-865-2072 • toll-free 1-877-334-6581
info@peoplefirstwv.org / www.peoplefirstwv.org


A program of The Arc of West Virginia • Funding provided by the West Virginia Developmental Disabilities Council

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