When

Saturday, July 28 -to- Sunday, July 29

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Where

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora
13696 E Iliff Place
Aurora, CO 80014


 
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Contact

Jean Solis
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720-213-1420
jsolis@thearcofaurora.org

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 Quality of Life Sponsor

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Access Matters Sponsors


Interested in sponsoring Finding Health 2018 and helping to make quality education about nutrition, including information on medical cannabis and CBD, happen - contact Jean: jsolis@thearcofaurora.org or 720.213.1420 to see your logo here!

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Overview

From getting foundational information on good nutrition to the role cannabis compound cannabidiol (CBD) might play in your quest for good health, you'll want to attend Finding Health: The Intersection of Disability and Nutrition.  

What to expect

  • Saturday, July 28Check in begins at 7:15AM. The conference starts at 8AM. For a full agenda, click here. Everything we put in our mouths is, ultimately, part of our nutrition.  Morning training sessions focus on understanding the foundation of good nutrition as well as considerations for making nutrition work for your REAL life, which may include needing dietary modifications and considering supplements. Afternoon Expo includes more learning opportunities and specialized vendors.  You'll have the opportunity for one-on-one time with conference speakers, product vendors, and representatives from state and private agencies who can help you use nutrition, including cannabis supplements, to find your health. – 1:30-5PM. (Note - afternoon time is less structured and designed for flexibility with your schedule.  Format is more meet and greet, come and go as desired/needed.)
  • Sunday, July 29 – Check in begins at 7:30AM. The conference starts at 8AM. For a full agenda, click here. Hemp products such as medical cannabis and CBD are talked about a lot as helping people with different life challenges -- post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy, for instance.  Morning training sessions focus on understanding what hemp products are and what is known about their effectiveness.  Afternoon Expo includes more learning opportunities and specialized vendors.  You'll have the opportunity for one-on-one time with conference speakers, product vendors, and representatives from state and private agencies who can help you use nutrition, including cannabis supplements, to find your health. – 1:30-5PM.  (Note - afternoon time is less structured and designed for flexibility with your schedule.  Format is more meet and greet, come and go as desired/needed.)

Who should attend

People with disabilities, broadly defined, and the people that help them who are interested in improving their quality of life through a better understanding of nutrition, including the use of supplements such as cannabidiol (CBD).

  • People with Disabilities (such as anxiety disorder, arthritis, autism spectrum disorder, cancer, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, epilepsy and other seizure disorders, fibromyalgia, muscle spasticity, PTSD, etc.)
  • Families and Caregivers of a child or adult with disabilities 
  • Medical Professionals
  • Education and School Professionals
  • Advocates
  • Case Managers
  • Service Agencies/Paid Supports

Conference Agenda

Check out our full agenda here.

Meet our Expo Vendors

From 1:30pm-5:00pm on both Saturday, July 28, and Sunday, July 29, Finding Health will offer learning opportunities with specialized vendors. Attendees will have one-on-one time to ask questions and hear vendors present short, scheduled talks.

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Speakers

                          

Cost 

  • $150.00 (early bird registration available 3/12/2018 thru 4/30/2018)
  • $175.00 (middle bird registration available 5/1/2018 thru 7/15/2018)
  • $195.00 (regular registration available 7/16/2018 thru 7/23/2018) 

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora 
13696 E Iliff Place
Aurora, CO 80014
 

Hotel Rooms

Room blocks have been reserved for your convenience at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora.The special room rate will be available until July 6th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first. Click here to make your reservation.

Meals, Parking, and Public Transit

  • Two continental breakfasts and two buffet lunches are included in the Conference fee.
  • Parking at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver - Aurora is ample and free.
  • Easy walking distance from the Iliff RTD Light Rail station. Just a 10-minute walk! Check out the RTD Light Rail schedule for more information or to plan your trip. 

Registration

Your registration covers the cost of one person attending the conference. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate unpaid attendees or registration the day of the conference.

Disclaimer: The Finding Health conference is offered for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied upon for, medical and/or legal advice. You should consult your own medical and/or legal advisors for specific, personalized advice.