We’re pleased to announce that the 2024 Region III spring meeting will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The meeting will take place May 4 to May 8, 2024 with half-day workshops occurring on May 4 and May 5.

Get excited, Flamingos!

Schedule

Schedule at a Glance

Thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers for making our meetings possible.

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility and Accommodations Update
The Spring Meeting DEI Planning Committee and Region DEI Committee warmly welcome you to the upcoming NCURA Region III meeting. To ensure an inclusive, supportive experience for all attendees please see the accessibility and accommodation information below.

Traveling to South Florida: Whether you’re arriving via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) or Miami International Airport (MIA), we have highlighted their accessibility resources to help plan your trip.

Fort Lauderdale Airport Accessibility Resources

Welcoming Everyone Under the Sun

Greater Fort Lauderdale welcomes visitors of all abilities to enjoy and works to remove barriers to provide a quality experience for all, including people with visible and invisible disabilities. 

Your sunflower-friendly journey starts upon arrival at FLL Airport, where you will receive the support, you may need. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program at FLL offers guests with hidden disabilities, including learning difficulties, mental health, mobility, speech, visual or hearing impairments a discreet way to request help or extra time while traveling through the airport.

By wearing lanyards and pins displaying the sunflower – the symbol now recognized worldwide to raise awareness about hidden disabilities – airport employees are alerted that consideration and assistance is needed. FLL airport guests can opt into the voluntary program in advance of travel dates by requesting a lanyard or pin to be worn by both disabled persons and caretakers by emailing contactfll@broward.org (suggested at least two weeks in advance).

Miami International Airport Accessibility Resources

myMIAaccess is an airport initiative offering passengers with disabilities a dedicated platform for accessing services, amenities, and information when traveling through Miami International Airport. Start planning your trip using at MIA’s myMIAccess page,

Hidden Disabilities – Sunflower Lanyard

Not all disabilities are visible – some disabilities can be invisible to an onlooker, such as autism, anxiety, hearing loss, and PTSD. MIA is a proud member of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard program, an awareness initiative aimed at discreetly communicating to airport staff that you may need more time or have additional questions while traveling.

Please note that program participation is voluntary, and that the lanyard does not offer expedited service or queue jump during the airport journey. Passengers must continue to contact the airline directly if they need wheelchair service or other special accommodations.

 If you are traveling through MIA, you can request a lanyard by emailing ADAcoordinator@miami-airport.com, please include full name and postal address of where you would like the lanyard to be delivered. To allow time to process your request please allow 7 business days (in the U.S.) and 14 business days (outside of the U.S.)

At the Conference
Decompression Room: Will be available for attendees needing a break from the conference environment, offering a calm space to relax and recharge.

Sensory Tools: A limited selection of sensory tools will be available, but we encourage you to bring personal sensory tools that best support your needs and enhance your conference experience.

These accommodations are part of our dedication to a welcoming, accessible meeting environment. If you need help or more information, please don’t hesitate to contact your region III DEI chair Moniqua Holton (Moniqua.Holton@heart.org) directly.

We’re excited to see you and want to ensure that your experience at the NCURA Region III spring meeting is enjoyable and fulfilling.