FAQ

 

 

No. There is no cost to register to attend Washington Days.
 
Yes. The registration deadline for general attendees is Monday, January 15, 2024 at 11:59PM EST.
 
No. There will be no registration on-site. If you do not register before the deadline, you might not be able to join the appointment with your representatives.
 
No. Washington Days 2024 is a fully in-person event this year.
 
No. There will be no recording of sessions.
 
NBDF is committed to creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members: consumer, chapter, providers, presenters, exhibitors, and staff. However, while vaccinations, negative COVID tests, observance of safety protocols, and exercise of personal discipline may reduce risk, an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 does remain in any public place where people are present. For more details, click here.
 

Wearing a mask is a personal choice and we ask that everyone makes their choice responsibly. Given the numbers of individuals coming from around the country, we encourage attendees to wear a mask throughout the meeting if they are, or someone in their home is, immunocompromised or at high risk for severe illness, or if they have a child who is 4 years of age or younger and thus is currently ineligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All attendees should be mindful and respectful of other attendees' health choices.

No. Airfare or any travel expenses are not covered by NBDF.
 
However, we have partnered with Delta, United, and Southwest Airlines for discounts and/or additional rewards points for flights to attend Washington Days via DCA, IAD or BWI airports. Click here for more information on how to book discounted airfare.
 
NBDF only covers one (1) hotel room for two (2) nights per chapter. A private registration link has been sent to the chapters' Executive Directors for the NBDF-covered hotel accommodations.
 
For general attendees and industry partners, NBDF has secured a room block at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill for a discounted nightly room rate of $265++. To make your reservations, please use the link sent in your registration confirmation email. Note that if you book a room using the reservations link, you are responsible for the payment of room and taxes for the duration of your hotel stay.
 
We are glad that you will be attending Washington Days! There will be a training webinar on Monday, February 26 at 1:00PM-2:00PM (EST). Details and Zoom link will be sent in an email. Returning attendees' training webinar is also scheduled the same day from 2:30PM to 3:00PM (EST).
 
General attendees must arrive on Wednesday, March 6 in time for the training at 5:00PM at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. For chapter and industry representatives, a separate information will be sent for the SBAC Luncheon and Industry Stakeholders' Meeting.
 
You must complete the registration for Washington Days, and provide your correct home address to ensure we contact the appropriate representation. You must include your zip code + 4-digit extension (example: 12345-6789) in order for us to correctly identify your congressional district. To look up your 4-digit extension code, click here.
 
Appointments are scheduled on Thursday, March 7. You will receive your meeting schedules by February 2024.
 
  • On training days, March 6 & 8 - casual
  • On March 7 - business casual
  • Please dress appropriately. Photos will be taken throughout the meeting days that will be posted on NBDF's social media platforms.
  • Please bring a sweater or light jacket as hotel meeting rooms tend to be cold at times.
Children are welcome to attend Washington Days. They need to be registered as General Attendee. If you are completing the registration on their behalf, please make sure to enter their information.
 
No. NBDF's Washington Days is designed for individuals affected by bleeding disorders and their families. Though we value our relationship with those in industry and invite them to attend the training portions of this program (Wednesday and Thursday evenings and Friday morning), we are reserving the day on the Hill, Thursday, March 7, 2024 for consumers and their families only. There will be an advocacy stakeholder meeting with industry partners on Wednesday, March 6 at the hotel.
 
No, there is no transportation from the hotel to the Hill. Washington Days hotel is located on Capitol Hill. The walk from the hotel to the Hill is at most 15-20 minutes, depending on where your appointment is held. If you have any mobility restrictions, please reach out to Johanna Ong at jong@hemophilia.org.
 
NBDF will provide the following meals at the hotel:
  • Wednesday, March 6 – Reception/Dinner 
  • Thursday, March 7 – Breakfast, AM/PM Snacks, and Dinner
  • Friday, March 8 – Breakfast
Washington Days is going paperless! A mobile app* will be made available to all advocates that will enable them to:
  • view meeting schedules and receive notifications
  • take notes about meetings
  • reference talking points
  • view leave behinds and email them to congressional staff
  • research legislators' bios, voting records, news, social media pages, and more
  • research bills of interest (status, currents sponsors and co-sponsors, summary)
  • send thank you notes to congressional staff

*Mobile data rates may apply. Registered attendees will receive an email with instructions on how to download and access the app by February 2024.

 
 

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