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MTSA Conference 2024
February 21-23, 2024 (Wednesday-Friday)
Conference will be held at the Lansing Center in downtown Lansing.
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CONFERENCE PROGRAM, AT-A-GLANCE, and OVERALL SCHEDULE!
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MEMBERSHIP CODES HAVE BEEN SENT OUT!
Current MTSA Members should have received a code by Tuesday, October 31, 2023 via the email listed in the membership profile to receive a discount on the conference!
If the code doesn’t work, and you believe you have a current MTSA membership, please contact conference@michigantsa.org for assistance.
MTSA Conference 2024
February 21-23, 2024
Wednesday, February 21st – Program starts at 1pm, registration starts at 12pm
Thursday, February 22nd – 8:30am-4pm
Friday, February 23rd – 8:30am-12:30pm
CREDITS will be available for eligible attendees:
SCECHs and CRCCs
Focus: To provide information, resources and support to those who assist young adults with disabilities in planning to achieve their transition goals.
Who should attend: Educators, Agency Personnel, Parents, Individuals with Disabilities, and Caregivers.
Featuring: Keynote speakers, session presenters, exhibitors, and more!!!
Alycia Anderson
TedX Keynote Speaker | Advocate | CEO | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility Change-Maker | Beyond Accessibility Consulting | Pushing Forward with Alycia Podcast
The MTSA Conference brings you amazing Keynote Speakers:
Wednesday: Alycia Anderson is an international TEDx motivational speaker, disability advocate, DEI & accessibility corporate inclusion champion, podcast host of Pushing Forward with Alycia and founder/CEO of The Alycia Anderson Company, LLC. Alycia’s company focuses on the education and advocacy of diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace.
Deshone Clemons, Qvyah Clemons-Franklin will present on Deshone’s school journey from both his and his mother’s (Qvyah) perspective and the importance of Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) considerations for students. MTSA Region 4 Representative, Elizabeth Santer, will help to facilitate this important presentation.
Thursday: Sigrid Adams
Friday: Dr. Michele Harmala
Teri Rink, Ed. S.
Lawyer Panel: Rob Dietzel, Jordan Bullinger, Bob Lusk
NEW this year–GROUP pricing!
We are excited to offer group pricing for five (5) or more registrants, when registering AT THE SAME TIME.
Conference Registration Register Early for the Best Price!
All Early-Bird payments must be made in full by December 31, 2023 (or be charged at the higher rate).
All payments must be completed before February 9, 2024, or at check-in on the first day of the conference.
Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitors
Call for Presenters
MTSA Conference Venue 2024
The incredible Lansing Center is located at:
333 E. Michigan Avenue Lansing, MI 48933
A limited number of hotel rooms are being held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing, 111 N. Grand Ave., Lansing, MI 48933.
Reserve your room early to take advantage of the MTSA group rate of $125 per room (+ any additional state/local taxes).
To make a room reservation please click on DoubleTree By Hilton Lansing
- Once you select the room type, complete the Hotel Booking Form.
- For date adjustment needs, please change Check-in and Check-out date box at the top of site.
- The booking form will ask for the guest details and email address.
- Secure payment option is the section of the booking form that holds your credit card details. Input your credit card information.
- Once you have completed this step click the “Make Reservation” button and your reservation will be sent immediately to the Hotel.
To make room reservation by phone call (517) 482-0188 extension 1, and reservations can assist with securing rooms. It is important that each of your guests identify themselves as part of MI TRANSITION SERVICE, and give reservations the code MTS to receive the discounted group rate.
MTSA overnight guests receive 25% off of the valet parking or self-parking is available in parking structure adjacent to the hotel for a fee.
Thank you to the MTSA 2024 Conference Sponsors!
Please visit our amazing sponsors by clicking on the logos below:
Support for this conference was provided using Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) funds from the Michigan Department of Education.
Gold Sponsors:
Cancellation Policies:
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The MTSA conference refund policy states that full refunds will be issued through January 12, 2024. Refunds requested after that date will be subject to a processing fee of $100.
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The DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing‘s cancellation policy is as follows: Cancellation policies may vary depending on the rate and dates of your reservation. Please refer to your reservation confirmation to verify your cancellation policy. If you need further assistance, call the hotel directly or contact customer service. Alternatively, you can cancel your reservation online.
OFFLINE payment:
Make all checks payable to: Michigan Transition Services Association, Inc.
Please mail to:
MICHIGAN TRANSITION SERVICES ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 72420
CLEVELAND, OH 44192-0002
(From MTSA Board Members: Yes, Ohio…that is where our bank lockbox is!)
All checks must be received by Friday, February 9, 2024
*All Early Bird Registration must be paid in full by December 31, 2023 to receive the Early BirdRate. Any payments after that date will be at the full conference rate and paid by thestart of the conference. If your organization has a need for any accommodationsrelated to that, please contact us.
A reminder that full refunds are issued up until January 12, 2024. Refunds requested
after that date will be subject to a processing fee of $100.