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General Information<br />
Guidelines<br />
Photography and Recording of Programs<br />
The AAN strictly prohibits all unauthorized photography (flash,<br />
digital, or otherwise), audio and/or video recording during the Annual<br />
Meeting. Equipment will be confiscated. Photography is allowed only<br />
in the Poster Sessions.<br />
Photography and Recording of Programs<br />
The AAN strictly prohibits all unauthorized photography audio, and/<br />
or video recording during Annual Meeting courses and sessions,<br />
regardless of the device being used (camera, phone, tablet, etc.).<br />
Photography is allowed only in the Poster Sessions. Individuals<br />
disrupting or otherwise interfering with the ability of others to view,<br />
listen to, or otherwise engage in the program due to their use of<br />
devices will be asked to put the device away by the room monitor as<br />
a warning. Individuals engaging in disruptive behavior a second time<br />
will be asked to leave the room.<br />
Consent to Use of Images<br />
All portions of the Annual Meeting may be photographed, videotaped,<br />
or recorded for future rebroadcast, distribution, promotion, or<br />
other commercial purpose. By attending the Annual Meeting you<br />
are consenting to being recorded, photographed, and videotaped<br />
without acknowledgment, payment or remuneration of any kind. Any<br />
recordings, photographs, or videos of any nature are the sole property<br />
of AAN and its successors and assignees.<br />
Consent to Use of Images<br />
All portions of the Annual Meeting may be photographed, videotaped,<br />
or recorded for future rebroadcast, distribution, promotion, or<br />
other commercial purpose. By attending the Annual Meeting you<br />
are consenting to being recorded, photographed, and videotaped<br />
without acknowledgment, payment or remuneration of any kind. Any<br />
recordings, photographs, or videos of any nature are the sole property<br />
of AAN and its successors and assignees.<br />
Continued<br />
Cell Phones<br />
The AAN requests that attendees turn cellular phones and pagers to<br />
vibrate mode upon entering all Annual Meeting programs.<br />
Language<br />
The official language of the Annual Meeting is English. No<br />
simultaneous translation is available.<br />
No Smoking<br />
The Vancouver Convention Centre is a nonsmoking facility. For the<br />
health and comfort of everyone, smoking is prohibited at Annual<br />
Meeting functions, which include all education and scientific activities<br />
and social functions.<br />
Press Room<br />
Only authorized media may use the Press Room at the Annual<br />
Meeting. Journalists must check in at the Press Room and provide<br />
proper credentials. For more information, contact Rachel Seroka at<br />
rseroka@aan.com or (612) 807-6968.<br />
Volunteer Opportunities<br />
Education and Scientific Program Monitors<br />
Monitors are needed for all education program offerings and scientific<br />
platform sessions to assist directors, faculty, session co-chairs, and<br />
staff as required. The AAN will give discounts to registration fees<br />
as well as grant CME credit for the monitored program. Space is<br />
available on a first-come, first-served basis. You must be a current<br />
Junior or Student member of the American Academy of Neurology<br />
to serve as a monitor. For an application form or more information,<br />
contact Laurie Dixon at ldixon@aan.com or (612) 928-6154.<br />
Skills Workshop Volunteers<br />
Volunteers are needed to participate in the Neurophysiologic<br />
Intraoperative Monitoring Skills Workshop on Friday, April 15,<br />
the EMG Skills Workshop: Basic on Tuesday, April 19, and the<br />
Neuromuscular Ultrasound Skills Workshop on Thursday, April 21.<br />
Skills workshop subjects will receive a waived meeting registration<br />
and workshop fee as well as payment of $40 per noninvasive session<br />
and $60 per invasive session. Space is available on a firstcome,<br />
first-served basis. You must be a current Junior or<br />
Student member of the American Academy of Neurology<br />
to serve as a workshop volunteer. For more information,<br />
contact Laurie Dixon at ldixon@aan.com or (612) 928-6154.<br />
Weather/Attire<br />
The climate in Vancouver, BC, Canada, in April is<br />
generally cool and pleasant. In April, temperatures<br />
usually range from 44 degrees to 54 degrees<br />
Fahrenheit. The AAN promotes business casual attire<br />
for the duration of the Annual Meeting. Consider<br />
bringing a light jacket or sweater to Annual Meeting<br />
activities since meeting room temperatures and<br />
personal comfort levels vary.<br />
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