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���������� Note: We are happy to share the National Association for Rights Protection and Advocacy will be hosting their Annual Rights Conference in New Orleans from September 6th to 9th! NARPA’S mission is to support people with psychiatric diagnoses to exercise their legal and human rights, with the goals of abolishing forced treatment and ensuring autonomy, dignity and choice. See below for more information about the conference as well as how to register.

ANNUAL RIGHTS CONFERENCE
September 6 – 9, 2023

New Orleans, Louisiana
Visit for registration form and updates.

Conference Keynoters
More to come on Keynoters and Panel Presentations 

Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
Long-Time Advocate and Attorney
For Disability Rights Around the Nation and Internationally

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Professor and Associate Dean for Research & Development
Luskin School of Social Work, UCLA
Author of Mad Science
Working For Racial Justice and Equity

Panel Presentation by Advocacy Leaders on Programs, Policies, and Issues
Led by ; NARPA President
Innovative Non-Police Responses in Crisis Situations
Group Presentation with Individuals with Lived Experience and Advocates:
A Discussion of What Works and Why

American University Washington College of Law, Professor of Law
Recent Developments in Mental Health Law – 2023
Annual plenary with updates on recent cases affecting disability rights/mental health law.
And many more workshops by nationally known rights advocates and attorneys!    

Continuing Legal Education (CLE) units and Social Work CEUs are planned.

Upon registration, all registrants and presenters attending any face-to-face activities agree to abide by NARPA’s posted rules regarding safety protocols, such as masking, social distancing, or Proof of Vaccination.
The rules will be posted on the website pre-conference and at the conference.

Pre-Conference Institute for PAIMI Council Members:
PAIMI Councils as Leaders for Systemic Reform
2:00 – 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Every Protection and Advocacy Agency (P&A) across the nation is required by law to have a PAIMI Advisory Council, called the PAC.  The PAC should be advising the P&A on PAIMI priorities and should be involved in mental health system public policy reform activities.

NARPA is again hosting a pre-conference institute for PAC members. Last year, the (NDRN) joined with NARPA in a collaborative effort to welcome PAC members to the world of NARPA, to bring PAIMI Council members together to network, to discuss possibilities for the work of state PACs, to share ideas about systemic advocacy, and to strategize about national connections. This institute is a continuation of that effort. There is no fee for attending the pre-conference institute.   

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315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

For Reservations Use This Booking Link:

You can also call general reservations at 800-445-8667 or the hotel’s local number at 504-525-1993.
Ask for the “.” Rates are $132 for two-room king-bed suites.
Reservations must be made by August 16, 2023 to receive the conference rate. 

The is ideally situated in downtown New Orleans in the heart of the near many world famous sights. Enjoy a Big Easy stay within a half mile of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the , famous for jazz, food, and fun. Stroll on the banks of the Mississippi, with more than 75 restaurants and retailers in walking distance from the hotel. Many city attractions are nearby, including , , and the . New Orleans famous streetcar lines traverse the city with one- and three-day passes available for $3 and $9, respectively.  

To Help You Plan For An Affordable & Fun Conference:

·         Embassy Suites in the has close affordable food options with many restaurants and a grocery store within blocks

·         There is also a food court in the convention center, a five minute walk across the street from the hotel

·         All rooms are king bedroom suites with separate living rooms and an additional pull-out sofa bed

·         Rooms includes microwaves, minifridges, and coffee makers

·         Embassy Suites is pet friendly

·         Lower room rate than last year — $132 for 1 or 2 guests

·         Room rate includes free cooked to order hot breakfast and complimentary nightly manager’s reception with drinks and snacks

·         Famous New Orleans trolley traverses the city with daily passes available, along with bus routes

·         Fitness center and outdoor pool

·         Enjoy drinks, lunch or dinner in the hotel at Julia Street Bar & Grill

·         24-hour business center