We are looking forward to seeing you at this year's Family Conference - in Houston, Texas!
*IMPORTANT: If you are planning on attending the conference, please take a moment to fill out the online form so that we can make sure we have name tags for everyone in your party: Online Form For Families

This site is where you can find all of the information about the conference. Updates will be made as we get more details finalized so be sure to check back often...


- Please join us for the "Meet & Greet / Welcome" Dinner (sponsored by the 401 Project) -
@ 6:30pm on the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 23rd
Families will be welcomed & we will be passing out "Welcome Bags", name tags & information packets for the conference then.

    Important Dates to Keep in Mind:
    • Deadline to submit conference registration: August 23rd
    • Deadline to book hotel at group rate: September 2nd



* To register online for the conference: Go To: MECP2 Duplication Family Conference Registration

    Registration Fees:
    ADULTS: $85.00
    CHILDREN: $35.00

*Please note: When completing your conference registration online, please do not use the dollar sign ($) when totaling your payment. >
For example, instead of entering $85.00, please enter: 85.00. For some reason the $ symbol is causing an error.


    HOST HOTEL: Hilton Houston Plaza/Medical Center
    6633 Travis Street
    Houston, Texas 77030

    *FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS: Go To: Hilton Hotel - Group Reservations
    Or call: 24hr Reservations Department @ 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667)
    Ask for the group by name: MECP2 Duplication Syndrome or the Group Code: MECP
    Special room rates have been arranged for this event. Room Rates are $121.00 USD/Night
    Check in date: 23 September 2015
    Check in date: 25 September 2015

    *FOR TRANSPORTAION - TO & FROM THE AIRPORT: A&A Wheelchair - Special Needs Transportation Services
    For those who may be in need of "wheelchair accessible" transportation from the HOBBY (HOB) airport to the Hilton and back:

    A&A Wheelchair is offering families a FLAT RATE of $100 each way to/from the airport, including 15 miles.
    They are also going to give families an exemption from extra charges, including extra passengers and luggage.

    **Their vans can accommodate 2 additional people + luggage (vans with 3 additional people capacity are limited and will be provided on
    a first come, first served basis)**
// The $100 flat rate charge is for one way //

    A&A Wheelchair asks that families please book their trip with them by Aug 15th to ensure availability.
    Upon booking your trip, you will need to provide a valid credit card (name, number, Exp date, security code), as well as flight information.
    Payment methods accepted: amex, check, debit, discover, master card, visa

    **For treansportation reservations, call: (281) 702-8852 and refer to "MECP2" as the code for our group rate.