Sponsored by the:

Airline Discounts 

• up to 10% off the lowest available fares when booked at least 60 days prior to departure (15% off first class)*

• up to 5% off the lowest available fares when booked less than 60 days prior to departure (10% off first class)*

• WEB FARES

• ZONE FARES—region to region flat rates

• CONSOLIDATOR AND NET FARES—reducing the cost of high price tickets

• ATC will also search for the lowest available fare on ANY airline.

Car Discounts

• Up to 25% off regular rates

Visit the ATC website to make arrangements for travel to the 2005 PAS Annual Meeting, email reservations@atcmeetings.com, or call 800-458-9383.

*Service fees apply to completed reservations book on-line.
 

 
MEETING TRANSPORTATION

Taxi/Shuttle Transportation

There are three major airports in the Capital Region; all are within 35 miles of Washington, DC: Reagan National, Dulles International, and Baltimore-Washington International. Shuttle vans and taxis will take you between downtown Washington and all three airports. Amtrak train service is available between Baltimore-Washington Airport and Washington, DC. Duration times range from 30 minutes to 1 hour, and fees range from $12 to $35.

Hotels to Convention Center

A complimentary shuttle service between most official hotels and the convention center is provided on Saturday, May 14 through Tuesday, May 17. Saturday and Sunday service begins at 7:00am. Monday and Tuesdays service begins at 6:30am. Shuttle service between hotels is available Saturday and Sunday evenings for social events. The schedule, routes and boarding locations are available at the hotels and at the PAS Information Desk in the Grand Lobby, WCC.

Around Washington, DC

Metrorail provides a safe, clean and efficient way of getting around Washington, DC. Train lines are named for colors: Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange. Station entrances are marked by brown pylons, capped with the letter "M" and colored stripes indicate which lines are available. For further information, visit their website at www.wmata.com.

The Washington Convention Center has direct access from the Yellow Line (Mt. Vernon Square/Washington Convention Center).

RESTAURANT RESERVATIONS

Convention Concierge, Inc./Dining DC is an on-site restaurant information and reservation service, featuring full menus for browsing, individual restaurant literature, brochures and pamphlets on local areas of interest, nightclubs, entertainment and shopping areas. Knowledgeable, friendly, local staff will recommend, refer and secure reservations and offer information about the Washington area. Hours of operation: Saturday–Monday, 12:00-6:00pm. For additional information phone 703-933-9012 or 703-933-9013 or email Janice-CCI-DDC@msn.com.

CHILD CARE ARRANGEMENTS & REGISTRATION

Take advantage of the PAS Child Care service provided by KiddieCorp, which will be held a the Grand Hyatt Washington. KiddieCorp provides a safe environment with developmentally appropriate programs for children ages 6 months to 12 years. Rates are $25.00 per day per child. Inquire at the PAS Information Desk, located in the Grand Lobby East at the Washington Convention Center, for further information or call 800-942-9947 or e-mail paskids@kiddiecorp.com. 

Advance enrollment is strongly encouraged. You can register online at their website at www.kiddiecorp.com/paskids.htm. For further information, call 800-942-9947 or e-mail paskids@kiddiecorp.com. 

Hours of operation are:

Child Care is supported by an unrestricted grant from the following institutions:

SPECIAL NOTE FOR THE DISABLED

The Pediatric Academic Societies wishes to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently from other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you are in need of auxiliary aids or services, please contact us at info@pas-meeting.org.

Wheelchair and Scooter Rentals

Scooter and Wheelchair rentals are available by contacting ScootAround Inc. toll-free at 1-888-441-7575, by email at info@scootaround.com, or through their website.

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