The 111th Convention of the American Psychological

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1 111th Convention of the American Psychological Association Toronto, Ontario, Canada, August 7 10, 2003 Toronto a place of meeting for the Huron Indians is a city of friendly, diverse people representing every nationality. One of the safest and cleanest cities in North America, Toronto offers many attractions the CN Tower (the world s tallest free-standing structure), SkyDome (the world s first fully retractable domed stadium), the Hockey Hall of Fame, the waterfront along Lake Ontario, tempting outdoor markets, distinct ethnic neighborhoods, the Toronto Islands and Centreville, the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, the Ontario Science Centre, and theaters to rival Broadway s. With the current exchange rate on the U.S. dollar, Toronto is a bargain approximately $1.50 Canadian for each U.S. dollar. This makes dining in the many fine and ethnically diverse restaurants in the city an affordable experience. And, of course, there s the shopping! Come and join your colleagues in one of Canada s most exciting cities. The 111th Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) is continuing the new structure that was initiated in In response to your requests, the annual convention will be shorter Thursday through Sunday and most of it will be located in one complex. There will be three levels of programming: divisional programming, thematic tracks developed by groups of divisions, and plenary sessions. In addition, there will be more opportunities for earning continuing professional education credits. The annual convention will be held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, between August 7 and August 10, As stated in the Association Rules, the purposes of the annual convention are (a) to provide a forum in which members may present their scientific and scholarly work, (b) to present a general program that will be informative and of interest to all members of the association, (c) to facilitate the exchange of experience relating to the applications of psychology, and (d) to provide a place where the business of the association can be carried on efficiently. Convention programs are developed by the several substantive divisions of APA and include symposia, paper and poster sessions, invited addresses, discussions, workshops, and so on. Meetings for the 111th convention are scheduled in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel, the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, and the Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel. Transportation Transportation from Lester B. Pearson International Airport is available by taxicab, airport limousine, and airport express bus. Individual airport limousine service in large, comfortable cars costs $43 $44 plus tip. The taxicab fare to downtown Toronto is approximately $39 plus tip, with no extra charge for additional passengers. The Airport Express bus provided by Pacific Western to the Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel, the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, the Sheraton Centre Toronto, the Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel, the Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, the Holiday Inn on King, and the Delta Chelsea Hotel operates between 4:55 a.m. and 12:45 a.m., leaves every 30 minutes, and costs $14.25 one-way or $24.50 roundtrip. Connector service from the aforementioned hotels is available to the Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto, Bond Place, and the Days Inn Toronto Downtown at an additional cost. All buses are wheelchair accessible and have front kneeling doors for easier access (Web site: The trip takes about 30 minutes. For those driving to Toronto, 24-hour guest parking at the APA headquarters hotels costs between $23 and $30. Persons taking the train to Toronto will arrive at Union Station, which is directly across the street from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Note: All prices listed above are in Canadian funds and are subject to change. Entry Into Canada Citizens or permanent residents of the United States can usually cross the border without difficulty or delay. However, certain types of identification are required by both Canadian and U.S. Immigration Departments. You will need proof of U.S. citizenship, such as (a) your U.S. passport or (b) an original or certified copy of your birth certificate and photo identification. If you are a naturalized citizen and do not have a passport, you should travel with your naturalization certificate. A driver s license or Social Security Card is not valid proof of citizenship. All U.S. citizens entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Permanent residents of the United States who are not citizens should carry their Resident Alien Card (Form I-151 or I-551). Temporary residents of the United States who carry a Temporary Resident Card (Form I-688) or Employment Authorization Card (Form I- 688A or I-688B) will need a passport and may also need a February 2003 American Psychologist 159 Copyright 2003 by the American Psychological Association, Inc X/03/$12.00 Vol. 58, No. 2, DOI: / X

2 visitor s visa for travel to Canada. Citizens or permanent residents of other countries must have a valid passport and/or a valid visitor s visa. Visas must be obtained at a Canadian embassy, consulate, or mission outside Canada they are not available at the border. Information regarding visas is available on the Web site for Citizenship and Immigration Canada ( Travel Tips The temperature in August in Toronto ranges from a high of 79 o F (24 o C) to a low of 63 o F (15 o C) (temperatures are noted in Celsius in the newspapers). Toronto has a clean, efficient public transportation system composed of the subway, buses, and streetcars. One can purchase 5 or 10 tickets or tokens for $9 or $18, respectively, or pay $2.25 per ride (Web site: A limited number of Toronto Transit Commission passes for unlimited rides over a period of days at special convention rates will be available for sale at the APA registration area. For visitors to Toronto, there is a procedure for obtaining rebates on the 7% goods and services tax on accommodations or goods taken out of Canada. Details on applying for tax rebates will be available at your hotel and at the APA registration area. There is also a provincial sales tax of 5%. Note: All prices listed above are in Canadian funds and are subject to change. Convention Program Availability The Convention Program will be mailed only to advance registrants and individuals who specifically request a program. Individuals who are not planning to attend the convention but who would like to receive a Convention Program should complete the mailing label found elsewhere in this section. Programs will be available in early to mid-july, after the advance registration deadline of June 23. Convention preregistrants should bring their copies of the program to the convention. There will be a charge of $5 for additional copies of the program. Our supply of programs in Toronto will be limited. If you are uncertain about whether you will attend the convention, highlights of the program will appear in the May and June 2003 issues of the APA Monitor on Psychology. Airline Information APA has selected United Airlines and Air Canada as the official air carriers for the 2003 convention in Toronto. United Airlines United Airlines is offering special discounts for the APA convention in Toronto. You may choose a 5% discount off any United or United Express published fare, including first class, or a 10% discount off the unrestricted midweek coach fare. As an extra bonus, an additional 5% discount is available if you purchase your tickets at least 60 days in advance of travel. Or you may choose Area Pricing, a fixed airfare rate to the meeting based on geographical location. Area Pricing must be purchased at least 7 days in advance. These discounts apply on United Airlines and United Express flights. Reservations should be made as early as possible. Seats are limited. Restrictions may apply. Fares are guaranteed at the time of ticket purchase. Simply call or have your travel agent call United s toll-free number noted below for reservations and assistance. Continental United States, Hawaii, and Canada United Airlines (daily, 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Eastern time) (800) Refer to Meeting Identification Number 597BD. Air Canada is offering discounted round-trip fares for travel to Toronto from the United States or from other locations in Canada. The earlier you call, the better your choice of flights and fares! Simply contact Air Canada s North American toll-free number noted below or your travel agent to take advantage of special discounted airfares. Continental United States, Hawaii, and Canada Air Canada (weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Eastern time) (800) or (514) Refer to Convention Number CV Convention Registration Beginning March 14, 2003, register online on APA s Web site at Convention attendees are urged to register for the meeting in advance. Advance registration not only assists APA in planning for the convention but also allows savings for the registrants. In addition, attendees must be registered in order to enter the APA Exhibit Area. Registration fees are required to support the costs associated with the convention, as well as to comply with the association s rule that the convention be a self-sustaining service of the association. Persons who request a replacement badge during the convention will be charged $2 each time the request is made. Nonmember spouses/ equivalents and dependents under age 18 may register by paying a nonrefundable processing fee of $10 per person if their names appear on the Advance Convention Registration Form of a fee-paying registrant. The registration fees for the 2003 convention are as follows: For those registering in advance (before June 23, 2003) $185 APA member, fellow, or associate; APA international affiliate; CPA/OPA member $215 Nonmember of APA $60 APA student affiliate $85 Full-time student; APA high school teacher affiliate 160 February 2003 American Psychologist

3 $10 Nonrefundable processing fee for nonmember spouses/equivalents and dependents under age 18, if noted on the form of a fee-paying registrant For those registering on-site in Toronto $240 APA member, fellow, or associate; APA international affiliate; CPA/OPA member $270 Nonmember of APA $70 APA student affiliate $95 Full-time student; APA high school teacher affiliate $10 Nonrefundable processing fee for nonmember spouses/equivalents and dependents under age 18, if noted on the form of a fee-paying registrant The convention badge, with name and institutional affiliation, the Expocard, and the Convention Program will be mailed in advance of the convention to those who preregister. Advance registrants need only obtain a badge holder at the APA registration area in Toronto to complete the procedure and thus avoid delays. Complete registration facilities will be maintained at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Exhibit Hall North Building, Upper Level, according to the following schedule: Wednesday, August 6 Thursday, August 7 Friday, August 8 Saturday, August 9 Sunday, August 10 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Because of administrative delays, APA will not accept purchase orders for payment of convention registration fees. Refund policy: Advance registrants who are unable to attend the convention may request a refund of their registration fee if a written request is received before August 10, A full refund of the registration fee will apply to requests received by June 23, 2003; a 75% refund will apply to requests received between June 23 and July 31, 2003; a 50% refund will apply to requests received between July 31 and August 10, After August 10, 2003, no refunds will be issued. Housing FLASH!!! IMPORTANT!!! APA recognizes that you have a number of options when securing hotel accommodations for the annual convention. We would like you to understand that APA has made a major commitment to the city of Toronto and to the hotel community in order to secure a large block of quality hotel rooms at competitive prices in convenient downtown locations. APA is legally bound to fill these rooms. Not to do so has severe financial implications for APA and affects its negotiations and your costs for future conventions. If you require a hotel in Toronto, we would appreciate it if you would review the list of APA hotels and reserve your room through the APA housing service, ExpoExchange. Hotel reservations may be made DIRECTLY through the APA s housing service, ExpoExchange, by Internet, fax, mail, or phone beginning on March 14, Only Advance Convention Registration Forms are to be sent to APA for processing. In cooperation with APA, all of the APA hotels have set aside substantial blocks of rooms. These rooms for the convention are available only when reservations are made through ExpoExchange. To take advantage of the special APA room rates for the convention, be sure to book your reservations through ExpoExchange by July 3, After July 3, 2003, the official APA blocks will be released, and the hotels may charge significantly higher rates. Hotel rooms for persons arriving in the city at the last minute will probably be expensive, scarce, or nonexistent. To ensure having a room in an APA hotel, we strongly recommend that individuals obtain hotel reservations early. During past conventions, the headquarters hotels have been filled by early May. It is anticipated that the headquarters hotels will also be filled early in Toronto. Housing requests received toward the end of the advance registration period have typically been assigned alternate housing. Registrants should bear in mind that rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. All rates are quoted in Canadian funds, are per room night, and are subject to a 5% provincial sales tax and a 7% goods and services tax. Bedding preferences and other special requests will be assigned by the hotels at check-in. There is no guarantee that persons will obtain a room in the specific hotel requested, in the type of room requested, or at the rate requested. If accommodations are not available at the hotel of your choice, comparable reservations will be made at other contracted hotels. Please note that the availability of rooms for those arriving before August 7 may be limited. Therefore, if you are attending preconvention activities, ExpoExchange will make every effort to accommodate your needs but cannot guarantee rooms for those with early arrival dates. Reservations can be made through ExpoExchange by Internet, telephone, fax, or mail beginning on March 14, Requests received after July 3, 2003, will be processed on a space-available basis. To reserve a room for the APA convention choose ONE of the following methods: Internet: Fill out the Hotel Reservation Form and use the interactive Web site at to submit the form directly; or February 2003 American Psychologist 161

4 Telephone: Call ExpoExchange, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Central time, at (800) (toll free) or (847) (international). Phone reservations are limited to five per call; or Fax: Send a completed Hotel Reservation Form, using one form per reservation request, to (800) or (847) ; or Mail: Send a completed Hotel Reservation Form, using one form per reservation request, to ExpoExchange, 108 Wilmot Road, P.O. Box 825, Deerfield, IL All hotels require a guarantee with each reservation request. Hotel Reservation Forms received without a credit card for the required guarantee will not be processed. Because of varying exchange rates, no checks, money orders, or wire transfers will be accepted for deposit payments. ExpoExchange will send you a confirmation. Review it carefully for accuracy. Room confirmation will be sent only to the primary person requesting the reservation. If you do not receive a confirmation by , fax, or mail within 14 days of sending your request, please contact ExpoExchange at ampsy@expoedge.com, (800) , or (847) All hotels require a guarantee with each reservation request. Requests received without a credit card for the required guarantee will not be processed. Please fill out the credit card information in its entirety. Credit cards must be valid through August 2003 to be processed and considered a proper deposit. Payment can be made by providing an American Express, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or Diners Club credit card number on your Hotel Reservation Form. Please note, if a deposit is not received, your hotel reservation will not be processed. Persons sharing a room are requested to send in only one Hotel Reservation Form with the names of all of the occupants of the room. By law, there is a limit of four persons to a room, and some hotels will not accept reservations for four persons in a room. Room confirmation will be sent only to the person requesting the reservation. Colleagues wishing to stay in the same hotel should submit their forms in the same envelope. Changes and Cancellations: Changes or cancellations made on or before July 16, 2003, should be made directly with ExpoExchange. After July 21, 2003, you must contact your confirmed hotel directly. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night s room and tax to the credit card that was used to guarantee the reservation. Headquarters Hotels Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel: Newly renovated, deluxe business-class hotel adjacent and connected to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Steps away from the SkyDome, the CN Tower, the Harbourfront, major theaters, numerous restaurants, and the fashion district. Fabulous full-service spa on the property. Health club with an indoor pool and Jacuzzi. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (valet, $30). Fairmont Royal York Hotel: Historic luxury hotel located in the heart of Toronto s downtown shopping, business, entertainment, and sightseeing district; across from Union Station and connected to underground shops and subway. Health club with indoor pool. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (valet, $25; self-park, $21, with no in out privileges). A five-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel: Newly renovated deluxe hotel located downtown on Lake Ontario. Close to numerous restaurants, theaters, and major attractions. Health club and spa with indoor pool and Jacuzzi, squash court, and tennis court. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (valet, $23; self-park, $16). A 20-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Supplemental Hotels Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto: Moderately priced hotel with larger than average rooms. Hotel primarily has rooms with two double beds or with a kingsize bed and a pull-out sofa. Exercise facilities with outdoor pool and sauna. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (self-park, $15). A 25-minute walk or 10-minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Bond Place: Well-maintained, moderately priced downtown hotel. Steps from the Eaton Centre, the theater district, and numerous restaurants. With the exception of suites, there are twin-size beds in all two-bed rooms. No cots or king-size beds are available. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (self-park, $12). A 25-minute walk or 10- minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Days Inn Toronto Downtown: Recently refurbished, moderately priced downtown hotel. Located within walking distance of the Eaton Centre and the theater district. Exercise facilities with indoor pool. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (self-park, $15). A 25-minute walk or 10- minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Delta Chelsea Hotel: Recently renovated, first-class hotel that is extremely family friendly. Located near the Eaton Centre, the theater district, and numerous restaurants. Fitness center with two indoor pools (one with Jacuzzi and sauna for adults only). Children s Creative Centre with supervised scheduled activities (Monday Sunday, 9:30 a.m. 10:00 p.m.). Twenty-fourhour guest parking (valet, $27; self-park, $25). A 25- minute walk or 10-minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Hilton Toronto Hotel: Recently renovated, deluxe businessclass hotel with contemporary decor and high-speed Internet access in all guest rooms. Connected to under- 162 February 2003 American Psychologist

5 ground shopping, and conveniently located near major attractions and numerous restaurants. Health club with an indoor outdoor pool and sundeck. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (self-park, $22). A 20-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Holiday Inn on King: Business-class hotel with contemporary architecture and traditional decor in the guest rooms. Conveniently located in the city s theater, shopping, and entertainment district. Stay Sure safety program and amenities for women business travelers. Pet friendly. Exercise facilities and outdoor pool. Twentyfour-hour guest parking (self-park, $18). A five-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Metropolitan Hotel Toronto: Luxury hotel conveniently located near shops, restaurants, theaters, and museums. Award-winning Chinese restaurant on the premises. Maximum of two persons to a room. Health club and indoor pool. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (valet, $24; selfpark, $18). A 20-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Novotel Toronto Centre: Business-class hotel located downtown near Lake Ontario. Close to numerous restaurants, theaters, and major attractions. Complimentary breakfast for children ages 15 and under. No roll-away beds available. Exercise facilities, indoor pool, squash and racquetball courts, and aerobic classes. Twenty-fourhour guest parking (self-park, $16). A 15-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Renaissance Toronto Hotel at SkyDome: Recently renovated, deluxe business-class hotel with state-of-the-art leisure and business facilities and contemporary decor. Located within the SkyDome sports and entertainment complex; steps away from Metro Toronto Convention Centre and the world famous CN Tower. Exercise facilities and indoor pool. Twenty-four-hour guest parking (valet, $25; self-park, $18). A five-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Sheraton Centre Toronto: Deluxe business-class hotel with classic decor. Located in the city s most vibrant shopping, theater, and entertainment districts. Health club ($7.50 per day or $15 per stay), indoor outdoor pool, Jacuzzi, sundeck, and sauna. Full-service spa on premises. Twentyfour-hour guest parking (valet, $27). A 20-minute walk or 5-minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Strathcona Hotel: Newly renovated economy-class hotel conveniently close to many major attractions, including the SkyDome, CN Tower, and Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Maximum of two persons to a room. Access to Wellington s Fitness Club next door ($10 per day). Twenty-four-hour guest parking nearby (self-park, $15). A five-minute walk to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel: Recently renovated, deluxe business-class hotel with classic decor. Direct indoor access to the Eaton Centre Mall, and conveniently located near the theater district and numerous restaurants. Fitness center and indoor pool. Twentyfour-hour guest parking (valet, $20; self-park, $16). A 25-minute walk or 10-minute cab ride to Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Note: All parking rates listed above are in Canadian funds and are subject to change without notice. Family Plan Accommodations The many attractions available in Toronto make it an ideal vacation spot for families. For registrants bringing their families, family plan accommodations are available at the hotels noted below. Children under the ages stated below may stay with their parent or parents without charge if no additional equipment is brought into the room. Some hotels have rooms with two double beds, which need to be requested on your Hotel Reservation Form. See hotel descriptions for information on limited space and bedding. When completing the Hotel Reservation Form, registrants must indicate the number and ages of the children and must request family plan accommodations. Under 14 years of age Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto Bond Place Under 16 years of age Novotel Toronto Centre (includes free breakfast for up to two children per family) Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel Under 17 years of age Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel Fairmont Royal York Hotel Strathcona Hotel Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel Under 18 years of age Days Inn Toronto Downtown Delta Chelsea Hotel Hilton Toronto Hotel Metropolitan Hotel Toronto Renaissance Toronto Hotel at SkyDome Sheraton Centre Toronto Under 19 years of age Holiday Inn on King Green/Environmentally Friendly Hotels In 2000, the city of Toronto endorsed a plan to protect and enhance the natural environment Clean, Green, and Healthy: A Plan for an Environmentally Sustainable Toronto. All of the city s hotels participate in recycling and conservation practices to some degree. The following February 2003 American Psychologist 163

6 hotels are currently participating in the Canadian Hotel and Motel Association s Project Planet program, which promotes recycling, use of environmentally friendly products, availability of smoke-free guest rooms, and the option to reuse towels and linens to conserve energy and water, or they are committed to the environment and practice energy and resource conservation: Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel Days Inn Toronto Downtown Delta Chelsea Hotel Fairmont Royal York Hotel Holiday Inn on King Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel Arrangements for Persons With Disabilities The APA Council of Representatives has adopted Guidelines on Physical and Social Accessibility, prepared by the APA Task Force on Psychology and the Handicapped. In compliance with these guidelines, the Board of Convention Affairs asks each person with a disability who is planning to attend the convention to identify himself or herself and to provide information on how APA can make the convention more accessible for him or her. Please check the appropriate box on the Advance Convention Registration and Hotel Reservation Forms if you are disabled and would like assistance in facilitating your attendance at the convention. A note outlining your specific needs should accompany the Advance Convention Registration and Hotel Reservation Forms. APA will provide a van with a lift as transportation for persons who use wheelchairs, interpreters for hearing-impaired individuals, and escorts/ readers for persons with visual impairments if specific requests are provided at the time of advance registration. During the convention, persons with disabilities who desire a place to relax or who desire assistance with wheelchair repairs, readers, escorts, interpreters, and so on may visit the APA Resource Room for Persons With Disabilities. To facilitate hotel reservations for those who need wheelchair accessibility and visual or hearing aids, the Board of Convention Affairs has compiled information on the headquarters hotels. It is strongly suggested that persons who are in need of wheelchair-accessible accommodations request housing at one of the following hotels. Additional information regarding accessibility of supplemental hotels and a detailed report on accessibility of headquarters facilities may be obtained from the APA Convention Office in Washington, DC. Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel Main entrance: Accessible. Restrooms: Accessible. Braille signage: No braille on elevator panels. There are raised numbers outside elevators to indicate floor number. Sleeping rooms: 10 rooms are designed for wheelchair accessibility 8 rooms with king-size beds and 2 rooms with two double beds. All accessible rooms are near the elevator. No roll-in showers. Meeting rooms: Accessible. Restaurants: Accessible. Aids: Assisted-listening device kits are available; shower benches are available. Fairmont Royal York Hotel Main entrance: Not accessible. Use east entrance, which has elevator to lobby level. Restrooms: Accessible. Braille signage: No braille inside elevators, but numbers and letters are raised. Sleeping rooms: 15 rooms have been designed for wheelchair accessibility, and an additional 8 rooms have been partially modified for access. Flashing fire alarms are installed in the bedrooms. Meeting rooms: Accessible; wheelchair lift is available to Imperial Room. Health club: Wheelchair lift to health club cannot accommodate a scooter. Restaurants: Accessible. Aids: Assisted-listening device kits are available; bath benches are available. Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel Main entrance: Accessible, but located at top of steep driveway. Accessible entrance on street level requires valid guest room key for entry or a phone call for assistance. Restrooms: Main level public restrooms in the North Tower are not accessible. Sleeping rooms: 10 rooms have been modified for wheelchair access; 2 with roll-in showers. Size of rooms is acceptable, but furniture should be reconfigured for improved access. Roll-in showers have a raised lip at the base, which could pose a challenge. Flashing fire alarms are installed in the bedrooms. Room 2627 is accessible only for someone in a small chair. Room 517 is a large room with a king-size bed, space for a roll-away bed, and a large bathroom with roll-in shower. There are no accessible rooms with two double beds. Restaurants: Accessible. Aids: Assisted-listening device kits are available; bath benches are available. Rooms designed for wheelchair accessibility are also available at the Delta Chelsea Hotel, the Hilton Toronto Hotel (very nice roll-in showers), the Holiday Inn on King, the Metropolitan Hotel Toronto, and the Sheraton Centre Toronto. The Hilton Toronto Hotel and the Holiday Inn on King seem to provide the best access among the supplemental hotels. Employer Exhibit Booths Job opportunities for attendees can be found in the APA Exhibit Hall. Employer exhibit booths will be located in a section of the APA exhibits in the Exhibit Hall North Building, Upper Level, Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Employers who are interested in obtaining a booth may request information from Jodi Ashcraft, Exhibits Manager, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC (telephone: ). 164 February 2003 American Psychologist

7 Child Care For financial reasons, APA will not be providing on-site facilities for a children s hospitality center in Toronto. Parents who require child care during the convention may make arrangements with existing child care services in Toronto. Although APA is providing the name of a resource that is located in Toronto, APA is not endorsing this company or liable for services provided by it. Parents may call directly to make arrangements in advance. Improv Care Services for Children, 1009 Scarlett Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9P 2V3 (telephone: , fax: ): High-quality child care is provided by experienced early childhood educators, child and youth workers, and teachers. Exceptional care can be provided for your child or children in and around your hotel. While you are attending the conference, Improv Care staff can design and implement interesting and creative activities at your hotel and around the city of Toronto. Fees: $25.00 per hour per family with a three-hour minimum. Transportation for each child care provider after midnight is $ Method of payment must be VISA or MasterCard. Because of the time of year, it is strongly recommended that you book your child care no later than August 4, A fee of $75.00 will be imposed for any cancellation made within 24 hours of the starting time. To find out more about services and staff, visit the Improv Care Web site at dahla@improvcare.ca, or call the phone number listed above. Note: All prices listed above are in Canadian funds. Continuing Professional Education Workshops Continuing Professional Education Workshops, designed to offer a broad array of continuing education topics for practitioners and scientists, will be offered during the convention. Sponsored by the APA Continuing Professional Education Committee, the workshops are designed to upgrade the skills and knowledge of clinicians, academics, and those in research. Participants earn continuing education credits for these workshops. All workshops are scheduled for either a half day (four hours) or a full day (seven hours). Complete information about the activities offered and an enrollment form will be in a special tear-out booklet in the May 2003 issue of the APA Monitor on Psychology. Call the Continuing Professional Education Office at (800) , extension 5991, if you have any questions prior to that time. Convention Personnel You may wish to contact one or more of the following persons before or during the convention: Chair, Board of Convention Affairs: Brian L. Wilcox, c/o Convention Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC Director, Convention/Meetings: Candy Won, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC (202) Continuing Professional Education Program: Brennan Harmuth, Continuing Professional Education Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC (202) Mailing Label for the Convention Program If you will definitely not attend the convention and would like to order a copy of the Convention Program, please fill out the label below and return it to the Convention Office, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC Your program will be mailed in late July or August. Advance registrants and on-site registrants will automatically receive copies. Print Only Zip Code Is Imperative Name Mailing Address City State Zip Code February 2003 American Psychologist 165

8 Advance Registration Instructions Fill out the form on the facing page. Print legibly, entering information in the space allowed. Each individual attending convention activities must register using a separate form. For housing, fill out the Hotel Reservation Form found elsewhere in this section. Send the Advance Convention Registration Form no later than June 23, 2003, to APA 2003 Convention, P.O. Box , Baltimore, MD Beginning March 14, 2003, you can also register on-line on APA s Web site at 1. Name: Enter last name, first name, middle initial. Title: (Dr., Mr., Mrs.) optional. 2. Institution: Enter your affiliation (e.g., Yale Univ, private practice, Sunset CMHC). 3. City, State or Province, and Country: Enter the city, state or province, and country (if not the United States) of your institution for your badge. 4. Mailing Address: Two lines are allowed for the mailing address. If it is necessary to designate a department, use the first of these two lines. (This address will be used to mail your badge and Convention Program in July.) Street address will facilitate delivery. 5. City, State or Province, Zip or Postal Code: Use standard post office abbreviations for the state or province. 6. Country: If you are not a resident of the United States, enter the name of your country. 7. Telephone Number: Please provide your daytime telephone number, including area code. 8. APA Member Number: Please provide your APA membership number. 9. Address: Please provide your address. 10. Registration Fee: Enter fee paid. Payment (check or credit card) for registration fee must accompany form. For those paying by VISA, MasterCard, or American Express, please complete the Credit Card Payment Authorization Form on the bottom of your Advance Convention Registration Form. $185 APA Member, Fellow, Associate; APA International Affiliate; CPA/OPA Member $215 Nonmember of APA $60 APA Student Affiliate $85 Full-Time Student, APA High School Teacher Affiliate $10 Processing Fee for Nonmember Spouses/Equivalents, Dependents Under Age 18 (see No. 16 below; $10 per person nonrefundable processing fee) 11. Membership Code: From the list below, select your membership status code; enter it in the space allowed. M APA Member F APA Fellow A APA Associate U CPA/OPA Member N Nonmember R APA International Affiliate H APA High School Teacher Affiliate S APA Student Affiliate T Full-Time Student Q State/Provincial Association Representative B Media Representative E Exhibitor 12. Primary Division: If you are not a division member, leave this area blank. If you are a member of only one division, enter the division number (see list below) in this space. If you are a member of more than one division, enter the division number of your primary division membership here. This information is used in allocating program hours to divisions. 13. Other Divisions: If you are a member of more than one division and have listed your primary division in No. 12 above, list your remaining division memberships in order of most important to least important. List no more than six such memberships. List of divisions for Questions 12 and 13: 1 General, 2 Teaching, 3 Experimental, 5 Evaluation, Measurement, and Statistics, 6 Behavioral Neuroscience and Comparative, 7 Developmental, 8 Personality and Social, 9 SPSSI, 10 Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts, 12 Clinical, 13 Consulting, 14 Industrial and Organizational, 15 Educational, 16 School, 17 Counseling, 18 Public Service, 19 Military, 20 Adult Development and Aging, 21 Applied Experimental and Engineering, 22 Rehabilitation, 23 Consumer, 24 Theoretical and Philosophical, 25 Behavior Analysis, 26 History of Psychology, 27 Community Research and Action, 28 Psychopharmacology and Substance Abuse, 29 Psychotherapy, 30 Hypnosis, 31 State Psychological Association Affairs, 32 Humanistic, 33 Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, 34 Population and Environmental, 35 Psychology of Women, 36 Psychology of Religion, 37 Child, Youth, and Family Services, 38 Health Psychology, 39 Psychoanalysis, 40 Clinical Neuropsychology, 41 Psychology Law, 42 Psychologists in Independent Practice, 43 Family Psychology, 44 Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Issues, 45 Ethnic Minority Issues, 46 Media Psychology, 47 Exercise and Sport, 48 Peace Psychology, 49 Group Psychology and Group Psychotherapy, 50 Addictions, 51 Men and Masculinity, 52 International Psychology, 53 Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, 54 Pediatric Psychology, 55 Pharmacotherapy. 14. Institutional Code: Enter one of the following numbers to identify the type of institution to which you belong: 1 Universities, Colleges, and Professional Schools, 2 Primary and Secondary Schools (Public and Private), 3 Government (Federal, State/Provincial, or Local), includes all military services, 4 Business/Industry, 5 Nongovernmental Organizations (Associations or Quasi- Governmental or International Organizations), 6 Human (Mental/Health) Services (Hospitals, Clinics, CMHCs, or Independent Practice), 7 Other Professional (Non-Mental/Health) Services (Research Organizations, etc.), 8 Other (Retired/Emeritus, Self-Employed Individual/ Owner, except Independent Practice, etc.). 15. Persons With Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and require special assistance, check this box. Attach a separate note specifying special needs (e.g., van for wheelchair). 16. Nonmember Spouse/Equivalent or Dependent(s) Under Age 18 Registration: If you wish to register a nonmember spouse/equivalent or dependent(s) under 18 years of age, please provide name(s) for badge information. Nonmember spouse/equivalent and dependent(s) under age 18 are exempt from paying a registration fee if their names appear in this space on a fee-paying registrant s form. A $10 per person nonrefundable processing fee will be required. 17. City, State or Province, and Country: Please provide your city, state or province, and country (if not the United States) for badges of nonmember spouse/equivalent and dependent(s) under age Total Fees Due: Enter total fees due. Payment must accompany form for your registration to be processed. 19. Return the Advance Convention Registration Form to the APA 2003 Convention, P.O. Box , Baltimore, MD Advance Convention Registration Form will be returned by APA if not accompanied by a check or the Credit Card Payment Authorization Form for the registration fee. Checks must be payable in U.S. dollars and drawn on a U.S. bank.

9 Fill out the Hotel Reservation Form for room reservations. American Psychological Association Advance Convention Registration Form August 7 10, 2003, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Return form no later than June 23, Name: Last First Middle Title Initial (optional) 2. Institution: Do not exceed 30 characters, including spaces. Will appear on badge. 3. City: State/Province: Will appear on badge. Country (if not U.S.): 4. Mailing Address: 5. City: State/Province: Zip/Postal Code: 6. Country (if not U.S.): 7. Telephone Number: 8. APA Member Number: 9. Address: 10. Registration Fee: Enclose check or money order made out to the American Psychological Association or Credit Card Payment Authorization Form. $ 11. Membership Code: 12. Primary Division: (Primary division is used for allocating program hours to divisions.) 13. Other Divisions: 14. Institutional Code: 15. Person With Disability (Leave blank if not disabled): Amount Due 16. Name(s) of Nonmember Spouse/Equivalent or Dependent(s) Under Age 18: Amount Due Last First Middle Initial Last First Middle Initial Last First Middle Initial Last First Middle Initial 17. City: State/Province: Country (if not U.S.): 18. Total Fees Due (Payment must accompany form): $ 19. Return Form With Accompanying Check (in U.S. dollars/u.s. bank) or with a completed Credit Card Payment Authorization Form to: APA 2003 Convention, P.O. Box , Baltimore, MD DEADLINE: June 23, Credit Card Payment Authorization Form $ $ $ $ I authorize the American Psychological Association to charge my 2003 convention fees to my credit card as indicated below. Name: (Name as it appears on credit card) Address of Cardholder: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Circle One: VISA MasterCard American Express Fee to Be Charged: $ (convention registration) Daytime Phone Number: Name of Registrant: Cardholder Signature: (If different from cardholder)

10 Hotel and Rate Information Map number a Hotel No. of rooms Single Double or double/ double Triple Suites b Headquarters hotels 1 Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel Business 280 $229 $249 $269 $500 and up Executive 50 $259 $279 $299 2 Fairmont Royal York Hotel 840 $235 $255 $275 $499 and up 3 Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel 550 $235 $250 $280 Note. Meetings for all divisions will take place at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre as well as at the Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre Hotel and the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. APA Continuing Professional Education Workshops will be located at the Westin Harbour Castle Toronto Hotel. Supplemental hotels 4 Best Western Primrose Hotel Downtown Toronto 100 $179 $179 $189 5 Bond Place 100 $150 $150 $170 6 [No longer available] 7 Days Inn Toronto Downtown 100 $169 $169 $184 8 Delta Chelsea Hotel 300 $179 $199 $219 9 Hilton Toronto Hotel 300 $229 $229 $ Holiday Inn on King 250 $212 $212 $ Metropolitan Hotel Toronto 100 $219 $ Novotel Toronto Centre 100 $219 $219 $ Renaissance Toronto Hotel at SkyDome 200 $219 $219 $ Sheraton Centre Toronto 650 $229 $249 $ Strathcona Hotel Standard 31 $169 $169 $189 Deluxe 22 $179 $179 $199 Corporate 22 $189 $189 $ Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel 100 $198 $198 $218 Note. Rates are quoted in Canadian funds and do not include 5% provincial sales tax and 7% goods and services tax. Visitors to Toronto may obtain a rebate on the 7% goods and services tax. For an approximate equivalent in U.S. funds, divide the above rates by $1.50 U.S. See text for information on family accommodations, descriptions of hotels, and accessibility. The following international symbols represent the bed configurations: Single, Double, Double/Double, Triple. Wheelchairaccessible rooms are available. See text for details. a See map elsewhere in this section. b Suites are a parlor and one or two bedrooms.

11 American Psychological Association 2003 Convention Toronto, Ontario, Canada August 7 10, 2003 HOTEL RESERVATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS Hotel reservations can be made through Expo- Exchange by INTERNET, FAX, PHONE, OR MAIL between March 14, 2003, and July 3, All requests will be processed on a space-available basis. To reserve a room for the APA convention choose ONE of the following methods: INTERNET: Beginning March 14, 2003, fill out the form and submit it directly by using the interactive Web site at or TELEPHONE: Call ExpoExchange, Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m., Central time, at (800) (toll free) or (847) (international) or FAX: Send a completed housing form, one copy per request, to (800) or (847) or MAIL: Send a completed housing form to Expo- Exchange, 108 Wilmot Road, P.O. Box 825, Deerfield, IL CONFIRMATIONS ExpoExchange will send you a confirmation. Review it carefully for accuracy. If you do not receive a confirmation via , fax, or mail within 14 days after sending your request, please contact the housing bureau at ampsy@expoedge.com, (800) , or (847) ROOM RATES/TAXES To take advantage of the special APA convention rates, be sure to book your reservation by July 3, After July 3, 2003, the official APA blocks will be released and the hotels may charge significantly higher rates. All rates are in Canadian funds, are per room night, and are subject to tax (subject to change). Some hotels may charge additional fees for rooms with more than two occupants. When making a reservation, please provide room and bedding preferences in the Special needs line of the housing form. The hotels will assign specific room types at check-in, on the basis of availability. GUARANTEE All hotels require a guarantee with each reservation request. Requests received without a credit card for the required guarantee will not be processed. Please fill out the credit card information entirely. Credit cards must be valid through August 2003 to be processed and considered a proper guarantee. Because of varying exchange rates, no checks or wire transfers will be accepted. CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS Changes/cancellations made on or before July 16, 2003, should be made directly with ExpoExchange. After July 21, 2003, you must contact your confirmed hotel directly. Reservations cancelled within 72 hours of arrival will be charged one night s room and tax to the credit card that was used to guarantee the reservation. Housing for the APA convention will open on March 14, 2003 Send Confirmation to: First Name Last Name MI Address Daytime Phone Fax (If number is not within the U.S., please provide the ENTIRE number the U.S. will need to dial to reach you.) Company/Institution (if applicable) Address City/State/Province Hotel Information: Arrival Date Hotel Selection: (List three choices in order of preference.) Zip or Postal Code/Country Departure Date First Second Third Reservations will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. If all three requested hotels are unavailable, please process this reservation according to: comparable room rate proximity to conference site do not book if unavailable Room Type: No. of people to occupy room List all room occupants: Nonsmoking room requested Required Guarantee Information: By Credit Card Only No. of beds requested in room Special needs Wheelchair-accessible room required Type of Card: American Express MasterCard VISA Discover Diners Club Account Number Name of Cardholder Expiration Date Because of the varying exchange rate, no checks or wire transfers will be accepted. DO NOT SEND THIS FORM TO THE ASSOCIATION. SEND TO EXPOEXCHANGE. PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER ROOM. MAKE COPIES AS NEEDED.

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