Heartland 2021 Accessibility Education Schedule

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HEARTLAND CONFERENCE

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Accessibility and Installer Training Schedule HANDS-ON TRAINING

WATERLOO, IA • SEPT. 13-15, 2021 To register, click here or visit

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» Installer Training Three days of accessibility sessions and installer training—perfect for Live at Home members!

MONDAY, SEPT. 13

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15

8 a.m.–Noon (8 hours, 12 attendees max)

8 a.m.–10 a.m. (2 hours, no cap)

Span America Installation Training Class Convention Center

Entrematic - Enter a New Era of Door Automation Best Western: Room X

Noon–1 p.m.

10 a.m.–Noon (4 hours, 20 attendees max)

Lunch

Harmar Accessibility Products

1–5 p.m.

Span America Installation Training Class Convention Center

Convention Center Noon–1 p.m.

Lunch

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 8 a.m.–Noon (4 hours, 25 attendees max) Manufacturer Certification for Pathway 3G Ramp System by EZ-ACCESS

1–3 p.m.

Harmar Accessibility Products Convention Center 3–5 p.m. (2 hours)

Convention Center

Best Bath

Noon–1 p.m.

Convention Center

Lunch 1–5 p.m. (4 hours, 25 attendees max) Manufacturer Certification for Passport® Vertical Platform Lift by EZ-ACCESS

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Convention Center

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Accessibility and Installer Training Schedule

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» Live Sessions

TUESDAY, SEPT. 14 10:20–11:20 a.m.

Jim Greatorex: Home Access Industry Update - Great Potential Time to Execute

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Panel: Mark Richmann, The New Normal - Incorporating What We Learned in 2020 to Your Accessibility Business

4–7 p.m.

Expo Hall Grand Opening

7–10 p.m.

Community Dinners

WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 15 8:30–9:45 a.m.

Keynote Speaker

9:45 a.m.–2:45 p.m.

Exhibit Hall Open

1:30–3:00 p.m.

Panel: Jim Greatorex, The Future of the Home Accessibility Industry the Next Five Years

3:10–4:10 p.m.

Cindi Petito: Bathroom Modifications: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly

6:30–10 p.m.

Farewell at the VGM Farm

HEARTLAND AT HOME ON-DEMAND SESSIONS Panel: Julie Overton, MSG, MHA: Build a Strong Foundation in Home Modification for Aging in Place Louis Tenebaum: Status of Legislation to Increase Funding for Home Modifications

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» So, what’s on this year’s social agenda?

Golf Monday, Sept. 13, afternoon - You’ll be able to play 18 holes of golf at Waterloo’s premier golf facility during the Van G. Miller Memorial Golf Tournament.

First Time Attendee Social And for first-timers, Monday afternoon before the hog roast, you’ll learn how to make the most of VGM Heartland Conference.

Hog Roast Grab a cold beverage and mingle at the iconic hog roast. You’ll enjoy mouthwatering pork cooked on site and then kick back and relax with live music and a 3D firework display.

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening Tuesday, Sept. 14, afternoon - Spend some quality time checking out the hottest products offered by VGM’s participating vendors at the convention center, with a delicious appetizer in hand.

Community Dinners On Tuesday evening, eat, drink, and socialize with your peers at designated downtown eateries.

VGM Tours Take a journey through VGM headquarters.

Farewell at the VGM Farm: Wild Wild Midwest Wednesday, Sept. 15, evening (in place of the gala) - Enjoy a cocktail and yard games while soaking up some summer sun at the VGM Farm.

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Accessibility and Installer Training Schedule

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FULL CONFERENCE ATTENDEE: $599 * EARLY BIRD: $499 Pricing includes full access to in-person education sessions, pre-cons, and social events. It also includes access to Heartland At Home, our virtual conference.

*Early Bird pricing ends July 15, 2021.

More information, including exhibitor and sponsor list, in the prospectus.

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EVENT LOCATION INFORMATION All Tech Training sessions and Live at Home sessions will take place at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center as well as the exhibit hall. The keynote speaker will also take place at the Five Sullivan Brothers Center.

Farewell at the Farm: Wild Wild MidWest has replaced the Wednesday night Gala.

Transportation will be provided to and from this event.

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vgmheartland.com and click on REGISTER.

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Accessibility and Installer Training Schedule