General Information
There will be photographs taken during the event, if you are not comfortable having your picture taken we will provide stickers to attach to your name badge and we ask that you wear these so we can ensure we respect your wishes.
Pronoun ribbons for name badges will also be made available and we encourage all attendees to wear these.
We ask that you register with your preferred name so that your name badge can be printed correctly.
Accessibility
The Hotel Santa Fe meeting space and washrooms are fully accessible. If you need an accessible room or other accommodations for attending please contact Ali Tatum at ali.tatum@ubc.ca or 604-875-2000 ext 4044 to discuss your needs.
The Birth Summit is a scent-free event, please refrain from wearing perfumes/ aftershaves or other scented products.
The restrooms at the conference space will be designated women’s and all gender restrooms.
Personal
Basic pain relief and first aid supplies will be available from Summit staff and free sanitary products available in the washrooms.
Local contact information
Law enforcement:
Sante Fe Police
505-428-3710
2515 Camino Entrada
Non-emergency Medical:
Railyard Urgent Care
505-501-7791 831
S St Francis Dr
https://railyardurgentcare.com/
Refunds
Please note the REFUND CUT OFF DATE is: March 1, 2019
Withdrawal BEFORE Refund Cut Off Date
The registration fee, less the applicable handling charge (15% of registration fee), will be refunded. This handling charge covers the staff costs of processing refunds and other costs associated with cancellations. Please see note below on substitutions.
Withdrawal AFTER Refund Cut Off Date
For cancellations received after the cut-off date but before the commencement of the program, the registration fee, less the applicable handling charge (30% of registration fee), will be refunded. This handling charge covers the staff costs of processing refunds, penalties charged by the venue and other costs associated with cancellations.
After Summit has commenced
As all materials, catering and other requirements have been prepared in expectation of your attendance, no refunds are possible.
Substitution of registrant
Registration is transferable to another individual without penalty, however, to ensure equity and access to nominees on the waitlist, Summit staff must approve any substitutions. Please ensure that we are provided with your substitute's name and expertise in advance.
Requests for refund or substitution must be submitted in writing to birthplace.lab@ubc.ca.
Accommodations
Accommodation reservations must be canceled directly with Hotel Santa Fe in accordance with the hotel's cancellation policy.
Continuing Education Credits
Application for the following credits is in process:
CMEs - Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia & Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons