FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

General Questions

When and where will the NORA 2024 conference be held?

The Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association, International (NORA) 2023 Conference will take place September 19-22, 2024 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee, FL. The conference will be live (no virtual attendance). 

When does registration open?

Registration is now open.  To register, click here. 

CURRENT NORA MEMBERS - If you are a current NORA member you must log in prior to completing the registration form in order to receive member pricing. If already logged in please click here to proceed to the registration form. 

LAPSED NORA MEMBERS -   Membership in NORA is based on a calendar year that runs from January 1 – to December 31 annually.  If your NORA membership has Lapsed, you must first rejoin as a new member in order to receive member pricing. Membership is not prorated and covers you through 12/31/24. Please note that you will receive separate invoices for membership and conference registration.

Is there a discounted pricing for members?

Please note that pricing is based on membership type and all Member discounts will be applied upon completion of your registration.  If you are a new member or renewing your 2024 membership, the fee will be applied to the total but will not be listed as a separate line item until you receive your final invoice.  Membership is not prorated and covers you through 12/31/24.  Early Bird pricing is available for members through Monday, May 27, 2024.  Please see pricing chart for more information.

Can I join as a new member or renew my current NORA membership at the same time as I register for the conference?

If you are currently a non-member or if your membership is up for renewal, you will have an opportunity to join/renew before registering for the conference and will receive member discounts. Please note that you will receive separate invoices for membership and conference registration.

Is there a discount for 2 or more Professional/Allied Health Professionals from the same practice/facility attending the conference?

There are no group/practice discounts.  Each registration is unique.  If you are registering someone else in your practice to join NORA and/or attend the conference, please register under their name and their email address. It is OK if billed to the same credit card, but we need to capture each member/attendee's name and contact information individually.  When registering multiple people with the same credit card, please allow at least 15 minutes between each transaction as the site will not allow the same card number to be used back-to-back. 

Can I register at the meeting?

Yes. You can pay by credit card, check, or cash at the meeting.  Please note, however, that there will be an additional $75 charge for on-site registration. 

What if I need to cancel my registration?

For good causes, attendees may cancel a registration upon written notice to NORA on or before August 15, 2024.  During this time, NORA will issue a refund minus five (5) percent of the registration fee.  If registration is cancelled anywhere from August 16 - September 5, 2024, NORA will issue a refund minus 15% of the registration fee.  Any cancellations made after September 6, 2024 will result in a refund of 50% of the registration fee.

In the event NORA must cancel the conference due to unforeseen circumstances, NORA will refund the cost of registration. However, NORA does not assume responsibility for any additional costs, charges, or expenses such as airline or hotel penalties; these are the responsibility of the individual.

When can I book my hotel?

In order to receive the special NORA Conference hotel registration discount, at the  Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South in Kissimmee, FL, click here. This discoungt is only available through August 27, 2024..

When will I receive my badge?

You will receive your badge upon on-site registration.

How will I receive verification of my attendance for my continuing education credits?

Attendees are responsible for obtaining their own proof of attendance for a course. The easiest method (for optometrists) is to download the OE Tracker app and scan the QR codes at the completion of each course. For non-optometrists or those who cannot access the app, you will be provided with an attendance certificate, and you are responsible for having this signed/stamped by an attendance monitor at the conclusion of the course. These attendance certificates must be submitted to ARBO (or your CE organization) at the conclusion of the meeting. NORA is not responsible for the submission of certificates or the replacement of lost certificates. NORA submits courses to ARBO for COPE approval. NORA does not submit courses to any other CE broker and does not guarantee that your licensing board or state will accept COPE-approved courses. Attendees are responsible for understanding the CE requirements for their state and/or licensing board.

Are presentations available virtually?

No. But select conference presentations will be recorded and made available at no charge to attendees following the conference. Only the live, on-site presentations will be available for COPE credit.

How can I contact NORA with conference-related questions not covered in this FAQ?

Please email us at [email protected] with any questions not covered in this FAQ. If you are having technical issues with registration, please Noelle Campany at [email protected]  for assistance.

Does NORA help with disability-related accommodations?

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate persons with disabilities at the event. Assistance for accommodations for the NORA education sessions can contact us at [email protected]. Please note on the registration form and submit any specific requests no later than September 1, 2024. To make accommodations for the hotel stay, please contact the hotel directly.