TEACCH Conference Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities Available

Informational Exhibit Table (THURSDAY & FRIDAY)

Share your resources, research and ideas with conference participants. These two-day tables will offer you maximum exposure at a minimal cost. Please be aware the Thursday-Friday Exhibitor tables are for informational purposes only.

BENEFITS OF EXHIBITING:
As an exhibitor you can expect to:

• Highlight your organization’s unique services
• Build stronger partnerships with professionals, and individuals with ASD and their support networks
• Be acknowledged on the conference website and on the event slideshow

Exhibitor Table Fees:

• Business: $675
• Nonprofit: $500

Exhibitor Fee Includes:

• The opportunity to display Thursday and Friday from 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM.
• Refreshment breaks, and lunch for two. Each additional person at the table is $65 per day.
• Skirted 3×6 Table

Employment Showcase: Small Business Models For Employing Adults With Autism (FRIDAY ONLY)

In keeping with the theme of this year’s conference, on Friday, the TEACCH Conference will host an Employment Showcase, which will promote the work of self-employed individuals with ASD, as well as highlight small businesses that offer gainful employment to individuals with ASD and other special needs. Individuals and businesses will be able to sell their merchandise onsite. However, this is not meant to promote specific treatments or services for individuals with ASD.

BENEFITS OF PARTICIPATING IN THE EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE:

• As an exhibitor you can expect to:
• Build stronger partnerships with professionals and consumers
• Sell your merchandise onsite and market your business to conference attendees
• Highlight your organization’s efforts to offer gainful employment to those with ASD
• Be acknowledged on the conference website and on the event slideshow

Employment Showcase Table Fees:

• Small Businesses Employing Those with ASD: $300
• Self-Employed Individuals with ASD: $200

Employment Showcase Fee Includes:

• The ability for two showcase exhibitors to attend Friday-only conference sessions outside of the
  dedicated exhibit time
• Refreshment breaks, and lunch for two. Each additional person at the table is $65.
• Skirted 3×6 Table

Note: The total number of tables is limited, so we ask businesses to apply early and receive prior approval.

Sponsorship Opportunities

The University of North Carolina TEACCH Autism Program creates and disseminates communitybased
services, trainings and research to enhance the quality of life for individuals with Autism
Spectrum Disorder and their families across the lifespan. This conference is an integral part of
achieving the mission of TEACCH. Please consider supporting the conference through one of the
sponsorship opportunities listed below:

CORPORATE SPONSOR – $10,000

• 10 registration packages
• Company advertisement displayed on a standing banner
• Acknowledged on website and conference slideshow
• Complementary exhibit table

38TH CONFERENCE ANNIVERSARY SPONSOR – $7,500

• 6 registration packages
• Company advertisement displayed on a standing banner
• Acknowledged on website and conference slideshow
• Complementary exhibit table

LUNCH SPONSOR – $3,000

• 2 registration packages
• Signage at buffet tables
• Acknowledged on website and conference slideshow
• Complementary exhibit table

REFRESHMENT SPONSOR – $1,500

• 2 registration packages
• Signage at refreshment tables
• Acknowledged on website and conference slideshow
• Complementary exhibit table

SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR – $400

• Each scholarship sponsor gives two individuals with ASD or their parents/caregivers admission to the conference free of charge.
• Acknowledged on website and conference slideshow

Questions or completed packets can be directed to Annie Richards at annie_richards@med.unc.edu.