Sunday – 9/20/2026 through Friday – 9/25/2026
Washington Dulles Marriott Suites
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION – SAVE
BEFORE July 1, 2026. – $50.00
After July 1, 2026 – $60.00
- Meet with Our Legislators –
Opportunities to meet with legislators – join our pre-scheduled meetings or feel free to schedule your own as a constituent of your local representatives - Attend Our Speaker Presentations
A day of informative and fun presentations and sessions
- Mingle with Fellow Survivors, Advocates and Supporters.
Group photo opportunities - Share Stories
Opportunity to share our unique stories and experiences
EXCITING NEWS!!
USA Thalidomide Survivor Polo Shirts
This year’s 2026 Conference attendees have the option to purchase custom polo shirts featuring the US Thalidomide Survivors logo on the front.
Shirts will be distributed at the conference. At this time, they are available exclusively to registered attendees. You can order multiple shirts in whichever size you need.
We encourage wearing them during conference activities; however, they will not be worn during Capitol Hill visits.
- Easy-to-care-for blend: 50/50 cotton/poly
- 5.5-ounce
- Stain-release finish
- 1×1 rib knit collar and cuffs
- 3-button placket with dyed-to-match buttons.
- Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Do not iron.
ORDERING SHIRTS – MUST BE ORDERED BEFORE JULY 1 2026
To order shirts, simply select your preferred size and quantity at the end of the registration form. The cost of the shirts will be automatically added to your registration fee, and your final total will be displayed before payment.
SHIRT PRICING
XS-XL: $15.00 – 2Xl: $16.00 – 3XL – 6XL: $17.50
Polo Shirt Size Specification
Measurements are in inches.
Body Length at Back: Measured from high point shoulder to finished hem at back.
Chest: Measured across the chest one inch below armhole when laid flat.
Sleeve Length: Start at center of neck and measure down shoulder, down sleeve to hem.
| Sizes | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | 6XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Length at Back | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33-1/2 | 34 | 34-1/2 | 35 |
| Chest - Front Side Only | 18 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24-1/2 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 |
| Chest Complete Front & Back | 36 | 40 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 60 | 64 | 68 |
| Sleeve Length | 17-3/4 | 18-1/2 | 19-1/4 | 20 | 20-3/4 | 21-1/2 | 22-1/4 | 23 | 23-3/4 | 24-1/4 |
Your Conference Registration Receipt Will Have The Hotel Booking Information
- Great room rates just for USATS! $169.00 per night (tax additional)
- Free hot breakfast (for two people)
- ADA compliant rooms available
- Restaurant and lounge on site (NEW this year Marriott is creating a special discount lunch and dinner menu exclusive for conference attendees)
- Bars and restaurants within walking distance
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- 3 miles from Dulles International Airport
- 1 mile from Herndon Metro Station