CLIMATE/TIMEZONE
Spring is officially here once April rolls around and that means the temperatures start to get warmer, but there could also be some precipitation. The average high temperature in Chicago for the end of April and early May is 59 degrees and the average low is 42 degrees. These are the averages, there are days that can reach into the 80's and days that dip below 40. Chicago, Illinois, is located in the Central Time Zone and daylight saving time will be in effect.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITES ACT
AANS wishes to take those steps to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services. If you require any of the auxiliary aids or services identified in the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to attend any AANS program, please contact the Education and Meeting Services Department at aansam@aans.org or call (888) 566-2267, extension 529.

Accessibility
McCormick Place is committed to accommodating the needs of individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Elevators are located in various areas around McCormick Place, including the exhibit hall and all the meeting rooms and theaters are wheelchair accessible. There are designated parking and services for the sight and hearing impaired. Wheelchairs and scooters are available at a fee and can be reserved prior to your arrival by contacting Scootaround at (888) 441-7575 or visit their web site at www.scootaround. com. Daily and weekly rates are available and include delivery and pickup to and from your hotel.

CHILD CARE SERVICES
American Child Care Service
445 E. Ohio St., Suite 306
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 644-7300

American Child Care Service offers services to children of all ages to all of the major hotels in the city. The AANS is not affiliated with and is not endorsing the services of this company.

Note: Children under the age of 18 are not permitted in the Exhibit Hall. Please make arrangements for your child's supervision prior to visiting the Exhibit Hall.

SPOUSE/GUEST HOSPITALITY SUITE
Registered spouses and guests are invited to relax, visit with friends, enjoy refreshments and wait for tour departures in the AANS Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite. Meet new friends and greet longtime acquaintances. The Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite will be located in Java East of the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers. Complimentary continental breakfast will be served each morning from 7:30-10:00 AM. Beverages will be available throughout the day. The suite will be open during the following hours:

GUEST REGISTRATION
Registered spouse/guest attendees will receive a complimentary ticket to the Opening Reception, as well as complimentary use of the Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers, where continental breakfasts and beverages will be available daily, Sunday through Thursday. Admittance to the Spouse/Guest Hospitality Suite is by spouse/guest badge only.

Children 18 and over may register as guests at the Spouse/Guest registration fee. This will allow full participation in the Spouse/ Guest program activities. Children under 18 years of age may register as a child. Individual tickets for children under 18 years of age will be available for purchase at the Tour Ticket Desk located in Java East of the Sheraton Hotel and Towers.

NO SMOKING POLICY
As of January 1, 2008, smoking will not be allowed in all Illinois restaurants, bars, nightclubs, work places and all public buildings. Smoking is prohibited within 15 feet of any entrance.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL INFORMATION
Meeting attendees traveling to Chicago, Illinois, from countries requiring visas, in addition to a passport, will receive a confirmation notice after registering. This notice can serve as documentation to submit with visa applications. Should you require a letter of invitation, please call (847) 378-0529 or e-mail aansam@aans.org to request a personalized letter. Be sure to plan ahead and allow two to three months for visa processing to ensure that you don't miss the opportunity to attend the premier neurosurgical meeting in the United States. For further guidelines please visit www. unitedstatesvisas.gov.

Meeting attendees traveling to Chicago, Illinois, from Canada, Mexico or Bermuda by air or sea will be required to present their country's passport.