Vaccination
The health and safety of our conference participants is our main priority. Following recent best practices in the event industry to minimize risk and maximize participant well-being, all participants will be required to provide proof of being up to date* on all vaccinations for COVID-19 prior to admittance to the conference venue.
*According to CDC an individual is “Up to Date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations if they have received all recommended doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. Getting a second booster is not necessary to be considered up to date at this time.
In cases for those who have a medical or sincerely-held religious exemption as outlined below, proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test from a reputable clinic or professional medical office (no more than two days prior to the start of the conference) is required, along with a letter from their religious leader (priest, preacher, rabbi, imam, etc.), or medical provider, as is applicable. Said letter should explain the medical or religious reasoning prohibiting the individual from receiving immunizations and should be submitted immediately for review and approval by Alliance Staff.*
- Health Circumstance – History of previous allergic reaction to indicate an immediate hypersensitivity reaction to a component of the vaccine; health condition or medical circumstances such that immunization is not considered safe; or any other health condition or medical circumstance where receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is contraindicated; or
- Sincerely Held Religious Belief: Religious belief and/or practice which is (a) sincerely held; and (b) which prohibits receiving immunizations.
*If your exemption letter is approved, please be prepared to present your negative COVID test results at registration/check-in at the conference. The negative test requirements as follows:
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test, a physical copy or photo is also required with your name and date of test from a reputable clinic or professional medical office. Date of the test must be no more than two days (48 hours) prior to the start of the Alliance Conference, which would be Saturday, July 23, 2022, as the conference begins on Monday, July 25th. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of such testing.
Those who have a medical or religious exemption will be required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or antigen test, a physical copy or photo is also required with your name and date of test from a reputable clinic or professional medical office. Date of the test must be no more than two days (48 hours) prior to the start of the Alliance Conference, which would be Saturday, July 23, 2022. Attendees will be responsible for the cost of such testing.
Attendees will be prompted to complete these forms as part of their conference registration.
Entry requirements for the 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness
The Alliance is committed to putting on a safe event. As part of the entry requirements for the 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness, all attendees must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination with booster (if last dosage was 6+ months ago) in order to enter.
The Alliance has partnered with CLEAR to utilize the Health Pass feature, to provide easy proof of COVID-related health insights for faster entry. To get started, download the CLEAR app and enroll for free: https://clear.app.link/ALLIANCE- For the most efficient entry possible, all attendees should create a free CLEAR account and complete the checklist for entry requirements.
- Trust and transparency are a priority. The Alliance has partnered with CLEAR because with Health Pass, users are always in control of their health information. Personal information is only used to deliver a frictionless and secure experience with CLEAR and the National Alliance to End Homelessness. You can read more details about this in CLEAR’s Privacy Policy here.
- If you have any questions about enrolling in CLEAR, please reach out to memberservices@clearme.com or tap “Get In Touch” in the app for assistance.
- Need further assistance with Health Pass? Contact CLEAR’s Member Care team directly in the CLEAR app, by calling 1-855-CLEARME (253-2763), or through email at memberservices@clearme.com
- Full instructions on how to complete your Health Pass below:
- Download the CLEAR app and tap the white Health Pass tile.
- Select ‘Have a code?’ and enter ALLIANCE
- Easily enroll with your government issued ID or if you are already a CLEAR member, verify your identity with a quick selfie.
- Accept the Know Before You Go.
- Follow the prompts to verify your proof of vaccination and booster dosage.
- Before you arrive, reopen the Health Pass tile and produce your pass. Green is good to go! Be ready to present to staff for faster entry.
NOTE: If you do not have a smart phone and are unable to complete this process, please complete the Alliance’s Vaccine Attestation found here. Please also be prepared to present your proof of vaccination on-site at the conference via print or digital record. Failure to supply proper documentation will prevent conference access.
Pandemic Safety Protocols
Masks are required for conference gatherings. Masks will be available throughout the venue and at registration. The Alliance staff will be able to direct you to the closest PPE stations.
It is important to note that the conference venue, the Washington Hilton, is committed to providing a safe, healthy environment for all hotel guests and conference participants. To learn more about specific safety protocols, you can visit this link: Hilton Safety Standards.
At this time proof of vaccination and masks are generally not required in Washington, D.C., but visitors are encouraged to check with individual establishments about COVID-19 protocols. Find the latest information from the DC government at coronavirus.dc.gov.
Regarding required travel restrictions: Washington D.C. officials do not require masks be worn at local airports including Baltimore Washington (BWI); Washington Dulles (IAD) and Washington Reagan (DCA).
We advise that you read the government travel guidance to confirm eligibility and requirements at the time of travel: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information1.html
We expect all conference participants, volunteers, and speakers to be up to date* on all vaccinations and to consider the health and well-being of fellow participants by adhering to this policy, practicing good judgement, following CDC guidelines, and complying with all other rules, regulations and guidelines when traveling to the 2022 National Conference on Ending Homelessness.
Thank you for doing your part to help minimize the spread of COVID-19. Please contact Jeania Davis (jdavis@naeh.org) with any questions about our 2022 National Conference Safety Plan.
*According to CDC an individual is “Up to Date” with their COVID-19 vaccinations if they have received all recommended doses in the primary series and one booster when eligible. Getting a second booster is not necessary to be considered up to date at this time.