Venues
The 2025 National Leadership Training Conference (NLTC) will take place at two venues from October 29 to November 2, 2025:
- Thompson Conference Center at the University of Texas
2405 Robert Dedman Dr, Austin, TX 78712
Thursday and Friday, October 30-31
[Website] - R.L. Davis Auditorium at Texas School for the Deaf
1102 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704
Saturday, November 1
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Parking
Parking is available at both conference venues:
- Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)
Parking is plentiful and available on the TSD campus. - Thompson Conference Center (TCC)
A parking lot is located directly next to the TCC building. Parking is included with your NLTC ticket, but spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Additionally, the Manor Parking Garage (MAG) is nearby, with standard parking rates of $2.50 per vehicle.
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Local Transportation
The city of Austin offers several convenient transportation options to and from the Thompson Conference Center (TCC at UT Austin)
- Public Bus
Several Capital Metro bus routes service the area around TCC, with bus stops within walking distance for easy access. - Rideshare Apps
Uber and Lyft operate extensively throughout Austin, with pickups and drop-offs available directly at TCC. - Shuttle and Taxi Services
Various shuttle and taxi services are available in Austin for attendees traveling to and from TCC.
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Lodging
A range of lodging options is available, listed below by distance from TCC. Please note that there are no hotels directly around TCC or the LBJ Presidential Library.
- Hampton Inn & Suites
1701 Lavaca St, Austin, TX 78701
4.5 stars | 1,202 reviews
Distance: 1.1 miles
[Website] - Hilton Austin
500 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701
4.3 stars | 5,700 reviews
Distance: 1.6 miles
[Website] - Aloft Austin Downtown
109 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
4.5 stars | 1,998 reviews
Distance: 1.7 miles
[Website] - Airbnb
Various properties are available in the Austin area, offering options ranging from private rooms to entire homes.
[Website] - VRBO
For vacation rentals, VRBO offers a variety of homes, apartments, and condos close to the conference venues.
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Restaurants
Discover local dining options near TCC by using the following resources:
- Yelp
A popular app for finding local restaurants, reading reviews, and viewing photos. Great for discovering new places and getting recommendations from others. [Website] - Google Maps
Offers directions and shows nearby restaurants, along with ratings, reviews, and photos. [Website] - TripAdvisor
Provides user reviews and ratings for restaurants, allowing you to filter by cuisine type, price range, and more. [Website] - OpenTable
Useful for making reservations in advance and provides detailed restaurant information, along with reviews. [Website]