External Conference

National Down Syndrome Congress (NDSC) Annual Convention

This is the 47th NDSC Annual Convention. With extensive programming and opportunities for networking, learning, and more, this convention offers general sessions, social events, and learning opportunities for parents, professionals, siblings, and self-advocates. New this year is a College Fair on Friday for self-advocates and their families to learn about college options.

Visit the NDSC Convention website to learn more about the schedule of events, accommodations, and more.

AHEAD Equity & Excellence 2019 Conference

AHEAD's 42nd annual, international conference will draw approximately 1,500 participants from around the world for a week of extraordinary professional development and networking. Presenters and participants come from diverse fields, including education, technology, law, scholarship, and government. Join us in Boston! OR, if you cannot make it to Boston: the conference Opening Plenary address and 20 concurrent sessions will be streamed live during the week.

Disabled & Proud: Leading Change

Disabled and Proud: Leading Change will be held online from Thursday, October 11, through Saturday, October 13, 2018.  This is a conference for students by students with disabilities, focused on giving students the models, resources, and tools they need as leaders for campus change to improve accessibility, inclusion, and the campus climate for people with disabilities. 

Autism Law Summit

The Autism Law Summit is an annual, two-day gathering of parent advocates, autism service providers, lawyers, individuals with autism, lobbyists, and legislators from across the United States who are interested in the politics and policy of autism spectrum disorders. Now in its 12th year, the Autism Law Summit creates space for interactive, high-level, expert-facilitated conversations on improving health insurance, Medicaid, and transition to adulthood.

TASH 2018 Annual Conference

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together a diverse community of stakeholders who gain information, learn about resources, and connect with others across the country to strengthen the disability field. This year’s conference theme, “Be Creative - Innovative Solutions for an Inclusive Life,” reminds us to think outside the box during times of uncertainty. Creativity, innovation, and determination can pave the way for meaningful and inclusive lives for people with disabilities.