External Conference

17th IASSIDD World Conference

The IASSIDD (International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)  17th Annual World Conference, the leading international research and practice meetings in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, will be held in Chicago from 5-8 August 2024. The Congress theme is 'Reimagining Connections'. Anticipated attendance will be approximately 1200 to 1500 attendees from member countries across the world.

National Down Syndrome Congress Annual Conference

52nd Annual National Down Syndrome Congress Convention will be held in Phoenix, Arizona on July 25 - 28, 2024. Each year, thousands of people come from around the globe to attend the National Down Syndrome Congress Convention.  For many, it's to hear from world-renowned experts; for others, it's to take a one-of-a-kind vacation.  But what brings all of them back, year after year, is the feeling of an international family reunion found nowhere other than at the NDSC Convention weekend.  AND Think College is sponsoring a College Fair during the conference, with college programs from around th

2024 AAC&U Conference on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success

The American Association of College and Universities will held its annual conference on March 21-23, 2024. The AAC&U’s 2024 Conference will focus on Diversity, Equity, and Student Success and more. The conversations at the conference will be open to educators, students, administrators, policymakers, and community members. 

Clare Papay, PhD, (Think College) and Cheryl Torsney, PhD, (Temple University) will be presenting “Diversity Beyond Expectations: Students with Intellectual Disability in Higher Education."

FETC (Future of Education Technology Conference)

The National FET Conference will be held on January 23-26, 2024 in Orlando FL. For almost 50 years, The National Future of Education Technology ® Conference has brought together educators, administrators, and technology experts to discuss the latest advancements in education technology. The content presented at FETC ® is thoughtfully curated to provide professionals with actionable insights on what technology solutions to implement in their schools and districts.

Annual DADD Conference

This is the 25th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities hosted by the Council for Exceptional Children Division on Autism & Developmental Disabilities (DADD). The theme for the 2024 event is "Research-Informed Practice: Infusing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice." The conference program features more than 300 interactive lecture, panel, roundtable, collaborative, and poster presentations, networking socials, an exhibit hall, and other opportunities to engage with colleagues and leaders in the field. 

AUCD Annual Conference

Emerging Leaders are vital to the growth of the AUCD Network and to the success of our mission: to improve the lives of people with disabilities. Emerging Leaders represent the next generation of innovative clinicians, service providers, trainers, advocates, family members, and academic professionals. The AUCD 2023 Conference recognizes that Emerging Leaders continue to propel our Network forward, building on a proud legacy of inclusion, striving for equity, and positively shaping the future. The conference program reflects the importance of Emerging Leaders in all we do.