AAIDD 150th Annual Meeting - Pre-Conference Sessions

 

AAIDD 150th Annual Meeting: Pre-Conference Sessions The 150th AAIDD Annual Meeting offers engaging pre-conference sessions before the first poster reception designed to enrich your conference experience! These dynamic 90-minute sessions offer a unique opportunity to explore critical topics in IDD, several with CEs! Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights, engage with experts, and set the stage for a truly impactful conference. Monday, June 22, 2026 Sessions With CEs Learners who complete the requirements will receive a certificate listing 1 CE for the following disciplines: APA, ACE, CAMFT, IACET, and SLP. CEs are available through Catalight; they require a separate registration and fee of $30.   1:00 - 2:30 pm Prescribing Psychologists Derek Phillips, PsyD, MS, Executive Director, Fairleigh Dickinson University   From Margins to Meaning: The Evolution of Supporting People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Hospice and Palliative Care  Arlen Gaines, PhD, MSW, Director of Social Work, Palliative Care   When Seconds Matter: Using AI and Information Exchange to Improve Emergency Care for People with Developmental Disabilities Donnie Woodyard, Jr., MA, Executive Director, United States EMS Compact Doug Kerwin, Vice President of Engineering, Adworthy Sessions Without CEs 1:00 - 2:30 pm Writing for Publications Frank Symons, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Minnesota; Editor of AJIDD Amy S. Hewitt, PhD, FAAIDD, University of Minnesota; Editor of IDD Colleen Thoma, PhD, FAAIDD, Virginia Commonwealth University (emeritus); Co-Editor of Inclusion LaRon Scott, EdD, FAAIDD, University of Virginia; Co-Editor of Inclusion   SECP Research Colloquium This session is organized by the AAIDD Student and Early Career Professional (SECP) and Research Interest Networks    4:00 - 5:00 pm The Story Behind the Story Pivotal Moments in Special Education: Stories From our Foundational Leaders Susan Copeland, PhD, FAAIDD, University of New Mexico    Diane Ryndak, PhD University of North Carolina Greensboro    Jorden Morales    PhD, Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind    Dale Baker, PhD, St. Bonaventure University Shea Head, PhD    Somer Matthews, PhD, Southern Oregon University      Learn more about our pre-conference sessions here

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