February 2026: Fall in Love With AAIDD

February AAIDD Highlights Benefits AAIDD members are enjoying this month Fall in love with your professional growth this February. Unlock exclusive access to professional webinars, leading IDD journals, networking opportunities and more. Discover all the membership benefits worth swooning over this month! Join AAIDD Today! AAIDD Interest Networks Calls for Nominations or Proposals AAIDD Members gain access to topic-focused networks where professionals connect, collaborate, and share resources AAIDD Psychology IN Seeks Nominations for its Wolf Wolfensberger Valor Award Nominations due February 27, 2026   AAIDD Community Interest Network Seeks Nominations for its Community Award Nominations Due: February 27, 2026 Learn More About AAIDD Interest Networks  AAIDD Webinars  Ongoing professional education  Why pay $10? Members receive registration at no cost for all AAIDD webinars Making Postsecondary Education for Students with IDD More Accessible AAIDD Webinar February 10, 2026 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern  Register Here! Promoting Physical Activity in Youth with IDD AAIDD Webinar February 25, 2026 2:00-3:00 pm Eastern  Register Here! Sexual Education, Maternal Health, and Pregnancy Experiences of Women with IDD AAIDD Webinar March 5, 2026 3:30-4:30 pm Eastern  Register Here! AAIDD Journals Leading Peer-Reviewed Journals in the IDD Field Access articles at no cost for AAIDD Members  AAIDD Journals Have Moved to the Taylor & Francis Platform Check out the new platform, and see information about authors, including direct links for submitting articles on the AAIDD website.   The January 2026 Issue of the American Journal on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AJIDD) is Available Now!  AJIDD is a scientific, scholarly, and archival multidisciplinary journal for reporting original contributions of the highest quality to knowledge of intellectual disability, its causes, treatment, and prevention. Read AAIDD Journals  Ready to Take the Next Step? Join AAIDD and enjoy all these member benefits and more! AAIDD's mission is to promote progressive policies, sound research, effective practices, and universal human rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Become a member today! Join AAIDD!

2026 EXPO Assistive Technology Expo

Registration is open to attend the 2026 AT Expo! Please see the attached flyer for more details. This statewide event brings together professionals, educators, service providers, and individuals with disabilities to explore the latest innovations that empower independence and inclusion.  

Register today!

Date: Tuesday March 10, 2026 

Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln Street Columbia, SC 29201

 

This year’s expo will feature:

• Exhibit Hall and Makers Space: A dynamic space for hands-on demonstrations and networking. This year's Maker's Space features 3D printing.
• Educational Sessions: This year's expo will feature 15 education sessions open to all attendees. Education sessions feature expert-led presentations on trends and best practices in assistive technology and accessibility. Please see attached session list for more details on CEUs and speaker information.
• Networking Opportunities: Whether attending to find out about new technologies or connecting with vendors, friends, and colleagues, the SC Assistive Technology Expo is the place to be!

 

The participant schedule includes:

• 8:30 am | Registration is open; there will be 8 check-in stations for registration.
• 8:30 am - 9:30 am | Participants visit Exhibit Hall
• 9:30 am-10:30 am | Participants attend an education session
• 10:30 am-11:30 am | Participants visit Exhibit Hall
• 11:30 am-12:30 pm | Participants attend an education session
• 12:30 pm-1:30 pm | Participants visit Exhibit Hall
• 12:45 pm | Door Prizes will be given away in Booth 18
• 1:30 pm-2:30 pm | Participants attend an education session
• 2:30 pm-3:30 pm | Participants visit Exhibit Hall
• 2:45 pm | Ice Cream Social in front of Booth 18
• 2:45 pm | Door Prizes will be given away in Booth 18
• 3:30 pm | Exhibit Hall Closes to Participants; Exhibitor Move-out begins

The concession stand will be open in the Exhibit Hall from 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Exhibit Hall is open to participants from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30p.m. 

 

Speaker List PDF Link.

Brain Injury Association of SC: Newsletter

 

Sunday, March 22, 2026 March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, and there's no better time to rally for BI survivors and their families. This year, we're hosting three events with one mission: to create a better future through brain injury prevention, research, education, and advocacy.   Register now for the event nearest you! Upstate Join us on Feb. 28 at Soda City Market in downtown Columbia as we kick off Brain Injury Awareness month! Register at Soda City for the Walk, Run & Roll for BI Awareness, and receive a free deck of BI awareness playing cards! Free monthly virtual creative writing workshop. Hosted by Cinelle Barnes, award-winning essayist, memoirist, editor, educator, and brain injury survivor. Designed specifically for BI survivors, this supportive program invites participants to explore storytelling, reflection, and self-expression in a way that honors individual experiences and abilities. Held on the third Wednesday of each month beginning in March. No prior writing experience is required.  Register Now! Disability Advocacy Day Join us on March 4, 2026 for Disability Advocacy Day at the South Carolina State House as advocates, families, professionals, and community partners unite for bold, collective action. Together, we uplift disability rights, strengthen services across our state, and empower every voice to be heard. View the Program. Register Now! The Brain Injury Association of America’s 2026 National Conference and Awareness Day brings together the brain injury community for dynamic sessions, networking, and advocacy on Capitol Hill. Designed for survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, the conference offers tools, resources, and connections to inspire action and strengthen our collective impact. Learn more and register! A Message from Our New Board President We’re excited to welcome Larry Lucas as BIASC’s new President. Larry shares his personal connection to brain injury and outlines priorities for strengthening and expanding BIASC’s impact across South Carolina. Read the full message on our website. Respite Awareness Day 2026 This is your chance to make your voice heard! We are fighting for the necessary rest, recharge, and renewal that caregivers need. Connect with fellow caregivers, dedicated advocates, and community partners who are essential in this fight. Register Now! Wednesday, Feb.11th 10 a.m. – Noon South Carolina State House Columbia, SC

Professional Training The Brain Injury Association of America’s Academy of Certified Brain Injury Specialists (ACBIS) is the nation’s premier brain injury certification program. Acquiring a Certified Brain Injury Specialist (CBIS) credential is the next step in ensuring you remain a valuable, marketable, and well-informed asset in the field of brain injury services. Classes begin Wednesday, April 1. Register by March 15! Proposal Deadline BIASC and the SC Brain Injury Leadership Council (SCBILC) are seeking presenters to lead discussions for professionals, survivors, and caregivers at the statewide Life with Brain Injury Annual Conference on Friday, July 24, 2026. Submit your proposal by Feb. 9! BIASC Quick Links BI Survivor Resources Support Groups – Virtual and In-Person SC State Museum Accessibility Mornings 2026 Online BI Survivor Series Keep up with all the happenings on our calendar of events.

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