NADD, Annual Conference

 Save the Date!

NADD is pleased to announce that the 43rd Annual Conference will be held October 7-9, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Planning is underway for this event, and we are looking forward to coming together in person this fall. Please save these dates and make plans to join us!

More information regarding the call for presentations and attendee and sponsor registration will be available in the coming months. Keep an eye on your email for updates, or visit our website. Location & Lodging

The 43rd Annual Conference will be held at the Omni William Penn, located in downtown Pittsburgh, PA. Accommodations will be available to NADD Attendees at a discounted rate. The booking link will be available in early 2026! Please keep an eye on your email and check the website for updates.

"Pittsburgh Named One of National Geographic’s Best of the World" - Visit Pittsburgh Pittsburgh has reinvented itself with major cultural upgrades, including new parks, museum expansions, and refreshed downtown landmarks. The city blends its gritty heritage with active experiences, from the Dirty Dozen bike race to easy hikes in Emerald View Park. Here are some activity ideas: The Andy Warhol Museum – featuring a major expansion and a new performance-arts venue in the Pop District Arts Landing – a new downtown park with trails, sculptures, and space for performances, opening just in time for the Forum! Carnegie Museum of Art / Carnegie International – catch the 2026 Carnegie International, plus explore the rich art and natural history collections Mount Washington via Duquesne Incline – ride the historic funicular for sweeping skyline views Check out Visit Pittsburgh's page to learn more about the area; we can't wait to gather in Pittsburgh next October!

About Us

NADD is now considered the leader in education, consultation, and training related to intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. NADD influences policies at the national, state, and local levels leading to more community-based, whole-person treatment for the mental health needs of those with IDD. NADD continues to host annual conferences, publish the most up-to-date research, and hold professionals to the highest quality of supports.  With the support of our members, partners and volunteers, NADD is able to provide a network for continued advancement of research and quality supports for people experiencing intellectual/developmental disabilities and co-occurring mental health conditions. To become a member of this network and community, join us via the link below. Join NADD

www.thenadd.org