25th International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities
Calling all educators, administrators, researchers, college instructors, and related professionals working in the field of autism, intellectual disability and/or developmental disabilities... DADD’s conference is for you! Presenters will share the most current research and practice recommendations related to improving educational outcomes for individuals with autism/autistic individuals, intellectual disability, and/or developmental disabilities, with a focus on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ).
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Exhibitors and Sponsorships (PDF)
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. Conference attendees also may choose to participate in one of three pre-conference training institutes: Institute I focuses on transition, Institute II has a BCBA focus, and Institute III focuses on technology.
Need credit for professional learning? We have that covered! Professional Development Hours (CEUs) through CEC are available for all conference sessions as well as Certificates of Attendance.
Value added for BCBA Certificants! Conference registration includes, at no additional cost, up to 17 BACB CEUs for designated sessions on the conference program!
For information on exhibiting or corporate sponsorship, please contact:
Cindy Perras, DADD Conference Co-ordinator, cindy.perras@gmail.com.
Conference Overview
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 |
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Pre-conference Training Institutes - 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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NANSI (National Autism Network of Statewide Implementers Meeting) - 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. |
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Opening General Session - 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. |
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President’s Reception/Poster Presentations - 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. |
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Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
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Morning Poster Presentations |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions/Featured Speakers |
Noon Poster Presentations & Lunch Break |
DADD General Business Meeting |
Friday, January 19, 2024 |
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Morning Poster Presentations |
Concurrent Breakout Sessions/Featured Speakers |
Noon Poster Presentations & Lunch Break |
Closing General Session |
Featured Sessions & Hot Topics
Note: this is a sampling of the 300+ sessions on the program
- From Theory to Understanding: CDT, CRT, and Intersectionality
Marcus Fuller, Ph.D., University of Vermont, Lynn Stansberry Brusnahan, Ph.D. and Martin Odima, Doctoral Student, University of St. Thomas, and Elizabeth Harkins, Ed.D., William Paterson University - Transform Transition Meltdown to Calm-down: A Proactive and Preventive Support Process,
Padmaja Sarathy, M.A. - The Neurodiversity Movement & the Autistic Self-Concept,
Katybeth Adamo, Ph.D. Student, University of Nevada, Las Vegas - Best Books from 25 years of the Dolly Gray Children’s Literature Award
Tina Taylor, Brigham Young University - Conceptualizing and Utilizing Board Certified Behavior Analysts as Related Services Providers in Inclusion-Oriented Schools
Robert Pennington, Ph.D., BCBA-D. and Virginia Walker, Ph.D. University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and Michael Giangreco, Ph.D., University of Vermont - Exploring a Writing and Assistive Technology Intervention to Support College Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Stephanie Devine, Ph.D., Caitlin Chriss, Ph.D., Kathryn Haughney, Ph.D., and Alexandria Dobson, Ph.D., Georgia Southern University - Early Childhood Behavior Interventions and Trauma Informed Practices That Help Students Succeed
Jennifer Rosenbloom, M.Ed. and Jill Mayes, M.Ed., Newcastle Public Schools - Educational Placements of Students with Complex Support Needs and Intersecting Areas of Diversity in Utah
Kirsten Lansey, Ph.D., Sojung Jung, Ph.D., and Matt Jameson, Ph.D., University of Utah - Transitioning Students with Complex Needs into Inclusive Learning Environments
Shauna Hoekstra, BCBA, Clinical Team Lead, and Clinical Team Members, Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic DSB - DADD: 25 Years of Becoming a More Inclusive & Diverse Community
Tom Smith, Ed.D., Past President and Past Executive Director, DADD
Conference Registration
Value alert – not a member of CEC and/or DADD and looking to save on registration fees? Now is a great time to join CEC, or renew your CEC membership, and receive a 25% discount on every category and level of CEC membership PLUS an additional 25% discount on adding DADD as a Division on your membership, for 1, 2 or 3-year terms. Current members of CEC may also add DADD as a Division, at a 25% discount.
Click here to join CEC Use DADD Conference code HIDADD24A
Click here to renew your CEC Membership and/or add DADD as a Division Use DADD Conference Code: HIDADD24B
| Registration Rates for Presenters and Attendees | CEC-DAD Members | Non-DADD Members | Student CEC-DADD Members |
Student Non-DADD Members |
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| Pre-Conference Training: January 17, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m |
$150 | $175 | $125 | $150 |
| Conference: January 17 – 19, 2024 Includes opening general session & welcome reception, all presentations on Thursday and Friday |
$375 | $450 | $250 | $300 |
| Pre-Conference Training and Conference: January 17 – 19, 2024 |
$500 | $600 | $350 | $425 |
Click here to register through the conference website: https://cvent.me/04q0D1?RefId=Cvent+Summary
Conference Hotel/Room Bookings
Hilton Hawai’ian Village Waikiki Beach Resort
2005 Kālia Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Escape to a tropical hideaway at the Hilton Hawaiian Village! Located on the widest stretch of beach, this 22-acre paradise features the best pools and waterslides in Waikiki, as well as the only saltwater lagoon. Dive into local culture with daily activities, the on-site luau, and discover a picture-perfect stay in Honolulu.
Please make your reservations by December 31, 2023 to take advantage of the special daily conference rates (single & double occupancy) available at the Hilton Hawai’ian Village; rates range from $274 for resort view to $419 for ocean front, with a reduced daily resort fee of $20 per day. Rooms are available from January 12 – 21, 2024 so plan to arrive a few days before the conference or stay a few days after!
Reservations may be made through this hyperlink, Hilton Hawai'ian Village Reservations or by calling the Hilton Hawai’ian Village at 1.808.949.4321 (ABC is the group booking code). Please note: our room block may sell out before December 31.
Please note that the room block at the Hilton Hawai'ian Village is full!
We have a secured a small block of rooms at a nearby hotel, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Alana - Waikiki Beach. Reservations are available until December 22, 2023 (or until the block is full) and room rates are $209 (single & double occupancy) with a reduced daily resort fee of $15 per day. Reservations may be made through this hyperlink:
