ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2023 will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.

This year, they are focusing on what it means to Connect, Learn, and Thrive. It is through the connections we make along with the new skills and approaches we learn from one another that our ADHD community can thrive. At #ADHD2023, we will Connect.Learn.Thrive by gathering as adults and partners, parents of children in all stages of life, clinicians of all kinds, coaches, organizers, educators, and advocates, to inspire one another and enhance all our lives.

This conference will feed not only your mind but also your soul as you meet other like-minded individuals. Some of the most well-known speakers and authors will be welcomed to share their wisdom and research. You will also benefit from conversations with fellow attendees sitting next to you in sessions, during the coffee breaks, and wandering the exhibit hall.

The in-person conference will take place in Baltimore from November 30 - December 2, with a virtual conference option from December 5-6.

TASH Conference brings together self-advocates, family members, educators, professionals, researchers, service providers, and other allies to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values.

This year’s conference theme is Opportunity for All!

Dial Up Your Independence at the Abilities Expo! Attend this event to see all of the products, technologies and resources to help you up your game! Buckle up for an all-inclusive climbing wall, a slew of adaptive sports, fun dance opportunities, info-packed workshops and more. 

Abilities Expo brings you thousands of game-changing tech, products and services. Regardless of the type and level of your disability, they strive to provide resources you need. Attend free, info-packed workshops on issues that matter to you. Get tips on travel, finances, making your home accessible and sensory processing. Try such inclusive activities as adaptive sports, dance and so much more for kids of all ages! If something sparks your interest, you can find out how to engage year-round.

ACO, ADDA, and CHADD—the leaders in ADHD support for individuals and families—welcome the ADHD community to the 2023 Annual International Conference on ADHD. These organizations collaborate to bring together the best minds in current research and treatment options and professionals offering best practice guidelines for their fields. #ADHD2023 will offer dynamic sessions and events featuring practical support and guidance for adults and families.

This year, they are focusing on what it means to Connect, Learn, and Thrive. It is through the connections we make along with the new skills and approaches we learn from one another that the ADHD community can thrive. At #ADHD2023, Connect. Learn. Thrive by gathering as adults and partners, parents of children in all stages of life, clinicians of all kinds, coaches, organizers, educators, and advocates, to inspire one another and enhance all our lives.

Shaping New Technologies to Create a More Accessible World for People with Blindness and Visual Impairments. Sight Tech Global is the first global, virtual conference dedicated to fostering discussion among technology pioneers on how rapid advances in AI and related technologies will fundamentally alter the landscape of assistive technology and accessibility.

Are you a job seeker looking to practice or refine your interviewing skills?

The TAA is hosting mock interview sessions with L’Oreal and Oracle to provide job seekers an opportunity to polish their interview skills. Additionally, the interviews will give the human resource experts at L’Oreal and Oracle experience interviewing neurodiverse talent, such as individuals with Tourette Syndrome or Tic Disorders.

The mock interviews will be conducted virtually via Zoom on December 6 from 12-2pm ET. Each interview will be about 45 minutes.

This workshop will look at assistive technology to help with a range of writing skill levels. We'll see apps to help with different stages from drafting to revising along with learning the basics and various digital and voice options.

Centering the Voices of Graduates to Shape Self-Advocacy in Special Education Transition Programs: A Qualitative Study

Special Education transition programs in federally funded schools are accountable for delivering quality transition services, including self-advocacy instruction, to prepare students for adulthood. The majority of current research and evidence-based practices for self-advocacy are very narrow, prioritizing the IEP process and school setting as the primary vehicle for self-advocacy development. The ineffective nature of these practices is amplified when examining how current research and practice privilege the perspectives of professionals that often do not have working knowledge of what students experience after they graduate.
 
This research study explores the self-advocacy experiences of graduates with disabilities, to gain a deeper understanding of their unique challenges as they age and the self-advocacy skills or knowledge they found most useful in adulthood.

Students with intellectual disability want to go to college - and they can! But they can’t get there alone. They need educators who understand what skills are necessary to make it happen and will support them to achieve their goals. Think College created the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign to inform and educate teachers, school administrators, support professionals, college staff and faculty, families, and students themselves that college is an option for students with intellectual disability. The public awareness campaign includes new tools to make the process easy to understand and doable. Join this free webinar to learn about the current picture of inclusive higher education in the US, hear from college students with intellectual disability from around the country, and learn from a panel of experienced educators how we can “Think Higher. Think College.” together.

During this webinar:

• Attendees will learn about the current situation regarding college options for students with intellectual disability.
• Attendees will learn about new resources from the Think Higher. Think College. campaign.
• Attendees will hear from a panel comprised of two K-12 educators and a program director from an inclusive postsecondary education program about what options exist for students with ID, how to guide students to pursue college, and how to assemble a team to ensure a smooth transition from high school to college.

This webinar will include an overview of the main federal laws that focus on preventing disability discrimination in employment and will discuss common questions about reasonable accommodations, disclosing disability to potential or current employers, and disability-based harassment or discrimination.

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify the main federal laws relating to disability discrimination in employment contexts
2. Recognize situations where applicants or employees with disabilities may strategically advocate for their rights

Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en inglés).

An overview of the special education process, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act laws. ASL and Spanish Interpretation, and Real-Time Captioning provided.

Artificial intelligence (AI), as well as the design of software and use of algorithms, is changing how employers evaluate applicants and employees. While such technological advances offer certain advantages, they also may result in discrimination against qualified applicants and employees with a wide range of disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While employers play a primary role in efforts to prevent discrimination, individuals with disabilities may want to make inquiries to ensure that they understand when and how these technologies may be deployed in order to determine if they need to request reasonable accommodation. This session will discuss why an employer cannot rely on the fact it did not design or implement this technology to avoid potential ADA liability. Most importantly, it will review steps an employer may take to limit the likelihood of discrimination, including providing as much information to applicants and employees about how this technology is being used. Finally, the session will offer guidance about what individuals with disabilities can do to ensure that their qualifications and work are appropriately assessed.

This Annual Conference is an educational, motivational and inspiring experience that attracts upwards of 400 attendees to include: administrators, behavior support specialists, psychologists, direct care professionals, physicians, educators, residential providers, family members, social workers, nurses, students, persons with disabilities, researchers, vocational staff, psychiatrists, therapists, criminal justice systems personnel employment specialists, case managers and client coordinators. 

This year will include special events to mark the conference 40-year milestone to include a dinner celebration with a live band. 

Everyone gets excited about #EmploymenFirst but what does it really mean for those of us already committed in the field of disability and employment? This session will talk about the two sides of the Employment First issue: disability services and workforce development. Participants will engage in discussion around how we talk about the idea of employment as the preferred option with individuals with disabilities, families, school personnel and other professionals in the disability field. This webinar will also look at examples of collaborations with employers and discuss how to engage businesses to make employment a viable option for everyone.

Join National APSE each month to learn more about integrating Technology First into Employment First practice.  In spring 2023 the Technology First Webinar series kicked off APSE's goal to educate members on using technology to support employment.  In this Community Of Practice, presenters share ideas and examples of how they are using technology around the country to improve employment options for people with disabilities.