The mission of the Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities is ?to catalyze and integrate advances in science, engineering, and technology to promote the quality of life and independent living of people with cognitive disabilities?. The agenda for the conference and a link to register will be posted by June 1, 2012.

The 136th annual meeting of the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), Research*Practice*Policy, will be held June 19-20 with pre- and post-conference sessions on the 18th and 21st. The conference will provide information on cutting edge research, effective practices, and policy initiatives. Plenary sessions, panel presentations, special interest group meetings, poster presentations, and more make this conference a great opportunity for sharing expertise in the areas of research, practice, and policy relevant to promoting improved outcomes for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. More information and a detailed schedule are available on the AAID website.

The Summit 2011 "Real Jobs--- It's Everyone's Business" aims to increase the number of people with intellectual disabilities in the workforce. By providing innovate approaches to created integrated employment, this interactive conference will encourage attendees to seek a successful career of their choosing. The Summit will include several speakers from Federal Agencies and Government Agencies to provide information on how to make employment a reality.

This pre-conference workshop focuses on a new UCEDD Self-Determination Self-Assessment Checklist developed by the National Gateway to Self-Determination: National Training Initiative. It will also provide strategies and resources for using this checklist to incorporate self-determination in the development of UCEDD 5-year plans.

The 2011 conference marks the 40th year of AUCD and will celebrate past accomplishments as well as plan for the future. The conference provides opportunity to share strategies and research in developmental disabilities and to continue the journey toward equity and excellence.

The DCDT 2011 Conference will focus on the importance of taking control of your future. It will include several useful sessions and presentations on how to transition to adulthood and how to seek employment and vocational opportunities.

An intensive week-long leadership conference for the next generation of leaders, where individuals hear from the experts what is necessary to become a great leader.

This three-day conference includes today's most crucial health topics surrounding people with disabilities. Day one will focus on understanding health status and access as well as the needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities. On day two speakers will discuss training needs and the proper treatment and care for individuals with disabilities. Day three will include topics such as community and family supports and encouraging health and supports.

An Annual International Conference where 3,000 attendees come together to discuss insights and issues surrounding developmental and learning disabilities. A variety of workshops will be held on various topics such as Challenging Behavior, Transition and Life Planning. Speakers from all over the world will share different perceptions.

The 35th Annual TASH Conference will be in Denver, Colorado - December 7- 11, 2010. The conference will focus on encouraging inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workplace, at school and in the community. The conference will include several half-day workshops such as, "Supporting all Young Children within Inclusive Early Child Programs," "Designing Individualized Behavior Support Strategies," and "What Does the Future Hold? Making the Transition to Support Adulthood" plus a self-advocate forum and community living sessions and more than 150 peer reviewed sessions.

SABE KC 2010 was held September 23-26, 2010 at the Westin-Crown Center in Kansas City, Missouri. The conference was SABE's 10th Annual Self Advocacy Conference.

The National Youth Leadership Network is excited to announce a new hands-on training opportunity using a curriculum developed by young people with disabilities!