This year’s annual meeting is a call to act, understand, expand, and integrate findings and education with policy and practice which will lead to inquiry, understanding, and learning that will reinforce the expansion of a system which embraces self-determination, interdependence, and inclusion. Join your colleagues as we challenge how we work today in order to shape tomorrow's opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Annual Meeting Evaluation

Help AUCD continue to improve our Annual Meeting by completing a brief evaluation of the event.

• Evaluation in Survey Monkey 
• Evaluation in Word (return to aucdinfo@aucd.org or fax to 301-588-2842)

• Photo galleries and conference presentations
• Agenda
  
• Full Conference Program [, 15mb]
  
• Concurrent Sessions: dates, times, and topics
• Poster Session Participants

Hotel Registration, Information, and Transportation

• Find out more about the 2007 AUCD Annual Meeting Hotel, and make your reservation online. Hotel registration deadline is October 19
• Learn about some of the ground transportation options, from airports to the DC Metro to taxi services

Shipping Materials to the hotel?

Please see these shipping guidelines and use the attached label to ensure your materials find you in Washington, DC [, 435kb]

Concurrent session handout recommendations

The rooms for concurrent sessions are set to seat approximately 40 people. Between 6-12 people have indicated in their registration that they request conference materials on CD and/or in large print. The full guidelines for accessibility are posted online here.

Trainee Travel Scholarships

AUCD is pleased to announce the availability of 25 trainee stipends of up to $200 each to support trainees to attend the 2007 AUCD Annual Meeting

Workshops & Training Symposium

• Join your colleagues for one of the 8 exciting Pre-Conference Workshops
• Learn about the 2007 Training Symposium - Technology for the Future: Bridging Distance and Time, featuring internationally-renowned speaker Dr. Curt Bonk

Keynote Speaker Announced

AUCD is proud to have Ed Barlow as the keynote speaker for the 2007 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference

Become a Conference Sponsor

Get involved in AUCD's 2007 Annual Meeting by becoming a Sponsor, Supporter, or Advertiser. There's a level for every organization! Download the 2007 Conference Prospectus to learn more and submit your application today. (Applications due September 4, 2007; ads and artwork due September 24.)

2007 Awards

Help AUCD recognize and honor individuals and programs who have made significant contributions to our Network and to the field of developmental disabilities - nominate a person or program for one of the award categories. Submissions are due September 14. Read more about the award criteria and find out how to make a nomination.

• 2007 Annual Meeting Invitation from Bill Kiernan, AUCD President-Elect and 2007 Annual Meeting Program Chair [, 74kb]
• Description of presentation formats [, 67kb]
• Guidelines to submit a presentation [, 76kb]
• Accessibility Guidelines for presenters [, 71kb]
• (closed June 29) Submit your presentation for consideration here: Electronic Submission Required