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2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference
This event is hosted by the ADA National Network.
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2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference
Registration open!
Join us on February 26 and March 12, 2026 for the free Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) State of the Science Research Conference. This conference will be held online using Zoom.
See conference agenda and materials
Register for day 1(link is external) (February 26, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern).
Registration closes February 23.
Day 1 will include two sessions:
Day 1 Session A: Employment.
Day 1 Session B: Community living and participation.
Register for day 2(link is external) (March 12, 2026 from 1:00 to 3:30 pm Eastern).
Registration closes March 9.
Day 2 will include two sessions:
Day 2 Session A: Health and society.
Day 2 Session B: Community needs and access.
Note: You must register separately for each day of the conference.
About the 2026 ADA State of the Science Research Conference
The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabil…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: adata@adata.org. Event Types: Conferences.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM.
For more info visit adata.org. Roots2Wings Family Group: Social & Community Engagement
Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Classes & Clubs Relationship, Social, & Special Interests Affinity Communities Cultural Ethinic LGBTQIA+ Summer Programs & Camps Day Community Centers ABA Providers DIY Connecting March 12, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Social & Community Engagement REGISTER HERE.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com. WA INCLUDE Community Session: IDD and Digital Safety
This event is hosted by WA INCLUDE.
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WA INCLUDE Community Session: IDD and Digital Safety, Join WA INCLUDE for the March Community Session, IDD and Digital Safety: Building Autonomy in Online Spaces, featuring Anthony R. Osuna, PhD and Peter Jung, M.Ed.. Together, they will explore how to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in navigating digital spaces safely while strengthening autonomy, confidence, and informed decision making online. As technology becomes more integrated into daily life, digital safety is essential. This session will offer practical insights, thoughtful discussion, and real-world strategies you can apply immediately in your work. Whether you support, serve, or advocate alongside individuals with IDD, this conversation will equip you with tools to foster both protection and empowerment in online environments. Friday, March 13
12:00 to 1:00 pm
You may log in starting at 11:55 am. Join us on Zoom: https://washington.zoom.us/j/4183824606, Peter Jung,…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: wainclude@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Friday, March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit washington.zoom.us. Roots2Wings Family Group: Winter Q2 In-Person Workshop and Assistive Technology Event
Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Winter Q2 In-Person Workshop and Assistive Technology Event A Unique Opportunity to Bring Everything Together Meet with representatives from our January, February, and March sessions. This is a free event - all are welcome! WHEN: Saturday March 21, 2026 TIME: 10:00am -1:00pm LOCATION: TBD Complete paperwork on the spot Get your questions answered in real time Connect and network with families, providers, and partners Take action, tie up loose ends, and leave with things checked off your list Join us and Get. Stuff. Done. Developmental Disability Community Services (DDCS formerly DDA), Division of Vocational Resources (DVR), Open Doors for Multi-Cultural Families, Special Education Technology Center (SETC), WATAP, Microsoft Inclusive Tech Lab, Bellevue Inclusive Education Lab, Sensory Tool House, ATAP (DVR) and other partners supporting IEP/504 and Person Centered Planning (PCP), daily living & executive functioning, healthcare…
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings.
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com. Inclusive ABA in Action: UW ABA Program Visiting Scholar - Dr. Marija Čolić
This is event hosted by the M.Ed. in Applied Behavioral Analysis program at the University of Washington.
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We're excited to announce the 2026 UW ABA Program Visiting Scholar - Dr. Marija Čolić! She will be presenting on Inclusive ABA in Action - Centering Culture, Lived Experience, Stigma-Informed Practice.
Join us in-person on the UW campus (light refreshments provided) or via Zoom. Registration information forthcoming - hope to see you there!
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: edinfo@uw.edu. Event Types: Lectures/Seminars.
Saturday, April 4, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Roots2Wings Family Group: Post Secondary Education Pathways
Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Post secondary & Transition Education Colleges 2-4 year degrees & Supported Programs Certificate Programs District Transition programs for Inclusive Learning & Living Experiential Education & Skilled Trades Apprenticeship/Mentorships Vocational Training On-the-job learning Trade Programs Inclusive Learning Strategies Accommodations & Individual Learning Tools Educational Advocacy April 9, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Post Secondary Education Pathways REGISTER HERE.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com. Roots2Wings Family Group: Employment Readiness
Join Our Community! Contact us at Info@roots2wingsfg.com https://roots2wingsfg.com/ Interview Prep & Soft Skill Development Mock Interviews & Role Play Confidence Building & Expectation Setting Interpersonal & Conflict Resolution Job Readiness & Training Resume Building Timeliness Public Transportation Workplace Safety Workplace Accommodations & Advocacy How to request Supports as Productivity Enhancers Supported Employment & Coaching May 14, 2026 Online 6:30pm-8:30pm Employment Readiness REGISTER HERE.
Event interval: Single day event. Accessibility Contact: info@roots2wingsfg.com. Event Types: Meetings.
Thursday, May 14, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit roots2wingsfg.com. CREATE Community Day
CREATE Community Day is an annual half-day forum for discussing the concerns about and approaches to sustainable accessibility research and a showcase of research led by CREATE and HuskyADAPT. Student researchers highlight their work and showcase a variety of individual and team projects.
We are currently making plans for Community Day 2026. Details available in spring.
Event interval: Single day event. Campus location: Bill & Melinda Gates Center for Computer Science & Engineering (CSE2). Campus room: Zillow Commons. Accessibility Contact: oliviapb@uw.edu. Event Types: Academics. Diversity Equity Inclusion. Exhibits. Information Sessions. Meetings. Special Events. Target Audience: Anyone interested in research on accessible technology & making the world accessible through tech.
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit create.uw.edu.