WEBINAR: An Implementation Guide to Promote Accessible Healthcare for People with Disabilities
Hosted by: Alliance for Disability in Health Care Education
Thursday, November 5, 2026
11:30 a.m. EST
Join Dr. Megan Morris and Eve Schoenberg for a presentation on an implementation guide to promote accessible healthcare for people with disabilities.
WORKSHOP: IDD & Dementia Workshop — Live Online
Hosted by: National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices
November 3–5, 2026
Live Online + Recording Access
Strengthening Dementia-Capable Care for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
Presenters: Kathleen Bishop, Ph.D., and Kathryn Pears, MPPM
Learn. Lead. Transform. IDD and Dementia Care.
2-Day Foundation Workshop: $275
3-Day Trainer Workshop: $475
Prior Attendees — Day 3 Only: $200
EVENT: Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show
Hosted by: Global Down Syndrome Foundation
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
5:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception, Silent Auction
6:30 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction, Fashion Show
A fundraiser for the Global Down Syndrome Foundation, funding life-changing research and life-saving medical care for children and adults with Down syndrome.
For tickets, email development@globaldownsyndrome.org.
WEBINAR: Financial and Legal Planning for Loved Ones with IDD
Hosted by: IEC
Monday, November 9, 2026
7:00 p.m. ET
Hosted on Zoom
Practical steps for protecting benefits, building security, and planning ahead.
EVENT: Tribal and Rural Accessibility Town Hall
Hosted by: U.S. Access Board and National Council on Disability
November 9, 2026
9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. MST
Ability360, Phoenix, Arizona
The U.S. Access Board will join the National Council on Disability for a Tribal and Rural Accessibility Town Hall in Phoenix, Arizona.
EVENT: AUCD 2026 Conference
Hosted by: Association of University Centers on Disabilities
November 8–11, 2026
Washington, D.C.
We welcome AUCD Network members, non-network organizational partners, experts from all across the disability field, individuals with disabilities, family members, students, and trainees to learn and grow together during this exciting event. Whether you're a newcomer to the field or a seasoned professional, the AUCD Conference provides countless opportunities to share with and learn from colleagues and peers.
AUCD 2026 will feature four engaging large group plenaries from high-level leaders; more than 200 concurrent and poster presentations covering a broad spectrum of disability topics; as well as innovative research, programming, and advocacy efforts.
EVENT: 3rd Annual Joint Tri-State Symposium — Rural Health
November 19–20, 2026
Community College of Allegheny County
Foerster Student Services Center (SSC)
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Advances in Modern Medicine and Technology for Patient-Centered Care: Revolutionizing Disease Prevention, Treatment, and Control in the Age of AI and Human-Centered Superintelligence
This is a hybrid conference with in-person and live virtual Zoom options.
ONLINE EVENT: National Disability AI & Enabling Technology Virtual Summit
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
2:00–5:00 p.m. EST
Online event
EVENT: Minding the Gap: Lifespan Care for Individuals with Genetic Epilepsies and IDD
Hosted by: AADMD Project ECHO
November 21, 2026
10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. CST
UNMC’s Munroe-Meyer Institute
6902 Pine Street
Omaha, NE
Sanger Conference Room
Highlighting the importance of molecular diagnosis and transition of care for a young adult with IDD & epilepsy.
Featuring:
Dr. Sookyong Koh
HUB Clinical Lead, Children’s Nebraska
Dr. Craig Baker
Munroe-Meyer Institute
Dr. Sarah Smith
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Live Community Engagement Event + ECHO Hub Integration
OPPORTUNITY: Medical Educator in Disability Clinical Skills Program
Duquesne University College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Edith L. Trees Faculty in Disability Medicine leads the development, implementation and delivery of the COM's competency-based disability medicine curriculum. The faculty member also contributes to student mentorship and instruction and leads research, scholarly activity, and grant development related to disability medicine, with a particular emphasis on intellectual, developmental, and cognitive disabilities across the lifespan, including cognitive impairments.
EVENT: Living Rare, Living Stronger® Patient and Family Forum Comes to Florida
Hosted by: NORD
Friday, December 4, 2026
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Broward Center for Performing Arts
201 South West 5th Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Join NORD for the Living Rare, Living Stronger® Patient and Family Forum.