Are you interested in presenting at the 2026 Self-Determination Conference?  We are seeking session proposals for Tuesday, October 20 & Wednesday, October 21, 2026.    

Click here to fill out the presenter form online. presenter portal.

This year’s theme: The Power of Self-Determination; Technology, Community and You will help people with disabilities lead more Self-Determined lives by offering tools to plan the life they want to live in the communities they choose!

Things to know when submitting a proposal:

• Proposals must include a self-advocate(s) as a lead or co-presenter.
• Panels should be limited to no more than 3 people. 
• Conference sessions must support Self-Determination and Self-Directed principles.

•  Sessions will be all in-person. Presenters must attend the conference
   in-person.

• Presentations should focus on practical, take-home strategies that people can implement in their lives.
• Sessions should not promote specific agencies or products. 
• Repeat or similar sessions from previous conferences will not be considered.
• Sessions will be 1.25 hours in length. Self-Advocate sessions will be 30 minutes in length.
• A typical session has an audience of 50-75 attendees.

If your session is accepted:

• Handouts: Presenters agree to submit the PowerPoint and other materials through the online portal by September 23, 2026. You are responsible for providing 50-75 copies of your materials for your in-person session. Please use plain language. 
• Equipment: A screen, A/V cart, LCD projector, laptop, and microphone will be provided in each breakout room. Bring your presentation on a flash drive or use your own laptop. 
• Presenters must register for the conference. Presenters must attend the conference in-person.

*By completing this form, presenters agree to turn in all materials and information by September 23, 2026. 

Submissions are due by noon on May 5, 2026.