Everyday Lives 2021 Conference
About the Conference
Thank you for attending the conference!
We hope you enjoyed your experience during the Everyday Lives 2021 Virtual Conference! Over the month long event, we had the pleasure of hearing from over 50 speakers on a wide variety of topics and perspectives. We hope that you are able to take what you learned with you in your everyday life and as you support loved ones and individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism to achieve theirs. The conference platform will stay live for 3 months, so please feel free to revisit your favorite sessions, or continue to connect with other conference-goers.
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, Office of Developmental Programs, hosts the statewide Everyday Lives Conference. This year’s conference was virtual and included the collaboration, education, and innovation to celebrate the everyday lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
This year’s Everyday Lives Conference merged the Everyday Lives Conference with the Community of Practice Regional Collaborative Conference, the Technology Summit, and the Dual Diagnosis Conference.
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When Will the Conference be Held?
The Conference will be held over a period of five weeks:
Tuesday, May 11
Tuesday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 19
Wednesday, May 26
Wednesday, June 2, and Thursday, June 3
Thursday, June 10
Who Should Attend?
Individuals with disabilities, families, professionals, clinicians, students, and caregivers participate in the Everyday Lives Conference. The conference will also include an exhibit hall for featuring ODP training partners More than 1,200 attendees are expected.
What Topics will be on the Conference Agenda?
Engage with dozens of professionals, experts and pioneers in workshops, breakout sessions, panels and keynote sessions. Topics include racial equity, employment and self-advocacy, and much more!
How Do I Get More Information and Register?
Registration for the conference has closed.
