The 2025 Mountain State Conference on Disabilities will take place at the Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place and Morgantown Event Center Sept. 18-19.
Individuals with disabilities, caregivers and family members, researchers, professionals and students are invited to submit proposals for short courses, workshops and poster sessions related to the theme “Bridging the Gap” through April 1.
This theme was chosen to represent how all stakeholders in the disability community can come together to make an impact.
The conference focuses on practices in the field of disabilities including, but not limited to developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, mental health and more.
It will also feature techniques and models of service for individuals from birth to seniors and their families that bridge the gap for care, self-determination, communication and best practice.
The event will also highlight the lived experiences of people with disabilities, their families and caregivers.
Sessions will be geared towards the following:
Self-advocates
People with lived experience, including family, siblings and caregivers
Students
Professionals, including direct service providers
Therapists
Medical providers
Educators
Policy makers,
Notification of proposal acceptance will be sent by April 16.
For questions, contact Amy Burt at alburt@hsc.wvu.edu.