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Call for Abstracts for IHDD Networking Day 2026

Photo: Poster Presenter at the IHDD Research DayIHDD Networking Day 2026 will take place on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the University of Washington South Campus Center.

This annual event brings together researchers, clinicians, trainees, self-advocates, community partners, and others engaged in intellectual and developmental disability research, training, and community-based work.

The program will feature lightning talks and poster presentations highlighting projects from across IHDD programs, including IDDRC, UCEDD, and LEND. The day will also include presentations from disability network partners and opportunities to connect across disciplines and communities.

We invite you to submit an abstract to share your work with the IHDD community. This is an opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from others, and build new collaborations.

Abstract submission deadline: February 27, 2026

Registration is open for all attendees.

We look forward to bringing the community together for IHDD Networking Day 2026.

Image: Two 2024 Research Day attendees standing in front of a poster presentation.Parent on a Zoom waving while their child plays in the background.