REGISTRATION COMING SOON!

What is the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference?

The WDDC is the largest developmental disability conference in the state of Wyoming and covers a variety of topics related to disabilities such as advocacy, employment, education, best practices and other critical issues. Participants include self-advocates/people with disabilities, family members, providers and professionals. The conference brings together a wide range of people and is a great opportunity to network, learn new things, make friends and reconnect.

What topic areas may the conference address?

·         Systems Change (grassroots organizing, legislative affairs, group advocacy, self-directed supports, inclusionary practices, etc.)

·         Education (early intervention, preschool, elementary, secondary, higher education, adult skills training, transition, inclusionary practices)

·         Access (to services, to programs, to buildings and to the physical environment)

·         Assistive Technology (augmentative/alternative communication, computers and software, environmental controls, adaptive equipment, seating and mobility)

·         Employment (services, programs, strategies, self-employment, competitive and supportive, micro-enterprises)

·         Empowerment (leadership, person-centered-planning, communication, self-directed supports,  self-advocacy and advocating for others)

·         Housing (home ownership options, rental options, affordability and accessibility)

·         Inclusion (school, employment, community, group, recreation)

·         Quality Supports (facilitating independence, health and safety, nutrition, conflict resolution, respite care, quality of life issues, dignity and respect)

·         Recreation and Leisure (athletics, exercise, social activities and events)

Who typically attends the conference?

Self-advocates/People with developmental disabilities

Family members

 Providers and Case Managers

Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Educators

Professionals ((state agencies, employers, other organizations)

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COSTS

Self-Advocates/Parent/Guardian .............................................................. $175.00 each

Professional/Providers/Agency/Educator ................................................ $200.00 each

Students (with ID) ........................................................................................   $50.00 each 

Family of 3+ ................................................................................................. $400.00 each 

Vendors - for profit ..................................................................................... $250.00 each

Vendors- non-profit .................................................................................... $150.00 each

Vendors - additional person .......................................................................   $50.00 each

Presenter (promotional code provided prior to registration) ......................................................    $0.00 each

Scholarship recipient (promotional code provided prior to registration) ...................................    $0.00 each

Scholarship applications are now available! Application Deadline: August 16, 2024

• Scholarship application PDF version -  Click Here

• Scholarship application DOC version - Click Here

Scholarships are available for the Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference to people who have financial hardship but want to attend the conference. Scholarships are awarded based on availability of funds and on a first come first serve basis. Preference will be given to persons who have not received a scholarship in the past. 

There are two types of scholarships available:

Full Scholarship includes:

• Conference Registration fee.

• Two (2) nights lodging at the conference venue (reservations will be made by WGCDD Staff).

• Access to all pre-conference and conference events. 

• Lunch and banquet dinner 09/19/2024.

• Lunch 09/20/2024.  

Tuition Scholarship includes:

• Conference registration fee.

• Access to all pre-conference and conference events. 

• Lunch and banquet dinner 09/19/2024.

• Lunch 09/20/2024.  

Scholarships do NOT include:

• Transportation, or cost of transportation to or from the conference, or anywhere outside the conference venue. 

• Meals, food, and beverage costs outside of the provided meals at the conference.

• Hotel accommodations for persons residing in the conference location. If you reside in the city the conference is being held, only a tuition scholarship is available. 

• Room service charges in any capacity (phone charges, room service, movies, etc.).