ABU DHABI, 3rd May, 2023 (WAM) — NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) in collaboration with Special Olympics UAE and the Applied and Behavioral Training Institute (ABTI) will host the Annual Inclusion Conference on 7th May at the NYUAD Conference Centre.
The conference, formerly known as the Autism Inclusion Conference, is open to the public and brings together families, caregivers, educators, leading professionals, and community members interested in inclusive education for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD).
The theme of this year’s conference is advancing inclusion within educational settings in the UAE and its purpose is to provide a mutual platform for sharing knowledge and experience from multiple perspectives.
Participants will have the opportunity to hear directly from parents, educators, community members, and professionals in the field, and gain a better understanding of what a holistic approach to inclusion looks like and how they can be of better support to individuals with IDD and do their part in advancing inclusion in education.
The conference will feature more than 30 speakers from diverse backgrounds who will deliver various talks, workshops, and case studies in both English and Arabic.
During a session moderated by NYUAD students titled Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion community members and volunteers will share stories and their own experiences engaging in inclusive activities alongside people with IDD.
This session will be an open discussion where panelists will communicate their challenges, highlights, lessons learned, and growth journey, in hopes to inspire other community members to take a step towards engaging in similar activities, getting educated, and contributing towards a more inclusive society.