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IAC 14th Annual Conference
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Wednesday, June 10
 

8:30am EDT

Breakfast Sponsored by All Boro & Exhibitor Viewing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

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All Boro

We are a restoration, remediation, construction, and maintenance company serving commercial and residential clients, nonprofit organizations, hospitals, and healthcare facilities by providing services that restore, build, and maintain their quality of life.
Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:30am - 9:00am EDT

9:00am EDT

Opening Keynote: Super HUMAN: Radical Humanity for an Artificially Intelligent World
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
It's not that technology is advancing too quickly. It's that human skills are advancing too slowly. There's no big mystery as to why trust, the #1 key to business, is experiencing a crisis during the artificial age. People want something REAL - and if you don't give it to them, then your competitors will.
Where there is human connection, there is magic. Productivity improves in a way that science can't explain. Innovation strikes like lightning from a clear sky. Ordinary people transform into extraordinary teams. You don't have to wait or hope, this can be built.
Join mentalist, author, and top-rated speaker Tim David for an interactive, amazing, science-based, (and also HILARIOUS) program that helps participants experience how quickly authenticity, empathy, and trust can be built in teams using practical frameworks and action-items that can be applied immediately.
In this keynote, Tim introduces the REAL Framework. To be REAL, we must be…
  • R — Radically Human: Present, authentic, vulnerable, and human-first
  • E — Empathically Concerned: Replace assumptions with curiosity to reduce friction
  • A — Artistically Minded: Cultivate originality and creativity in a world of replication
  • L — Long-Term Focused: “People over profits” compounds trust over time
Program Objectives:After engaging with this session, participants will be able to… 
  • Identify where “artificial connection” is eroding trust (meetings, email/Slack, hybrid dynamics) and choose one “Radically Human” behavior that immediately raises presence and credibility.
  • Apply a simple empathy reset that replaces assumptions with curiosity—so collaboration speeds up and conflict de-escalates faster.
  • Differentiate between “copy/paste work” and “artistry work,” then implement a repeatable practice that increases originality and innovation (even in AI-saturated roles).
  • Build a long-term “trust deposit” system—small, consistent actions that compound reliability, follow-through, and culture over time.
  • Adapt the REAL Framework to their specific context (leadership, sales, cross-functional teams, member-based organizations) so the model becomes a shared language, not a poster slogan.

Speakers
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Tim David

Tim David Speaks
Like you, author and influential communication expert, Tim David is frustrated by what is happening to the quality of human connection in our modern world. Can more connection really increase the bottom line and improve the quality of our lives at the same time? Will better human connection really make us better leaders, better salespeople, and... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
710/712

10:15am EDT

OPWDD Commissioner Willow Baer
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:15am - 10:45am EDT

10:45am EDT

Break and Exhibitor Viewing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:45am - 11:15am EDT

11:15am EDT

SED Update with Suzanne Bolling and Nell Brady
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

11:15am EDT

Workforce Stability as Executive Practice: A New Leadership Playbook
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT
Executive commitment to the DSP workforce is widespread. Executive action on it is harder. This panel demonstrates what workforce sustainability looks like when executives treat it as their own practice rather than a problem set by funding. 
Wednesday June 10, 2026 11:15am - 12:30pm EDT

12:30pm EDT

Lunch and Exhibitor Viewing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:30pm - 1:15pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Advancing Early Intervention: Research Insights, Program Updates, and Future Directions
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
This two-part session will feature Dr. Jeanette Stingone discussing the research behind her recent JAMA article highlighting the positive impact of Early Intervention on NYC children. Dr. Stingone will provide a brief overview of the study’s key findings and their implications for children, families, and the broader EI system. Following the presentation, Director of the New York State Early Intervention Program, Raymond Pierce, will share important EI program updates, including information on rates, the EI Hub, Qualified Professionals, and EICC Taskforces. The session will conclude with an interactive discussion with Director Pierce, and a brainstorming opportunity with audience members focused on the future of the EI program and opportunities for continued growth and innovation. .
Speakers
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Dr. Jeanette Stingone

Dr. Jeanette Stingone is a formally-trained environmental epidemiologist with a focus on perinatal and pediatric health. She conducts research that couples data science techniques with epidemiologic methods to investigate how prenatal and early-life environmental exposures affect... Read More →
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Raymond Pierce

NYS Department of Health
Ray Pierce is the Director of the New York State Early Intervention Program at the Department of Health and currently serves as the President of the Infant and Toddler Coordinators Association (ITCA). He has 25 years of experience helping people with disabilities live independently... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

Partners in Progress: Innovative Workforce Development to Support Aging Adults with IDD
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Speakers
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Anya K. Silver, MS, BCBA, LBA

Senior Clinical Director of Day Habilitation Programs, QSAC
Anya K. Silver has been working in the field of autism and applied behavior analysis for over 25 years. Anya received her Bachelors Degree in 1995 in Psychology from Queens College. She completed her Masters Degree in 1996 in Child Development at Tufts University. Anya worked in the... Read More →
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Brittany Goodrich M.S.

Director, Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome
Brittany Goodrich brings over 13 years of dedicated experience in the human services and nonprofit sectors, with a specialized focus on supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD). As Director of the Kennedy Willis Center on Down Syndrome, Brittany... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

1:15pm EDT

The Magic Words for Recruitment and Retention
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

Speakers
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Tim David

Tim David Speaks
Like you, author and influential communication expert, Tim David is frustrated by what is happening to the quality of human connection in our modern world. Can more connection really increase the bottom line and improve the quality of our lives at the same time? Will better human connection really make us better leaders, better salespeople, and... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
710/712

2:30pm EDT

Networking and Exhibitor Viewing
Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

Strategies for Sustainability, Regardless of What the Future Holds
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
This session will review findings from a 2-day long-range scenario planning exercise with the board of IAC that identified the biggest societal trends impacting services for people with I/DD. IAC board members prioritized the biggest challenges in the field of I/DD and engaged in a collaborative creative solutioning exercise that resulted in 4 major strategies to help providers of services for people with I/DD to be sustainable regardless of what the future holds. The session will review specific ideas under each of the four major strategies, which include: tapping into people’s passion for social justice; supporting Generation Z to ensure a strong workforce; embracing technology; and creating a community of belonging.
Speakers
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Courtney Burke

Senior Managing Director, Sachs Policy Group
Courtney E. Burke is a Senior Managing Director at SPG/Ankura.  When Ankura acquired Sachs Policy Group (SPG) in March of 2025, she was serving as a Principal.  Her 30 years of experience in healthcare and disability issues include leadership roles as the Chief Operating and Innovation... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

Technology 101: Integrating Technology Into Human Services
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
As the world of human services changes, it's more important than ever to deliver care that respects privacy, safety, and independence while keeping people connected to their communities. This presentation dives into the shift toward cutting-edge, technology-driven care models that follow CMS's Final Settings Rule. We'll explore why traditional group care falls short and how next-generation solutions can better serve semi-independent and vulnerable individuals. 

Key topics include how remote and in-home support technologies are making it possible to deliver faster, more flexible care, even in hard-to-reach places. Attendees will learn 5 key characteristics of a strong technology partner in order to prepare for moving to next gen services. We’ll also share insight on GoodLife’s award-winning Neighborhood Network and Shared Living models, which show how technology is not just improving care but changing lives for the better. Lastly, we'll tackle the tricky balance between protecting privacy and meeting care needs, and highlight how dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in making this all work. With real-life examples and hands-on strategies, we'll show how these new models don't just boost quality of life-they're also the future of a stronger, more stable direct support workforce. This session is for anyone ready to push the limits and drive person-centered care with practical, game-changing solutions. 


Speakers
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Mike Strouse, PhD

President and CEO, GoodLife Innovations
For more than 30 years Mike has led GoodLife Innovations, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Mike’s extensive work encompasses research, development, refinement, and dissemination of evidence-based, nationally-regarded, community service models that consistently produce person-centered... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

3:00pm EDT

What's Happening in Washington: Federal Updates, Budget Priorities, and Advocacy Opportunities in Special Education
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT
This session will provide a high-level overview of recent federal developments affecting education and disability policy, with a particular focus on special education, highlighting where things stand now, what changes and proposals are emerging in Washington, and what to watch as Congress moves through the upcoming federal budget process.While acknowledging the real challenges facing public education and disability rights, the presentation will also highlight areas of momentum, resilience, and opportunity. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of the federal landscape, practical context for ongoing conversations in their communities, and a sense of where advocacy efforts can still make a meaningful difference.
Speakers
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Kuna Tavalin

Senior Advisor, Policy and Advocacy, Council for Exceptional Children
Kuna Tavalin has over two decades of experience in public affairs, advocacy and strategic planning in the education and human services arenas. Kuna focuses on federal policy encompassing appropriations, special education, early education, family engagement, child welfare and juvenile... Read More →
Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 4:15pm EDT

4:15pm EDT

Wrap up and Raffle Sponsored by Conner Strong & Buckelew
Wednesday June 10, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT

Wednesday June 10, 2026 4:15pm - 4:30pm EDT
 
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