IAC 14th Annual Conference

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. .

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.