Join the collaborative conference that brings together a community that is committed to improving employment outcomes for the neurodiverse workforce.
Conference date and location:
March 22–24, 2023
Marriott Marquis—New Location!, Washington, DC
901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
A Note About Our Change of Venue
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Through collective impact, we will engage in dynamic discussions, learn from expert presenters, and build a network of change-makers who utilize diverse and inclusive employment practices. This conference empowers employers to build a dynamic workforce and enhance the workplace.
Who should attend?
- Members of the business community
- State and Federal elected officials, policymakers, and staffers
- Agency administrators
- Adult service providers
- Medical providers
- Individuals with disabilities
- Family members of individuals with disabilities
- Disability advocates
- Educators
- Representatives of UCEDD organizations
Conference Information
Keynote Speaker
We are thrilled to announce that human rights lawyer and author Haben Girma will present a keynote address at our Neurodiversity in the Workplace National Conference in March. The first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben believes disability is an opportunity for innovation, and she teaches organizations the importance of choosing inclusion.
Named a White House Champion of Change by President Obama, Haben has also received the Helen Keller Achievement Award as well as a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, and she has delivered a TIME100 Talk.
Conference Co-Chairs
Stacey Herman, MS Ed., CESP (left) and Emily Arenson (right) are the co-chairs of the 2023 Neurodiversity in the Workplace Conference.
Herman is the assistant vice president of neurodiversity and community workforce development at Kennedy Krieger. Her role includes the creation and supervision of programs designed to support individuals with disabilities as they transition to the workforce and access their community.
Arneson serves as the Institute's director of government relations. She enthusiastically joined the Kennedy Krieger team in 2019 after falling in love with the mission of the Institute while serving as an outside consultant.
Conference Registration Rates: Registration Opens October 18, 2022
10/18/2022 – 1/27/2023
Rate: $390
Regular Rate
1/28/2023 – 3/14/2023
$440
3/15/2023 – 3/22/2023
$490
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Hotel Accommodations
Marriott Marquis, Washington, DC 901 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
Standard Guest Room King or Double
$269
ADA Run of House
$269
Reserve your room at with the above conference rate here. Attendees can also call 855-821-4281 to make reservations or discuss room accessibility and accommodations. When you contact them just reference Kennedy Krieger Institute to ensure receiving the conference room rate.
Reservations must be made prior to Wednesday, February 15, 2023. We encourage attendees to book their hotel room as soon as possible.