FIU Embrace Disability Conference: From Evidence To Action – Turning Knowledge Into Systems Change.

FIU Embrace Disability Conference: From Evidence To Action – Turning Knowledge Into Systems Change.

Date: SEPTEMBER 21-22, 2026.

Location: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (FIU), Modesto A. Maidique Campus (MMC), GC Ballrooms (GC 140/150). 11200 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33199.

Register Now! Email: FIUEmbrace@fiu.edu | Phone: 305-348-5377.

OR register for the conference on Eventbrite.

Disability Access: Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a university event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility (CRCA) at 305-348-2785 or accommodations@fiu.edu. All requests for ADA accommodations or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to CRCA at least seven (7) days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.

DAY 1: POLICY & SYSTEMS

  • Disability Policy Innovation
  • Cross-Agency Collaboration
  • Funding & Governance
  • Systems Implementation

DAY 2: RESEARCH & PRACTICE

  • Evidence-Based Practices
  • Inclusive Program Models
  • Data-Driven Solutions
  • Measuring Outcomes
  • Technology Forum

Join leaders, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates for two days focused on transforming evidence into system-level results for individuals with disabilities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

Policymakers, Researchers, Health Care Professionals, Educators, Community Providers, Disability Advocates, Students.

Questions? Contact us! Email: FIUEmbrace@fiu.edu | Phone: 305-348-5377.

Accessible & Inclusive: ASL, Captioning, Accessible Seating, Accommodations Available, ADA Compliant.