Interested in speaking at DDNA 2010?

DDNA invites all I/DD nurses and other experts in the care of persons with developmental disabilities to submit a proposal to present at the DDNA Annual Education Conference, which will be held in May 2010. We welcome proposals on topics in clinical care, education, administration, research, patient education, and consultation in all practice areas of I/DD nursing. Presentations should have an interdisciplinary (nurse/family/client/other health professional) focus whenever possible.

The focus of DDNA 2010

The 2010 conference will focus on innovative strategies in I/DD nursing, with the goal of addressing challenges to be faced in the 21st century. The goals of the conference are to:

1. enhance the practice of I/DD nurses to improve the quality of services provided to clients and their caregivers
2. formulate strategies to foster the role of the I/DD nurse as client advocate and educator
3. prepare I/DD nurses for roles as clinicians, managers, educators and researchers through
   1. analysis of effective techniques for client education
   2. advances in research strategies and technologies
   3. creative strategies in managing and support clients
   4. identification of current and projected trends in the field of I/DD
   5. application of research findings into practice
   6. identification of innovative concepts that can be applied to practice
4. to facilitate networking and mutual support among I/DD nurses.

One presenter per concurrent session will receive a complimentary registration for the entire conference.

Selection criteria for speakers

The Conference Planning committee will review the outlines and narratives submitted for both general session and breakout session presentations based on the following criteria:

• clarity of the description of the content and presentation methods
• importance, depth, focus, level of audience interest
• applicability of the presentation to a variety of I/DD settings
• presenter's professional background and speaking experience
• absence of commercial content
• originality of topic/presentation (has not been presented at recent past DDNA conferences or at other major I/DD-related conferences)

Deadline for proposals

Your proposal must be received by DDNA Headquarters by October 15, 2009. We ask that all speaker presentation proposals be submitted online. If you are unable to submit a proposal online or would like help submitting an online proposal, please contact DDNA. By filling out the online submission form you have provided all information needed by the Conference Planning Committee and for DDNA to meet the requirements for continuing education for nurse attendees.

How to submit an application

We ask that all speaker presentation proposals be submitted online. If you are unable to submit a proposal online, please contact DDNA. By filling out the online submission form you have provided all information needed by the Conference Planning Committee and for DDNA to meet the requirements for continuing education for nurse attendees.

Access and complete the online speaker presentation proposal here.

The review process

Upon receipt, presentation proposals will be reviewed by the Conference Planning Committee. The primary presenter will be notified of acceptance or rejection by November 15, 2009.

Need help?

If you have any question related to submitting a speaker presentation proposal, please contact DDNA at (407)835-0642.

Suggest an expert speaker

DDNA welcomes suggestions for outstanding speakers. If you would like to recommend a speaker, please call DDNA Headquarters at (407)835-0642 between 9am and 5pm ET M-F, or contact us through the Contact page. We would be pleased to follow up with the potential speaker, as appropriate.