Health and Wellbeing in Developmental Disabilities

Feb 4-5, 2026

Day 1: Wednesday February 4

All times Eastern (ET)

11:00am-11:15am

Welcome

Emcee: Brett Griffiths (Athlete, Special Olympics)

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Conference Director: Megan Primeau (Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)

11:15am-12:30pm

Day 1 Opening Keynote
We Are Queer, We Are Here – Get Used to It!!!

Krystal Nausbaum (Film/Television/Theater Actress)

Tamaira Bodogh (Local Performer/Visual Artist)

Amanda Abergel (Planning and Community Services Liaison, Sexual Health Educator, Montage Support Services)

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12:30pm-12:45pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

12:45pm-1:45pm

Breakout Workshops A

2 Forms of Sensory Processing Challenges in Neurodivergent Clients

Dual Diagnosis ALC – Collaborative Models and Need for System Actions

HealthMatters Comes to Canada: Adapting a Proven Wellness Program for People with Developmental Disabilities

Supporting Diverse Employment Pathways: Insights into Self-Employment and Inclusion for Canadians with Developmental Disabilities

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1:45pm-2:15pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

2:15pm-3:15pm

Breakout Workshops B

I Have the Right to Safe Relationships

Meeting People Where They’re At: Developing Inclusive, Culturally Relevant Harm Reduction Supports for People with IDD

The Neurodevelopmental – Mental Health Services Gap: Are Mental Health Professionals Equipped to Support Clients with Neurodevelopmental Conditions?

TBD (Details coming soon)

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3:15pm-3:45pm

Posters, Supporters, and Networking Break

3:45pm-4:45pm

Day 1 Closing Keynote
Dental Health as Quality of Life – a How-To-Guide

Julie Pfeffer (Dentist; Assistant Professor, University of Manitoba)

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4:45pm-5:00pm Emcee: Brett Griffiths (Athlete, Special Olympics)

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Conference Director: Megan Primeau (Continuing Professional Development, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto)