The School of Health Professions and the President's Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Intercultural Initiatives are pleased to present:
Optimizing Community-based Inclusion for People with Disabilities Conference
Friday, October 17, 2025
8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Stony Brook University
Please RSVP by October 10, 2025
The Inclusion Done Right! annual conference provides an integrated bridge between Stony Brook University and community partners to promote inclusive community-based opportunities that align with best practices and optimize participation for people with disabilities. The intended audience is for anyone interested in advancing community-based inclusion: university faculty and staff, community members, providers, and program administrators, as well as individuals with disabilities and their families/caregivers. Stony Brook University is a collaborative knowledge broker alongside community partners in order to promote and optimize inclusive community practice…'Done Right!'
The keynote speakers are recognized innovative experts and passionate advocates for the disability community. They will present on topics specifically identified by participants in last year's Inclusion Done Right! conference. The participant-driven agenda includes presentations, breakout sessions, a free networking lunch, and demonstrations on exciting collaborations between Stony Brook University faculty and staff and members of the community.
For any questions, please contact InclusionDoneRight@stonybrook.edu.
This is being offered as a free event for community members. Those interested in Certificates of Attendance/Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will pay $40 for 5 contact hours/.5 CEUs.
Conference flyer forthcoming
Inclusion Done Right! 2025 Agenda
Forthcoming
Conference Committee Members:
- Agnes McConlogue Ferro, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
- Christina Burke, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Physical Therapy
- Alex Doboli, Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Kathleen McGoldrick, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Health Science
- Katherine Hackett, Staff Assistant, Occupational and Physical Therapy
- Avery Roberts
- Doreen Jaggs
Please contact InclusionDoneRight@stonybrook.edu with any questions and for information about accessibility accommodations. Parking information and a pre-conference survey will be shared a week prior to the conference.
Inclusion Done Right! Conference 2024
SBU News Article: Stony Brook Champions Inclusive Community-Based Opportunities at Annual Conference
Inclusion Done Right! Conference 2023
SBU News Article: Inclusion Done Right!' Offers Insights to the Community
