Spectrum of Possibilities: Autism Conference 2026
April 1, 2026 @ 8:15AM — 3:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
Lourdes University Franciscan Center: 6832 Convent Boulevard Sylvania, OH 43560 Get Directions
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Connect. Learn. Embrace the Spectrum!
Join us for a transformative day featuring keynote speaker, Jordyn Zimmerman, on how she navigated and overcame challenges as an individual on the autism spectrum. Explore breakout sessions led by experts in the field, covering diverse topics from Finding Funds, Self Care, and Assistive Technology.
Jordyn Zimmerman is a passionate educator and disability advocate. After being diagnosed as autistic at a young age, she did not receive access to augmentative communication, via iPad, until the age of 18. She now thrives on boldly showing up and redefining what is possible in learning spaces and throughout the broader community — and has personal experience challenging the status quo, which is featured in the documentary, This Is Not About Me.
Jordyn collaborates with schools and organizations around the world, is board chair of the national nonprofit CommunciationFIRST, and served as a two-time appointee on The United States President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. She previously earned her Bachelor's degree in Education Policy from Ohio University, her Master's of Education at Boston College, and her Master's of Business Administration from Quantic School of Business and Technology. More at www.JordynZimmerman.com.
Conference Schedule
8:15 AM Registration
8:45 AM - Welcome and Introduction of Keynote Speaker
9:00 AM - Keynote Address - Jordyn Zimmerman
10:00 AM – Break
Breakout Session locations are as follows: Option A is in the Board Room, Option B is in the Theater, Option C is in Room A/B
10:15 AM - Breakout Session I
Option A: I’ll Be There for You: Listening, Learning, and Showing Up
Option B: Intervention Before Diagnosis: A Parents and Clinicians Guide
Option C: Assistive Technology for Elopement
11:15 AM - Break
11:30 AM - Breakout Session II
Option A: House of Cards: How My Late Diagnosis Gave Me the Foundation I Was Searching For
Option B: Creating Trauma Informed Environments for Students on the Spectrum
Option C: Making Self-Care Simple
12:30 PM - Lunch and Networking
2:00 PM - Breakout Session III
Option A: Finding Funds for Your Loved One With Autism
Option B: It’s More Than Eye Contact: A Multidimensional Approach to Autism Diagnosis
Option C: There’s No Place Like Home: Practical Strategies to Reduce Overwhelm and Support Neurodivergent Family Life
3:00 PM - Conference Wrap Up & Closing Remarks