CoAct Project Symposium

CoAct Save the Date 2026 (1300 x 450 px)

RSVPs are now full for 2026 CoAct Project Symposium.

If you’re still interested in attending or sponsoring, please email [email protected] to inquire about potential availability or to be added to the waiting list.

Join Marbridge’s Senior Leadership Team, Board of Trustees, and executives from around the country for the 12th annual CoAct Project Symposium, a national leadership symposium for post-secondary providers which brings together leaders, organizations, and like-minded professionals in the field of intellectual disability.

April 15-17, 2026

Kick-off Networking Dinner: Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m.

Symposium ends the afternoon of Friday, April 17 at 1:45 p.m.

Lodging

Home2 Suites by Hilton – Austin South I-35

8415 S Congress Ave

Austin, TX 78745

April 15-17 for $134 per night

Last day to book: Wednesday, April 1

Book at https://group.home2suites.com/bpip07

*Transportation from designated hotel provided*

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15

6:00pm Networking Welcome Dinner: Doc’s Backyard Bar and Grill,

5207 Brodie Ln #100, Sunset Valley, TX 78745

THURSDAY, APRIL 16

7:30am Registration and Full Breakfast provided by Marbridge

8:30am Welcome and Introduction

9:00am Keynote Speaker – John and Mark Cronin-John’s Crazy Socks

10:30am Break

10:45am John Raffaele-Director of Educational Services NADSP

Topic: Creating a Culture of Competence/Retention Strategies for Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s)

11:30am Networking; Lunch provided by Marbridge – update from Together for Choice

12:30pm Tour of Marbridge campus

1:30pm Dr. Karyn Harvey

Topic: IDD and Aging

3:00pm Break

3:15pm Breakouts:

Topic #1: IDD and Aging, Facilitator Dr. Karyn Harvey

Topic #2: Recruitment/Retention Strategies for DSP’s, John Raffaele

Topic #3: Founders/Start-up Circle: Krista Mason-Benjamins Hope, John Poston-

Daymark, Pete Hixson-Beyond Communities,

Cheri Weaver-WINGSOK, Kelly Baughman-

Project Beacon

4:30pm Break: Taking Care of Business

5:15pm Depart Marbridge for networking dinner (transportation provided)

6:00pm Networking Dinner: Trattoria Lisina,

13308 FM 150 West, Driftwood, TX 78619

FRIDAY, APRIL 17

8:00am Check In and Full Breakfast provided by Marbridge

9:00am Dr. Keivan Stassun

Topic: Advancing Science and Technology for Individuals with Autism and IDD

10:30am Break

10:45am Amy Lutz

Topic: Severe Autism and IDD

11:45am Networking; Lunch provided by Marbridge

12:30pm Tour of Marbridge campus

1:30pm Adjourn

Shuttle Schedule

Wednesday, April 20 – shuttle will depart the Home2 Suites 5:30pm for dinner at Docs Backyard, returning to Home 2 at approximately 8:00pm.

Thursday, April 21 – shuttle will depart the Home 2 Suites for Marbridge at 7:00am. Shuttle will depart Marbridge 5:15pm for dinner, arriving at Trattoria Lisina by 6:00pm. Shuttle will then return guests to Home 2 after dinner.

Friday, April 22 – shuttle will depart Home 2 Suites at 7:30am, returning guests to Home 2 at approximately 1:45pm.

Interested in Sponsoring the 2026 CoAct Project Symposium?

Please note that the $500 Exhibitor Level has sold out.

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The 2026 CoAct Project Symposium is proudly sponsored by:

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