The CoAct Project is a national executive symposium to discuss best care practices, industry challenges, and build relationships to better care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Each year professionals from around the country discuss challenges, establish best practices, and strengthen relationships so that we may better serve these individuals and their families. We are building a productive and engaging agenda.
The CoAct Project Symposium returns April 17-19, 2024 on the Marbridge campus featuring keynote speaker Doug Flutie, NFL great and President/Co-Founder of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.
Discussions and Seminars during CoAct include: Creating Inclusive Communities, Behavioral Health with Adults with Autism, a Texas Provider Panel, Entrepreneurial IDD Businesses, Direct Support Professionals Hiring and Retention, and more.
2024 CoAct Symposium Schedule
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17
**6:00 p.m. – Welcome and Networking Dinner: Salt Lick // 18300 Farm to Market (FM) Rd 1826 // Driftwood, TX 78619
THURSDAY, APRIL 18
**7:30 a.m. – Registration
8:30 a.m. – Welcome and Introduction
9:00 a.m. – Keynote Speaker – Doug Flutie, NFL Alumni and President/Co-founder of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism
10:30 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – Gordon Hartman, Founder of Morgan’s
Topic: Creating More Inclusive Communities Through Access and Advocacy
**11:30 a.m. – Networking and Lunch provided by Marbridge – Together For Choice Update
12:30 p.m. – Tour of Marbridge campus
1:00 p.m. – Jennifer Nicolaisen, SeekHealing
Topic: Direct Support Professional: Retention Through Social Health
2:30 p.m. – Break
2:45 p.m. – Texas Provider Panel: Daymark, BIG: Grace Place, 29 Acres, Down Home Ranch, Avondale House, Project Beacon, New Danville
Topic: Discussion from existing and planned Texas IDD communities
4:00 p.m. – Break
*4:45 p.m. – Depart Marbridge for networking dinner (transportation provided)
**5:30 p.m. – Networking Dinner: Polvo’s, 360 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78701
FRIDAY, APRIL 19
**8:00 a.m. – Check-in
9:00 a.m. – Arthur Westover, MD, Director of Adult Autism Services, UT Southwestern
Topic: Behavioral Health Services for Adults with Autism
10:30 a.m. – Break
10:45 a.m. – Ruth Thompson, Hugs Café Founder
Topic: Entrepreneurial IDD Businesses
**11:45 a.m. – Networking and Lunch provided by Marbridge
12:30 p.m. – Tour of Marbridge campus and end of conference
*Transportation to and from designated locations.
**Marbridge will provide all meals.
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Pictured: 2022 Keystone Speaker, Emma Broyles, Miss America 2022.
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Sponsorships for the 2024 CoAct Project Leadership Symposium are now closed. Thank you to everyone who has supported the CoAct Project Symposium.
If you would like to support the 2024 CoAct Project Symposium through a donation please contact Dorey Petty, Development Coordinator, at [email protected] or 512.381.2495.
$10,000 Gold Sponsor
Exclusive Sponsor recognition for Kick-off Dinner.Table cards on dinner tables with Logo and QR code.Speaking opportunity during dinner.All Blue level benefits.
$5,000 Blue Sponsor
Acknowledgement included with daily announcements regarding sponsorships.Featured article with pictures and logo placement included in Lifelines eNewsletter with 10k+ distribution.Logo placement and extended gratitude in LIFE Magazine- distribution to 10k+ companies / individuals.Ad or promotional flyer in registration packets.Designation as Blue Sponsor with logo on Symposium materials.Logo on event signage – including Hotel lobby and meal venues.Designation as Blue Sponsor on social media and designated emails – with link to your website.Special 10th Anniversary gift for members of your team in attendance.Exhibit table.
$2,500 Orange Sponsor
Mention in Lifelines eNewsletter – over 10k email addresses.Ad or promotional flyer in registration packets.Designation as Orange Sponsor on Symposium materials – with logo.Logo on event signage – including Hotel lobby and meal venues.Designation as Orange Sponsor on social media and designated emails – with link to your website.Exhibit table.
$1,000 Red Sponsor
Designation as Red Sponsor on symposium materials – with name listingName listing all event signage – including signage posted in hotel lobby on check-in.Exhibit table
$500 Green Exhibitor Sponsor SOLD OUT
Designation as Green Exhibit Sponsor on symposium exhibit signageExhibit table
2024 CoAct Project Symposium Sponsors
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