CONNECT Conference 2026

About the CONNECT Conference
The CONNECT Conference is designed to empower students with disabilities, families, and professionals in navigating the transition to competitive integrated employment (CIE) for post-secondary success.

This event brings together two key components:
🔹ECLIPSE Student Leadership Conference: A hands-on, engaging experience for students with disabilities to build self-advocacy, workplace skills, and career readiness for students participating in inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) programs.
🔹NWIPSEA Capacity Building Institute (CBI): A professional development event focused on best practices for inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) program educators, transition coordinators, employment specialists, and families supporting students in postsecondary education and employment.

✅ Inspiring Keynotes – Hear from former inclusive post-secondary education students who have successfully transitioned to CIE.
✅ Interactive Workshops – Build resumes, practice interviews, and learn about workplace rights and benefits.
✅ Networking & Leadership – Learn about advocacy while engaging with professionals, families, and peers through structured leadership sessions.

Whether you're a student, educator, family member, or professional, the CONNECT Conference is your opportunity to gain tools, build networks, and take action toward a more inclusive and successful future.

💡 Join us and be part of the movement to support pathways to independence, further education, and employment!

📌 Register now to secure your spot!

A guest room block and special rates are being held at the Best Western Plus University Inn. Prior to April 20th, 2026, please visit Reservations or call 208-882-0550 x 0 and mention CONNECT Conference. When using the link, please confirm your arrival and departure dates at the top of the first page. The link will expire after April 20th, 2026. Please call the hotel directly if the link is not working. Discounted group rates may still be available after the cut-off date depending on hotel availability.

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