All Means All: A Special Education Conference
Presented by NJElevate, Frenalytics, and Glint
This year's focus: AAC and Communication
Join special educators, speech therapists, occupational therapists, BCBAs, and special education administrators for a day dedicated to advancing communication access for all learners. This year's conference centers on Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and equipping practitioners with practical tools to support every student's voice.
Keynote Speaker: Jordyn Zimmerman
Jordyn Zimmerman is a nonspeaking autistic educator and disability advocate who did not receive access to augmentative communication until the age of 18. Since then, she has become a powerful voice for inclusive education and communication access — she was named to the inaugural 2025 Forbes Accessibility 100 List as a top accessibility innovator, serves as Board Chair of the national nonprofit CommunicationFIRST, is an Apple Distinguished Educator, and served as a two-time appointee to the U.S. President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities. She holds a Master of Education from Boston College. Her story was also featured in the documentary This Is Not About Me. Jordyn Zimmerman + 2
What to Expect
- Keynote address from Jordyn Zimmerman
- Breakout sessions
- Panel discussion
- Networking with fellow special education professionals across NJ
Details
- Thursday, October 22nd
- NJPSA/FEA Conference Center, 12 Centre Drive, Monroe, NJ
- FREE for NJElevate members | $50 for non-members (includes membership!)
Register today!