RSIG Research Day
Research Special Interest Group Conference
Every year, the Research Special Interest Group presents a research day at the OADD conference on Developmental Disabilities.
The objectives of the RSIG meeting are:
- To provide and update regarding the research being conducted to advance the field of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
- To provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration for researchers, students, professionals and self-advocates with an interest in the field of developmental disabilities
- To facilitate interest and support for research regarding developmental disabilities at the level of institutions (i.e., universities, colleges, community and government)
We accept posters and presentations from professional and student researchers from diverse disciplines who are engaged in research relating to intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Conference theme for 2025 is:
Changing and Growing: Where are we headed in Developmental Services?
Call for RSIG Papers is now closed
To register for the Conference click here
This is a hybrid event with virtual and in person options.
Below is a copy of the draft RSIG Conference Schedule for 2025 that can be used as a reference. For up-to-date changes please check the event website
To download a copy of the full program click here
| 8:30 | – | 9:00 | Poster Session 1 (judging) |
| 9:00 | – | 9:15 | Opening Remarks & Land Acknowledgement |
| 9:15 | – | 10:45 | Keynote Panel
Drs. Rosemary Condillac, Barry Isaacs, Ivan Brown and Maurice Feldman |
| 10:45 | – | 11:00 | Break |
| 11:00 | – | 11:30 | Presentation 1:
Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Social Work Students’ Learning needs for Practice with Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities Anna Przednowek, Dr. Kelly Harding |
| 11:30 | – | 12:00 | Presentation 2:
Community Engaged Research to Enhance Supports for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Courtney Bishop, Katelyn Soucie-Vukmanich, Emily Bulten, Breanna Henry and Charles Haugh |
| 12:00 | – | 1:00 | Lunch & Networking and Poster Session 2 |
| 1:00 | – | 1:40 | Data Blitz |
| 1:40 | – | 2:10 | Presentation 3:
Integrating Friendship and Diversity in an Inclusive Summer Day Camp Emily Villani and Jessica Monaghan |
| 2:10 | – | 2:40 | Presentation 4:
Unpacking the Passport Program: Experiences of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Families with Ontario’s Direct Funding Anna Przednowek |
| 2:40 | – | 3:15 | Break |
| 3:15 | – | 3:45 | Presentation 5:
Exploring Access and Utilization of Passport Funding: Perspectives of People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families Alison Mclean, Nicole Flynn, Kathryn Primrose, Yvonne Spicer and Theresa Somerton |
| 3:45 | – | 4:15 | Presentation 6:
Updates on Participatory Action Research Network (PARN) To be Determined |
| 4:15 | – | 4:30 | Poster Presentation Voting |
| 4:30 | – | 5:00 | Awards and Closing Remarks |