Opening and welcome: Dr. Brian Boyd, Director of FPG Child Development Institute, Drs. Paula Grubbs and Chih-Ing Lim, Co-Chairs of the Early Childhood Inclusion Institute, and Dr. Pam Winton, Co-Founder of the Early Childhood Inclusion Institute and Former Senior Scientist at FPG will provide the opening remarks for this year's institute.

Keynote Address by Jordyn Zimmerman: Through storytelling and visuals, the keynote will discuss Jordyn Zimmerman’s lived experience as a nonspeaking autistic learner, educator and advocate. They will discuss how beliefs contribute to low expectations, challenges with accessing effective communication, supporting others in community, and the necessity of accessible technology. Time will be allotted for whole group questions.
Note that the keynote will only be available "live" for in-person and virtual participants. Recording is not permitted.