DSAIA is looking for proposals that are specifically targeted to nonprofit leaders. This year's theme is Albuquerque Ascent: New Perspectives in Leadership. This is YOUR opportunity to share your experiences and your expertise. Help us develop the theme so that we all experience the freshness of new ideas and the excitement of learning something new. Proposals are due October 1. Check out the complete 2025 Proposal Submission Guidelines before you submit a proposal so you can be sure your proposals has all the information required.

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT A PROPOSAL NOW

Here are some ideas to get you started planning the perfect proposal:

• DSAIA is particularly interested in proposals that offer practical, ready-to-use information that is specifically targeted to those who work in local, state, and regional Down syndrome organizations.  
• We look for proposals that present new ideas, successful programs, and great tools.
• Attendees at the DSAIA conference want to be inspired by your wisdom.
• The DSAIA audience consists of leaders in the Down syndrome community and includes executive directors, board members, staff, and volunteers. Some come from organizations run by volunteers with no staff, some from large, well-established organizations with multiple staff. 
• You can choose from two session types: session (60 minutes) or spotlight (30 minutes).
• We know how busy your are, so mark your calendars, proposals are due October 1 and no late submissions will be accepted.