State of the Arts (SOTA) Conference
The State of the Art Conference (SOTA) provides opportunities for colleges, universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates to learn about the current state of research and practice in the field of inclusive postsecondary/higher education, and to network with each other. Conference speakers include faculty and staff from postsecondary education initiatives, parents, self-advocates, and other experts—sharing effective practices and leading group discussions.
2025 Registration Rates
SOTA General Attendee: $600 (early bird rate of $550 until September 1)
SOTA Reviewer: $550 (early bird rate of $500 until September 1)
SOTA Family Member: $400
SOTA Graduate Student Rate: $125
SLC (Student Leadership): $100
SELECTING THE RIGHT TICKET OPTION:
- SOTA Attendee Ticket: Typically for presenters, reviewers, IPSE professionals, or self-advocates. (*PLEASE NOTE: Reviewers can use the discount code emailed to them at checkout.)
- SOTA Family Member Ticket: Typically for family members of current/future/past IPSE students, or self-advocates
- Graduate Student Ticket: For current graduate students only.
- Student Leadership Conference Ticket: Typically current/future/past IPSE students or self-advocates
- College Fair Exhibitor Ticket: For Inclusive Higher Education programs from accredited colleges or universities that would like to table at the Inclusive College Fair. Those who plan to attend conference sessions should also select the SOTA Attendee ticket option.
PRE-CONFERENCE TICKET OPTIONS
This year, SOTA is offering three pre-conference sessions on Monday, October 20 from 1pm-4pm. Descriptions and costs for registration are below. During registration for the general conference, you can select your choice to add it to your order. If you need more time to decide, you can return at a later date and purchase this ticket as a separate order.
Just discovering inclusive higher ed? We have new deep-dives for families and beginner staff, as well as a dedicated VR workshop for programs:
IPSE 101 for Families
Sponsored by: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association
Audience: Families
Focus: Introduction to college programs for students with intellectual disability for families and students who are planning to attend college. The session will include how to search for a program with the right fit, how to apply for financial aid and other funding, and how to prepare in K-12. The session will conclude with advice on how to get the most out of the college fair and a review of the SOTA agenda to help attendees plan which sessions to attend.
Cost: Free, must register for location details.
IPSE 101 for New Program Staff
Sponsored by: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Association
Audience: New program staff
Focus: Provide new staff with an introduction to the national landscape of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) and IPSE terms, policies, practices, and resources. The session will conclude with a review of the SOTA Conference agenda to help attendees plan which sessions to attend.
Cost: $100
VR-IPSE Partnerships
Hosted by: Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
Audience: Program staff and representatives from their state or local VR
Focus: Training on building partnerships and a working session for program staff and VR representatives to develop plans for further collaboration. Builds on new resources developed through the Think College Employment Partnerships Workgroup and the VR Workgroup.
Cost: $100
There are limited General Conference Scholarships available. Priority will be given to first time attendees who are self advocates, and their families. Click here to apply.