Convention Sponsors!

Thank you to our generous sponsors! 

Gold Sponsors

Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Alabama Council on Developmental Disabilities is comprised of 36 governor-appointed volunteer members, including people with developmental disabilities, family members, and representatives of public agencies that serve them.

We are dedicated to the vision that all Alabamians, regardless of disability, will live, learn, work, and play in inclusive communities. To that end, we work towards system changes in aspects of service/support to promote better lives for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Darryle Powell, M.S, Executive Director

Phone: 334-242-3976

Email:  darryle.powell@mh.alabama.gov

Website: www.acdd.org

Southern Foodservice Management

We're more than a food service company. We're men and women with hopes and dreams too      . We like food, and we like to have fun. We believe in connecting with people and making their dining experience one of the best parts of their day. 

“We Bring Good Things To The Table”

Walt Berry, President

Phone:(205) 871-8000 ext.550

Email: walt.berry@southernfoodservice.com

Website: www.southernfoodservice.com 
 

Silver Sponsors

The Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind

 AIDB is the world’s most comprehensive education, rehabilitation and service program serving individuals of all ages who are deaf, blind, deafblind and Mult disabled. Founded in 1858 by a young medical doctor who wanted to educate his deaf brother, AIDB now serves more than 31,000 infants, toddlers, children, adults and seniors with hearing and vision loss throughout Alabama each year.

The Center for Assistive Technology Training

The CATT Project is a collaboration between the American Printing House for the Blind (APH) and the Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind (AIDB). Our mission is to provide access technology training to teachers of the visually impaired and educational professionals utilizing a “train the trainer” model, while also providing training and support for students and families.

Bronze Sponsors

Vanda Pharmaceuticals

Vanda Pharmaceuticals is dedicated to raising awareness of Non-24-Hour Sleep-Wake Disorder (Non-24) and supporting the blindness community. Non-24 is a rare circadian rhythm disorder affecting up to 70% of people who are totally blind. People living with Non-24 experience excessive daytime sleepiness and nighttime sleeplessness, which leads to impaired social and occupational functioning. This is due to the misalignment between the internal master body clock and the 24-hour day. Come visit us at our booth to learn about Non-24 and sign up for additional information. Call a health educator toll-free at 1-855-856-2424, 24 hours a day, every day. Visit us online at www.Non-24.com. 

Aira 

Our mission is to remove barriers and make the world more accessible. Through remote video interpreting, Aira supports greater independence and more effective communication for both the blind and low-vision community, and the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.

Bronze Sponsor

GTEC 

A locally owned consulting and engineering firm providing engineering, environmental, and geotechnical testing services for clients in Huntsville and North Alabama since 2020. With over 150 years of combined experience in the Southeast, GTEC is a significant player in the region’s development. Our dedication to problem-solving and innovative solutions supports the region’s growth and contributes to the advancement of local infrastructure and community development