Poster Presentations

Thank you for presenting your poster at ASID 2026. Please read this guide carefully and ensure you are familiar with all requirements before arriving at the conference.

1. Registration & Acceptance

  • At least one poster author must register and pay to attend the conference in order to present their poster.
  • Your poster will not be added to the conference program until at least one author has registered and payment has been received.
  • If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible to secure your place in the program HERE.
VIEW THE POSTER PRESENTATION LIST
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The conference program is supplemented by a poster showcase in the exhibition area. There are two dedicated poster showcase times in the program to allow for attendees to meet with poster presenters to discuss their work.

1 A good life, enabled.
Lisa Willey, Connect & Inspire
2 Beyond speech: Why sign language matters for people with intellectual disabilities
Ally Attwell, Connect & Inspire
3 Beyond limits: A vision for my life
Julie Hampton & Anna Wilson, Brackenridge Services
4 Supporting people with a learning disability during pandemics and health emergencies: Working together for a better future
Brigit Mirfin-Veitch, Solmaz Nazari Orakani & Julia Young, Donald Beasley Institute
5 Accessibility, understanding, and decision-making: The gap between UNCRPD rights and reality for people with intellectual disability
Alta Sacra, IHC Group
6 Twenty years on: The unfinished work of deinstitutionalisation
Nicolina Newcombe & Alta Sacra, IHC Group
7 Exploring the impact of stigma and discrimination on care, recovery, and rehabilitation in forensic intellectual disability services: A systematic review with implications for Aotearoa New Zealand
Mavis Kamota, Te Whatu Ora
8 From supported learning to greater choices: Evolving service models in Aotearoa New Zealand
Chang Zhang & David Hicks, Manukau Institute of Technology (MIT) and Unitec
9 A reflection on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its impact on Western Australians with intellectual disabilities who have reputations for behaviours of concern
Kayla Purcell & Nicky Montgomery, Opel Collective
10 Complementing, not competing: Serving a new segment with AI-assisted Easy Read
Erika Butters & Vicky Butters, Volition
11 Whose data is it? Data sovereignty for people with intellectual disabilities
Erika Butters, Volition
12 Co-design in action: How shared leadership is transforming policy, practice and complex/end-of-life care
Jennifer Brown, Ability Options
13 Where the rubber hits the road: Reimagining behaviour support implementation to fulfil the promise of the UN Convention
Steve Davies & Chris Wood, CWC Consulting
14 More than words, more than practice: Embedding active support through language, leadership, and everyday actions
Samuel Murray, Life Without Barriers
15 What’s next? Research about end of life care
Nic McKenzie, Hamish Taverner & Henrietta Trip, Te Ārai
16 Implementing behaviour support plans in everyday practice
Tina McManus, Achieve Australia
17 Co-creating systems for meaningful co-design and shared understanding in neuro-affirming therapeutic support
Francisco de Paula, The Calmer Approach
18 Support that fits the person: Social validity as a core outcome in multi-element behaviour support
Rebecca Beights & Nicole McKillop, The Centre for Positive Behaviour Support
19 Participation in governance for people with intellectual disabilities
Cathy Basterfield, Access Easy English
20 Applying universal design principles for dignity, autonomy, and access
Cathy Basterfield, Access Easy English
21 Changing practice from the inside out: Embedding affirming behaviour support through language, supervision, conscious practice and lived experience
Fay Isherwood & Michelle Skelton, Explore Hāpainga Ora
22 “What happens when I am no longer there?”: Future planning for families of people with intellectual disability
Helen-Megi Metsamägi, Collective
23 People with intellectual disability in the workforce in Aotearoa New Zealand
Luisa Beltran-Castillon, Kōtātā Insight
24 The hidden frontier of safeguarding: Intimate support done right
Paul Gibson & Claire Ryan, VisAble
25 Visibility of values: UNCRPD and people with intellectual (learning) and developmental disability
Marg Matheson, Shane McInroe & Henrietta Trip, University of Otago
26 Reasonable adjustment in practice: telehealth, primary care access, and the promise of the UNCRPD
Courtney McFarlane & Megan Stewart, Centre for Developmental Disability Health
27 High expectations: Reimagining the transition from school to adulthood
Amanda Brydon, Taimahi Trust
28 Be safe online: Advancing accessible online safety for people with intellectual disability
Amber Smith, Scope (Aust.) & Ambulance Victoria
29 From diagnosis to participation: Administrative burden, disability rights, and support pathways for families of children with Down Syndrome
Maree Kirk
30 Supporting parents with a cognitive impairment: Understanding the role of child developmental disabilities
Allie Pert, Deakin University
31 Beyond the label: Supporting parents with cognitive impairment and their mental health
Julie Ja, Deakin University

    2. Poster Specifications

    • Maximum poster size: A0 (841mm x 1189mm). Posters must not exceed this size.
    • Orientation: Portrait
    • Minimum font size: 20pt for body text. Headings should be proportionally larger. Text must be legible from approximately one metre away.
    • Accessibility: Use high-contrast colour combinations and avoid small or decorative fonts. Plain language is encouraged in keeping with the spirit of the conference.

    Poster Content

    • Structure your poster with clear headings to guide viewers through your content (e.g. Background, Methods, Findings, Implications).
    • Include visual elements such as images, photographs, graphs, charts, or infographics to make your poster engaging and accessible to a wide audience.
    • Consider adding a QR code or similar to direct viewers to further information, related publications, your organisation’s website, or supplementary materials.
    • Digital version & event app: A digital version of your poster can be uploaded to the conference event app alongside your submitted abstract, giving delegates the opportunity to engage with your work before and after the conference.

    3. Printing Your Poster

    • Presenters are responsible for printing their own poster prior to arriving at the conference. Printing is not available on-site.
    • We strongly recommend printing at least 3–5 days in advance to allow time for reprinting if needed.
    • Travel with your poster in a rigid tube to avoid creasing or damage in transit.

    4. Display Boards & Affixing Your Poster

    • Poster boards will be provided and assigned to each presenter. Your board number will be communicated prior to the conference.
    • Presenters must bring their own materials to affix posters to boards. These are not provided by the conference. Suitable options include:
    • Velcro dots or strips (recommended)
    • Push pins or map pins
    • Blu-Tack or similar re-usable adhesive
    • Please do not use tape, staples, or permanent adhesive on the boards.

    5. Installation & Removal Schedule

    Action Date & Time Details
    Poster UP Monday 19 October By 8:30am Your poster must be displayed and ready for viewing by 8:00am on the first day of the conference.
    Poster DOWN Tuesday 20 October after 3:30pm Posters must be removed at the conclusion of afternoon tea (3:30pm) on the final day of the conference.

    Please plan to be available near your poster during designated poster viewing sessions. Times will be confirmed in the final conference programme.

    6. Poster Showcases

    Two dedicated poster showcase sessions have been built into the conference programme. A presenter must be at their poster and available to present during both sessions.

    Session Date & Time Details
    Showcase 1 Monday 19 October 5:00pm – 6:00pm End of Day 1 showcase.
    Showcase 2 Tuesday 20 October 8:00am – 8:40am Morning of Day 2.

    If you are unable to be present at your poster during a showcase session, please arrange for a co-author or colleague to present on your behalf and notify the conference team in advance.

    7. Uncollected Posters

    ⚠️  Important Notice

    Any posters not collected by 3:30pm on Tuesday 20 October will be disposed of by the venue. The conference organisers accept no responsibility for posters left on-site after this time.

    8. On the Day: Tips & Checklist

    Pack the following before you leave for the conference:

    ☐ Printed poster- Maximum A0 (841mm x 1189mm)

    ☐ Velcro, pins, Blu-Tack or other affixing materials

    ☐ Business cards or handouts to share with delegates (optional)

    ☐ A notepad or way to record questions and feedback

    On arrival:

    • Register at the conference registration desk first and collect your name badge and programme.
    • Locate your assigned poster board and install your poster before 8:00am on Monday 19 October.
    • If you have any difficulties finding your board or need assistance, please speak to a member of the conference team.

    9. Questions & Contact

    If you have any questions about your poster presentation, please contact the ASID 2026 conference team. We look forward to seeing your work on display and thank you for your contribution to this important conversation.