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.
