February 15, 2010 - Coming Together Conference - Alderman Elementary School, Wilmington, NC. This conference is a partnership between the Family Support Network of Southeastern NC and the New Hanover County School System. Every year it brings together agencies and organizations from all over North Carolina and the US to share and educate our school teachers, administrators, and professionals that work with special needs children. It is also focused on providing parents and caregivers of these exceptional children information about support groups, agencies, methodologies, and up to date news in the area of special needs. Each year the conference provides a forum for workshops, seminars and experts to discuss the latest information and issues concerning special needs education.

February 25-26, 2010 - ACC: Accross the Lifespan - Raleigh Marriott City Center and Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. Caroline Musselwhite will be the keynote speaker and her topic will be: "Communication Circles - Super Support for People who use AAC". On the 26th, a variety of presentations will held throughout the day. This conference is designed for speech/language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, psychologists, educators, para-professionals, families, and consumers interested in increasing their knowledge of AAC and assistive technology.

March 7-10, 2010 - In Such a Time as This...Responding Wisely in Difficult Times - Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, Durham, NC. In light of the current economy it’s easy to say “can’t.” As we see more and more about budget and service cuts, it feels far more difficult to find the way that we can be successful despite the circumstances without seriously damaging our values. But we can continue to be successful – if we are willing to learn from our past and from the innovations that are today making a difference in the lives of people who experience disability.

March 10-11, 2010 - Weaving the Future from the Fabric of Our Past - Raleigh Marriott City Center and Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. The North Carolina Head Start Association's 40th Annual Training Conference: Professional Development Workshop, Networking Opportunities, Exhibitors, Parent Awards & Parent Reception, Head Start to Stardom competition, Governing Board Luncheon, Awards Banquet, and More!!

March 25-26, 2010 - 31st Annual Child And Family Development Conference - Cone University Center, Charlotte, NC. Through the Eyes of a Child: Viewing the world through the eyes of a child requires us to think about, explore, provide for, and advocate for programs and information that put the child and family first.

April 12-13, 2010 - 26th Annual Pacific Rim International Conference on Disabilities - Hawai‘i Convention Center, Waikiki, Hawaii. The 2010 Pacific Rim International Conference program design has been reorganized into three broad, thematic, areas: Foundation, the topical areas the Center for Disability Studies has been or is currently engaged in; Exploration, probing topics that CDS has not previously addressed but have impact on the security and well-being of all people with disabilities; and Innovation which seeks to showcase new theories, concepts, solutions, ideas and applications that can benefit people with disabilities during this economic downturn.