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Growing Well Conference: Moving Mountains and Community

Calendar
General Calendar
Date
Sunday, October 12, 2025 – - Tuesday, October 14, 2025 –
Location
Leon Levine Hall
Url
appwell.appstate.edu/outreach/growingwell/conference/

Description

The North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities is excited to partner with the Appalachian Institute for Health and Wellness at Appalachian State on a conference that focuses on raising children and youth with disabilities throughout their lifetime. You can apply for scholarships and potential travel reimbursement.

Moving Mountains and Community Conference

When: October 12-14, 2025

Where: Leon Levine Hall of Health Sciences, Boone, NC

Presented by: AIHW Community Outreach and Education

Topics will include:

  • Medical management of children with complex health conditions
  • Evidence-based behavioral therapies
  • Cross-system collaboration in child welfare and mental health
  • Supporting youth through transitions from school to adulthood including employment and other opportunities

Learn how to apply for a scholarship and how to register at https://appwell.appstate.edu/outreach/growingwell/conference/.

 

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