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View Our Conference-At-A-Glance
Dates: September 22-24, 2026
CEU Sessions begin at 1:00pm on Tuesday, September 22
Location: Hotel Bentley of Alexandria - (318)442-2226
Address: 200 Desoto Street, Alexandria, LA 71301
Free Parking available on-site and across the street at the Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown.
Conference Fees:
-AAIDD Members: $150 (Member code required)
-General Attendance: $175
-Multiple Attendee Conference Fee: Organizations registering 10 or more individuals will be allowed to utilize our special member rate of $150 for all attendees. Contact aaiddla2022@gmail.com if you plan to utilize this special offer.
Hotel Bentley Room Block: Contact Hotel Bentley directly at (318)442-2226 and mention AAIDD for our room block.
-King Rooms - $119
-Double Rooms - $129
*If the Hotel Bentley fills up, we have secured a room block with the Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown. This hotel is located across the street from the Hotel Bentley.
Use this link to book a room at the Holiday Inn Alexandria Downtown
Book a Room with Holiday Inn
Phone: 318-541-8333
Room Rate: $129 with breakfast / $119 without breakfast
Meals:
-Tuesday Evening: Hors d'oeuvres for President's Reception provided by AAIDD-LA. Dinner on your own.
-Wednesday Evening: Breakfast and Lunch on your own, Awards Dinner provided by AAIDD-LA.
-Thursday: Breakfast on your own. Brunch provided by AAIDD-LA.
Food trucks are scheduled to be stationed at the back of the hotel during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday for your convenience.
Thank you to our generous conference sponsors:
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