About us

CoDis 2026 – 7th Conference on Disability invites submissions for its 2026 edition titled: “Entrare nel loro mondo: emozione, comunicazione e potenza della relazione – Meeting Them Where They Are: Emotion, Communication, and the Power of Connection”. The event is organized as a Joint Seminar. This conference is dedicated to intellectual and developmental disabilities, with particular attention to adulthood. The aim of the event is to foster dialogue between clinical practice, research, and services, promoting the exchange of experiences, research findings, and innovative approaches to assessment, treatment, and support.

Important Dates

Wed, May 27, 2026
Abstract registration deadline
Wed, May 27, 2026
Submission deadline
Mon, Jun 1, 2026
Notification of acceptance
Thu, Nov 5, 2026
Conference start date

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

Special Education
Intellectual disability
Quality of life
Social inclusion
Clinical practice in intellectual and developmental disabilities
Mental health in intellectual disability
Diagnostic assessment and clinical tools
Pharmacological and therapeutic interventions
Emotional development approaches in clinical practice
Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC)
Snoezelen, sensory approaches, and multisensory environments
Innovative and digital approaches in care and support
Models of care and rehabilitation in intellectual disability

Call for Papers Description

Contributions based on clinical experience, service projects, case studies, and applied research are welcome. Clinicians, researchers, and professionals are invited to submit abstracts for oral presentations or posters. Abstract length: up to 500 words. Language of submission: English, Italian.

Committee

Scientific Committee

Dr. Marco Bertelli

CREA – Florence, Italy

Dr. Agreta Bicaj

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Dr. Valentina Di Cesaria

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Dr. Geni Lattanzio

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Dr. Marco Montanari

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Dr. Claudio Pellegrini

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Dr. Jacopo Santambrogio

Presidio Corberi – Limbiate, Italy

Dr. Giovanna Sarpa

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy

Prof. Erik Weber

University of Erfurt – Erfurt, Germany

Scientific Coordinator and Contact Person

Dr. Marco Montanari

Casa Santa Rosa – Rome, Italy