2026 Full Lives Conference - Call for Proposals

2026 Full Lives Conference - Call for Proposals

Application deadline: 5pm, Monday, February 23, 2026
CONFERENCE DETAILS

Date: April 16 and 17, 2026

Time Day 1: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Time Day 2: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Location: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel

Individual Session Length: 60 or 90 minutes

The 25th Annual Full Lives Conference is seeking proposals for break-out sessions inspired by this year’s theme:

25th Full Lives Conference!

Honor | Celebrate | Advocate
Honor the past, celebrate the present, advocate for the future

Submissions should use evidence-based best practices to motivate and educate professionals working with Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority beneficiaries: people who need support due to behavioral health, developmental disabilities, substance misuse, Alzheimer’s and related dementia, and traumatic brain injuries.

Audience: Full Lives participants are primarily direct support professionals, direct service providers, care coordinators, case managers, mental health clinicians and may include individuals (beneficiaries) and/or families receiving services. The focus of Full Lives is on the workforce audience that supports Trust beneficiaries.

Notification: You will be notified by Bridget McCleskey, our conference coordinator, whether or not your proposal has been accepted. At that time, you will receive additional information. If you require a specific day or morning or afternoon to present, please add that to additional information field below.

Each presentation will have a 60 or 90-minute time frame.

COMPLETED PROPOSAL APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5 PM ON Monday, February 23, 2026.
PLEASE NOTE that for panel presentations there is a limit of 4 panelists. Include all contact information for each panelist below.
Contact Information for Primary Presenter*

First NameLast Name
Primary Presenter Job Title*
Employer*
Work Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Email*
Secondary Email
example@example.com
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Cell Phone

Area CodePhone Number
Contact Information for Co-Presenter

First NameLast Name
Co-Presenter Job Title
Co-Presenter Employer
Co-Presenter Work Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Co-Presenter Email
example@example.com
Co-Presenter Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
If there are additional co-presenters or panelists please include their name, phone number and email here:
Please load a brief bio for all presenters HERE. Your proposal is not complete and will not be considered unless we receive a bio for each presenter.*

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PRESENTATION TITLE:*
Who is the presentation's intended audience?*

Care CoordinatorsDirect Support/Direct Service ProfessionalBoth
Primary Topic Area: (Select all that apply)

AdvocacyBehavioral health / mental healthCare coordinationChallenging behaviorsCultural awareness and or DiversityDevelopmental disabilities (including Autism and FASD)EmploymentEthicsFriendships & dating (client relationships)GuardianshipHome and community based settingsSubstance abuse and/or preventionSeniors/Elder care/Alzheimer’s DiseaseTechnologyTraumatic Brain InjuryWellness for staffOther
Sessions length are 60 min or 90 min. If your are flexible then select either.*

60 min session90 min session60 or 90 min session
Presentation Format: (Select all that apply)

Presentation will require Internet access (Internet quality cannot be guaranteed-please prepare a back-up plan.Lecture/Discussion with a PowerPoint presentationLecture/Discussion without a PowerPoint or other electronic componentPanel Discussion - please include below in Additional Information the number of expected panelists - 4 maximumInteractive audience activities - please describe below any space requirements below in Additional Information.Other
Proposal submission Packet MUST be complete. If additional space is needed please send a clearly identified email with additional information to Bridget, our conference coordinator at confcoor@gmail.com.
- Presentation Discription: (200-250 words – can be typed in the space provided at the end of this form or submitted as a separate page) This should clearly explain the content of the proposed presentation. Presentations will be selected based on clarity and details submitted in this summary. Please include how your proposed presentation addresses this year’s theme:
  25th Full Lives Conference!
  
  Honor | Celebrate | Advocate
  Honor the past, celebrate the present, advocate for the future
Additional Information
- All presenters will receive a complimentary registration on the day of their presentation and are offered a discounted registration to attend on the day(s) not presenting.
- Presenters are responsible for any printed handouts or materials for their session.
- Presentation room setup and specific items needed:
  Each room will have a projector, projection screen, AV cart with power, and connection to speakers. You are welcome to use/bring your personal computer for your presentation, if you need a laptop provided, please let us know. Please notify Bridget if you need additional items, such as a TV/VCR/DVD player, flip chart and markers.
- Do you require reasonable accommodations? (i.e. large print materials, sign language interpreter,etc.) If yes, requests must be submitted no later than February 23, in order for the request to be completed in a timely manner. Someone will contact you regarding your request.
Please add your request below (if applicable):
Accommodation request:
Presentation Description: (200-250 words)*
Any additional information:
Media Release

I give consent to the UAA-Center for Human Development (CHD) to video record, audio record, photograph and/or publish written descriptive materials or quotes for professional, educational, and community awareness purposes, including marketing and websites.

I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished version(s), including written copy. I understand that I may revoke this consent at any time by written notice to UAA-CHD.

By submitting this proposal I am acknowledging the acceptance of this Media Release.

THANK YOU!
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