The Call for Proposals is now open for the 2027 Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) Conference, scheduled for May 26-28, 2027, in Clearwater Beach, Florida. The 2027 theme is “Belonging, Resilience, Justice: Strengthening Communities of Learning through Inclusive Postsecondary Education.”
The mission of SEPSEA is to promote access to quality inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (including autism) in the southeast, through a shared focus on collaboration, program development, research, and public policy. SEPSEA welcomes the submission of proposals for the 2027 conference with topical areas may include, but are not limited to:
- Accessibility
- Assistive Technology Supports
- Campus & Community Life
- Coaching & Training
- Communication & Social Skills
- Employment Skills & Training
- General Curriculum Access
- HBCU IPSE
- IPSE Programming
- Life Skills & Sexuality
- Mental Health & Well-being
- Partnerships with State Agencies
- Peer Mentorship & Supports
- Self-determination
- Transition Across the Lifespan
Proposals may only be submitted online through Cvent’s Abstract Management system, through this link. When in Abstract Management, click on “submit abstract”, then create an account.
Proposal Submission Deadline: November 15, 2026
For further information, please contact Cindy Perras, Conference Coordinator.