NAQ '26 Attendee Information
What's New This Year?
NAQ is sailing off on a dinner cruise on Thursday evening for our Networking and Entertainment Event!
Join us Thursday night on the Savannah River Queen for a two-hour dinner cruise through Savannah Riverboat Cruises. We will discover the beauty and history of Savannah from the water as the sun sets while enjoying a specially prepared dinner made with the freshest local ingredients.
Boarding is located at 502 E River Street- next to the River Street Marketplace. Boarding begins at 6pm and we will sail from 7-9pm. Please arrive no later than 6:50pm to ensure you are aboard before our departure at 7pm.
The riverboat tours leave the dock right next to the exact location where General Oglethrope first landed on the river front and head upriver, into the Port of Savannah, and then turn around and head back under the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge and past the historic river front. The tours continue downriver passing the world famous Waving Girl, Florence Martus, through the ship yards and just past the tip of Hutchinson Island and Old Fort Jackson. There, the boat circles back upriver to arrive gently back at the dock.
Please also note ALL conference registrants are automatically registered for the Thursday evening Networking & Entertainment event. There is not a separate charge for the event and all conference attendees are invited and welcome to attend. You are welcome to bring a guest(s) to the cruise on Thursday evening if you are willing to purchase a ticket for them for $100/each. Children are welcome. You can select this option and purchase the guest ticket(s) when registering for NAQ '26.
- Please wear or bring your NAQ Conference lanyard to the docking area. This will be how you receive your boarding ticket.
Why Come to NAQ '26?
NAQ is the go-to organization for I/DD professionals, providing an avenue to learn, connect and share so they can better support people with disabilities to flourish and live their best possible lives.
NAQ ’26 - Navigating What's Next: Learning Together is more than just a conference; it's a catalyst for professional growth, inspiration, and collaboration. Annual conference attendees have shared that they appreciate the opportunity to reenergize and reinvigorate themselves and their efforts and are able to bring back new ideas to share with their colleagues and organization.
Who Comes to the NAQ Conference?
Our attendees include professionals from the field of disabilities such as:
- QIDPs/QDDPs
- Case Managers
- Support Coordinators
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors
- Licensed Clinical Social Workers
- Licensed Nursing Home Administrators
- Licensed Social Workers
- Nurses- RNs, LPNs, APNs
- BCBAs
- CEOs and other leadership
- Still others who come seeking the latest information, insights, products, and networking opportunities.
Preconference Session - Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Five Perspectives: One Purpose
The Pre-conference on Tuesday, August 4th, features a one-of-a kind immersive experience featuring not one or two keynotes, but FIVE disability field experts: an occupational therapist, speech language pathologist, recreational therapist, music therapist, and an assistive technology specialist all sharing their insights and practical knowledge including how the people you support can benefit. There will be a panel concluding the second portion of the day where the professionals will answer questions.
Registration Pricing
General Admission
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Early Registration (through/ 4/30/26) |
Regular Registration (5/1/26 - 7/31/26) |
| Members |
$520.00 |
$570.00 |
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Non-Members
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$570.00
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$595.00
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Preconference Sessions
(held Tuesday, August 5)
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Early Registration
(through 4/30/26)
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Regular Registration
(5/1/26 - 7/31/26) |
| Members |
$145.00 |
$170.00 |
| Non-Members |
$170.00 |
$195.00 |
NAQ offers members significant discounts on all events so consider joining today if you are not already part of our professional community.
- All registrants who cancel on or before July 10, 2026, 11:59 pm will be issued a 100% refund.
- No cancellation refunds will be issued after July 10, 2026, 11:59pm.
- Please call at 815-320-7301 or email [email protected] in order to cancel a registration. Cancellations are not considered complete until an NAQ staff member has confirmed.
- NAQ encourages registrants to attempt to find a substitute before cancelling.
- NAQ is glad to accept registrant substitutions for another employee from the same organization at no additional charge to the registrant/organization.
- Registrant substitutions can be completed by Monday, July 27th by calling Josie at 815-320-7301 or emailing at [email protected].
- Registrant substitutions can be completed at the registration desk at the conference as well, but advance notice is preferred.
Hotel Pricing
NAQ '26 conference participants are being offered a discounted room rate of $177 /night (+ taxes and fees) between Sunday, August 3 and Thursday, August 7, 2025 at the Hyatt Regency Savannah. The discounted room rate is available on reservations made by July 13, 2026.
Please contact Josie Brown at [email protected] or 815-320-7301 with questions.
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