Celebrate 25 years of START with the 25th Anniversary START Speaker Series! This virtual series brings together an engaging lineup of speakers who will share perspectives on diverse, meaningful topics that reflect START's ongoing commitment to inclusion and empowerment for all students.

Registration is free for Michigan participants, with a small fee for out-of-state attendees. Full details and registration are available on the START website.

Join START in celebrating this milestone year!

(All dates are 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. via Zoom)

Date: January 12, 2026

Presenter: Carly B. Gilson, Ph.D.

Title: The Tech Toolkit for Transition: Promoting Independence and Inclusion in Employment Settings

Date: February 6, 2026

Presenter: Mandy J. Rispoli, PhD, BCBA-D, LBA

Title: Teaming with Paraprofessionals to Support Learners with Autism and Related Disabilities

Date: March 3, 2026

Presenter: Mike Marotta

Title: Assistive Technology Strategies for Inclusive Learning

Date: April 15, 2026

Presenter: Amy Ursitti

Title: A Sibling Perspective on Autism

For questions, please call 616-331-6480 or visit the START Autism Center