CARD -
Special Event
Topic: UF Health - CARD Jacksonville - CARD Conference Scholarship Opportunity (APPLICATION DEADLINE)
When:
Saturday, November 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
UF Developmental Pediatric Center
6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
Jackosnville, FL 32217
Target Audience:
Patients/Public
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the presentation, participants will be able to:
For parents, caregivers and teachers of students with ASD and related disabilities
through the UF Health Jacksonville Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) program
The 33rd Annual CARD Conference will be held at The Florida Mall Hotel this year. The conference will offer a series of breakout sessions and keynote presentations by experts in the field of autism and related disabilities. The purpose of the annual conference is to provide information on state-of-the-art practices in areas that promote quality community based life-styles for individuals with autism, deaf-blindness, and related disabilities. Conference participants will learn about current research findings and their implications as well as practical strategies related to communication and social interventions, transition to adulthood, positive behavior support, early intervention, and social and community inclusion.
For more information, visit the website: https://cardconference.info/
Registration is $98.00 for Family/Educators.
The UF Health - Jacksonville, Center for Autism and Related Disabilities is offering scholarships to parents and educators who would like to attend the 2026 Annual CARD Conference. Interested individuals should complete the attached application and follow the directions below. We are looking for individuals who can attend the conference and then bring back knowledge to share with others. All scholarship recipients will be asked to attend a virtual “Lunch and Learn” where they will present and share their experiences and knowledge gained from attending the conference. We have two “Lunch and Learn” sessions scheduled. One will take place on February 20, 2026 and the other on March 20, 2026 from 12PM–1PM via Zoom. Please notate on the application which session you will be able to attend.
Additional Information
Application Procedure:
1. Complete the attached application.
2. Choose either February 20, 2026 or March 20, 2026, to attend a virtual Lunch and Learn to share your knowledge and experience.
3. Mail, fax, or email the completed application to the address listed below. Please submit the application as soon as possible. As space is limited. The deadline to turn in applications will be 11/15/2025!
Fax (Attention: Alana Leath): 904.633.0817
Email to: Alana Leath: alana.leath@jax.ufl.edu
4. Scholarship Applicants will be notified via email or phone.
5. Preference will be given to those who have not previously received a CARD scholarship.
6. Applicants who have been awarded a scholarship will need to register for the conference. You will need to create a UF Portal Account for reimbursement. Following the conference, you will need to submit your receipts for the registration fee, hotel, mileage to and from the conference and per diem for meals for 1 person. Once those are submitted you will be reimbursed by the University. Reimbursement takes between 6-8 weeks. Unfortunately, we cannot provide funds prior to the event nor reimburse for costs covering CEUs.
For additional information, contact Alana Leath (904) 633-0817 alana.leath@jax.ufl.edu.