Association for Adult Development and Aging 2024 National Conference
The AADA Conference allows you to connect with other professionals, earn CEUs, present and learn about adult development and aging.
Location
Agnes Scott College Bullock Science Center
100 East Dougherty Street #298 Decatur, GA 30030Refund Policy
About this event
- 1 day 5 hours
The Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA) is looking forward to seeing you at the 2024 National Conference taking place July 27-28, 2024 on the campus of Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia. The virtual pre-conference sessions and welcome reception will take place on Friday July 26, 2024. Conference attendees may earn up to 13 continued education credits. The Association for Adult Development and Aging has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 1022.
This year’s conference theme is Age of the Empowered: Promoting Social Justice and Equity Across the Adultspan. The Association for Adult Development and Aging recognizes that there are numerous factors impacting adult clients, students, and counselors. As we work to examine factors and systems that facilitate injustice, inequity, and oppression, we simultaneously work to dismantle them through our clinical work, research,advocacy and critical conversations with one another at the 2024 conference. Our conference theme this year strives to centralize empowerment as we work to make our society more just and equitable for all.
About AADA: The Association for Adult Development and Aging (AADA) is a division of the American Counseling Association (ACA). The Association for Adult Development and Aging, serves as a focal point for sharing, professional development, and advocacy related to adult development and aging issues and addresses counseling concerns across the lifespan. Learn more about our mission, publications, and how to join by visiting https://www.aadadivision.org
Keynote Speaker: We are enthused to have Dr. Catharine Y. Chang as our conference keynote speaker. Catherine Y. Chang is a Professor at Georgia State University and the director of International Programs for the College of Education and Human Development. Dr. Chang’s primary areas of scholarship include social justice and advocacy, multicultural counseling competence, counselor training and supervision, and counseling implications related to Asian American and Korean American clients. She is most passionate about mentoring students and early career professionals from minoritized populations, believing in the power of representation. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, a National Certified Counselor, and a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor.
Hosting University: AADA is delighted to have our conference on the campus of Agnes Scott College thanks to the amazing Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Agnes Scott College. The campus works to ensure it is ADA compliant and accessible to all that may need accommodations. Additionally, Agnes Scott College is just a short walk away from the MARTA train stop in downtown Decatur, and there is campus parking available for those commuting by cars. A list of suggested sites, restaurants, bookstores, and more in the Decatur and Atlanta area will be shared with all conference registrants.
Conference Hotel Block:
Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory
Hotel Rate: $174/night for 2 queens or 1 king bed
Use Link: www.marriott.com/atldc and follow these instructions:
- Type in the dates you would like to stay at the hotel (the conference is July 27-28th, with a mixer taking place Friday July 26th)
- Under the Special Rates tab select Corp/Promo Code
- Enter the promo code HK6
- Choose whichever room works best for you and make your reservation.
Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta Decatur/Emory
Click this link to obtain the AADA hotel block rate:
https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/atldehx-90w-7238ad78-7f61-4a54-85b7-1fa2117be037/
Rooms & Rates
1 King Bed W/ Sofabed-microwave-fridge Nonsmk - $159.00
2 Queen Beds W/ Microwave-fridge Nonsmoking - $164.00
Complimentary full hot breakfast included
Refund Policy: As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, the Association for Adult Development and Aging uses all funds to support the organization’s mission, vision, purpose, and needs of AADA members.Therefore, all registration fees are final and non-refundable.
Frequently asked questions
You can attend the conference completely virtually if you wish by selecting one of the Virtual Conference tickets offered. There will be selected conference sessions offered online and you are able to obtain up to the same amount of continued education credits as in-person attendees.
There will be sessions on a myriad of counseling topics aligned with the conference theme. There will be in-person and virtual 60-minute and 90-minute education sessions and 60-minute keynote address. In-person only: graduate student poster sessions. Virtual only: pre-conference 90-minute sessions.
Conference attendees can earn up to 13 continued education hours by attending various conference sessions.
If you have an interest in being a student volunteer, exhibitor, or conference sponsor please email our conference committee chair Dr. Jones at jjonescounseloreducator@gmail.com.