FAQs

  • The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IASSIDD) is the first and only world-wide group dedicated to the scientific study of intellectual disability.

    Founded in 1964 as the International Association for the Scientific Study of Mental Deficiency, IASSIDD is an international, interdisciplinary and scientific non-governmental organization which promotes worldwide research and exchange of information on intellectual disabilities.

    For more information, you may visit their website here.

  • The theme of IASSIDDAsia-Pacific Congress2025 is "Person-Centricity as an Approach to the Well-being of People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities."  The Congress will focus on what it means for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (PWIDDs) to be at the heart of their care and well-being.

    Sub-themes:
    1. Exemplary policies and supports
    2. Education and lifelong learning
    3. Social and community inclusion
    4. Transitions - From early life to aging
    5. Physical and mental health
    6. Meaningful daily activity
    7. Voices of persons with intellectual and development disabilities and their families
    8. Role of AI and emerging technology
    9. Ideological and ethical roots of disability
    10. Disability in Asian and other cultures
    11. Employment and employability
    12. Building the ecosystem - People, Public, Private
    13. Effective and innovative supports and services
    14. Popular media and disability inclusion

  • IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Congress 2025 will bring together practitioners, researchers, educators, care providers, students and supporters to engage in discussions on how person-centred approaches can be applied effectively in policies, services, programmes, practice, and research to support PWIDDs.

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • You can register by visiting the registration page on our website and completing the online form. Make sure to select the dates and sessions you would like to attend.

  • Yes, you may. However, your accompanying guest(s) will need a paid ticket to access the Congress. PWIDDs with paid ticket joining the Congress may bring one accompanying guest at no additional cost.

  • Please fill in this request form after making your ticket purchase to the Congress and we will follow up with you via email shortly.

  • Click here to refer to the classification by World Bank for the list of countries.

    All participants that reside in countries classified as Low Income and Low-Middle Income will be considered eligible.

REGISTRATION

  • The Congress will be held in Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium.  The hotel is located at 317 Outram Road, Singapore 169075. 

    Visit their website at www.singaporeatrium.holidayinn.com for more information.

  • Public Transportation 

    The nearest MRT station is TE16 Havelock. The hotel is a 6 minute walk from Exit 5 of the Station. 

    Driving

    The entrance to the Hotel is located along Outram Road. Hourly parking is available at Hotel.

  • Yes, the Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium is fully accessible. The venue provides facilities such as ramps, elevators, and accessible restrooms to ensure a comfortable experience for all guests. If you have specific accessibility needs, please contact the hotel support team for assistance.

VENUE INFORMATION

  • Yes, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium will offer preferential rates to Congress registrants, subject to availability, as indicated in the table below.

    Room Type
    Deluxe Room (inclusive of breakfast & internet)

    Single Occupancy
    S$235++ per room per night

    Double Occupancy
    S$255++ per room per night

    ++ refers 10% Service Charge and 9% Goods and Services Tax.

    The rate shown is for single occupancy. However, the second person charge is in the rate description. If the booking is done for double occupancy, the reservations team will manually change the rate to 255++ in the backend.

    If you would like to make a reservation, you may do so here.

    For further requests, please email Rishi.Katreddi1@ihg.com with reference to the IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Congress 2025.

ACCOMMODATION