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 IASSIDD Asia-Pacific Congress 2025 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.
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.

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.
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 will be considered eligible.

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.