The spirit of community, difference, innovation and transformation filled the New York Hilton Midtown during YAI’s International Conference April 28-May 1.

Over four days and 125 sessions, 3,000 self-advocates, family members and professionals from 11 countries and 44 states joined together to engage in conversation about how together we can design a better future for people with disabilities.

This annual event is a unique, comprehensive, "one-stop" opportunity to learn about cutting-edge best practices from an international community of people dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities to live, love, learn and work as valued members of society.

With a star-studded line-up of keynote speakers, a first-ever Self-Advocacy Summit, a full day dedicated to health care, a special evening for family caregivers, and a full array of sessions and workshops designed to help people with disabilities, families, and professionals achieve their goals, this year’s conference generated energy, ideas and lots of buzz.

Check out conference photos to see the spirit of the event.