The mission and vision of the World Congress on Disabilities (WCD) is to educate, inform, and provide a useful exchange of ideas for people with disabilities and special health care needs and those involved in their care and development. Opinion leaders in medicine, education, research, technology, adaptive physical sports and recreation, and product development gather along with scientists, researchers, physicians, caregivers, and families for an intensive learning experience focused on the needs of all people with disabilities. Uniting professional and consumer interests within one conference is a logical extension of today\\\'s current health care climate. The WCD is the only forum in existence today whose expressed mission is to bring together people with disabilities and special health care needs, families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, allied health care professionals, teachers, and education administrators in a single event to share ideas and experiences and to collaborate on improving the quality of life for people of all ages with disabilities and special needs. The WCD is a non-profit company.