The American University Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) and Brendan Sailing are organizing a one-day academic and practitioner symposium called Navigating Differences. It explores the national and international policy environment in creating opportunities for social and economic development for youth with learning differences. This symposium is an opportunity for participants to understand some of the national and global strategies designed to support youth with learning differences including with sport, as well os some of the leading national and international organizations working in this space.