The theme of the day will be Advancing Health Equity for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) have long been experiencing health disparities. With the COVID-19 pandemic came worsened health outcomes for people […]
Each year the Summit differs in form and content. It offers free informative sessions on different topics and with different presenters. There will also be resource fairs each day.
For Black Americans, historical trauma, discrimination, community violence, and economic insecurity all impact mental health. The summit addresses the unique challenges that members of Pittsburgh’s Black community are facing, how stigma can be a barrier to seeking treatment, and the […]
Join Vision for Equality’s Family Advocacy & Resource Team to the Family and Self Advocate Summit. Free breakfast, lunch, and admission to the museum! Limited seats available. Key Features: Keynote Michael Gamel-McCormick joins us for a federal disability update Liz […]
The Caregiver Nation Summit is more than a conference; it’s a catalyst for change on our country’s first-ever National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. It’s a platform for caregivers, advocates, policymakers, and movement leaders to come together to shape the future […]
The Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator is holding the summit as a day of discovery and innovation around technology for independence, accessibility, virtual, and remote solutions. Explore sessions to build your knowledge, learn from exhibitors about available technologies, and learn directly from […]
The Pennsylvania Tech Accelerator is holding the summit as a day of discovery and innovation around technology for independence, accessibility, virtual, and remote solutions. Explore sessions to build your knowledge, learn from exhibitors about available technologies, and learn directly from […]
Hosted by Rep. Dan Miller, the gathering focuses on disability and mental health advocacy, resources, education, and empowerment in Western Pennsylvania. Attend educational sessions, legislative panel discussions about all the important issues, and the resource fair. This year’s resource fair […]
The summit addresses the unique challenges that members of Pittsburgh’s Black community are facing, how stigma can be a barrier to seeking treatment, and the obstacles experienced when getting help. This year’s summit, Mental Health and the Black Family, will […]
The Summit connects diverse individuals, families, and community partners to identify what people and families need to be supported, to develop and implement strategies to meet these needs through local collaboration and partnerships, and to participate in the conversation to […]