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SUMMARY:The 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Cities of Inclusion\, an initiative of Special Olympics Pennsylvania\, is organizing “The 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion\,” a summit designed to celebrate all that has been accomplished over the last 250 years while looking ahead to the future as we come together as a community to envision a Philadelphia region that works for all of us. This summit will offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with a diverse range of leaders across the disability community and beyond who will guide us through how we transform current challenges into actionable solutions for building a truly inclusive city and region.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/the-2026-disability-summit-envisioning-the-future-of-disability-inclusion/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Convention Center\, 1101 Arch Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
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SUMMARY:2026 Special Needs Consortium Disability Summit
DESCRIPTION:This is an event for individuals\, families\, educators and service providers.  The theme this year is From Birth Through Adulthood: Championing Persons with Disabilities. This summit will feature a variety of knowledgeable presenters with breakout sessions covering three tracks.  These tracks include early childhood and school age\, secondary transition\, and adulthood. There will also be many vendors and opportunities for connection and collaboration.  Attendees must be at least 18 years of age. Scholarships are available
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/2026-special-needs-consortium-disability-summit/
LOCATION:12121 Perry Hwy\, Wexford\, PA\, 15090\, United States
CATEGORIES:Summit
ORGANIZER;CN="Special Needs Consortium":MAILTO:snc@specialneedsconsortium.org
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SUMMARY:UnConference: Ordinary Moments\, Meaningful Connections
DESCRIPTION:Focusing on the belief that meaningful learning happens within everyday moments\, this UnConference highlights how connection\, reciprocity\, inclusion\, and opportunities for growth emerge through adult-child interactions. The event is designed to support educators in cultivating early learning classrooms where every child—and every adult—feels seen\, heard\, and valued.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/unconference-ordinary-moments-meaningful-connections/
LOCATION:Hosanna House\, 807 Wallace Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15221\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
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SUMMARY:PADDC Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Council Meeting\n11 AM – 12 PM
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/paddc-council-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center\, 800 E Park Drive\, Harrisburg\, PA\, 17111
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Employment Symposium and Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Learn about employment resources available to you or someone you support. Join the networking lunch. Talk to businesses that are hiring and local resources that can help. The event is free (includes lunch).
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/2026-employment-symposium-and-job-fair/
LOCATION:Bayfront Convention Center\, 1 Sassafras Pier\, Erie\, PA\, 16507\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:#NextGen Capitol Region
DESCRIPTION:A full-day conference bringing together families\, educators\, administrators\, advocates\, service providers\, and community partners to explore innovative strategies and practical solutions that support inclusive education and successful outcomes for children and youth with disabilities.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/nextgen-capitol-region/
LOCATION:1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass\, Camp Hill\, PA\, 17011\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="The PEAL Center":MAILTO:training@pealcenter.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261202T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261202T140000
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SUMMARY:Using the Trajectory for Planning to Find & Maintain Friendships
DESCRIPTION:Values Into Action’s True Friendships Project is hosting opportunities to learn more about how to create a good life. The sessions will help people with disabilities and their families explore expanding their social connections using the LifeCourse Framework as a guide. These sessions are for: Individuals with disabilities\, parents\, siblings\, and family members.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/using-the-trajectory-for-planning-to-find-maintain-friendships/
LOCATION:Online with Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshops
ORGANIZER;CN="Values Into Action":MAILTO:authenticfriendships@viapa.org
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SUMMARY:2026 TASH Conference: Liberty and Justice for All
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories\, learn about field-driven best practices\, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by passionate leaders\, experts\, and advocates from every corner of the disability community. Conference attendees are influential in their fields and communities\, and play an important role in the provision of services and supports for individuals and organizations around the world; and include professors and researchers from leading institutions; those involved in local\, state\, and federal governments and public policy; special and general educators\, and school administrators; self-advocates\, adult service providers; students\, family members\, and many others. This year’s conference theme is Liberty and Justice for All.
URL:https://www.paddc.org/event/2026-tash-conference-liberty-and-justice-for-all/
LOCATION:Loews Philadelphia Hotel\, 1200 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conferences
ORGANIZER;CN="TASH":MAILTO:register@tash.org
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