Bold Advocacy for Disability Equity

Why Attend?

If you work in disability advocacy, services, or support, this is where you need to be.

The Arc’s Summer Leadership Institute is the premier training and professional development experience for chapter leaders and disability professionals who want to sharpen their skills, exchange real-world strategies, and prepare for what’s next. Over two and half days, you’ll connect with peers from across the country, hear from thought leaders and subject matter experts, and dive deep into what’s working—and what’s not—in our shared mission to support people with disabilities. 

This year, we’re tackling pressing challenges and opportunities many of you are facing: building the next generation of leaders, sustaining and growing your organization, navigating policy and funding threats, and driving innovation in advocacy and services. 

 This conference is a tight-knit, intentional space where every conversation matters and every attendee is invested in strengthening our work. 

Join us, and leave recharged, informed, and ready for anything. 

 Can’t make it this year? You can still show up by making a donation. 

Registration Rates

Full registration includes access to all education sessions, meeting materials, advertised meals, and networking opportunities. One-day registration includes access to one day of education sessions, materials, advertised meals, and networking opportunities for that day.

NCE Member* Non NCE Member

Full Registration

Early Bird (on or before June 12) $995 $1,095
Standard (starting June 13) $1,095 $1,195

One-Day Registration

Early Bird (on or before June 12) $597 $697
Standard (starting June 13) $697 $797

 

*All executive directors of chapters of The Arc are automatically members of the National Conference of Executives (NCE). Other chapter staff can join here for a fee. NCE membership is not open to those outside of The Arc’s chapter network. Questions? Contact Carrie Hobbs Guiden at [email protected].

Schedule at a Glance

This schedule is tentative and subject to change. All times listed are in Pacific Time.

Check back regularly for updates.

July 14

Tuesday

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast 

8:45 am – 10:00 am

Opening General Session

10:15 am– 11:30 am

General Session: Update from Washington

11:30 am – 12:45 pm

Lunch On Your Own

12:45 pm – 1:30 pm

Informal Conversation with Katy Neas

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm

General Session

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

General Session

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Networking Reception 

July 15

Wednesday

8:00 am – 8:45 am

Breakfast 

9:00 am – 10:15 am

3 Breakout Sessions

10:30 am – 11:45 am

3 Breakout Sessions

11:45 am – 1:00 pm

Lunch On Your Own 

1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

3 Breakout Sessions 

2:30 pm – 3:45 pm

3 Breakout Sessions 

4:00 pm – 4:30 pm

Regional Representatives Roundtable

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Evening Networking Event 

July 16

Thursday

8:00 am – 8:30 am

Breakfast 

8:45 am – 10:15 am

General Session

10:30 am – 11:45 am

Closing General Session 

11:45 am -12:00 pm

Closing Remarks

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