Our Annual Events
The Arc’s annual events bring together families, advocates, and professionals throughout the disability community to gather and collaborate. Through cutting edge sessions, fun networking opportunities, and expert speakers, our events provide diverse opportunities to get inspired and help build a future where the rights of people with disabilities are upheld and respected.
Interested in sponsoring an event? Check out our sponsorship packages.
Fall Leadership Institute
The Fall Leadership Institute is an intimate networking and learning event for executives and senior staff from chapters of The Arc and other disability organizations. The conference focuses on professional development, with presentations aimed at staff who are leading disability organizations and tackling urgent issues in the sector. In 2024, this will be a back-to-back event with The Arc’s National Convention!
National Convention
Our largest event, the National Convention gathers people with IDD, their families, our chapter network, and the entire disability community to celebrate our successes and renew our passion to overcome remaining barriers. Convention is the disability community’s top learning and networking event with expert speakers and passionate advocates. Now a back-to-back event with The Arc’s NCE Fall Leadership Institute, we’re expecting our best convention in years—don’t miss it!
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