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2026 Disability Advocacy Conference

Calendar
General Calendar
Date
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Url
disabilityrightsnc.org/event/2026-disability-advocacy-conference/

Description

The 2026 Disability Conference, themed In This Together, will celebrate the progress people made and chart the path forward together. Everyone will lift each other up, reimagine what’s possible, and inspire lasting change so that the work they begin today endures for generations to come. 

Location: 100 Friday Center Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Date/Time: May 6, 2026 from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Early bird registration for this event will open in February of 2026. 
 

Oct 09 2025

NCCDD Policy Education Meeting
Date Thursday, October 9, 2025 – 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Series Monthly on the 2nd Thursday until December 11, 2026

Jan 21 2026

Self-Advocate Discussion Series
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Monthly on the 3rd Wednesday until May 20, 2026

Feb 10 2026

NC Fragile X Sip & Chat
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Monthly on the 2nd Tuesday until August 12, 2026

Apr 08 2026

Apr 10 2026

Abilities Tennis Winston-Salem Open 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 8:30 am - Saturday, April 11, 2026 – 3:30 pm
Spring Fling Dance
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Apr 12 2026

Drama Troupe-Improvisors
Sunday, April 12, 2026 – 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Apr 21 2026

Their Tomorrow Starts with Our Choices Today
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 – 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Apr 28 2026

Communication in Clinical Settings: DSPs
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Communication in Clinical Settings: Clinical Professionals
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 – 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Apr 29 2026

2026 I/DD Legislative Caucus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Communication in Clinical Settings: People with Lived Experience
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 – 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

May 06 2026

2026 Disability Advocacy Conference
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

May 07 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - May 2026
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, May 8, 2026 –

Aug 06 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - August 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, August 7, 2026 –

Nov 05 2026

NCCDD Quarterly Council Meeting - November 2026
Thursday, November 5, 2026 – 9:00 pm - Friday, November 6, 2026 –