IMPORTANT DATES
Proposal submission deadline: July 9, 2025
Presenters notified: July 31, 2025
The Arc’s National Convention is the premier gathering of the disability community, bringing together self-advocates, families, professionals, and chapter leaders from across the country.
We’re calling on bold thinkers and passionate changemakers to submit proposals for breakout sessions that inform, inspire, and advance inclusion. This is your chance to share innovative ideas, spotlight success stories, and help build a stronger future for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
We welcome proposals from across the disability community, including professionals, self-advocates, families, researchers, and The Arc chapter staff. Presentations should reflect The Arc’s mission and promote inclusion, equity, and innovation.
We are especially seeking presenters from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
Join us in shaping a dynamic National Convention that uplifts and connects The Arc’s nationwide community. We look forward to hearing your ideas!
For questions about the proposal process, contact Carrie Hobbs Guiden at Guiden@TheArc.org or Ashley Glears at Glears@TheArc.org.
