Summer Leadership Institute
Jul 12, 2021 - Jul 14, 2021
12:00am
A Virtual Event
The Summer Leadership Institute is an intimate networking event for chapter executives and senior staff. The conference focuses on professional development, with presentations aimed at staff leading disability organizations and tackling urgent issues in the sector.
National Convention
Sep 27, 2021 - Sep 29, 2021
7:00am
New Orleans, LA
National Convention showcases The Arc’s role as a change agent in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our largest event, Convention features dozens of breakout sessions and general sessions that highlight innovators in the disability community. Featured guests have included Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, author Andrew Solomon, and the cast of A&E’s Emmy-winning series Born This Way .
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
