April 30 – Opening Session
Opening Session
1:00 - 3:00 pm | Thursday, April 30, 2026 | Zoom
The Innovation Summit brings together people with lived experience, providers, advocates, and leaders to explore what’s possible when we collaborate. It creates a space where ideas move forward, solutions are co-created, and opportunities are put into action – transforming how people with disabilities live, work, and thrive. Kick off the Summit with an introduction to this year’s theme, key focus areas, and lived experience voices. This session will set the stage for the in-person Summit and help you start thinking about how to move opportunities forward.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the objectives and structure of the Innovation Summit.
- List the four main topic areas for Innovation Summit sessions.
- Define side-by-side learning and describe how it will be implemented at the Innovation Summit.
- Identify accessibility features of the Innovation Summit physical space and session formats.
