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Innovation Series

June 2 – Summit


2026 Innovation Summit: Opportunities in Motion | In-Person Summit | June 2, 2026 | 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

June 2 Summit Schedule At-A-Glance

The 2026 Innovation Summit brings people together to learn, share new ideas, and encourage collaborative problem-solving that inspires creative solutions. This event is intended for people with disabilities, families, providers, direct support professionals, county boards, and system partners.

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Time Topic/Title Room
8:30am-9:30am Registration & Networking Edison 1&2
9:30am-10:30am Welcome, Opening Remarks, and Panel Discussion Edison 1&2
10:30am-10:40am Break  
10:40am-11:40am Breakout Sessions 1    
  Empowering People with Disabilities through Project STIR™ and People First of Ohio Edison 1
  From Assessment to Action Edison 2
  Living Whole: The Whole Person, A Whole Life Morgan 1&2
  What is a Covenant of Support? Morgan 3
11:40am- 12:40pm Lunch Edison 1&2
12:40pm-1:40pm Breakout Sessions 2    
  Building Relationships: Practical Dating Skills for Everyone Edison 1 
  Opportunities in the Arts for People with Disabilities Edison 2
  Building a Covenant of Support Morgan 2&3
  Exploring Tech Wright 1 
1:40pm-1:55pm Break  
1:55pm-2:55pm Breakout Sessions 3    
  Innovative Ways to Share Your Healthcare Needs Edison 1 
  Active Advocacy Across Arenas Edison 2
  Building Your AI Personal Support Assistant Morgan 2&3
  Exploring Tech Wright 1 
2:55pm-3:10pm Break  
3:10pm-4:00pm Guided Reflection, Action Planning, and Closing Edison 1&2