Thanks to a generous sponsorship by The Knights of Columbus, The Arc Maryland has several scholarships available that cover 100% of the registration fee for a limited number of people with developmental disabilities who want to attend.

Click here to access the scholarship application.

We have a wide variety of break-out sessions available to accommodate the many interests of attendees. The presenters are subject-matter experts from Maryland and other states in the United States! Check out some of the presentations you can expect below!

Our Plenary Speaker this year is Deb Wisniewski! Deb is a committed connector who believes that our communities are stronger when we are all supported to share our gifts and talents. She has worked with a wide variety of groups and organizations - from grassroots groups creating change in their communities to organizations who are learning to lead by stepping back. She is a faculty member with the Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) Institute located at DePaul University, and co-founder of ABCD in Action, an online community with over 2000 members from more than 75 countries. 

The Arc Maryland is excited to announce Peter Berns, CEO of  The Arc of the United States , will be presenting the closing remarks. Peter has been at the helm of The Arc for nearly a decade and his leadership has led the organization on a path of progress, innovation, and change. Peter will be providing a brief history of The Arc movement and leading a call to action to invigorate the fight for rights for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.