Calling all self-advocates, families, and caregivers – we’re headed on Safari and we want you to join us! Our 4th Annual #AdvocacyDays will once again be at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Learn how Perseverance and Possibilities can help you shape your journey, network with fellow self-advocates, and #FindYourVoice at one of the largest disability gatherings, all at Walt Disney World® Resort. Let’s improve the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and caregivers and #BeHeard like never before with an anticipated attendance reaching 500+ participants.

All Packages include:

• Two Night Stay – Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26
• Opening Ceremony, Speakers, and Dinner – Friday, September 25
• Breakfast and Activities – Saturday and Sunday morning, September 25 and September 26
• Park Ticket to the Animal Kingdom® Park – Saturday, September 26
• Jungle Dance Party with Characters – Saturday, September 26
• All Walt Disney World® Resort Guests Enjoy: Unique Accommodations, Distinctive Dining Options, Complimentary Transportation & Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Amenities.

We have a jam-packed adventure-filled safari-treking agenda!

Check it out here.

We are SUPER EXCITED to have Dr. Alonzo Kelly as our Keynote and Master Guide! He will kick things off at our Opening Ceremonies and Dinner on Friday evening. Dr. Kelly is a dynamic executive coach, professor, 3x-best selling author, and radio host, and has gained international and global attention as a premier consultant and strategist. He is recognized as one the nation’s leading experts on leadership development, strategic thinking, planning, and acting which results in individual and organizational goal achievement. Dr. Kelly has appeared on America’s Premier Experts which airs on major networks across the country including ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX. He has served over 1,000 individuals through personal and professional development, delivered training and consulting services to a variety of Fortune 500 companies, college and universities, foreign countries, nonprofit organizations, and is consistently retained to be the keynote speaker and facilitator of choice at large and small events across the country.

If you are interested in our Leadership Sessions, please contact dina@arcflorida.org

We will have our T-shirt Contest open to Self-Advocates June 1 – August 15. All designs must be original creations of the designer (must be a self-advocate), and incorporate all of the required design components outlined. Design theme must incorporate a Jungle/Safari theme. Submissions must not have been previously published and must not contain profanity, trademarks, other organization’s logos, or any copyrighted works of any other person or business. Check out the details HERE.

2025 Contest Winner Lemuel McQueen

Thank you for your advocacy! If you want additional information regarding these issues, please contact us at info@arcflorida.org