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The Arc of New Mexico's Moving Forward and Self-Advocate Summit 2025

You can now register for The Arc of New Mexico's Annual Moving Forward Conference and Self-Advocate Summit! Use the link below to submit your presentation proposal, get hotel information, access a stipend request, and take advantage of our early bird pricing for the conference itself!


You can also join us as a sponsor for this one of a kind event! See below for more information.


This year's keynote speaker:

Actor, advocate, and athlete

Connor Long


Colorado’s Connor Long is recognized around the world for his authentic & heartfelt performances, hard-won achievements in athletics & adventure, humorous & stirring speeches, and effective advocacy whenever and wherever disability rights are at issue. 

 

His advocacy work includes travel to speak to legislatures, conferences, universities & non-profits across the country, and as well as the American Embassy in Moscow. He has been recognized by the Arc of the US’s prestigious Catalyst Award,  NDSS’s Champion for Change, Council for Exceptional Children’s “Yes I Can” award, the John Lynch Foundation, John & Anna Sie  Foundation, Childrens Hospital Colorado, and the Global Down Syndrome Foundation’s “Community Leadership Award.”

More about Connor

This Event will take place June 20th and 21st at Isleta Resort and Casino

Registration and details