Please join Cities of Inclusion and EmpathyTech on October 7 – 8, 2026, for the
2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion. This two-day event, rooted in Philadelphia’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, invites attendees to celebrate and reflect on all that has been accomplished while looking ahead to the future as we come together to envision a Philadelphia region that works for all of us.
Bringing together over 1,000 attendees over two days, this summit will offer the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with leaders from the Philadelphia region, including disability advocates, civic leaders, local businesses, healthcare providers, educators, policymakers, and community members.
Summit Schedule Overview (both days):
8:00 am: Event Check-in Opens
8:30 am: Resource Expo Opens
9:00 am: Programming Starts
Lunch Varies by Track
4:30 pm: Resource Expo Closes
5:00 pm: All Programming Ends
The Summit offers several tracks:
- Self-Advocate Track
Title: Using Our Voice to Create Change: Shaping Our Community and Region - Family & Caregivers Track
Title: Empowering Families and Caregivers: Safety, Advocacy, and Future Planning - Employer Track
Title: Built for Business. Designed for Everyone - Healthcare Provider Track
Title: Healthcare Without Barriers: Building Systems that Work for Everyone - Educator Track
Title: Disability Advocacy and Agency for Educators: How to Understand and Advocate Across the Educational Journey from Early Intervention to Adulthood - Housing Track
Title: From Barriers to Doorways: Housing Solutions for All - Access to Information & Services Track
Title: Beyond Access: Building a More Inclusive Philadelphia
View the
descriptions of programming tracks here.
Registration for the 2026 Disability Summit: Envisioning the Future of Disability Inclusion can be found
here. If you have questions regarding registration, please
visit the Registration FAQs page linked here.
Interested in being an event volunteer?
Fill out this form.
Interested in hosting a vendor table at our Resource Expo?
Complete the vendor application.
If you have any questions, contact
Fady Sahhar.
