PA Lifesharing Conference to Be Held October 19-20, 2026

The Pennsylvania Lifesharing Coalition invites you to register for the two-day in-person conference at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey. The ODP-sponsored event will share Lifesharing best practices, interactive activities, keynote and breakout sessions by leading Lifesharing experts, an exhibit hall, and opportunities for networking. There will be sessions for support professionals as well as family members and self-advocates. 

Speaker Highlights

• Chris Dubble
  Building Resilience in the Face of Stress: 
  Stress is unavoidable -- but burnout doesn't have to be. You'll gain practical tools to build inner resources, improving coping, and be resilient in the face of stress.

• Jess Ronne
  Unseen:
  The film Unseen follows Jess and Ryan Ronne, a blended family with 8 children, including Lucas, who has an intellectual disability. Following the screening of the film, Jess will join to share more of her experience and answer questions.

• Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary, ODP
  Deputy Secretary Ahrens will be back for the awards program, followed by a briefing on ODP updates.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to document training hours.

Register by August 31 to take advantage of the early bird discount!

Sleeping room reservations at the Sheraton Harrisburg Hilton should be set by September 14 to receive the group discounted room rate. If you are interested in exhibiting or being a conference sponsor, spaces remain open. Visit the conference website for more information.