Learn. Lead. Include.
Our 2026 conference brings together self-advocates, families, professionals, educators, and community leaders for meaningful conversations, practical learning, and opportunities to build stronger, more inclusive communities.
Thank you to everyone who submitted a presenter application for the 2026 Wyoming Developmental Disabilities Conference. Presenter applications are now closed, and our lineup has been finalized. Below is a preview of the speakers and sessions you'll have the opportunity to experience at this year's conference.
October 14 • 6:30–7:30 PM
Presenter: Tina Bennett • Wyoming Independent Living
Join Tina Bennett for a conversation about knowing and understanding your ADA rights. This pre-conference session offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and prepare for the conversations ahead.
Doors open at 5:00 PM for networking.
Self-Advocate
Dignity of Risk
Julian Wang will explore why dignity of risk is so important and why it should be part of the conversation when supporting people with developmental disabilities. This session will highlight the importance of bringing self-advocates and agencies to the table and creating opportunities for youth choice and youth voice.
Our general sessions bring attendees together for engaging conversations on topics that affect people with developmental disabilities, their families, and communities.
October 15
Join self-advocates and community leaders for a frank conversation about the state of accessibility in our communities. Panelists will discuss what is working, what isn't, and what changes can make businesses, services, and communities more accessible to everyone.
October 16
A candid conversation led by self-advocates, exploring the issues that matter in adult life and the importance of having the voices of people with disabilities at the center of conversations that affect them.
Choose from a variety of sessions designed to provide practical information, new perspectives, and opportunities for discussion. Topics include:
Self-Advocacy • Accessibility • Employment • Guardianship & Supported Decision-Making • Person-Centered Planning • Assistive Technology • Transition Planning • Community Inclusion • Advocacy • Vocational Rehabilitation • More
Sessions feature self-advocates, families, professionals, educators, and community partners sharing knowledge, experience, and practical tools.
Download the 2026 Conference Speaker & Session Schedule
** The Wyoming Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is funded in part by the Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official ACL policy and/or Council policy.**
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