The Arc of North Carolina Events
April 7, 2025 - April 9, 2025 | Washington DC
Disability Policy Seminar
The Disability Policy Seminar offers the opportunity for passionate advocates, self-advocates, experts, and professionals in the field to come together and learn about key federal issues that affect them most. After a wide range of sessions offering training and learning, participants will learn how to best engage with their representatives in Congress and be given opportunities to do so. The Arc of the United States hosts this conference in collaboration with several other national disability organizations.
July 14, 2025 - July 16, 2025 | New Orleans, LA
Summer Leadership Institute
The Summer Leadership Institute is an intimate networking event for chapter executives and senior staff. The conference focuses on professional development, with presentations aimed at staff leading disability organizations and tackling urgent issues in the sector.
November 13, 2025 - November 15, 2025 | Charlotte, NC
National Convention
Our largest event, the National Convention gathers people with IDD, their families, our chapter network, and the entire disability community to celebrate our successes and renew our passion to overcome remaining barriers. Convention is the disability community’s top learning and networking event with expert speakers and passionate advocates.