Events & Webinars
PODCAST: Accessing Life — Ms. Wheelchair America 2025
Hosted by: Chester and BJ
In this episode of Accessing Life, Chester and BJ introduce listeners to Ms. Wheelchair America 2025, Latavia Sturdivant. Latavia shares her journey to becoming Ms. Wheelchair America, how she uses her platform to advocate for herself and the rights of others, and her work as a speech pathologist.
Guest: Latavia Sturdivant, Ms. Wheelchair America 2025
EVENT: 2026 Authentic Awareness Autism Assembly
Hosted by: National Council on Severe Autism
July 14–16, 2026
Washington, D.C.
The 2026 Authentic Awareness Autism Assembly will focus on pursuing federal legislative solutions for severe and profound autism. Programming includes a training day, a Day on the Hill, and a community fun day.
EVENT: NDSS D.C. Golf Outing
Hosted by National Down Syndrome Society
Monday, July 20, 2026
Belle Haven Country Club, 6023 Fort Hunt Road, Alexandria, VA 22307
Drive change, one swing at a time! Partner with the NDSS Golf Committee for a day of impact at the 2026 NDSS D.C. Golf Outing. This shotgun start tournament offers sponsors and players visibility alongside gourmet food, exciting on-course competitions, raffles, and an awards dinner - all while benefiting the vital work of the National Down Syndrome Society.
WEBINAR: Statewide Certification — Insights from the New York, Georgia and Tennessee Pilot Programs
Hosted by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals
July 15, 2026
2:00–3:00 p.m. ET
In this live webinar, NADSP will provide an overview of recent state certification pilot programs in New York, Georgia, and Tennessee. The session will review program implementation, participant experience and satisfaction, workforce outcomes, and what the findings may mean for future investments.
The webinar will be moderated by NADSP President and CEO Joseph Macbeth. Dan Hermreck, Susan Arwood, and Kathy Brown will present. ASL interpretation and closed captions will be available.
ONLINE CONSULTATION: WHO Global Health Policy and Systems Research Agenda on Disability Health Equity
Hosted by the World Health Organization
Online via Zoom
Accessibility: English, International Sign Language, and live captioning
The World Health Organization is inviting persons with disabilities and representatives of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities to help shape a global health policy and systems research agenda on health equity for persons with disabilities.
Session 1: July 14, 2026, 10:00–11:30 CEST / 4:00–5:30 a.m. ET
Session 2: July 14, 2026, 22:00–23:30 CEST / 4:00–5:30 p.m. ET
Both sessions have identical content; participants need to register for only one session.