
About DisCo at the Capitol
The California Disability Advocacy annual conference on Day 1 inspires, educates, and empowers attendees to become advocates for Californians with developmental disabilities. The conference is presented by The Arc of California, Easterseals, and United Cerebral Palsy. Each year, the conference features nationally-known speakers who have been trailblazers who promote policies that improve the disability system, enabling people with disabilities to live inclusively in their communities. Attendees include individuals with disabilities, their families and support staff, service providers and regional center employees, governmental officials, educators, and other leaders and advocates within the disability community.
Join us on Day 2 for our second annual DisCo at the Capitol FREE event bringing together hundreds of disability advocates and professionals across California. The FREE event will be held on the West Steps of the California state Capitol on April 2, 2025. Attendees will hear from inspiring keynote speakers and trailblazers in the disability field, and meet with legislators to advocate for continued progress and resources for the community.

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Evening Reception 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM)
$95 (early bird registration) // $125 after March 3, 2025
Advocacy Conference – Nationally-known speakers who have been trailblazers for promoting policies that improve the disability system will join us to discuss a variety of timely and important topics of interest to Californian’s disability community.
Following these expert-led discussions, we invite you to an evening reception at 5:30 PM at the California Museum. This special gathering promises to be an unforgettable experience, providing an opportunity to network and celebrate our shared mission. (Limited to the first 150 people to register!)

8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
FREE!
Capitol Rally & DisCo – March to meet with your legislators, share your stories and advocate for policies that improve the disability system, and access to vital services and supports. Attendees will also enjoy a silent DisCo experience.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Scholarship Applications
Thanks to our sponsors, we have scholarships for individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregiver. These scholarships allow you to attend the “DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference” for just $25 per person.
Deadline to Apply is Thursday, February 27 by 6:00 p.m. (PST)
We are excited to announce the following featured speaker:

Additional guest speakers to be announced soon!
Timeline
April 1, 2025
California Disability Community Advocacy Day
- 10:00 a.m. – Check in
- 11:00 a.m. – Program begins
- 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Session 1
- 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. – Lunch and Special Guest
- 12:45 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Session 2
- 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Session 3
- Break
- 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Session 4
- 3:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. – Session 5 (State Priorities / Advocacy Day)
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
California State Capitol, West Steps
1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
April 1, 2025
California Museum Reception
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Reception with Legislators
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
CA Museum
1020 O St, Sacramento, CA 95814
April 2, 2025
DisCo At The Capitol
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. – Check in / Refreshments
- 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Welcome
- 10:00 a.m. – March to Swing Space
- 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 a.m. – Legislative Meetings
- 12:30 p.m. – Lunch / Silent DisCo!
- 1:30 p.m. – Walk to Swing Space
- 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 a.m. – Legislative Meetings
- 4:00 p.m. – End program / Raffle
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
West Steps – State Capitol
1315 10th St, Sacramento, CA 95814
*The event will have ASL interpreters and Spanish translation available. For additional questions about ADA accommodations, please click HERE to submit an inquiry.


Thank you to our sponsors:
CHAMPION:
AKT Community for Health and Independence
ADVOCATE:
Association of Regional Center Agencies (ARCA)
SUPPORTER:
Chick-fil-A
Nor Cal Carpenters Union
Tierra del Sol Foundation
PARTNER:
California Issues Forum
California State Council of Laborers
FASD Network of Southern California
Home of Guiding Hands
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
PathPoint
UCP of The North Bay
BENEFACTOR:
Felisa Strickland
Jim Frazier
Pat & Tim Hornbecker
Presented By:

The Arc of California promotes and protects the human rights of people with disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
For more than 100 years, Easterseals Southern California has been leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services.
California affiliates of United Cerebral Palsy is a nationwide network of organizations providing support and services to children and adults with disabilities to live a “Life Without Limits”.