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
We are excited to announce the following presenters:
(In order of appearance)
Timeline
April 1, 2025
California Disability Community Advocacy Day
- 10:00 a.m. – Check in
- 11:00 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. – Program begins
- 11:10 a.m. – 11:20 a.m. – Special Appearance
- 11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Session 1: Federal Budget Update: The Future of Medicaid
- 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Special Appearance
- 12:30 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. – Lunch
- 12:50 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Special Appearance / Award
- 1:05 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Session 2: Becoming Anti-Ableist: Smashing Stereotypes and Forging Change
- 1:45 p.m. – 2:05 p.m. – California Disability Innovation in Advocacy Award
- 2:05 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. – Break
- 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Session 4: Master Plan on Developmental Disabilities Updates & What’s Next
- 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Session 5: Advocacy Day & State Priorities
- 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Call to Action
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 (Ticketed Event)
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
Tierra del Sol Foundation
PARTNER:
California Issues Forum
California State Council of Laborers
College of Adaptive Arts
FASD Network of Southern California
Home of Guiding Hands
Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Mutual of America
Nor Cal Carpenters Union
PathPoint
Pediatric Day Health Care Coalition
The Arc of San Diego
UC Davis Mind Institute
UCP of The North Bay
BENEFACTOR:
Amy Nishimura
Anthony Rendon
Felisa Strickland
Jim Frazier
Pat & Tim Hornbecker
Phillip Chen
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”.