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Virtual – UCP 2023 Conference on Latinos with Disabilities

When

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - Thursday, October 19, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:30 pm
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A three-day online event spotlighting the role, impact and influence of Latinos in the disability community nationwide

Join United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) for the “2023 Conference on Latinos with Disabilities” on Oct. 17, 18 and 19. This virtual, national event will occur daily via Zoom from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The conference will highlight the distinct ways (culturally, socially, economically and historically) Latinos with disabilities, their families and service providers shape our society and communities at large.

An overview of “The State of Latinos with Disabilities Report” will kick off the conference. Other topics will include:

  • Podcasts by and for people with disabilities
  • Workforce integration
  • Transition services
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) and people with disabilities
  • Disability rights

The cost for seniors and students is $12 per person. General admission is $19 per person.

Financial need scholarships are available. Please email jgarcia@ucp.org.

American Sign Language (ASL) and closed captioning will be available in English and Spanish.

Register for the UCP conference online. Participants will receive a Zoom link to attend 72 hours before the start of the conference.