Jack Morton Auditorium, The George Washington University, 805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

What happens after age 22? For Northern Virginia families of adults with severe and multiple disabilities, the answer is often a steep drop-off in services, healthcare access, and meaningful community life.SPARC and The George Washington University invite Reston-area families, professionals, and advocates to "A Call to Conscience: Advancing Dignity for Adults with Severe and Multiple Disabilities" — a regional summit on Monday, July 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at GWU's Jack Morton Auditorium in Washington, DC.KEYNOTE: U.S. Senator Tim KaineThree fireside conversations moderated by MD Delegate Aaron Kaufman and VA Senator Kannan Srinivasan, with Fairfax BOS Chair Jeff McKay, Loudoun Chair-at-Large Phyllis Randall, Supervisor Walter Alcorn (Hunter Mill District, representing Reston), Dr. Bonnielin Swenor of Johns Hopkins, Liz Weintraub of AUCD, and parent advocates including Michael Toobin, Esq., Dr. Mark Coles, and Mara Flynn.Call for Posters: open through May 31, 2026 — abstracts to BIC@gwu.eduRegister: https://sparcsolutions.org/summit-registration/Tickets: $50 in person | $25 livestream | $10 studentsTopics include the adult disability services cliff, healthcare equity, Medicaid reform, universal design, and lifelong learning and community inclusion.Contact: erica@sparcsolutions.org

Local Event: "A Call to Conscience" — Regional Summit on Adult Disability Services

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"A Call to Conscience" — Regional Summit on...

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"A Call to Conscience" — Regional Summit on Adult Disability Services

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