05/01/2026
The SILC is excited to share the agenda for the 2026 Youth Summit being held on June 11-12, 2026 in Lexington, KY! We invite disabled youth ages 14-24 to attend this event, learn about topics such as advocacy and disability pride, and meet others across the state. A more detailed agenda will be available soon.
If you haven't registered yet and are interested you can click the link below: https://forms.gle/hEoX1ecL16VDLdbBA
Image ID: A graphic is titled “2026 Youth Summit: Agenda at a Glance” with a YAC logo on the top right of the page and the SILC logo across the bottom of the page. June 11, 2026-Day 1
8:30 AM–5:30PM
Welcome and Kickoff
Amanda Stahl-Keynote Speaker, Disability pride and community.
What is Advocacy? A panel discussion about advocacy including partners such as CCDD, P&A, HDI, and CAL.
Roundtable Discussions
6:00p-7:30pm Evening Social Hour
June 12, 2026-Day 2
8:30a-3:00pm
Youth Sessions
3 Youth Sessions will be held including:
-Youth led peer discussion
-Disability history
-Youth led reflections
Parent Sessions
Parents and trusted adults will attend 3 sessions including:
-A youth and parent perspective
-Alternatives to Guardianship-HDI and P&A
-Peer Support
Group Debrief-Youth will lead a large group conversation reflecting on the Youth Summit which will be facilitated by DAIL Commissioner, Victoria Elridge.
*Breakfast and lunch will be provided for attendees on both days*
