“We Belong” Western and Finger Lakes Regional Self-Advocacy Conference will be in Rochester on June 11th and 12th, 2026. This is the premiere event for folks interested in self advocacy for our region!

• • Room rates will be $129/night

  • Registration will be out the first week in March

  • The deadline for registration will be May 1st

  • Call for Workshop Presenters: https://forms.gle/Em4ip8KaxxVV9dL87

  • Call for Mini 6 Minute TED Talks- share something you are passionate about! https://forms.gle/YbDGQwoaV9bgmDoJA

  • Logo Contest

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• A HIGH estimate of the registration fee is $200 for both days, and will likely be less than that. Friday only will be less. We will know the exact registration fee by March- it is based on the cost of meals, tech, entertainment, and everything else that goes into putting on a conference. The conference committee is hard at work getting all of the details finalized!

• Idea: Set a group goal to raise (or spend) $150 per member who wants to go, and each member who wants to go sets a personal goal of raising a matching $150 by May 1st or your April group meeting. Each meeting, check in on the progress towards your group goal. Goals can be revised based on your progress, the actual fees, and other factors.

• We know that a lot goes into being able to go for some people, so the best idea is to start early and let your circle know what you want to do!

• Check back here for conference updates and details