“We Belong” Western and Finger Lakes Regional Self-Advocacy Conference will be in Rochester on June 25th and 26th, 2026. (please note the date change) This is the premiere event for folks interested in self advocacy for our region!

• • Room rates will be $139/night. CLICK HERE to reserve a room online

  • Registration will be out in late March

  • The deadline for registration will be May 15th

  • 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

• 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!

• Thursday – Registration opens at 3pm, Dinner and Dance are from 6pm-10pm, Friday – Registration opens at 7:30am, Conference with keynotes, workshops, and vendors goes from 9am -3pm

• 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