REGISTRATION & PARTICIPATION
This convening will bring together key project stakeholders for shared learning, collaboration, and peer exchange focused on strengthening inclusive service delivery and cross-system coordination. Participation in the Community of Practice is required for project operators and is designed to support implementation, problem-solving, and systems-level improvement. Project operators are responsible for coordinating and covering all travel and lodging for their staff. We encourage project operators to plan accordingly and look forward to welcoming teams from across the state.
Wednesday, March 4, 2026 & Thursday, March 5, 2026
Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel
1230 J St., Sacramento, CA, 95814
Deadline: Registration is now closed
PREPARATION
To ensure a productive and engaging Community of Practice, LMU will share pre-event reference materials and brief surveys with registered participants in advance of the convening. These materials are designed to support shared learning, inform discussions, and ensure that sessions reflect current project realities across sites. To support meaningful dialogue and full participation during the convening, we kindly ask attendees to complete all pre-event materials by the indicated deadlines. Your input is essential to shaping the discussions, peer learning opportunities, and solutions-oriented activities planned for this Community of Practice.
SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS
Our Community of Practice features workforce leaders, partners, and LMU faculty experts who bring practical insight and systems-level expertise to advancing disability-inclusive workforce strategies. View the full list of Speakers and Panelist Bios.
Agenda
Day One: Wednesday, March 4th, 2026 (Gardenia Room)
2:00 – 3:00 PM | Check-In & Registration
3:00 – 3:25 PM | Welcome Remarks
3:25 – 5:00 PM | Workgroups and Deliverables
5:00 – 6:00 PM | Networking Reception Sponsored by EQUUS Workforce Solutions
DINNER ON YOUR OWN
Day Two: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 (Gardenia Room)
8:00 – 8:30 AM | Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 AM | Welcome Remarks
8:45 – 9:30 AM | Keynote Address
9:30 – 10:30 AM | Transportation as a Workforce Access Strategy
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Break
10:45 – 12:00 PM | Moderated Panel Discussion: IEP-to-Workforce Pathways: Bridging Education, Policy, and Practice
12:00 – 1:00 PM | Lunch
1:00 – 2:10 PM | Strategy Session
2:10 – 2:40 PM | The Power of the Compass: Turning Data into Insight and Action
2:40 – 2:50 PM | Break
2:50 – 4:00 PM | Improving Outcomes for People with Disabilities through Systems Alignment
Event Presentation and Materials
For any questions related to the Community of Practice please contact DOR.AJCC.TA@lmu.edu