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2026 Youth & Family Summit

  • Date: June 9-June 11, 2026
  • Location: James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

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2026 Youth & Family Summit

  • Date: June 9-June 11, 2026
  • Location: James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA

🗓 Dates: June 9-11, 2026 (Tuesday evening – Thursday afternoon)
📍 Location: Festival Conference & Student Center @ James Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Attendees: We will accept up to 50 youth residing in Virginia, plus their families
🎯 Ages: 14-18-year-olds (as of June 9, 2026)
💰 Cost: This event is fully sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and the Partnership for People with Disabilities. Accepted families receive free meals and lodging (dorm rooms) during the event.

The Youth & Family Summit is a three-day event held each June and sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education and the Partnership for People with Disabilities. Youth with disabilities from across the Commonwealth meet to network and discuss important issues together. This year’s theme and focus is Relatedness. 

Learn more about the annual Youth & Family Summit:

  • Event logistics
  • Who should attend
  • How to apply
  • What parents need to know

Event Details

  • Grade Level

    High School, Middle School

  • Audience

    Families, Youth

  • Topic

    Events, Opportunities to Practice, Self-Determination, Social Inclusion

  • Event Type

    Summit

  • Region

    Statewide

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