Accessible Community Engagement Symposium

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Join INSILC and The League for an Accessible Community Engagement Symposium!

Join The League and the Indiana Statewide Independent Living Council (INSILC) for a dynamic and collaborative Accessible Community Engagement Symposium. This event brings together policymakers, advocates, and people with disabilities to co-create practical, actionable strategies that strengthen community engagement across Indiana.

Date: Wednesday, June 3
Time: 10:00 AM–2:00 PM ET
Location: YES Cinema & The Kalsi Center, Downtown Columbus, Indiana

About the Symposium

This is not a traditional, lecture‑heavy symposium. Instead, the day is designed to spark creativity, elevate diverse perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Participants will work together to address community engagement challenges faced by people with disabilities—generating ideas that can drive real, measurable change.

Whether you are a policymaker, a service provider, an advocate, or someone with lived experience, your insights are essential. This event is an opportunity to collaborate with others across sectors and contribute to shaping a more inclusive Indiana.

What to Expect

Actionable Advocacy

Collaboratively develop concrete strategies that can advance disability inclusion and equitable community participation.

Interactive Discussions

Explore how community engagement intersects with healthcare, employment, and housing, and identify barriers and solutions within each area.

Networking and Collaboration

Connect with people with disabilities, community leaders, and partners from multiple fields who are passionate about accessibility and systems change.

Accommodations and Questions

INSILC is committed to ensuring this event is fully accessible. For accommodation requests or additional questions, please email info@indianasilc.org.

Parking Information

Please check back again closer to the event date for parking information.