About this Event
Join us for our 2026 Georgia Disability History Symposium!
Start time: 9:00 am. *Please allow time to arrive early to park, check in, and get settled.
Registration deadline: You must register by October 5, 2026.
This year’s theme is: We Make It Happen: Mutual Aid as a Call to Action. We will have a full day with a packed agenda. The symposium will feature Tim Vogt and Jan Goings from Starfire Council, Cincinnati. Other presenters will include multiple Georgians, both young and seasoned, who have made important impacts in our state. This event is free but you must register. A catered lunch will be provided by Masters Table. The menu for lunch will be listed on our event wesite. We will have coffee available throughout the event.
We also have a virtual attendance registration here.
Communication access real-time translation (CART), audio description of print materials, and ASL will be provided. Requests for other accommodations or assistance need to be received at least one week before the event. Direct questions to uga.access@uga.edu or or by calling 706-542-8719.
In the meantime, please visit our website where we will be posting additional information for the upcoming event: https://www.fcs.uga.edu/chdd/2026-disability-symposium
Event venue & nearby stays
Athens First United Methodist Church, 327 North Lumpkin Street, Athens, United States
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