About this Event
11th Annual Leading the Charge - Collaborating for Effective Services Focused on Transition-Age Youth & Adults with Disabilities
One-Day Educational Event hosted by DDPN in partnership with San Diego Regional Center.
Join us for a day of Information Sharing, Networking, and Making Connections!
Event is in person and is on April 16, 2026 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.
This Year 's Theme - Action to Vision
Keynote:
Dani Bowman is an autism self-advocate, animator, and entrepreneur who founded DaniMation Entertainment as a teenager to create inclusive animated films. She mentors and teaches young people on the autism spectrum while speaking nationwide about neurodiversity, inclusion, and employment. Dani is also featured on Love on the Spectrum US, where she continues to champion disability representation and awareness.
Dani Bowman, CEO of Danimation Entertainment
DaniMation Entertainment is a cloud-based animation studio and training company that creates original digital media while teaching individuals on the autism spectrum professional skills in animation and graphic arts.
Visit https://danimation.us/
What To Expect:
Learn About Programs & Services:
- Employment Options
- Person-Centered Planning: Navigating the New Standard IPP
- Exploring Post-Secondary Education & Career Path
- Meaninful Support for Those with Significant Needs
- San Diego Regional Center
- and MORE...
Connect with Service Providers at the Resource Expo!
Who Should Attend?
Individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, family members, service providers, agency directors and support staff, regional center and DOR staff, Transition Program staff and students ...
Interested in your organization having an Exhibit Table at the Resource Fair?
At the Fair, share information about your services and goods, answer questions regarding your organization, and make important referrals and contacts. We anticipate approximately 440 attendees who will have the opportunity to explore the Resource Fair from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Ticket cost to exhibit at the conference is $175 for For-Profit Organizations and $75 for Not-For-Profit Organizations. Register to reserve a table using the Exhibit Table Ticket today!
Registration includes a continental hot breakfast, tea and coffee, and plated lunch.
Conference garage parking is included with registration.
Translation & Accommodations 1-week advance notice required - Please contact [email protected].
** Please note that photography and filming are taking place at the Leading the Charge Conference for promotional and archival purposes. These photos and videos may be used for SDRC print or digital publications, our website, social media, advertising, or any third-party publication.
If you prefer not to be photographed, please inform the photographer on-site.
THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD SPONSORS:
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, United States
USD 0.00 to USD 175.00
