2026 Summit
May 27 , 10:00 am – 3:30 pm EDT
The Summit is a one day professional conference designed specifically for DSPs, Frontline Supervisors and Independent Providers in the I/DD field. The 2026 Summit will be held at Dwell, located in Columbus.
Breakout Sessions include the following topics:
- Empowering People- The Valued Role of the DSP/Supervisor
- Disability History in the U.S.
- Pound Fitness
- Documentation 2.0: From Compliance to Impact
- Leadership
We’re excited to welcome Julia Neville to the Summit.
Award-winning country artist Julia Neville, known as the “Sweetheart of the Hocking Hills,” brings her powerful voice and authentic storytelling to the stage.
Inspired by her single Just be YOU, her keynote of the same name encourages audiences to embrace authenticity, overcome self-doubt, and show up with confidence as their true selves.
When registering for the Summit, you’ll have the option to purchase a Summit t-shirt.
T-shirts must be ordered at the time of registration and are available in sizes Small through 5X for $20 each.
The deadline to place your order is May 5th.
All t-shirts will be available for pick-up at the Summit.
Thank You, ABC Boosters, for supporting the Lighthouse Cove 2026 Summit
Many thanks to DODD for major support of the Summit!
This year, we are pleased to have major support from the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD):
- 50 registrations: free
- 125 registrations: half-price
- Regular registrations: $50
All registrations include lunch and swag.