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Graphic featuring three summit peaks, next to a rainbow that includes the disability pride flag colors, and a sun on the far right side. Text reads: Speak Up Stand Up Disability Advocacy Summit January 2026

The Speak Up Stand Up Summit is a virtual disability advocacy series led by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities.

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Summit Day #1

Friday, January 9
10:00 am-12:30 pm

Focus:
What's Going On?
Community Building

Keynote Speaker: 
Dom Kelly, New Disabled South

Summit Day #2

Friday, January 16
10:00 am-12:30 pm

Focus:
What Can I Do?
Let's Make A Plan!

Keynote Speaker: 
Rebecca Cokley, Ford Foundation

Summit Day #3

Thursday, January 22
10:00 am-12:30 pm

Focus:
Share Your Story
Let's Take Action!

Keynote Speaker: 
Former Governor John Bel Edwards

 

 
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About the Summit

Feeling stressed by the world? Will Johnson wants you to know you’re not alone.

Will teamed up with other self-advocates to organize a space where our community can stay informed, motivated, and never lose sight of our power to create change. 

Watch Will announce the summit (VIDEO)

Will Johnson speaking at a podium with the LSUHSC seal.

 

The Summit is organized in partnership with Louisiana’s DD Network

 

Human Development Center at LSU Health New Orleans School of Allied Health Professions

 

Louisiana Developmental Disabilties Council

Disability Rights Louisiana. Protect. Adovcate. Empower.