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The Disability Resource Symposium connects families and caregivers impacted by disabilities with trusted West Michigan resources, equipping and encouraging them with support and expert guidance for a hope-filled future.
Disability Resource Symposium is expanding to Ottawa County!
Disability Resource Symposium is expanding to Ottawa County!
Saturday, September 26th
Saturday, September 26th
at Fair Haven Church!
at Fair Haven Church!
“This is a much needed event for the community.”
“This is a much needed event for the community.”
-Toni, 2026 Exhibitor
"Essential for families"
"Essential for families"
-2025 attendee, who noted "It's full of vital info families desperately need."
"We will always be at this. It’s so well done and user friendly!"
"We will always be at this. It’s so well done and user friendly!"
-Tiffany, 2026 Exhibitor
"I appreciated learning about more for my daughter who is transitioning to adult services."
"I appreciated learning about more for my daughter who is transitioning to adult services."
-2025 attendee
Disability Resource Symposium Ottawa 2026 is Hosted by
Disability Resource Symposium Ottawa 2026 is Hosted by
with support from
with support from
Additional Ottawa 2026 Collaborators
Additional Ottawa 2026 Collaborators
2026 Ottawa Sponsors
2026 Ottawa Sponsors
2026Ottawa Vendors
2026Ottawa Vendors
Motherhood | Circles Of Hope I Holland
Compassionate Heart Ministries
Covenant Ability Network of Michigan
Max Living Rivertown Family Chiropractic
Michigan Alliance For Families
Financial Advisor MICHAEL DEE DENTON| New York Life
Oasis Community of West Michigan
Social Security Administration
Speech Clinic - Speech Pathology and Audiology | Calvin University
More coming soon!
More coming soon!
Saturday, September 26th Event Schedule
Saturday, September 26th Event Schedule
9AM Doors Open! Check-in (see vendors, get coffee). Respite check-in
9:30AM Opening & Main Stage Session 1: Caring for the Caregiver: Real Support for Real Life -Sarah Feaster of Circles of Hope
10:15AM Break (see vendors, grab a snack)
10:30AM Breakout 1
Legal & Financial Planning for Special Needs -Rose Coonen of Coonen Law & Mike Denton of New York Life
The Process of Choosing Housing - Panel: Sandy Baker of Harmony Communities, Tracy Lorenz of AFC Today, & Grace Smith of Oasis Community
IEPs: Understanding Individualized Education Plans - Emiliana Urbina & Esmina Hamzagic of Michigan Alliance For Families
11:35AM Breakout 2
Social Security 101: Understanding the Basics -Hillary Hatch of Social Security Administration
Daytime Options for Adults Beyond School -Donna Bunce of Compassionate Heart Ministries
School Years: Where to Find Answers -Panel: Kristen Gray of Jenison Public Schools, Sara Geissler of Hudsonville Public Schools, & Jeff Light of An Inclusive Future
12:30PM Break (see vendors, enjoy lunch)
1:45PM Main Stage Session 2: The Magnitude of This Amazing Calling -Panel moderated by Shelley Irwin
2:30PM Doors Close. Respite check-out
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