P R E S E N T E D B Y
Joseph, Judith, and Susan Conda
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 | 8:00am to 4:30pm
Franciscan Center of Lourdes University
Join community leaders, partners, and advocates at the Access Summit, a one-day experience celebrating the impact we’re creating together and exploring what’s next for accessibility, inclusion, and innovation.
About the Access Summit
The Access Summit is a one day event that brings together community members, businesses, partners, and supporters to celebrate the impact we are creating together, recognize community award and scholarship recipients, and explore the future of accessibility and inclusion.
The morning will feature keynote speakers sharing insight on the power of AI and assistive technology for people with disabilities, highlighting how innovation can expand access, independence, and opportunity.
Throughout the Summit, attendees will experience several programs in one place, including our ADA Seminar, School Facility Dog Workshop, and Together We Move Expo. Breakout sessions will be offered across Advocacy, Assistance Dogs, and Independent Living, along with opportunities to connect with partners, hear impact stories, and engage with each of our departments.
Full-Day Access
$ 25
8:00am – 4:30pm- Attend keynote speakers and educational sessions
- Access the ADA Seminar, School Facility Dog Workshop, and Independent Living Sessions
- Includes access to the Together We Move Expo
- Breakfast and Lunch Provided
Together We Move Expo-
- FREE
12pm – 4:30pm- Open to the public
- Explore community resources and services
- Meet local organizations, artists, and vendors
- Meet and Greet Ms. Wheelchair Ohio, Alexandra Martinez
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Meet Will and Travis
Will Croushorn and Travis Althouse are innovators at the intersection of AI, customer experience, and accessibility, known for their work advancing conversational AI in drive-thru environments. Together, they deliver powerful keynote talks on how human-centered, inclusive AI drives better business and better technology for individuals with and without disabilities.
KEYNOTE PRESENTED BY
General Agenda
8:00 AM
Check-In, Breakfast and Resource Hall
8:45 AM
Welcome & Opening Remarks
9:00 AM
Community Recognition & Awards
9:30 AM
Keynote Speakers, Will Croushorn and Travis Althouse
10:30 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions
12:00 PM
Lunch & Optional Assistance Dogs Breakout Session: "More Than a Companion: Understanding Service Dogs & Navigating Business Rights with Confidence"
1:00 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Together We Move Expo
2:30 PM
Final Breakout Sessions
4:00 PM
Group Photo
4:30 PM
Event Concludes
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
Agenda Breakdown
ADA Seminar – Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Healthcare Needs of those with Disabilities, featuring David Ellsworth, Co-PI, Policy Specialist and Zoe Wenk, Clinical Research Specialist and Project Coordinator with the Ohio Disability and Health Partnership (Hybrid Option Available)
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Legal Updates on Medicaid Home and Community Based Services, featuring Jessica Podesva, J.D. Director of Advocacy and Public Policy with the National Council on Independent Living (Hybrid Option Available)
2:35 PM – 3:15 PM
Durable Medical Equipment and Medicaid: What does the law say? Featuring, Brandy Keesee, Esq. Staff Attorney with Advocates for Basic Legal Equality (ABLE) (Hybrid Option Available)
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
Panel: Best Practices in Access to Healthcare for Healthcare Organizations (Hybrid Option Available)
School Facility Dog Workshop – Breakout Sessions
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM
Year Two & Beyond: Preventing Drift in Established Programs When the Novelty Wears Off: Keeping Your SFD Program Intentional
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Pupdates Part 1
12:40 PM
Group Photo
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM
Crisis & Critical Incident Deployment: When the School Is in Crisis: Supporting Students Without Compromising the Dog
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
Behavioral Plateaus & Regression in Working Dogs: Recognizing and Addressing Subtle Regression in School Facility Dogs
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Pupdates Part 2
3:15 PM – 4:00 PM
The SFD Think Tank: What’s Working, What’s Changing What’s Next?
Independent Living – Breakout Sessions
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Closing the Gap: Sexual Health Education for Individuals with Disabilities with Alexis M. Eggenberger, MBA, LISW-S, BCBA & Anthony Bronaugh Sr., M.Ed., BCBA
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM
Words Unleashed: A Future Where The Non-Speaking Community Has a Voice with Shannon Iagulli, Certified Spelling to Communicate (S2C) Practitioner
3:20 PM – 4:00 PM
Parent Panel Fostering Independence: Honest Conversations from Parents Who Have Been There
