ATAP Leadership Symposium 2026-That’s a Wrap!

March 13, 2026

A large smiling group photo of the AT Act Program Directors & Staff, Contractors, ATAP Staff, ACL, and others.Two pictures: Top features Jordyn Zimmerman presenting in front of an audience with the slide, “Let’s build a world where assistive technology leaves no one behind”. The bottom spotlights the conference packet with the book “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown.

Last month, ATAP (Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs) hosted the 2026 Leadership Symposium in Washington, D.C. It was a privilege to bring together AT Act Programs from across the Nation to exchange insights and learn from an exceptional lineup of presenters. The event provided a valuable opportunity to welcome new colleagues and reconnect with longtime friends and partners.

We listened to many wonderful speakers to include Mary Margaret Lazare and Rob Groenendaal from ACL, Emily Nabors from National Council on Aging, Amanda Goodenow from the CAPABLE National Center, Rylin Rodgers from Microsoft, Katy Neas from The Arc of the United States, Maggie Koziol from CSAVR, Eric Buehlmann from the National Disability Rights Network, and Kathy Eng from the United States Access Board. Speakers from our own programs included Diane Cordry Golden, Yakima Black, Tobias Orr, Aimee Sterk, Amy Perron, and Davette Rucker.

Three pictures with the top picture featuring a panel of five people at the front of a room, a slide on the screen that says ATAP, and an attentive audience. The bottom left and right pictures include groups of people at tables, all in discussions.

Seven different pictures of people at the ATAP reception, some in discussions and some smiling and posing for the camera.

Erica Mohr, a Certified Facilitator for Brené Brown‘s Dare to Lead Program, gave us many things to think about, especially the “stories we tell ourselves”.

Jordyn Zimmerman told us her story regarding not receiving an AAC device until she was 18! We all share her vision of “Build[ing] a World where Assistive Technology leaves no one behind”!

Until next year!Two pictures-the top picture features the One Big Thing Posters from 16 of the states, all lined up on a long table. The bottom picture features the tired and smiling ATAP Crew after the last day of the conference.

Image 1: A large smiling group photo of the AT Act Program Directors & Staff, Contractors, ATAP Staff, ACL, and others.

Image 2: Two pictures: Top features Jordyn Zimmerman presenting in front of an audience with the slide, “Let’s build a world where assistive technology leaves no one behind”. The bottom spotlights the conference packet with the book “Dare to Lead” by Brené Brown.

Image 3: Three pictures with the top picture featuring a panel of five people at the front of a room, a slide on the screen that says ATAP, and an attentive audience. The bottom left and right pictures include groups of people at tables, all in discussions.

Image 4: Seven different pictures of people at the ATAP reception, some in discussions and some smiling and posing for the camera.

Image 5: Two pictures-the top picture features the One Big Thing Posters from 16 of the states, all lined up on a long table. The bottom picture features the tired and smiling ATAP Crew after the last day of the conference.

A large smiling group photo of the AT Act Program Directors & Staff, Contractors, ATAP Staff, ACL, and others.
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Topic(s): Assistive Technology,General