SOAR Conference 2023

Request for Proposals
The 2023 SOAR Request for Proposals is now open!!!
We are excited to host an opportunity for Self-Advocates in the Heartland to share their stories, experiences, and expertise with this amazing community.
All topics and formats are welcome! You can pull together a few people or a panel! If you are not sure what you want to present on, below are a few topics to help guide you, but you do not have to stick with these topics.
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Employment
Health & Disability
Advocating for their health and well-being.
Lived experience in research.
Policy
Health disparities
Civil / Voting Rights
To submit your proposal, fill out the form by following the link or download the template provided, and either upload it to the form or email it to Hilary Casey (hacasey@ku.edu) and Sean Swindler (sswindler@ku.edu).
Deadline to submit is Friday, June 30
We are excited to host an opportunity for Self-Advocates in the Heartland to share their stories, experiences, and expertise with this amazing community.
All topics and formats are welcome! You can pull together a few people or a panel! If you are not sure what you want to present on, below are a few topics to help guide you, but you do not have to stick with these topics.
Abuse, neglect, and exploitation
Employment
Health & Disability
Advocating for their health and well-being.
Lived experience in research.
Policy
Health disparities
Civil / Voting Rights
To submit your proposal, fill out the form by following the link or download the template provided, and either upload it to the form or email it to Hilary Casey (hacasey@ku.edu) and Sean Swindler (sswindler@ku.edu).
Deadline to submit is Friday, June 30
Hotel Information
The 2023 SOAR Conference will be held at the Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
10800 Metcalf Avenue Overland Park, Kansas 66210
To book your room for the 2023 SOAR Conference for the special conference rate ($149/night) click the button below.
10800 Metcalf Avenue Overland Park, Kansas 66210
To book your room for the 2023 SOAR Conference for the special conference rate ($149/night) click the button below.