The 2024 Disability & Mental Health Summit will be held April 18th and 19th at 1900 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh.
Now in its 11th year, the summit has touched thousands of lives, educating legislators from both sides of the aisle, while helping to inform families and working to increase opportunities for self-advocates across the board. This year’s summit will stretch over two days with tons of programming, resources, guest speakers, and special events!

Registration for this event is now closed. 


2023 Disability Summit Videos:

Morning Sessions

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Dale Adair, Chief Psychiatric Officer for the PA Department of Human Services, discussing the mental health landscape in Pennsylvania, and some of the key initiatives DHS taking to improve access to mental healthcare.

Afternoon Sessions

Keynote Speaker

PA Department of Human Services Acting Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh and Kristin Ahrens, Deputy Secretary, Office of Developmental Programs, will be discussing the changing landscape of disability services in Pennsylvania, and the role the PA Department of Human Services plays in providing these vital services and supports to help Pennsylvanians live the everyday lives they deserve.

Legislative Panel

Discussion of the Behavioral Health Commission Report on Adult Behavioral Health & Mental Health Needs in Schools.

Legislative Panel

Recommendations of the Employment First Oversight Commission & Supports for College Students with Disabilities


For videos from previous Disability & Mental Health Summits, click here.


2023 Summit Program

2022 Summit Program

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2020 Summit Program

2019 Summit Program

2018 Summit Program

2017 Summit Program

2016 Summit Program

2015 Summit Program

2014 Summit Program