Join us for our annual Virtual Visions of Community 2026 Conference, which brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals for an inspiring day of learning and connection.
This year’s virtual conference will feature live workshops, expert speakers, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities, their families, and those who support them. Attendees will also have the chance to connect with exhibitors and service providers through our engaging online platform. Click the Conference Details button to view conference speakers and agenda. Cost $25 – discounts available.
This program has been approved for 5.0 Social Work Continuing Education hours for relicensure, in accordance with 258 CMR. NASW-MA Chapter CE Approving Program, Authorization Number D20105.
Questions? Email us at voc@fcsn.org
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Keynote Speakers
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Christina Cipriano, PhD, is an award-winning scholar and internationally regarded expert in the science of learning and development. Her new book, Be Unapologetically Impatient: The Mindset Required to Change the Way We Do Things (2025), is the latest must-read for every educator, provider, parent, and person interested in improving the lives of children and families. A prolific public scholar, educator, and speaker, Chris privileges her positionality as a first-generation high school graduate and mother of four children in her science. Learn more at drchriscip.com
David Hirsch is the father of five adult children, ages 28-36 and two grandchildren, founder of the 21st Century Dads Foundation (2015) and Illinois Fatherhood Initiative (1997), host of the popular SFN Dad To Dad Podcast, now with more than 400 weekly episodes, author of six books: 21st Century Dads: A Father’s Journey To Break The Cycle Of Father Absence and five audiobooks on topics including: Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Rare Disease and On Losing A Child. He also gave a TEDx Talk entitled “Why We Need To Break The Cycle Of Father Absence,” which has been viewed more than 35K times.
Gold Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Featured Exhibitors
Anderson School
Autism Housing Pathways
Bay Path University
Cotting School
Education Consulting, Advocacy & Legal Services, LLC.
Everest: A College Coaching Program
Learning Prep School
MAAPS
McLean Hospital – Pathways Academy
Milestones Day School and Transition Program
Perkins School for the Blind
Proud To Be Me Dance and Movement, Inc.
PPAL
Riverside Community Care
Seven Hills Foundation
