Student Leadership Conference:

October 27-29, 2026
Sacramento & UC Davis
Part of State of the Art 2026

Thank you to our 2026 SLC Co-Hosts

California Center for Inclusive College

California Center for Inclusive College
Check out some of this year’s Student Leadership Conference highlights!

Pre-Conference Session
Building Self-Determination through ESports (Free)
Tuesday, October 27, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Presenter: University of Hawaii
Register

Trip to UC Davis Campus
Tuesday, October 27, 3pm
SLC students will take a shuttle to the UC Davis campus at 3 pm on Tuesday, October 27, where they can choose from several activities, including exploring the Dance Studio at the Activities and Recreation Center, visiting the Memorial Union (student life hub) and bowling in the games area, taking a campus tour, or watching a screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, the award-winning film by keynote speaker Jim LeBrecht.

Inclusive College Fair
Tuesday, October 27
5:30 – 7:30 pm
UC Davis International Center (463 California Ave #3140, Davis, CA 95616)
Meet representatives from over 40 colleges, universities, and organizations that support students with intellectual disability. Explore program options, ask questions, and learn what different inclusive college experiences can offer. Shuttles will be running to transport attendees between the conference venue and fair.
RSVP here to attend for free.

State Capitol Visit
Wednesday, October 28
2:00 – 4:30 pm
SLC students will walk across the street to the California State Capitol. There, they will receive a tour of the capitol from insiders who know the capitol well. After the tour, self-advocates, advocates, legislative staff and legislators will meet to share their stories and the impact of telling your story. After that, SLC students will work in small groups with support to develop their story and write an advocacy statement. This can be used when they return home to advocate for more inclusive college opportunities with their state and local policy makers.

Cost: $125 for all students.

The Student Leadership Conference (SLC) is an opportunity for current and future college students to:

  • Connect with peers from across the country
  • Learn useful tools to empower your transition into college life
  • Expand your potential to serve as student advocates and leaders in the growing field of inclusive higher education
  • Have fun!

Have any questions about the Student Leadership Conference or want to get involved? Contact Rebekah Wallis at rwallis@syr.edu.

Conference Topics

  • Academics: class mentors, study skills, cool classes to take, course modifications, or working with faculty.
  • Advocacy! Advocacy! Advocacy!
  • Health: mental health, nutrition and exercise at college, or dealing with illness while at college.
  • Internships and employment: working with a job coach, getting a job, or workplace accommodation.
  • Relationships: dating etiquette and consent, friendships, or conflict and communication
  • Social life: on- and off-campus events, clubs and organizations, or greek life.
  • Other ideas like technology (apps), getting into college, life after college, or dealing with tough times.