{"id":7029,"date":"2026-08-19T22:04:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/?p=7029"},"modified":"2026-08-19T22:04:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T22:04:27","slug":"tpis-11th-annual-summit-highlights-opportunities-through-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/2026\/08\/19\/tpis-11th-annual-summit-highlights-opportunities-through-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"TPI\u2019s 11th Annual Summit Highlights Opportunities Through Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) at Chapman University hosted its 11th annual summit on Disability and Opportunities for All on Aug. 7 at Chapman\u2019s Musco Center for the Arts. Through presentations, performances, and community conversations, the Summit demonstrated how inclusion can create meaningful opportunities for people to learn, work, connect, and lead.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">This year\u2019s program brought together educators, advocates, researchers, community members, and people with disabilities to explore inclusion in education, employment, technology, the arts, and community life.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Elevating the Voices of Self-Advocates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attallah College Dean Roxanne Greitz Miller opened the Summit and welcomed attendees to a day of presentations, performances, and conversations focused on inclusion and opportunity. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Subodh Garg, who appeared on Netflix\u2019s \u201cLove on the Spectrum,\u201d served as master of ceremonies. Garg guided attendees through the day\u2019s program and reinforced the Summit\u2019s commitment to elevating voices from within the disability community. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7030\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_2621E-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7031\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_0547N-1-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257570212 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257570212 BCX0\"><em>Mia Noelle Rodriguez<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Seventeen-year-old singer, actress, and self-advocate Mia Noelle Rodriguez delivered the keynote address. Rodriguez spoke about advocacy, the importance of educators listening to their students, and the power of creating environments in which every student feels heard and valued. She is also involved with the No Decisions Without Us campaign.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Turning Research into Practice<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The morning of the Summit highlighted research and initiatives led by TPI and its partners. The California Demonstration Sites initiative provides educators with opportunities to observe inclusive practices in real classrooms and consider how to strengthen inclusion in their own schools and communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Attendees also learned about a collaboration exploring an artificial intelligence-powered virtual job coaching model. The project is designed to support employment and independence through personalized and accessible coaching, demonstrating how research, technology, and collaboration can create practical opportunities for people with disabilities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cFor me, the Summit is a reflection of the impact of the work we do at TPI. It brings together the research, ideas, and partnerships that are shaping education and creating opportunities beyond the classroom. Just as importantly, the Summit creates a space where people with disabilities are represented, their voices are heard, and everyone has access to the conversation,\u201d said Audri M. Sandoval Gomez, Ph.D., director of the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Inclusion Beyond the Classroom<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:360,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The day also featured examples of inclusion in the arts and the broader community. Down For Dance, an inclusive dance and arts organization serving individuals of all abilities, performed for attendees and demonstrated how creative expression can foster confidence, connection, and belonging.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7032\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3126E-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW180816469 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW180816469 BCX0\">Down For Dance <\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW180816469 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-7033\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/83\/2026\/08\/2026_08_07_3025E-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW257570212 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW257570212 BCX0\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW263333802 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263333802 BCX0\">Coastal Crew <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263333802 BCX0\">P<\/span><\/em><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW263333802 BCX0\"><em>articipants<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Summit also highlighted Coastal Crew, an inclusive outdoor recreation and volunteer program developed by Chapman University alumna Ella Stroup in partnership with the Glennwood Housing Foundation and California State Parks. Through beach cleanups, park projects, sensory-friendly events, and nature exploration, the program creates opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities to participate in recreation, volunteer service, and community life.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Preparing for the Future<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The afternoon breakout sessions gave attendees an opportunity to explore topics related to education, research, and planning for people with disabilities. Presenters also shared practical information and resources that attendees could take back to their families, schools, and communities. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In one session, Linda O\u2019Neal and Elissa Green Kaustinen introduced the Life Care Portfolio, a personalized tool that helps individuals with disabilities and their families organize important health, education, employment, and life documents to support lifelong planning and independence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Across each presentation and performance, the Summit returned to one central message: Opportunities grow when people are included, supported, listened to, and given the chance to participate and lead. Through its research, partnerships, and community engagement, TPI continues to advance Attallah College\u2019s commitment to creating spaces where every person can belong and contribute.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Thompson Policy Institute on Disability (TPI) at Chapman University hosted its 11th annual summit on Disability and Opportunities for 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