One of the biggest challenges and needs for individuals and families affected by disability is finding inclusive, strong communities where they can belong and thrive. Please join the Faith Inclusion Network community as we come together to learn how to strengthen communities in congregations, learn from self-advocates and share the most recent knowledge of inclusion in faith communities and congregations, including how faith communities have made adjustments through the Covid-19 Pandemic.

This year's conference will include both an in-person option for a limited number of people at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Norfolk and a virtual option for wherever you live. You may also be interested in connecting with one of the following groups who will be C4A Community Host Groups around the country.

(Listing of Community Host Groups and contact information coming soon)

Our in-person gathering at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Norfolk, VA will be limited to 75 total people, including our volunteers. We ask that if you are have registed and are in need of accommodations such as ASL Interpretation, that you please contact us at faithinclusionnetwork@gmail.com by January 26. All parts of the building are wheelchair accessible and videos presented will be captioned.

This year’s conference, Community for ALL will also kick off the second annual Community for ALL Interfaith Disability Inclusion Weekend. In addition to attending the conference in person or virtually, please consider having your congregation participate in C4A weekend. Information can be found here or on our Community for ALL Facebook page.

In Person Agenda at Blessed Sacrament C.C. Norfolk, VA

• 9:00 am-check in, coffee, pastries and fellowship time

• 9:30-Welcome video-Karen Jackson, Opening Address video, Rev. Bill Gaventa

• 10:00 am-Breakout Session I (three options)

• 11:00 am-Breakout Session II (three options)

• 12:00 pm Lunch

• 1:00 Live Zoom National Community Conversation

• 2:00 End

CONFERENCE TRACKS

I. Caregivers and Family Track

II.Self-Advocacy Track

III.Congregational and Ministry Track

PRESENTERS

To be announced beginning mid-December

SPONSOR/VENDOR DETAILS

C4A GLOBAL Community Level Sponsor $1000+

In addition to the ads and promotional benefits, you will be providing one faith community of your choice a $300 grant towards a disability or inclusion program that supports families affected by disability in their congregation.

• Full page on printed program
• 60 Second Video Ad
• Individualized Facebook Ad-Interview about your organization
• Large icon with link and description on FIN website

C4A NATIONAL Community Level Sponsor-$500

In addition to ads and promotional benefits, you will be providing one of our national FIN speakers (or one of your choice) a $150 stipend to further their work in the field.

• Full page ad in printed program
• 30 Second Video Ad
• Individual Facebook recognition
• Listing on FIN website with link to your organization

C4A COMMUNITY Host Level-$250

Please contact FIN at faithinclusionnetwork@gmail.com to discuss the benefits and responsibilities of leading a Community Host group.

• The group ticket gets one group access to all video presentations including Rev. Bill Gaventa’s opening address, Welcome video from K. Jackson, Exec. Director of FIN, videos for all tracks and music presentation.
• Access to networking-related presentations and zoom meeting
• Access to live Community Conversation (Title) at 1:00 PM EST on Zoom and the recording
• 20 Digital passes for participants

• OPTIONAL additional digital passes for $10 (requires an individual email for each)

• Conference Book Resource List-includes all conference authors and links to purchase their books
• Promotional Material templates that you can customize for your group/area.
• Recognition on FIN website and Facebook page of your group.
• OPTIONAL swag box to purchase (C4A buttons, FIN item, Printed Conference Programs)

Virtual Vendor-$20

Vendors can send materials to Norfolk for the resource table at the in-person conference at Blessed Sacrament and/or provide us with virtual link to your website to post on conference resources page.

Materials should be sent to our FIN office at Second Presbyterian Church, Norfolk, VA 23505