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Wednesday, May 13
 

8:45am MDT

Welcome Address
Wednesday May 13, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
All Hands
During this session, we'll guide attendees through the different conference activities and expectations so that everyone can feel prepared and get the most out of their experience.
Speakers
avatar for Libby Oseguera

Libby Oseguera

Executive Director, Utah Developmental Disabilities Council
Libby has served the public for over twenty years working in adaptive recreation, employment supports, and many years of advocacy programming, policy work and active engagement in improving publicly-funded services and supports. She received a Bachelor of Science, Recreation at the... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 8:45am - 9:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
  Plenary

9:00am MDT

Joyful Grit: How Embracing Obstacles Unlocks Optimism
Wednesday May 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
All Hands
Author and comedian Zach Anner blends laugh-out-loud stories with the legacy of disability rights activism. He highlights how progress comes from both trailblazers and everyday acts of kindness, urging us to face obstacles with humor, resilience, and joy as our constant companion.
Speakers
avatar for Zach Anner

Zach Anner

Zach Anner is a comedian, author, television writer, public speaker, and YouTube personality. He grew up in Buffalo, NY, and somehow remained an optimist despite enduring seven-month winters and watching the Buffalo Bills lose four straight Super Bowls. Zach’s YouTube videos have... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
  Plenary

10:10am MDT

Music as an Everyday Tool: Supporting Communication, Regulation, and Connection in Disability
Wednesday May 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am MDT
All Hands
For people with disabilities, access to music can mean access to communication, socialization, regulation, and belonging. This session reimagines music as an everyday, accessible tool—beyond performance or therapy—that honors strengths, supports self-determination, and helps people connect with others and the world around them in meaningful ways.
Speakers
avatar for Jaycie Voorhees

Jaycie Voorhees

Executive Director, Harmony Music Therapy
Jaycie Voorhees, MM, MT-BC is a passionate music therapist and entrepreneur with 17 years of experience in the field. She is dedicated to helping her clients, team, and colleagues progress so they can feel fulfilled and joyful in life. She runs the Harmony Music Therapy Center in... Read More →
Wednesday May 13, 2026 10:10am - 11:00am MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
  Plenary

4:00pm MDT

Reflections and Feedback: The End of Day Wrap-Up
Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm MDT
All Hands
Final thoughts and feedback about the day. 
Wednesday May 13, 2026 4:00pm - 4:45pm MDT
All Hands 7860 Bingham Junction Boulevard Midvale, UT 84047
  Plenary
 

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