Disability Summit 2026

Creating a campus that honors disabilities, whether visible or invisible, is essential to student, faculty, and staff success. Through accommodations, resources, and advocacy, the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) helps remove barriers and expand access across the MSU community. 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Disability Summit, where students, faculty, and staff come together for a day of learning, collaboration, and dialogue focused on accessibility, belonging, and innovation in higher education.  

The need for disability access and inclusion continues to grow. In 2025 alone, RCPD supported more than 5,500 students and 600 faculty and staff, demonstrating the important role accessibility plays in learning, working, and thriving at MSU. 

Hosted by the UHW Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD), the Office for Civil Rights and ADA Coordinator, and MSU Libraries, this year's theme, The Future of Disability in Higher Education, will build upon previous Summits by looking ahead to what’s possible when disability perspectives are centered across teaching and learning, technology, employment, and campus life. Featuring keynote speaker, Dr. Sami Schalk, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities, participants will engage in meaningful conversations, share ideas, and help shape a more accessible and inclusive future at MSU. 
 
Following the Summit, and in celebration of MSU Disability Pride Month, virtual sessions will be offered on Fridays throughout October to continue the conversation. 

Registration is now open. Learn more about the Disability Summit and explore the keynote program schedule, event details, and register to join us on October 2, 2026.   

Together, we can help shape a campus where every Spartan has the opportunity to succeed, contribute, and belong.