Registrations are now open - Speaking Out 2025
Conference Registration now open - Speaking Out 2025PDF View
Conference Registration now open - Speaking Out 2025
The Speaking Out Conference planners are excited to announce that registration is now open for this year’s Speaking Out Conference, taking place October 24-26, 2025 at the beautiful UNIFOR Family Education Centre in Port Elgin!
We are very excited about this year’s lineup and can’t wait to welcome you for a powerful weekend of learning, connection, and advocacy.
Final registration deadline is Monday, September 8, 2025
If you have any questions or require assistance with the registration process, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
We look forward to seeing you in October!
Kim Sparling New Vision Advocate of the Year Award
submissions due by September 12, 2025
Download PDFSpeaking Out Conference
The speaking out conference is a unique opportunity for members of self advocate groups, people with developmental/intellectual disabilities, support staff and family members to meet and network with each other.
Speaking Out Conference at a glance
Click on the link below to access last years conference at a glance. Stay tuned for the 2025 Call for presentations
Sponsor Speaking Out 2024 click on link below
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
We Couldn't have done it without YOU!
Chris & Sue Sparling
Medprodirect, CUPE 3137, DXP HSE integrated, , Sobeys, Mary McLaughlin, Tim Hortons, Red Apple, Not Frills, East Park, M&M's, Starbucks, One-Pound-Mint,
Port Elgin local businesses: Boston Pizza, McDonald's, Giant Tiger, Shoppers Drug Mart & Subway.
Session Sponsporship (docx)
DownloadFrequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at Vicky.Pearson@cll.on.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes. There are 6 accessible overnight accommodation rooms available. The Unifor center is fully accessible, with elevator to second floor. Check out their website at https://www.uniforcentre.ca/facility
No, please bring your own. Bar soap, linens and pillows are supplied.
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If you have questions about the Speaking Out Conference and Retreats. Please send us a message. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
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