Save the Date: 25th Annual START Conference

May 4, 2026
Lansing Center | Lansing, Michigan

This year marks 25 years of the START Project—and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!

We’re celebrating every path, empowering every voice, and building inclusive futures where all students belong, are valued, and can shape their own journey.

Join us for the 25th Annual START Conference, featuring Shelley Moore, Elizabeth Biggs, and Mateo Moreno—presenters who champion inclusion, belonging, and meaningful change.

Let’s celebrate 25 years of impact—and look ahead to the next 25!

Registration will open on January 23, 2026. START is pleased to offer both an in-person and virtual option for the 25th Annual START Conference. 

In-Person:

• In-person - Standard: $135
• Student (Individual should be an active student and not employed full-time) - $30 
• Parent or family member of a child with a disability: $75

Virtual:

• Virtual - Standard: $100
• Student (Individual should be an active student and not employed full-time) - $30 
• Parent or family member of a child with a disability: $75
• Out of State Virtual: $135

Information and materials from prior START Conferences