SNP CON 2026
Special Needs Planning Conference & Resource Fair
Hosted by The 7Q Foundation in partnership with All Needs Planning
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Who should attend?
SNP CON 2026 is Designed for:
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Parents & caregivers of children with disabilities
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Educators and school professionals
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Service providers and clinicians
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Nonprofits, advocates, and community partners
Whether your child is just starting early intervention or approaching adulthood, this conference meets you where you are.
2026 Conference Focus
Plenary Session: The Power Hour
A transparent, solutions-focused conversation between families, schools, and community leaders on:
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What’s working
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Where gaps still exist
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What families need next
Age-Based Classroom Sessions
Families can choose the sessions most relevant to their child’s stage:
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Early Childhood (Birth–5)
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Elementary Years (6–10)
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Middle School (11–14)
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High School & Transition (15–22)
Each room emphasizes interactive discussion, Q&A, and real-world guidance.
Expanded Resource Fair
Meet trusted local providers, nonprofits, and businesses, many of whom families asked to hear from again after SNP-CON 2025.
Ongoing Community Beyond the Event
SNP-CON doesn’t end when the conference does.
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We host a SNP-CON Community Connections Facebook Group to continue conversations year-round
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We maintain a free Resource Partner Directory on DiverRx.com, connecting families to vetted providers across the region
Resource Partner Directory (Diverrx.com)
A free, community-wide resource connecting families to trusted services across Northern Virginia.
Available year-round, before and after SNP CON 2026
A Free Community Resource for Families
As part of our commitment to access and equity, families and caregivers can use the Resource Partner Directory completely free of charge. Hosted on Diverrx.com, the directory brings trusted services, programs, and supports together in one easy-to-navigate place-so families don't have to search endlessly for help.
Families can:
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Browse providers by service type and region
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Learn about local resources in one centralized place
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Connect directly with providers after the conference
No paywalls. No subscriptions. Just access.
A Built-In Benefit for Participating Vendors
All vendors who participate in SNP-CON are automatically added to the Resource Partner Directory at no additional cost—
ensuring the connections made at the conference continue long after the event ends.
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No extra listing fees
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No separate application
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No ongoing charges
Participation in the Resource Fair = inclusion in the directory
This ensures that connections made at the conference continue long after the event ends.
Resource Fair Vendor Table Packages
Each vendor table includes:
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One exhibitor table at the in-person Resource Fair
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Inclusion in the Diverrx Resource Partner Directory for a year
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Exposure to families, caregivers, educators, and community partners
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Opportunity to share materials, resources, and services directly with attendees
Sponsorship Packages
For-Profit Vendor Table
$175
Ideal for private providers, clinics, businesses, and service organizations serving the special needs community.
Nonprofit Vendor Table
$99
(501(c)(3) status required)
Designed to ensure nonprofit organizations can participate accessibly while still gaining meaningful visibility and community reach.
Sponsorships help keep SNP-CON free for families while expanding our reach, programming, and impact. Sponsors receive elevated visibility before, during, and after the event.
Silver Sponsor
$750
Includes everything in Bronze, plus:
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Featured logo placement on event materials
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Recognition in post-event email to attendees
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Option to include materials in attendee resource bags
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Highlighted listing in the Resource Partner Directory
Gold Sponsor
$1,500
Includes everything in Silver, plus:
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Premium logo placement (top-tier visibility)
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Verbal recognition during opening remarks
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Dedicated social media feature spotlight
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Priority vendor table placement
Bronze Sponsor
$350
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Vendor table at the Resource Fair
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Logo placement on SNP-CON 2026 website
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Social media thank-you mention
SNP-CON as a Community Fundraiser
SNP-CON is also a fundraiser for The 7Q Foundation.
Funds raised directly support our year-round programs, infrastructure, and free or low-cost community resources, including but not limited to:
New & Expanding Free Community Initiatives
Funds raised also allow us to develop and expand free, family-centered initiatives, including:
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“Just Diagnosed” Family Navigation Support - A starting point for families newly receiving a diagnosis—offering clear guidance, trusted resources, and next steps without overwhelm.
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Overcoming the Overwhelm Series - Free workshops, planning tools, and peer conversations designed to reduce stress, confusion, and burnout and help families move forward with confidence.
Ongoing Programs & Services
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DiverRx.com
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Inclusive Weekend Day Camps
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Inclusive Summer Camps
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The Learning Acres (TLA) – homeschool enrichment and academic supports
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Family education, outreach, and community-building initiatives
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Business Incubator Program
Why Your Support Matters
Every registration, vendor table, sponsorship, and donation helps ensure families can access these resources at no cost or low cost, regardless of where they are in their journey.
You may also donate directly to support these initiatives and help families move from overwhelm to empowerment.