UCP launches 2026 Latinos with Disabilities webinar series

United Cerebral Palsy will run a four-week virtual series from Sept. 15 to Oct. 6 during Hispanic Heritage Month, with sessions on disability rights, family support, education and workplace inclusion. The free webinars aim to center Latino voices and lived experience while offering English access with live Spanish interpretation.

Why it matters: - The series puts Latino people with disabilities, families and advocates in the same conversation about access, identity and inclusion. - UCP is using Hispanic Heritage Month to expand discussion of disability issues that affect education, employment, healthcare and community participation. - The webinars are free and virtual, which lowers barriers to participation for attendees across locations.

What happened: - United Cerebral Palsy announced the 2026 Latinos with Disabilities Community Series on Aug. 26. - The four-week webinar series runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 6. - UCP and the ANCOR Foundation and Waymo are sponsoring the series. - The program is designed for people with disabilities, family members, caregivers, self-advocates, professionals, educators, community organizations and allies. - The series will be presented virtually via Zoom from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time each week. - Attendance is free, but registration is required for each webinar. - Sessions will be offered in English with live Spanish interpretation. - More information and registration are available here.

The details: - The 2026 theme is “Unidos, Somos Más” or “Together, We Are More.” - UCP says the new format replaces a previous two-day virtual conference and gives attendees more flexibility and deeper engagement over time. - Sept. 15 session: “Disability Through Our Eyes: The ADA in Our Community” will examine how the Americans with Disabilities Act affects access to education, employment, healthcare and community life. - Sept. 22 session: “Stronger Together: Families, Caregivers & Community Support” will focus on family roles, trust, advocacy and culturally responsive support systems. - Sept. 29 session: “How Stereotypes Against Latino Youth Harm Educational Outcomes” will examine how assumptions about language, immigration and ability can shape school support and placement. - Oct. 6 session: “Workplace Inclusion & Economic Opportunities for People with Disabilities” will cover employment rights, reasonable accommodations and pathways to economic opportunity. - Disability advocates and ADA experts will take part in the final session. - UCP says meaningful employment supports independence, economic stability and full participation in community life.

Between the lines: - The series reflects a broader shift from one-off programming to sustained conversation over several weeks. - Centering lived experience signals an effort to move beyond professional-only disability discussions and include the people most affected. - The focus on Latino communities highlights how disability access can overlap with culture, language and family dynamics. - UCP is also positioning the series as both advocacy and education, with topics that touch policy, schools and the workplace.

What's next: - Weekly webinars will begin Sept. 15 and continue through Oct. 6. - UCP is expected to use the series to connect more people with disability community conversations during Hispanic Heritage Month. - Additional participation will depend on webinar registration through the published link.

The bottom line: - UCP is broadening its Latino disability programming into a monthlong forum built around access, advocacy and community voice.