Thank You for Joining Us!

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks for joining us at the 2025 Youth IDD/Mental Health Summit in Corvallis on August 6. Your presence and participation contributed to the success of the event and the power of the conversation.

Lived Experience Center Stage

This year’s Summit centered the voices of those with lived experience in every session. We were especially moved by:

• Guy Stephens, who made a compelling case to end seclusion and restraint in schools by showing the harm caused by outdated discipline practices—and offering trauma-informed, collaborative alternatives.
• Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin, who reminded us that even though the institutions have closed, the fight against institutionalization continues in our own communities. Her call to action urged us not to forget the lessons of the past.
• Presenters like Jeni Canaday, Amy Fellows, Gillis Williams, endever* corbin, and Dr. Jennifer Cork, who shared personal insights and practical knowledge to challenge ableism and promote more inclusive mental health systems.

Recordings & Materials

📺 Watch session recordings here (available through 10/31/2025)

📂 Access handouts and presentation materials

🧾 Generate your Certificate of Attendance

We Value Your Feedback!

Help us improve future Summits by completing the short Overall Evaluation Survey.

Want to share feedback on a specific session? Use the table below to find the session and submit your comments directly to the presenters and planning team:

Session Title	Presenter	Feedback
Behavior is Biology	Guy Stephens	Submit Feedback
Unpacking Systemic Ableism	Jeni Canaday & Amy Fellows	Submit Feedback
My Autism Experience + Knowledge	Gillis Williams	Submit Feedback
Communication Access Barriers	endever* corbin	Submit Feedback
Let’s Talk About Sex!	Dr. Jennifer Cork	Submit Feedback
Closing Keynote	Sen. Sara Gelser Blouin	Submit Feedback

With gratitude,

The 2025 Youth IDD/Mental Health Summit Planning Committee
info@thearcoregon.org