34th Annual “My City, My Place” Brighter Futures Awards
Schedule
Fri May 15 2026 at 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA
About this Event
The DBHIDS Division of Intellectual disAbility Services and its Public Awareness Committee are pleased to announce the winners of the 34th Annual “My City, My Place” Brighter Futures Awards.
Join us for a day of celebration and learning together. Morning learning sessions will be available as well as a resource area with exhibit tables, artists, and entertainment.
Stay for the luncheon where we will honor all nominees, honorable mention winners, as well as awardees, and special guests. The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Loraine Ballard-Morrill of iHeartMedia.
Nominees are community members or groups who make a difference in others’ lives and support individuals registered with Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services.
The Brighter Futures Awards are for individuals from all walks of life: neighbors, people with disabilities, teachers, friends, family, employers, co-workers, spiritual leaders, civic groups, organizations, self-advocates, medical professionals, political leaders, and business owners.
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Important information to note:
- REGISTRATION & CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST OPENS AT 8:00 A.M.
- Please see below for an agenda for the day.
- PLEASE NOTE: There are NO REFUNDS
Get in touch with:
Wendy Williams, MSW
Philadelphia Intellectual disAbility Services
701 Market Street, Suite 5200, 5th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19106
215-685-4680 or email us at [email protected]
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Registration & Continental Breakfast
🕑: 09:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Exhibits/Resource Fair
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Welcome/ Panel Discussion/ Entertainment
Info: Welcome by Charlotte Wroton, Chief Program Officer, IDS
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
BREAK
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Workshops
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshops
🕑: 12:15 PM - 03:00 PM
LUNCH
🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Luncheon & Awards (Market Ballroom)
Info: MC: Loraine Ballard-Morrill, Keynote: Kathryn Ott Lovell, President & CEO, Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation
Where is it happening?
Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, 900 Packer Avenue, Philadelphia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 39.19



















