Invest in Florida's Growing Self-Advocacy Movement

FL SAND Sponsorship Opportunities

Hosted by the FL SAND Fellows Leadership Program in support of the FL SAND network of grassroots self-advocacy groups and all self advocates in Florida, the Florida Self-Advocacy Conference is the largest gathering of self-advocates in the state. More than 150 self-advocates, their allies, parents, and providers are expected in support of the self-advocacy movement in Florida.

The 2025 conference will include training from FL SAND's Breaking Barriers Training Academy focused on expanding the influence of the self-advocate voice in Florida as well as positively impacting people with disabilities in all aspects of life. From our keynote address Friday evening to Saturday afternoon breakout sessions, the vast majority of presenters and trainers at the Florida Self-Advocacy Conference are self-advocates.

A sponsorship supporting FL SAND offers your organization the opportunity to not only showcase your products and services to this important audience of self-advocate thought leaders but to also amplify your support for more vibrant and inclusive opportunities for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Florida. Your support will help Florida's self-advocates continue to make a difference in their communities and throughout the state for years to come!

FL SAND, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is soliciting conference sponsorships that will help cover the costs of travel, personal care assistants, and other related costs to support people with intellectual

and developmental disabilities receiving training in self-advocacy and leadership and to support its grassroots advocacy projects.

Megaphone Headliner
$2,500

Welcome remarks during Friday evening kick-off event
Co-Host with FL SAND the Saturday evening social event and a presentation on your organization's services
Headliner presence in all marketing and conference materials
Headliner publicity on FLSAND.org, FSACentral.org, and social media pages
Full-page display ad in conference program
Pre-conference email to attendees (may include short video)
Premium exhibit space

Uniter $1,200

Welcome remarks in general session
Presence in all marketing and conference materials
Publicity on FLSAND.org, FSACentral.org, and social media pages
Half-page display ad in conference program
Pre-conference email to attendees
Exhibitor table

Supporter $500

Logo in marketing and conference materials
Exhibitor table

Sponsor Commitment Form

We encourage each sponsor to send at least one representative so that self-advocates can meet and network with your organization. The Exhibit Hall is open during conference hours on Friday, August 22 (4-7 pm), and Saturday, August 23 (8:30 am - 5:30 pm), but the vibe is casual and we hope you will enjoy popping into our sessions and the Saturday learning lunch.

Exhibitor Information
Sponsorships include a covered, skirted table and two chairs in a designated exhibition space near the meeting rooms. Please bring your own extension cord and let us know if you require electricity.

Sponsor Form
Please complete the sponsor commitment here. Logos must be emailed to contactflsand@gmail.com. To pay by credit card, contact us at contactflsand@gmail.com / (352) 224-0223. Payment by check should be mailed to the address below. Sponsor recognition in conference materials cannot be guaranteed after July 18, 2025.

Hotel
Sponsors wishing to stay at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center should make their reservations by calling (407) 859-1500. Please tell them you are part of the 2025 FL Self-Advocacy Conference block.

Please make checks payable to
FL SAND and mail to
FL SAND
P.O. Box 848
Middleburg, FL 32050

Funded by a contract with the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, the FL SAND Fellows Leadership Program is an immersive training initiative for experienced leaders committed to further development of self-advocacy, leadership, and administrative skills. Fellows provide training and technical assistance to FL SAND in operating its network of grassroots groups and provide training to FL SAND members and other stakeholders through the Breaking Barriers Training Academy.

Invest in Florida's Growing Self-Advocacy Movement

FL SAND Sponsorship Opportunities

Megaphone Headliner $2,500

Uniter $1,200

Supporter $500

Exhibitor Information Sponsorships include a covered, skirted table and two chairs in a designated exhibition space near the meeting rooms. Please bring your own extension cord and let us know if you require electricity.

Hotel Sponsors wishing to stay at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center should make their reservations by calling (407) 859-1500. Please tell them you are part of the 2025 FL Self-Advocacy Conference block.

Please make checks payable to FL SAND and mail to FL SAND P.O. Box 848 Middleburg, FL 32050

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Megaphone Headliner
$2,500

Exhibitor Information
Sponsorships include a covered, skirted table and two chairs in a designated exhibition space near the meeting rooms. Please bring your own extension cord and let us know if you require electricity.

Hotel
Sponsors wishing to stay at the Florida Hotel and Conference Center should make their reservations by calling (407) 859-1500. Please tell them you are part of the 2025 FL Self-Advocacy Conference block.

Please make checks payable to
FL SAND and mail to
FL SAND
P.O. Box 848
Middleburg, FL 32050