# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:15 pm - **Event Description**: PEATC is pleased to announce the 2026 PYE Summit for Virginia high school students with disabilities and their parents!About this EventPEATC is pleased to announce the 2026 Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit on Saturday, August 29, 2026. This event is designed for Virginia high school students (ages 14-22) receiving special education IEP services and their parents!Accepted Summit participants will engage in both large group sessions and separate breakout sessions for parents and students.Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to visit with a variety of statewide disability-related exhibitors and learn about their services and resources.This Summit aims to empower participants to better prepare for life after high school.Interactive Youth breakouts will allow students to build their self-advocacy skills, create goals for their future, and learn about pathways to reach their goals.Parent breakouts will cover topics such as SSI, Medicaid Waivers, employment supports, financial future planning, and much more. These sessions will empower parents with knowledge that leads to better outcomes for their students.Registration priority: Spaces will fill quickly, and you may be placed on a waitlist.July 7, 2026 – Registration opens for 1st-time attendeesJuly 21, 2026 – Registration opens for all (if spaces are still available)Cancellation Policy - Cancellations by accepted participants are non-refundable (including fees and any extra meal vouchers that were purchased).The $35 registration fee will be refunded after the event to those accepted participants who attend the Summit in its entirety and meet the requirements of the event.The registration fee INCLUDES:Summit admission for high school students who are receiving special education IEP services (ages 14-22) and parents/guardians. (At least one adult and the high school students are required to attend the ENTIRE Summit).Breakfast and lunch for registered attendees of the Summit. (Families have the option to pay for meal vouchers for family members joining them at the Great Wolf Lodge, but who are not attending the Summit).One-night hotel accommodations for Friday, August 28, 2026. Rooms sleep up to 6 people (2 beds and a pull-out couch). Room upgrades are NOT available. Rooms include up to six water park passes.** A limited number of additional hotel rooms for Saturday, August 29, 2026, will be available for a cost of $65 (paid by participants and NOT refundable for any reason).Event details:8:00 am – 8:45 am: Registration Pick-Up (do this no later than 8:45 am)8:00 am – 8:45 am: Breakfast and Vendor Visits8:50 am: Summit Kick-Off (main conference room)9:45 am: Youth Breakout Sessions Begin9:45 am: Parent Breakout Sessions Begin12:00 noon: Lunch (All Attendees Together)1:00 pm: Youth Breakout Sessions Resume1:00 pm: Parent Breakout Sessions Resume2:15 pm: Summit ConcludesThis event is for Virginia residents only!Spaces are limited.You must receive a confirmation from the PEATC office to attend this event. Additionally, you are required to have at least one high school student who is receiving special education IEP services (ages 14-22) and one parent/guardian attending the entire Summit.Please make childcare arrangements for youth/children who are NOT attending the Summit. Children under the age of 14 and/or children who are not receiving special education IEP services are not permitted to attend the Summit and must have a parent/caregiver with them at all times while at the Great Wolf Lodge.Contact PEATC at 703-923-0010 or partners@peatc.org with any questions. DO NOT CONTACT THE GREAT WOLF LODGE DIRECTLY. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/42913ec0-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc483868-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/42a27cd0-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/42bb0de0-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc180848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/42cdab80-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc281848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/42dee990-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc180848-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/42f5f400-a38c-11f1-9988-bfc638c33a5a-rimg-w1200-h600-dc484888-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/williamsburg/2026-peatc-parent-and-youth-empowerment-pye-summit/100001990037101541 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 6 hours 15 minutes - Location: Great Wolf Lodge - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 71.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Williamsburg - **state**: VA - **country**: United States - **location**: Great Wolf Lodge - **lat**: 37.3485641 - **long**: -76.73087729999997 - **full address**: Great Wolf Lodge, 549 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/615235689a7a869290abf65c78d4c1cc11b16d06b37536868277e4a148ac4780-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2882b4-gmir.jpg?v=1781324404 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit being held? - **A:** 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 02:15 pm at Great Wolf Lodge, 549 East Rochambeau Drive, Williamsburg, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit? - **A:** 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit is organized by PEATC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 PEATC Parent and Youth Empowerment (PYE) Summit is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Williamsburg, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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