An Evening With Russel Lehmann

An Evening with Russell Lehmann Speaker. Poet. Disability Rights Advocate.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | The Winslow, Baltimore

This June, Russell Lehmann stood before world leaders at the United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP19) in New York. Now he's bringing that conversation to us.

What was said on that global stage. What it means for people with IDD and co-occurring mental health conditions in our communities. And why real inclusion starts right here, at the local level.

Join NextGen Synergy and The Arc NCR for a 90-minute keynote — then stay for a reception with light food, refreshments, live music, and plenty of time to mingle, connect, and continue the conversation. Oh, and Russell will be signing books! Limited seating — don't wait.

🎟 Registration

• General Admission: $50
• Synergy Pass Holders: $25
• People with disabilities and their families: $15

Russell Lehmann is an internationally recognized speaker, poet, and advocate whose words have reached over 25 million people worldwide. A National Board Member of The Arc, NextGen Synergy Board Member, and International Disability Rights Advocate at UCLA, Russell transforms his lived experience with autism and mental health into something that moves rooms — and changes minds.