October 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Community Options, a leading national nonprofit supporting people with disabilities, brought together 150 executives and advocates from across the country to the And Justice for All conference in Washington, DC.

The conference focused on collaboration and dialogue focused on advancing inclusion, accessibility and equity for people with disabilities.

This year’s conference featured keynote speaker RJ Mitte, best known for his role as Walter White Jr. on the award-winning series Breaking Bad. As an actor and advocate with cerebral palsy, Mitte inspired attendees with his personal story and call to action for creating a society where disability inclusion is the norm, not the exception.

In addition to Mitte, speakers included bipartisan panels of Congressional chiefs of staffs and former Biden and Trump administration officials who shared insights on current disability policy, workforce inclusion and the future of Medicaid-funded services. Other speakers in attendance:

• Jonathan Martinis, Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University
• Heather Barberi, Grunin Foundation
• Robert “BJ” Clark, Ballard Spahr
• Katherine Durante, OceanFirst Foundation
• Dr. Camelia Fawzy, University of Maryland Global Campus
• Timothy “Bo” Hickman, Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging
• Elaine Katz, Kessler Foundation
• Jen Lindberg, BrownWinick Law
• Deputy Commissioner Kaylee McGuire, NJ Department of Human Services
• John McCarthy, former Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden
• Matt Mowers, former White House Advisor to the US Department of State
• Mujahid Muhammad, Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners
• Jane Paccione, San Antonio Area Foundation
• Denise Rose, Jackson Walker
• Patricia Sastoque, CareSource
• Dan Scharfenberger, Chief of Staff for Rep. Tom Kean
• Michelle Smith, Baltimore City Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management

“The And Justice for All conference embodies our mission to ensure that people with disabilities have the same opportunities to live and work as everyone else,” said Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options. “We are proud to bring together advocates and policymakers who share our commitment to justice, equity and inclusion.”

The conference served as a platform to celebrate progress while addressing ongoing challenges facing people with disabilities in employment, housing and community living. Attendees also had the opportunity to network, share best practices and participate in breakout sessions focused on innovation and advocacy.

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About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment support for people with disabilities – supporting thousands of people from over 60 offices across 12 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination. For more information, please visit our website: www.comop.org and follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.