DC3C Activities
DC3C Next Steps Fair 2026
November 19, 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Get Ready for Your Next Step!
Are your students ready for their next step? Whether they are heading to college, a training program, or straight to the workforce, the DC3C Next Steps Fair 2026 has them them covered! High school students with disabilities from across DC are invited to attend Next Steps to learn about various careers, local education and training opportunities, and community resources.
Next Steps 2026 will feature:
- Local educational and training vendors
- Disability support offices from local community colleges & universities
- Community resources and representatives from D.C.
- Government agencies
- Interactive activities
- Lunch is provided to all attendees
DC3C Next Step Fair 2026 is open to District of Columbia high school students with disabilities who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan. To attend, students must be affiliated with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) as a Pre-ETS referral or client.
Register Your Group Today!
School/LEA Registration
Thank you for your interest in attending Next Steps 2026! This is a great field trip opportunity for students who have secondary transition goals on their IEP or 504 plan.
Register To Exhibit
Thank you for your interest in exhibiting at Next Steps 2026! This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with students as they explore possibilities for college, careers, and life after high school.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A: DC3C Next Steps Fair 2026 is open to students ages 14-21 years old who:
- Have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan;
- Currently attend a District of Columbia public, public charter, or nonpublic high school; and
- Are affiliated with the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) as a Pre-ETS referral or client.
A: The 2026 DC3C Next Steps Fair will take place on Thursday, November 19, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The fair will be held at the Armour J. Blackburn University Center on the historic campus of Howard University. The address is 2397 Sixth Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20059.
A: Students/Schools/LEAs: Students must be registered by their school or LEA. Click here to register. For registration questions or assistance, please contact Mrs. Cotora Holland (cholland@specialedcoop.org) or Mr. David Fridie (dfridie@specialedcoop.org).
Vendors/Exhibitors: Organizations interested in exhibiting at Next Steps 2026 can click here to register. For exhibitor registration questions, please contact Mr. David Fridie (dfridie@specialedcoop.org).