The 2026 One Step Forward Celebration

Please join The Arc of Lehigh and Northampton Counties on May 14th, 2026 for the 2026 One Step Forward Celebration!

The One Step Forward Celebration is The Arc’s annual awards gala where we gather to celebrate the accomplishments, triumphs, and victories of local children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)and autism, their families, local educators, local leaders, and inclusive local businesses that support people with IDD in the Lehigh Valley!

Please join us in support of our 2026 One Step Forward Celebration by submitting your nomination today!

 Ticket sales for the 2026 One Step Forward Celebration will open soon! 

2026 One Step Forward Award – Honoree to be announced

2026 Allen D. Deibler Advocacy Award – Honoree to be announced

2026 Dedicated Family Award – Honoree to be announced

2026 Business Recognition Award – Honoree to be announced

2026 Karen L. Shoemaker Community Impact Award – Honoree to be announced

2026 Special Education Award – Honoree to be announced

Questions? Need additional information?

Please contact Emma Ortiz, Communications and Fundraiser Manager, at eortiz@arcoflehighnorthampton.org, or Chris Kaklamanis, Vice President of Development, at ckaklamanis@arcoflehighnorthampton.org or at 610-849-8076 Ext. 346.