RENEW 2025 is a collaborative initiative led by the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) and the Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM).
Join us on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at The California Endowment to explore how we can collectively shape accessibility, inclusion, engagement, and celebration in Los Angeles. This interactive event will bring together organizations and individuals from the disability community to engage in conversations around: mobility and transportation, Sports and Wellness, artists and celebrations.
Submit questions in advance during registration for discussion in the breakout conversations.
Get your ticket at www.eventbrite.com/e/renew-2025-la-cultural-forum-on-disability-community-engagement-part-i-tickets-1317552187059.
Representatives from the following City of Los Angeles departments will be present to share updates and answer questions:
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Recreation and Parks (RAP – PLAYLA)
- Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA)
Who Should Attend
This event is designed for individuals and organizations from the disability community, cultural leaders, nonprofit staff, public sector professionals, and anyone committed to advancing inclusion and equity for the disability community in Los Angeles.
Additional Information
- Accessibility: Meeting rooms and restrooms at The California Endowment are wheelchair accessible. ASL interpreting , closed captioning, and Braille/Digital Agenda will be provided. For registration assistance or additional support, please contact mouna.benbouazza@lacity.org or brenda.s.reynolds@lacity.org. To request a reasonable accomodation in advance, please contact us at least seven (7)business days before the event.
- Ticket Price: Tickets are $3 to keep this event accessible and encourage broad participation from community members and organizations. Your contribution helps support event logistics while ensuring the forum remains welcoming and inclusive for all.
- Refreshments: A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options will be available. Please indicate any dietary restrictions when registering.
- Parking: Free parking is available onsite at The California Endowment on a first-come, first-served basis. The venue is accessible by public transit and is a short walk from Union Station. For directions, click HERE.
Program Schedule
The full schedule is coming soon. Please check back for updates.
Featured Speakers
We’re excited to welcome the following speakers to this year’s RENEW Forum. Additional speakers and panelists will be announced soon. Please check back for updates!
Efrain Escobedo – President and CEO, Center for Nonprofit Management
Efrain Escobedo brings nearly two decades of experience in philanthropy, government, and the nonprofit sector. A committed civic engagement strategist, he has led initiatives to increase participation among historically underserved communities and foster human-centered systems change. Previously, he served as Vice President of Public Policy and Civic Engagement at the California Community Foundation and held leadership roles at the NALEO Educational Fund, where he helped lead the national Ya Es Hora campaign. Efrain currently serves on several nonprofit and civic boards, including Hispanics in Philanthropy, the LA Economic Development Corporation, and CalMatters. He holds degrees from USC and the University of La Verne and is a graduate of the LA County Executive Leadership Program.
Daniel Tarica – General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs, City of Los Angeles
Daniel Tarica is the General Manager of the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, leading the Department’s work to strengthen the quality of life in Los Angeles by stimulating and supporting arts and cultural activities and ensuring public access to the arts for residents and visitors. The Department empowers Los Angeles’s vibrant communities by supporting and providing access to quality visual, literary, musical, performing, and educational arts programming; managing vital cultural centers; preserving historic sites; creating public art; and funding services provided by arts organizations and individual artists. Managing a full-time staff of 92 and a part-time staff of more than 200, Daniel oversees the Department’s portfolio of facilities, capital improvement projects, grants, educational initiatives, and programming. Daniel previously served as DCA’s Assistant General Manager and has served in several leadership positions for the City of Los Angeles for the Los Angeles City Council, City Controller, and City Administrative Officer.
Entertainment & Performances
We’re excited to feature a special performance by:
Infinite Flow Dance is an award-winning Los Angeles-based professional dance company and nonprofit that employs disabled and nondisabled dancers with diverse identities, with a mission to advance disability inclusion, one dance at a time. Since 2015, Infinite Flow has performed at over 300 events, from school assemblies to events at Apple, Microsoft, adidas, and Red Bull, and other brands. Infinite Flow Dance is a robust social impact entity committed to radical inclusion, systems change, and producing transformational experiences. Infinite Flow Dance is available for performances, keynotes, panels, school assemblies, and accessibility & inclusion workshops, virtually and in person.
Additional performers and entertainment details will be announced soon.
Health & Safety Guidelines
We are mindful of ongoing public health concerns, including COVID-19 and other airborne illnesses. While masks are not currently required, we encourage attendees to be considerate of others’ comfort and health. Masks will be available onsite. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness (cold, flu, respiratory), we kindly ask that you stay home. Event protocols may be adjusted based on public health guidance.
