GENERAL INFORMATION

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Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9 am – 4 pm

 (doors open at 8 am for registration. Please check in no later than 8:30 am)

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

3800 SW Airport Way, Redmond, OR 97756

Accessibility Information

Conference Accessibility 

Hotel blocks include accessible rooms.

ASL interpretation will be provided.

Spanish Language interpretation provided for main keynote sessions.

Other language interpretation available upon request.

Wheelchair-accessible venue.

Private adult changing room with changing table.

Sensory break room.

Large print registration packet available upon request.

Clear wayfinding and signage.

Other accommodations upon request.

If an accessibility companion will attend the conference with you, please register them as well.  You’ll need to complete registration for both you and your companion to reserve your places and share any individual needs for the event. 

Road Construction

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

  Heads up, conference attendees, exhibitors, and vendors.
  Road construction near the Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center may affect your drive to    the conference on April 21. We want everyone arriving stress-free, so plan ahead.
  The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is posting live route updates as information          comes in.
  Check the link below before you head out, and share it with anyone you’re bringing along.
  If you need any help with access planning, reach out to us at Info@codsn.org or
  (541) 548-8559.

Financial Assistance

        • Community Developmental Disability Services: – K Plan funding supports training that helps parents/guardians care for their child’s specific, identified needs. Includes conferences, trainings, and workshops. Ask the Case Manager for more information, either for you or your child.

        • The Arc Oregon – Oregon Special Needs Trust: Convention/Conference Grant (members of The Arc and others with disabilities). This grant is available to people with I/DD and their families to help cover the cost(s) of registration fees and/or travel expenses to attend The Arc Oregon State Convention, The Arc National Convention, the National Disability Policy Seminar, or an Oregon conference or convention with a focus on supporting and advancing the rights of people with I/DD. The maximum Convention/Conference Grant award is $1,000 for in state and $2,000 for out of state.

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      • Oregon Self Advocacy Coalition: Ross Ryan Transportation Grant: Limited transportation funds for self-advocates. Contact CODSN for more information. info@codsn.org or (541) 548-8559.

    Hotel Information

    Comfort Suites Redmond Airport

    2243 Yew Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756

    $139.00 + tax for the night of April 20, 2026. 

    Check-in 3 pm – Check-out  11:00 am. 

    To get this conference rate all reservations must be booked before Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

    When making a reservation please let them know you want a room from the “Breaking Barriers Life Beyond Labels” block.

    Block Room types: 5 rooms with Queen Bed Accessible; 1 room with two Queen beds Accessible; and 4 rooms with two Queen beds, 1 room suite.

    CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR A HOTEL ROOM!