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Breaking Barriers: Life Beyond Labels
Tuesday, April 20, 2027  9am – 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. 

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.

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