INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

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

Accesibilidad de la conferencia

Los bloques de hoteles incluyen habitaciones accesibles.

Habrá interpretación ASL.

Interpretación al español en las principales sesiones.

Interpretación en otros idiomas previa solicitud.

Lugar accesible en silla de ruedas.

Vestuario privado para adultos con cambiador.

Sala de descanso sensorial.

Paquete de inscripción en letra grande disponible previa solicitud.

Señalización y orientación claras.

Otros alojamientos previa solicitud.

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 ConventionThe 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.

    Información del hotel

    Comfort Suites Redmond Aeropuerto

    2243 Yew Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756

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

    Entrada a las 15.00 y salida a las 11.00. 

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

    Al hacer la reserva, indique que desea una habitación del bloque "Rompiendo barreras: la vida más allá de las etiquetas".

    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!