Registration type

Person with a Disability
Regular Registration: $100
Direct Care Provider
Regular Registration: $150
Family Member
Regular Registration: $150
Professional
Regular Registration: $390

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Conference Participation

This is my first time attending the Self-Determination Conference

I understand pictures may be taken during the conference and may be used for publicity and/or other media for future events. If you do not want to be photographed, please let someone know when you arrive at the conference.*

We're Going Green! In our efforts to leave a smaller footprint on our environment, we are offering digital and paper programs this year. Please let us know if you would prefer a digital or paper program.

Digital Program
Paper Program

Pre-Conference Workshops

The Power of Grassroots Advocacy, Community Organizing to Maximize Your Impact.

Presenters: Jason Glozier and several grassroot advocates

Explore the principles of collective action to impact issues important to the disability community. Whether it’s cuts to Medicaid, the lack of caregivers, quality education, voting or other issues important to the disability community, this training will give you the skills to have greater impact on your community and issues that matter to you.

Let’s talk about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality - No Way!

Presenters: Tina Wiley (Peer Mentor), Priscilla Battle (Peer Mentor), and Sara Schueller, Assistant Director of Employment with Opportunity Development Centers, Inc. (ODC).

In this interactive Community Conversation-style session, participants will explore the importance of discussing and teaching healthy relationships and sexuality with people with disabilities while openly addressing the discomfort that can sometimes accompany these conversations. Together, we will challenge common myths, examine barriers that impact relationships and connection, and discuss why access to relationships and sexuality education matters for everyone. Together we will discover we all want the same thing from a healthy relationship: to love and be loved.

This session is presented by sexuality educator-trainers and facilitated alongside self-advocates, ensuring conversations remain grounded in lived experience, accessibility, and respect. Participants will leave with increased confidence, practical tools, and meaningful takeaways for supporting themselves and others in navigating healthy relationships and sexuality.

Register for a Pre-Conference workshop on October 19th from 1-4pm. Registration is required.

Please let us know if you plan on attending a pre-conference workshop

The Power of Grassroots Advocacy, Community Organizing to Maximize Your Impact. ($50.00)
Let’s talk about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality - No Way! ($50.00)
I will not attend the pre-conference workshop ($0.00)

Please let us know if you plan on attending the pre-conference workshop

The Power of Grassroots Advocacy, Community Organizing to Maximize Your Impact.
Let’s talk about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality - No Way!
I will not attend the pre-conference workshop

(PLUS ONE): Please let us know if you plan on attending the pre-conference workshop

The Power of Grassroots Advocacy, Community Organizing to Maximize Your Impact.
Let’s talk about Healthy Relationships and Sexuality - No Way!
I will not attend the pre-conference workshop

Kick-Off Events: Monday, October 19th - attendance is FREE but you must register.

Join us for a night of information, technology and community. Learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun.

I plan to attend the Kick-Off on Monday, October 19th from 5-8 PM

(PLUS ONE): I plan to attend the Kick-Off on Monday, October 19th from 5-8 PM

Dinner & Diehard Awards: Tuesday, October 20th - attendance is FREE but you must register.

I plan to attend the Dinner & Diehard Awards on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM

(PLUS ONE): I plan to attend the Dinner & Diehard Awards on Tuesday, October 20th from 5:30-6:30 PM

Conference Meal Choice

Meal Choice

Regular
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Other

If Other, Please Explain

Plus One Meal Choice

Meal Choice

Regular
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Other

If Other, Please Explain

Conference Accommodations

If Other, Please Explain

Conference Accommodations (Plus One)

If Other, Please Explain

Payment Information

Is your service plan paying for your registration?

If your Long-Term Care Service Plan is paying for your registration, please tell us your Fiscal Employer Agent (FEA):

What is Your Race/Ethnicity (optional)?

Providing this information will help us better ensure we are growing our capacity to engage diverse communities and will not be used for any other purposes.

Scholarship Guidelines for Conduct & Participation:

The conference is a safe space where all participants are treated with respect. These guidelines help create an inclusive, and productive pace for everyone. By participating in the conference, I agree with the following:

I will respect different lived experiences, identities, perspectives, and communication styles.*

I will not use language or behavior that is discriminatory, harmful, or dismissive.*

I will listen actively and engage thoughtfully.*

I understand that learning happens through discussion, not debate.*

I recognize lived experience as a form of expertise.*

I will not question someone’s personal story or identity.*

I will speak from my own experience and avoid generalizing about others.*

I will respect confidentiality and privacy. Personal stories shared stay within the group unless clear permission is given.*

I will not use the conference to seek or initiate personal, romantic, relationships with other participants.*

I understand that these boundaries are in place to support safety, and trust within the group.*

I understand that failure to follow these guidelines may result in removal from the Conference.*

I have read and understand these Guidelines for Conduct and agree to participate in these values.*

Scholarship Participation: Read and check to agree

As a scholarship recipient, I understand it is my responsibility to make sure I am fully participating in conference activities, attending all sessions and events, and following conference and hotel rules.*

I understand that everyone must register for the conference, including direct support staff, caregivers and family members.*

I understand that if for some reason I am not able to attend the conference, I must provide 48 hours’ notice of cancellation. Scholarships are non-transferable. Conference fees are non-refundable.*

I understand that scholarship funds are used to help attendees who do not have another way to pay. I have reviewed covering the cost of the conference through my support plan and do not have funds to cover the conference this year.*

I understand that if I do not follow conference and hotel rules I may not get a scholarship in the future.*

Scholarship Information

There are some changes to the scholarship process this year – please read all options carefully and contact us with any questions: [email protected].

Conference Registration and Lodging are two separate scholarships. Scholarship funds are funds that are used to help attendees that do not have another way to pay. Please review the option to cover the cost of the conference through your support plan, and then select your scholarship request accordingly.

If you do request Lodging, reservations will be made for you. DO NOT contact the hotel.

Which nights will you need lodging?

Mon, Oct 19
Tues, Oct 20
Both Nights

Lodging Accommodations: Please check all specific room accommodations you will need.

Regular room (I do not need special accommodations)
Wheelchair accessible with grab bars
Wheelchair accessible with grab bars and tub with shower chair
Wheelchair accessible with roll in shower
Tub with shower chair / Not wheelchair accessible
Other

If Other, Please Explain

There are a limited number of accessible rooms available and will be assigned on a first come basis. Please only request what you need to attend.

**Hotel equipment may not be the same equipment you use at home. Please bring your own if you need specialized equipment.**

If all accessible rooms are full, you may either choose a regular room at the Kalahari, or we can reserve an accessible room at another hotel (at our cost).

Will you be sharing a room with another conference attendee?

Please provide their name(s) here. **Anyone listed MUST complete a separate registration.*

The Kalahari Resort is holding a block of guest rooms for October 19 & 20, 2026. Room rates are $149 + tax for single, double, triple or quad rooms.

For reservations, call (877) 253-5466 and ask for the 2026 Self-Determination Conference room block or reserve online at: https://book.passkey.com/e/51247234

Kalahari room block will be available until Friday, September 18, 2026 or until the block is full.

Additional Scholarship Information

DEADLINE: Scholarships will be accepted until August 21, 2026 or until funds run out. There are a limited number of scholarships available and they are determined on a first come, first serve basis. We will try to approve as many requests as possible, but we may run out before the deadline. Priority will be given to first time attendees. We encourage you to contact your Care management team, IRIS Consultant or CLTS worker to include the conference in your service plan.

CONFIRMATION: Confirmations will be sent by email or phone within two weeks of applying. We reserve the right to decline a scholarship request based on past participation (e.g., non-payment of processing fee, non-participation, cancelation, etc.).

PAYMENT: If you choose to pay via Credit Card, you will not be charged until your scholarship is approved.

QUESTIONS: Please contact The Self-Determination Team at (608) 622-7273 or email at [email protected].

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