2026 Access and Functional Needs Conference: Lessons Learned, Now What?
Organized by Colorado Office of Emergency Management
Join the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) at the 2026 Access and Functional Needs Conference, themed "Lessons Learned, Now What?" T...
- Dates
- Apr 7-9, 2026
- Location
- Colorado Springs, CO
- Deadline
- -
- Attendees
- 200
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About this conference
Join the Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) at the 2026 Access and Functional Needs Conference, themed "Lessons Learned, Now What?" This conference aims to move beyond discussion into practical communication resource disruption solutions. Attendees will include emergency management partners from Colorado and across the country, focusing on bridging the gap between identifying problems and implementing solutions. The event features specialized panel discussions on applying communication response lessons from past disasters, hands-on workshops and exercises for in-person attendees (with virtual follow-along options), strategic planning to overcome barriers in communication resource disruption planning and response, and leveraging technology and data such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for resource mapping and access and functional needs demographic indicators. The conference offers complimentary meals and refreshments, insights from national subject matter experts and local leaders, and networking opportunities, including an Exhibitor’s Networking Social.
Sponsorship options
Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for the 2026 Access and Functional Needs Conference. Interested parties can complete the '2026 Access and Functional Needs Conference: Sponsor and Exhibitor Interest Form'. Sponsorship helps highlight tools and resources for emergency management, facilitates partnerships before, during, and after disasters, and promotes best practices for integrating the whole community in emergency management. Benefits include meeting with over 200 emergency management and disaster support professionals, the option for an exhibitor booth (subject to space availability), overnight lodging and meals at the DoubleTree Hilton, and access to all conference sessions.
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