Upcoming Learning Opportunities:
2026 National Access & Functional Needs (AFN) Symposium (Celebrating 5 Years):
Inclusive emergency management and access and functional needs (AFN) integration across preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Dates & Time: Tuesday, July 7, and Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT (10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. MT)
Format: Virtual
Hosts: CDHSEM, Cal OES, IAEM, and NYU
Target Audience: Emergency managers, disability leaders, community-based organizations, and government partners.
Register Here: Registration Form Link
Upcoming Regional Recovery Symposium Schedule
For questions or support, please contact Kelly Strife, kelly.strife@state.co.us.
Northwest Area RRS in early October
Northeast Area RRS on May 20th – flyer
Central Area RRS on June 3rd – flyer
San Luis Valley Area RRS in late July
Southwest Area RRS in early September
West Area RRS on September 17th
2026 Colorado Emergency Management Conference (COEM)
Dates: February 10, 2026
Location: Embassy Suites & Conference Center, Loveland, CO
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2026 Colorado Access & Functional Needs Conference
Dates: April 7 – 9, 2026
Location: DoubleTree Hilton, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo.
Questions: Email the AFN team at cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us or call 720-610-1691
2026 AFN Conference Flyer: Download or View
2026 Mountain West VOAD Conference
Click here to learn more and register.
2026 National VOAD Conference, May 4-7, 2026
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Recorded Trainings & Presentation Slides:
Individual Assistance Reform Presentation
Federal Register: Individual Assistance Program Equity
U.S. Small Business Administration: Rule Changes Presentation Slides