2025 AFN Conference

The Access and Functional Needs Team is excited to announce the dates for the 2025 Access and Functional Needs Conference! Next year's focus will be on T - Transportation Resources from the CMIST Resource Memory Tool. For more information about the CMIST Resource Memory Tool, please see the Access and Functional Needs Resource Framework flyer / consulte el folleto Marco de recursos de acceso y necesidades funcionales.  For any inquiries or questions, please feel free to email the DHSEM Access and Functional Needs team at cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us.  

Overview

• Dates and Times
  • Day 1: April 8, 2025
    • 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Transportation Resource Disruptions in Planning and Mitigation Before Disasters
    • 5:30 - 7 p.m.: Exhibitor's Networking Social
  • Day 2: April 9, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Transportation Resource Disruptions in Response and Recovery During and After Disasters
  • Day 3: April 10, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.: Transportation Resource Disruption Tabletop Exercise
• Location
  • Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921
• Schedule
  • Schedule At A Glance 

See the Save the Date Flyer for more information.

Conference Information

This year we are focusing on the "T" - Transportation. For more information about the CMIST Resource Memory Tool, please see the Access and Functional Needs Resource Framework flyer.

This year's conference will bring together attendees from the public, private, non-governmental, and academic sectors from across Colorado and the Nation, all gathered to continue building towards whole community inclusion in emergency management. The conference will feature panels of experts, stellar keynote addresses, and specialized pre and post-conference sessions, so make sure you register for the additional sessions if you want to participate.

• Know Before You Go Conference Flyer
• Agenda for Access and Functional Needs Conference 2024

Why You Should Attend

• Receive information and toolkits to assist in Transportation Resource Disruption planning with your whole community throughout all phases of disasters and emergencies.
• Learn how to more effectively engage with community partners and develop plans to ensure access to effective and accessible transportation options.
• Connect with resource partners across Colorado and the country.

Conference Registration

Conference registration will open at the end of November 2024. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact the Access and Functional Needs Team at cdps_dhsem_afn@state.co.us.

Conference Agenda

The conference agenda will be shared closer to the event.

Sponsor and Exhibitor Information

The conference is at the Great Wolf Lodge in Colorado Springs. It takes place on April 10 and 11, 2024. If you or your organization is interested in participating this year as a sponsor or exhibitor, take a look at our 2024 AFN Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Announcement for details and fill out our 2024 AFN Conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Interest Form. 

Reach out to Sadie Martinez by email with any questions.