2024 CPAO Annual Conference
October 15th & 16th
Aldgersgate Resort
Turner, OR
building connections - one bridge at a time
The 2024 CPAO Annual Conference brings together nursing services, licensing, DSPs, provider agencies, leading experts and more to network, discuss and educate. Register now to reserve your spot and take advantage of Early Bird Pricing!
With two days packed with outstanding presenters and exceptional breakout sessions, you won’t want to miss this year’s conference.
Regulations, funding and other issues are becoming more complex. This conference will provide you with the resources, tools and strategies to provide outstand support and services. Bigger and better than ever!
Bigger and better than ever!
Four Tracks
Direct Support Professionals
Executive and Managers
Continuing Education
Nursing Services
Four conference tracks and dozens of breakout sessions. We are featuring sessions for DSPs, administrators, managers, nursing, employment and supported living providers and more.
Continuing education credits will be offered to further your professional development
Panel Discussion Workshop
We Are The Most Beautiful People | Adults with Disabilities
A 90 min presentation/panel from the makers of “We are the Most beautiful People | Adults with Disabilities, A social justice film that challenges the notions of beauty and centers on the lived experiences of adults with disabilities.
The workshop will include viewing a segment of the film and art making in response to the intimate stories collected from a wide array of persons with disabilities from around the world who have experienced profound marginalization, inequities, and injustice.
This groundbreaking film challenges societal norms, exploring the profound themes of ableism, racism, intersectionality, and the distinction between Disability Rights and Disability Justice.
Guest Speaker - Becca Boston
Burn The Burnout
Helping caregivers create holistic self-care, speak life into their life and create boundaries so they can burn the burnout and still live a life they love to live!
Becca, a big hearted extroverted individual with strong faith in God, has achieved remarkable success in various fields. She is a bestselling author, renowned public speaker, podcaster, and the Ending The Silence Program Coordinator for NAMI Pierce County in Washington.
CPAO Annual Banquet
Enjoy!
Good food, good company and good laughs. Step back, relax and enjoy a delicious meal with fellow conference attendees.