APRIL Logo with the words, "The United Voice of Independent Living in Rural America."

APRIL Conference Registration Now Open:

 

Standard Registration: September 1, 2023 - September 22, 2023 (11 pm EST)
$400 for members, $500 for non-members
 
Late Registration: September 23 - October 3 (11 pm EST)
$450 for members, $550 for non-members
*** This deadline is to ensure we have enough time to provide requested accommodations
 
 
Please note: Masks will be required for the health and safety of our conference attendees. Those requiring an exemption can request one here: https://form.jotform.com/231735270248051
 

 

Our Conference Website is now Live! Check out some of our great workshop sessions and speakers at the link below!

Click Here to view the 2023 APRIL Conference Website

 

 

Standard Registration Conference Cost Breakdown

(through September 22 at 11:00 pm EST)

 

   Member  Non-Member  Member & Youth Conference  Non-Member & Youth Conference  Member & Meal Ticket  Non-Member & Meal Ticket
 Registration  $400 $500  $450  $550  $650  $750
 Flight  $700 $700  $700  $700  $700  $700
 Baggage (1 bag per flight)  $60  $60  $60  $60  $60  $60
 Ground Transportation  $100  $100  $100  $100  $100  $100
 Lodging   $880   $880  $880  $880  $880  $880
 Meals (outside of Conference)  $207  $207  $281  $281  $207  $207
 T-Shirt  $20  $20  $20  $20  $20  $20
Total $2,367 $2,467 $2,491 $2,591 $2,617 $2,667

 

PLEASE NOTE: Costs for flight, baggage, and ground transportation are averaged based on national statistics. Your individual cost may vary based on your location and individual travel needs.

 

 

APRIL Conference Hotel Room Block Information

 

This year’s conference will be held at:

Hyatt Regency Orange County

11999 Harbor Blvd. Garden Grove, CA 92840

October 13-14, 2023 (Pre Con and Youth Conference 10/12)

 

A block of rooms has been reserved for conference attendees at a rate of:

$189/night + tax = $222; single or double

This rate is good 3 days pre / post conference dates:

https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/ALICA/G-JAPR

 

These rates are guaranteed to APRIL conference attendees until 9/19/2023.  Any reservations received after this date are subject to space / rate availability.

 

You must mention the APRIL group when calling to set up your reservations:

(714) 750-1234 or 877-803-7534

 

Click Here for More Information about Hotel, Payment Options, Fragrance Policy, Etc.

 

 

Call for Conference Vendors (Exhibitors)

 Are you interested in becoming a vendor at the Annual APRIL Conference? 

Our event will begin with our Pre-Conference and Youth Conference on October 12th, and will end with our annual banquet on October 14th at 9 PM Pacific Time. Your vendor table may be set up any time during these hours. Please note participants may visit your booth at any point during the event. We will have a dedicated time carved out in the agenda on October 13th for participants to visit booths as well.

Click Here to Submit a Vendor Application 

 

Welcome to the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living

(APRIL)

 

 APRIL Who We Are:

 The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a national grassroots, nonprofit membership organization consisting of over 260 members from centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, other organizations and individuals concerned with the independent living issues of people with disabilities living in rural America.  

 

Our Mission:

The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), a national disability-led organization, advances the equity of people with disabilities in rural communities through advocacy, collaboration, shared experience, leadership development, education, and training.

 

Our Vision: 

To equip APRIL members to build inclusive communities where every person with a disability thrives.

 

APRIL Statement on Diversity:

The Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) is a membership organization dedicated to advancing the rights of people with disabilities living in rural America.  We strive to cultivate a culture of inclusivity throughout our organization which reflects that of our membership.  We believe that diversity is an asset to be valued and respected.  APRIL recognizes the uniqueness of each individual and uplifts the characteristics and intersectionality of characteristics within the human experience.

  

 Some Highlights of Our Work:

 

APRIL Peer Support

 Advocacy 

Nursing Home Transition

Youth

 

 

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