Our Second Annual Fair for People with Disabilities Living in Northern Arizona!
October 4, 2025, 1pm – 5pm
High Country Conference Center
201 W. Butler Ave, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Learn about, and connect with, Northern Arizona’s diverse disability community. Join individuals with disabilities of all ages, their families, and caregivers, and get to know local service providers and disability organizations!
- Over 30 exhibitors and sponsors representing a wide range of local disability resources and supports
- FREE Admission
- FREE Parking
- Refreshments, Entertainment & Door Prizes
Registration is not required; however, by letting us know you are coming you are helping ensure that we have sufficient refreshments, supplies, and reasonable accommodations so that everyone can have a great experience.
Visit our wide array of sponsors and exhibitors!
Click on an sponsor or exhibitor to learn more.
Event Organizers
CARE 4 THE CAREGIVERS – Created by caregivers for caregivers Accordion Closed
Care 4 the Caregivers offers an informational space, an empowering environment, and programs and services that help families thrive.
Website: care4thecaregivers.org
Table: TBD
INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (IHD) AT NAU – Improving access, attitudes, and inclusion for over 50 years Accordion Closed
Promoting full inclusion by advancing attitudes that value persons with disabilities and enhancing access to all aspects of the human experience.
Website: nau.edu/ihd
Table: TBD
Prize: IHD goodies and swag
Sponsors
ABSOLUTE HCBS – An inclusive community for all Accordion Closed
Absolute HCBS provides Home and Community Based Services, such as respite, habilitation, and attendant care.
Website: absolutehcbs.com
Table: TBD
ARIZONA STATEWIDE INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL (AZSILC) – facilitating systemic changes that promote equity, inclusion, and choice for people who have disabilities. Accordion Closed
Federally funded with members appointed by the Governor, AZSILC works collaboratively to enhance and expand Independent Living programs and services in Arizona
Website: azsilc.org
Prize: Emergency Preparedness Go Bag (likely but may change)
Table: TBD
ELEVATED CARE AZ – Attendant care, habilitation, and respite services delivered by a team of support professionals Accordion Closed
With over 15 years in the disability field in Arizona, Elevated Care AZ focuses on making the maximum impact for the community and advocates for families and providers.
Website: ecaz.org
Table: TBD
NORTHERN ARIZONA HEALTHCARE’S CHILDREN’S HEALTH CENTER – Comprehensive pediatric health care Accordion Closed
Northern Arizona Healthcare Children’s Health Center offers pediatric programs, including children’s rehabilitative services and a broad spectrum of specialty clinics.
Website: nahealth.com/childrens-health-center
Table: TBD
QUALITY CONNECTIONS – Empowering people is good for the community Accordion Closed
Quality Connections, a nonprofit organization based in Flagstaff, Arizona devoted to helping individuals with disabilities become independent, productive members of our community by providing them with employment opportunities, job training, and practical life learning programs.
Website: qualityconnections.org
prize: TBD
Exhibitors
ABRIO HOME CARE – locally owned and operated, caring, reliable home care services Accordion Closed
At Abrio Home Care, our highly trained team delivers care that celebrates and honors the differences and unique life experiences of each individual we support.
Website: abriohomecare.com
Prize: Gift basket with Abrio merch and sweet treats
ARIZONA AUTISM UNITED – helping as many families as possible with individualized supports Accordion Closed
A nonprofit organization serving over 1000 individuals with autism every day throughout the state with a wide variety of therapies and supports.
Website: azaunited.org
Table: TBD
Prize: Undecided
ARIZONA ACHIEVE – On a mission to grow self-advocacy Accordion Closed
Arizona Achieve is a cross-disability statewide coalition that supports self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities, providing support services to help individuals find their voices, tell their stories, and advocate for change.
Website: azachieve-tempearc.org
Table: TBD
ARIZONA’S DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (DDD) – Arizona’s service system with a mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities Accordion Closed
Serving over 40,000 people with developmental disabilities and their families throughout Arizona, DDD provides supports and services that help enable individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.
Website: des.az.gov/ddd
Table: TBD
ARIZONA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES PLANNING COUNCIL (ADDPC) – Focused on advocacy, inclusion, and improving access and services Accordion Closed
Developing and supporting capacity building and systemic change to increase inclusion and involvement of people with developmental disabilities in their communities through the promotion of self-determination, independence and dignity in all aspects of life.
Website: addpc.az.gov
Table: TBD
Prize: Gift Cards
ARIZONA REHABILITATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (RSA) – Recognizing abilities, creating opportunities! Accordion Closed
Arizona Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) helps individuals with disabilities achieve their goals for employment and independence.
Website: des.az.gov/services/employment/arizona-rehabilitation-services
ASSIST TO INDEPENDENCE – A Nonprofit Independent Living Organization in Tuba City, AZ Accordion Closed
Assist to independence vision is to promote culturally appropriate services to enhance the quality of independent living among Native Americans with disabilities.
Website: assistti.org
PRIZE – TBD
AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER PHOENIX — Creating connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community Accordion Closed
The oldest Autism organization in Arizona with a mission to serve the local Autism community through advocacy, community programming, and creating a more inclusive world. The organization is run by families for families!
Website: phxautism.org
BOOKS BY ETHAN SAREM– Self published utopian fiction from an autistic author Accordion Closed
Utopian fiction about worlds where there are no villains!
Website: lulu.com/spotlight/EthanSarem
Prize – signed/autographed book by the author
COMMISSION ON INCLUSION AND ADAPTIVE LIVING (CIAL) – A City of Flagstaff commission focused on serving the local disability community Accordion Closed
Consisting of seven citizens, the Commission’s goals are to expand educational opportunities, improve access to housing, buildings and transportation, encourage employment, expand rehabilitation capacity, and ensure greater participation in recreational, social and cultural activities.
Website: flagstaff.az.gov/2784/Commission-on-Disability-Awareness
Table: TBD
CONTROL BIONICS — Increase Control, Improve Access Accordion Closed
Control Bionics offers a suite of assistive technology, including dedicated speech generating devices, to assist people living with complex communication and physical needs.
Website: controlbionics.com
DOWN SYNDROME NETWORK ARIZONA (DSNETWORK) – Offering an array of programs to serve the Down syndrome community Accordion Closed
DSNetwork has been supporting people touched by Down syndrome since 2002, ensuring that all individuals with Down syndrome – across all ages – have the opportunity to fully participate in society.
Website: dsnetworkaz.org
Table: TBD
ELITE VOCATIONAL AND TUTORING SERVICES – Building a strong foundation for the future Accordion Closed
Our mission is to assist individuals in the areas of vocation, education, and daily life skills, promoting independence and opportunity in all aspects of life.
Website: evtsaz.com
Website: Elite Vocational and Tutoring Services, LLC
Table: TBD
Prize: Gift Card
ENCIRCLE FAMILIES – Help and hope for families Accordion Closed
Focused on improving the lives of children (0-26 years) with the full range of disabilities by providing support services so families can become effective advocates for their children.
Website: encirclefamilies.org
Table: TBD
FLAGSTAFF SPEECH SOLUTIONS – empowering children to communicate with clarity and confidence Accordion Closed
Flagstaff Speech Solutions is dedicated to delivering personalized, one-on-one speech therapy services for children aged 2 to 18.
Website: flagstaffspeechsolutions.com
Table: TBD
Prize: Toys and gift card
FLAGSTAFF UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT (FUSD)– public school system with 15 comprehensive school sites Accordion Closed
The mission of the Flagstaff Unified School District is to foster safe communities where learners of all backgrounds and abilities are supported to gain the confidence and skills needed to pursue their chosen paths.
Website: fusd1.org
Table: TBD
HIGH COUNTRY ABILITIES – specialized athletic fitness training services with Coach Marty and a team of trained specialists Accordion Closed
Focused on serving the local community, High Country Abilities proudly offers specialized athletic fitness training services to unique individuals with unique talents, abilities, and challenges.
Website:
Table: TBD
Prize: Shirt
HIGH COUNTRY ADAPTIVE SPORTS – Enriching lives through adaptive recreation Accordion Closed
With the belief that everyone can benefit from outdoor recreation, High Country Adaptive Sports guides all athletes, regardless of physical or cognitive challenges, in hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, mountain biking, and snow sports.
Website: highcountryadaptive.org
Table: TBD
Prize: Free Intro to Snow lesson, climbing pass, and HCAS hat
KINDNESS EVOLVES – Trusted Caregiver Services. Accordion Closed
Kindness Evolves is on a mission to provide caregiver services to individuals who need them through leading with kindness, trust, honesty, integrity and respect.
Website: www.kindnessevolves.com
Table: TBD
LUKE5ADVENTURES FLAGSTAFF – Hiking with those who can’t hike themselves Accordion Closed
Luke5Adventures is a faith-based fellowship of friends making the IMpossible, possible by helping those impacted by disability experience outdoor adventures.
Website: luke5adventures.org
METROPLAN – Facilitating improvements and programs for all transportation modes through collaborative priority setting, planning, and strategic pursuit of funding Accordion Closed
MetroPlan’s vision is that the region is joined together by a transportation system that prioritizes the wellbeing of people and the environment.
Website: www.metroplanflg.org
Table: TBD
MOUNTAIN LINE TRANSIT – Getting you where you want to go! Accordion Closed
Mountain Line is the transit agency in northern Arizona operating fixed route bus service on nine routes, paratransit service, vanpool, and seasonal Mountain Express service to Arizona Snowbowl.
Website: mountainline.az.gov
Table: TBD
NAU IHD AAC EVALUATION AND TRAINING PROGRAM – providing comprehensive AAC evaluations to children and adults with complex communication needs Accordion Closed
A program of the Institute for Human Development (IHD) at Northern Arizona University for over 20 years, our AAC evaluations and trainings are performed by experienced teams both in-person and, when appropriate, remotely.
Website: nau.edu/ihd/aac
Table: TBD
NEW HORIZONS DISABILITY EMPOWERMENT CENTER – Empowering People with disabilities to participate as equals Accordion Closed
An independent center in Prescott Valley, Arizona, offering a variety of programs, services, as well as transportation, for individuals with disabilities in the rural counties of Mohave, Yavapai, Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties.
Website: nhdec.org
Table: TBD
Prize: Plant and gift card
NEW TECH MOBILITY – Unique mobility solutions Accordion Closed
A Phoenix, AZ based personal mobility company that provides unique, user-friendly mobility devices to help individuals NOT give up but, instead … GET OUT!
Website: NewTechMobility.com
Table: TBD
Prize: TBD
ODYSSEY SERVICES CORP – Serving individuals with diverse needs and unique abilities Accordion Closed
Empowering individuals to lead self-determined and dignified lives through efficient and effective services.
Website: odysseyservicescorp.com
Table: TBD
Prize: Goodie basket
PRAYERFUL HEARTS SUPPORT SERVICES – Respectfully and compassionately meet the needs of our members and their families. Accordion Closed
An approved vendor for the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities and a family-owned business dedicated to serving the ID/DD community since 2008.
Website: prayerfulheartsaz.com
Prize: Basket of goodies and gift cards
Table: TBD
PRC-SALTILLO – An industry leader offering AAC solutions, including speech-generating devices, apps, and language systems Accordion Closed
A worldwide developer of speech-generating devices (SGDs), market-leading apps, and several innovative AAC language systems that enable individuals with complex communication disorders the ability to express themselves.
Website: prc-saltillo.com
Table: TBD
RISING MOUNTAIN ACADEMY – a micro-school with a mission to help individuals in our Flagstaff community with special needs Accordion Closed
Rising Mountain Academy strives to provide the best possible education to our students by creating an environment that fosters learning, growth, and personal development that is an alternative to public school.
Website: risingmountainacademy.org
Table: TBD
Prize: Picnic Basket w/ blanket and picnic stuff
SPECIAL OLYMPICS ARIZONA – Creating a new world of inclusion and community Accordion Closed
With emphasis on acceptance, respect and inclusion; Special Olympics Arizona is about operating under the assumption that people with intellectual disabilities are capable of participating in all aspects of life by focusing on abilities rather than limitations.
Website: specialolympicsarizona.org
Table: TBD
THE ARC OF ARIZONA – Advocating for rights and full community participation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Accordion Closed
A non-profit agency, the Arc of Arizona works with its 1000+ members and 11 affiliated chapters to improve systems of supports and services, connect families, inspire communication and influence public policy.
Website: arcarizona.org
Table: TBD
Prize: Two Tickets to the Sprout Film Festival in Tempe, Spring 2026
TOTAL CARE ABA- The total care your child deserves. Accordion Closed
At total Care ABA, our team of highly skilled therapists are passionate about their work and take great pride in seeing each child succeed.
Website: totalcareaba.com/locations/flagstaff
Table: TBD
WELCOMED HERE – helping organizations be more inclusive Accordion Closed
An Arizona non-profit providing free organizational consultation services and professional development solutions to ensure that everyone feels safe and welcome in their spaces.
Website: welcomedhere.org
Prize: Gift card for Puebla Sunrise
Exhibitor Information – SOLD OUT! Accordion Closed
SOLD OUT! Exhibitor Opportunities Have Been Filled!
Exhibitor registration is open!
- Limited to 32 exhibitors
- One table per exhibitor only
- First come, first serve
Exhibitor Package: $75
- One 6 foot draped table with two chairs
- Free wi-fi internet access
- Optional electrical connection available for an additional $25
For more information contact IHD Events Manager, Adi Schaeffer at Adi.Schaeffer@nau.edu, or 602.728.9537
Sponsorship Information – SOLD OUT! Accordion Closed
SOLD OUT! Sponsorship Opportunities Have Been Filled!
Sponsors help us ensure that the Fair remains FREE to all attendees!
Sponsorship Package
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Cost: $500
Package Includes:- An Exhibit Table (with 2 chairs)
- Electricity connection
- Recognition on the conference website
- Recognition on promotional materials and email blasts
- Conference literature/materials distributed to all attendees
- On-site signage at reasonable accommodations station and refreshment table.
Financial support is needed to cover:
- Reasonable Accommodations – To make the fair fully accessible to all attendees, we need support to cover the costs associated with providing sign language interpreters, CART (real-time transcription), brailled handouts, and other accommodations.
- Refreshments – Ideally, we would like to serve light refreshments to guests (e.g., cookies/baked goods, lemonade, and iced tea), but we need support to cover those costs.
- Additional Activities & Fun – IHD and High Country Adaptive Sports will host inclusive activities and instruction on-site. Additional family-friendly games and activities will be added if funding is made available.
For more information contact IHD Events Manager, Adi Schaeffer at Adi.Schaeffer@nau.edu, or 602.728.9537
Network and have fun!
NETWORK Accordion Closed
Connect with individuals with disabilities of all ages and other families and caregivers who live in northern Arizona
HAVE FUN Accordion Closed
participate in inclusive and family-friendly activities:
- An obstacle course with Coach Marty
- Kolby’s balloon animal creations
- Arts and crafts area
- Activity led by High Country Adaptive Sports
- And more
RAFFLE PRIZES Accordion Closed
All attendees will receive tickets to prizes when they check in. Raffle drawings will be held on the hour starting at 11am.
Participants must be present to win.
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS Accordion Closed
Light refreshments will be served throughout the event.
New! SENSORY ROOM Accordion Closed
Sponsored and managed by NAH Children’s Health Center, the sensory room provides quiet space away from all of the action in our vibrant exhibit hall.
Registration is not required; however, by letting us know you are coming you are helping ensure that we have sufficient refreshments, supplies, and reasonable accommodations so that everyone can have a great experience. Use the button at the top of the page or click on the link below. Thank You!
“I really enjoyed the Fair and made many connections” – 2024 Attendee
This community event is being presented by the Institute for Human Development and Care 4 the Caregivers in collaboration with:
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- High Country Adaptive Sports
- United Way of Northern Arizona
- Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Children’s Health Center
Background Information about the Resource Fair Accordion Closed
Launched in 2024, the Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair is a community event focused SPECIFICALLY on resources that are available locally to the Northern Arizona disability community. The event was developed in response to requests from members of the community who noted that, in Arizona, disability resource fairs have historically been held in the Phoenix area. This made it difficult for many families to attend due to travel. Additionally, these fairs often feature disability resources who do not offer services in Northern Arizona.
The inaugural 2024 Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair was extremely successful. Exhibit tables sold out in less than a week; the event drew over 150 attendees across all disabilities and age groups; and feedback from both attendees and exhibitors at our 2024 event was very positive with comments such as “it was awesome. I enjoyed this Fair” and “welcoming atmosphere; amazing resources; gave me hope.”
Inspired by the success of our inaugural event, our goal is to turn the Northern Arizona Disability Resource Fair into an annual event – one that provides the local disability community with the opportunity to find helpful resources and to network with each other.
Questions? Contact us at IHDconference@nau.edu