Showcase 2025 FAQs
As we gather in Kansas City for the Showcase, we will share and learn how the Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) Framework and principles work together to bring about meaningful change in people’s lives. And that means, all are welcome! We strive to have a welcoming and inclusive community and encourage anyone who is using the CtLC framework and tools in their life or work – in any way, in any language, and for any level of impact – to join us as we celebrate, share, and learn together!
- Person Centered Planners, I&R Specialists, and Options Counselors leaders
- Case Managers and Care Coordinators
- Advocates, Family Leaders, and Peer Specialists
- Teachers, Transition Specialists, Counselors, and Administrators
- Employment Specialists, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors, Pre-ETS
- People working in service provision (such as DSPs (including residential and day supports), Therapists, Training and Quality Specialists, Managers, Directors, and Executive Leadership of organizations providing supports to individuals with I/DD, older adults, children in foster care, etc.)
- Community of Practice facilitators and state teams
- Directors and/or staff of state health and human service agencies
- Policy makers, advocates and stakeholders interested/involved in state level systems change efforts
We are excited to offer an Early Bird Registration again for Showcase 2025!
- Register by December 31, 2024 for a discounted rate: $375 per person
- On January 1, 2024 the registration cost will be: $435
Included in your registration is breakfast, lunch, snacks, coffee, and swag.
Back by popular demand, we will again offer Pre-Showcase Intensive sessions! This year we will be offering three all-day intensives and two half-day badge intensives. All Pre-Showcase Intensives take place on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center. Please note: Registration and payment for the Pre-Showcase Intensives will be in addition to the Showcase registration. Click here for more information.
After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with additional instructions regarding booking your lodging. Please note: registration does not include lodging, and this must be booked separately – directly with the hotel.
Payment methods accepted:
- E-Check
- Credit Card
- If you are unable to pay electronically and MUST be invoiced – please complete the form linked below FIRST to receive instructions on how to register and receive an invoice.
Promo Code:
If you have a promo code (Speakers, Sponsors, etc.), you will receive this promo code from one of the LifeCourse Nexus Team Members. Complete the registration form, and then enter the promo code you receive and be sure to hit “apply” to change the final total.
Registration for the Showcase closes on April 18, 2025.
It is easiest to register each attendee individually. However, you can register more than one person by entering the total number of registrants on the first registration screen. You will then need to complete each question for each registrant.
Yes you can. When registering, be sure to use their email address.
Modifications and changes will be accommodated to the best of our ability prior to April 18, 2025. For any modifications to your registration, please complete the linked form below.
Click here for registration support.
If you registered and are unable to attend, you may:
- Transfer your registration to another person
- Receive a refund for your registration (up to April 18, 2025)
- A $100 cancellation fee will be charged for all cancelled registrations prior to April 18, 2025
- Refunds will not be available for cancellations after April 18, 2025
Please note, registration for the Showcase ONLY includes Showcase events. Each participant must book their travel and lodging separately from registering for the showcase. The LifeCourse Nexus have secured a discounted rate at the Westin Crown Center, where all Showcase events will take place. Click this link to book your room at the reduced rate. If you are a government employee, click this link to book your room at the special government rate.
We encourage you to book your rooms soon, as the hotel block often fills quickly. The reduced rate within the block will be available until April 7, 2025.
Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the closest Airport for those who will be flying to Kansas City.
For additional registration questions, please use our registration help form and one of our team members will respond as soon as possible.
We encourage you to check with your Developmental Disabilities Council or other in state resources to determine if funds for a scholarship may be available.
All plenary sessions will be live captioned. If you need materials in an alternative format, dietary requirements, or additional accommodations, please indicate this on your registration form by clicking “yes” in that section. Please provide as detailed information as you can so we may best support you.
We purposefully call the Showcase a “showcase” (and not a conference), because it is a wonderful opportunity to come as you are – whether you are brand new to LifeCourse or if you have been using it for years. The Showcase is a safe and welcoming space to share and learn with one another, to network and connect, and to take away some great ideas to try! There is no “pre-requisite” for the Showcase, and you are welcome no matter your level of familiarity or implementation.
If you would like to learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse framework prior to attending the Showcase, you can check out our free, Intro to Charting the LifeCourse Webinar. Click here to learn more about the webinar.
Additional opportunities for growing in your knowledge or application of the framework will be made available in Pre-Showcase Intensives, which are in person workshops that will take place on Tuesday, April 29th. Click here to learn more about the Intensives.
As always, the LifeCourse Nexus is taking safety at 2025 Showcase seriously. We have implemented the following measures to promote the health and wellbeing of attendees and staff.
All attendees are expected to consider the well-being of themselves and those around them. This includes:
- Self-monitoring for COVID-19 and other illness symptoms
- Being vaccinated and submitting to follow-up boosters as needed
- Respecting the personal space and decisions of other attendees
While we will not require masks or proof of vaccination, we do expect all attendees to make a personal commitment to ensuring they are not putting themselves or others in danger of illness. We are a community that relies on our members to ensure the safety of the group. The following will be available:
- Complimentary face masks
- Hand sanitizer stations
We thank you for your patience and flexibility.