Frequently Asked Questions

Event Questions

• Q: What is included in the online educational activity?
  A: The online educational activity will provide attendees with pre-work for the No Barriers Summit Tahoe. This will include information on the No Barriers Life Elements, as well as exercises to help prepare you for the No Barriers Summit, allowing transformation throughout the event.


• Q: Is the No Barriers Summit accessible?
  A: Yes. We will provide Braille, large print, audio description, ASL, CART, ramps and other tools to ensure everyone will have full access. For any questions/needs please reach out to summit@wordpress-720709-2430876.cloudwaysapps.com.


• Q: What is No Barriers LIVE?
  A: No Barriers LIVE is an inspirational and exciting event featuring speakers, entertainers and performers who bring the essence of No Barriers to life through live experiences, music, performance, storytelling, innovation and more!


• Q: Are there costs associated with attending the 2019 No Barriers Summit?
  A: Attendees are responsible for the registration fee (type selected during the registration process will determine price), any necessary transportation to attend the No Barriers Summit, necessary lodging and additional meals.*

  No Barriers may be able to help offset expenses for select, qualified individuals who may need financial assistance to attend the No Barriers Summit. If you are seeking assistance, financial or otherwise, please fill out the scholarship application (applications close March 1) and a staff member will follow up with you if your application is accepted.
  *Lunch will be provided on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15.

• Q: Are volunteer opportunities available?
  A: If you’d like to enhance your experience, there are various volunteer opportunities available. You are able to sign-up using this form. Once signed-up, a No Barriers staff member will contact you.

Registration

• Q: Is my family welcome to join me at the No Barriers Summit?
  A: As an attendee of the 2019 No Barriers Summit, you will grow through challenging and transforming experiences – both individually and as a community. We ask that you be fully present. All members of your family are welcome to register. Please note that each member must fill out their own registration. A discounted family rate, for families of 4 or more people, does apply. Children under the age of 13 do not need to register, must be accompanied at all times, and cannot attend activities on their own.


• Q: Can I bring my caretaker?
  A: Yes. Your caretaker must register separately.

Travel

• Q: What airport do I fly into?
  A: There are two main airports in Tahoe. Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) is the closest airport. It is a 50 minute drive to the Resort at Squaw Creek. The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is about a two hour drive. San Francisco and Oakland Airports are 3.5 hours to the front doors of Resort at Squaw Creek.


• Q: How do I get from the airport to the hotel?
  A: Each individual is on their own to get to/from the airport. Taxis, ride shares, rental cars and shuttles are available. Please visit the lodging and travel page for more information.


• Q: Is there a host hotel?
  A: Yes. The No Barriers host hotel is the Resort at Squaw Creek. The majority of activities will take place at this resort. For any offsite activities, transportation will leave/arrive at this resort. Lodging information is listed on the lodging and travel page.