LIFE 2026: Building skills for tomorrow
LIFE 2026: Building skills for tomorrow
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Oregon School for the Deaf invites Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 4–8 from across Oregon to attend LIFE 2026, a statewide middle school conference focused on building the skills students need to thrive in school, careers, and adulthood.
Through hands-on workshops, STEAM-based learning, career exposure, collaborative activities, and self-reflection, students will explore how their skills connect to real-world opportunities while strengthening communication, self-advocacy, confidence, and independence.
***DEADLINE TO REGISTER: Wednesday, April 1st at 11:59 PM PST***
CONFERENCE DETAILS
CONFERENCE DETAILS
📅 April 21–24, 2026
📍 Oregon School for the Deaf
999 Locust Street NE, Salem, OR 97301
👥 Open to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades 4–8
💲 Free to attend (registration required)
🍽️ Meals and 🏠 lodging provided (dormitories)
🚗 Transportation is the responsibility of families and school districts
What Students Will Experience
What Students Will Experience
Interactive Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) workshops
Lab activities and problem-solving challenges
Career exploration and guest presenters
Collaborative learning with Deaf and Hard of Hearing peers from across Oregon
Opportunities to reflect on strengths, interests, and future goals
Why LIFE 2026 Matters
Why LIFE 2026 Matters
The Building Skills for Tomorrow theme intentionally aligns with:
Transition-focused thinking (even for younger students)
The Deaf Students’ Bill of Rights
Career awareness and self-determination
Environmental and community responsibility
Students leave LIFE not only with new experiences, but with a clearer understanding of their skills, choices, and future possibilities.
FREE registration:
Note: when you register, we will contact you for more information
Tues 4/21: Sign in after 3:00 PM
Weds - Thurs 4/22 - 4/24: Workshops; activities
Fri 4/24: Sign out at 12:10 PM
Balanced meals are provided daily at our school cafeteria. Students will stay overnight at our dormitories: Lindstrom Hall and Peterson Hall.
Questions and answers about the LIFE: Learning, Innovation, Future, Exploration experience.
Questions?
Questions?
Contact Outreach Department at outreach@osd.k12.or.us to get more information on LIFE 2026: Building Skills for Tomorrow
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