Skills for Life 7
October 16-18, 2025
Houston, Texas
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This unique event brings together people living without both hands or arms (or more) and the people who care for them. Sharing their experiences and making connections is at the heart of the sessions, and topics range from parenting and travel tips to mental health and dating. Accessible activities like drawing, biking, and swimming let you explore in a comfortable environment supported by experienced people.
"I enjoyed meeting people with the same struggles that I have and discussing the ways everyone has dealt with and overcame them."
Every three years, this three-day life-changing workshop offers a program devoted to issues faced by people with bilateral upper limb differences. Dozens of people from around the world come, and presenters include people living with limb differences, therapists, prosthetists, physicians, case managers and others with distinctive expertise. There is simply no other program that brings these experts together to share independence tips, resources, and camaraderie.
Registration
Registration is easy. If costs are an issue, apply for a scholarship to cover most travel and conference expenses.
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Scholarship
We aim to offset the cost of hotel and flight. Check the application for timing and what we need from you.
Click here to reserve a hotel room with the conference discount already applied.
Skills for Life Workshop
REGISTRATION
The registration link includes everything you need to sign up and join in. To make schedules easy to manage, a phone app will keep you up to date and lets you connect with other attendees and speakers on-site.
For clinicians, CEUs are also available. Details will be provided as the program is finalized and in-person attendance is required.
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved for our attendees at
Houston Marriott Sugar Land
16090 City Walk, Sugar Land, Texas, USA, 77479
Simply click on the link and reserve your room.
If your plans change, please cancel the room as soon as possible to make it available to others.
The majority of the event activities are in the hotel itself. There may be a few exceptions for activities. The program details will be available on our website when you arrive at registration and in the event app.
SPONSORSHIP
Sponsorships are what makes the event possible, providing support for attendee needs and ESFL logistics. We are grateful that you are considering support of this exceptional community.
Sponsors enjoy a variety of benefits, including exhibitor space and recognition. For full details, request the prospectus. We are also interested in partnerships, so all suggestions are welcome.
PROGRAM
Every year the Event Committee brings together people with practical expertise and a passion for empowering people. The topics cover daily life, exploring activities, assistive devices, and much more. If you have suggestions or would like to participate, please email info@enhancingskillsfor life.org and we will pass along your suggestions to the committee.
In addition to a PDF schedule, the program will be available on the event app, allowing you to easily highlight and plan your time.
Program Overview
Wednesday, October 15
Arrive, Exhibitor Set Up, Registration/Check-In, Clinicians Only Workshop
Thursday, October 16
Exhibit Hall, Registration/Check-In,
Program Content 9am-5pm, Lunch provided, Happy Hour Social
Friday, October 17
Program Content 9am-5pm, Lunch provided, Exhibit Hall
Saturday, October 18
Program Content AM, Lunch provided, Activity Day PM, Closing Dinner/Dance
Sunday, October 19
Depart, ESFL BOD Meeting
