October 25, 2025 9:00 to 5:00
The Center for Disability Justice Research at CSU East Bay is excited to announce a statewide conference on Supportive Decision Making (SDM) for professionals who work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) in:
Education
Healthcare
Social work
Behavioral health
Social services
Speech Pathology
Law
Financial management
Non-profit organizations
The focus of this conference is geared towards professionals, however, all are welcome including, pre-service providers, students, families, and self-advocates.
The goal of this conference is to ensure professionals have a strong understanding of SDM and that it is a viable option for people with disabilities. We aim to share resources that can increase the capacity for professionals serving diverse people with I/DDs and their families and provide relevant and culturally responsive information about SDM.
Hosted by the Center for Disability Justice Research (CDJR) at Cal State East Bay, and the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), in partnership with the California Policy Center for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD), with funding from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD).
