Join us for an enlightening meet-up session hosted by CaliforniaSibs, featuring the esteemed guest speaker, Audrey Vernick. This interactive session aims to guide individuals, especially those in care roles, through the intricacies of future planning in adulthood. Event Highlights: Expert Insights: Audrey Vernick, a seasoned parent of an individual with a disability and a Sib, […]

Audience: Educators, administrators, families, self-advocates, and service providers. These trainings focus on supporting students of all ability levels, including those with extensive support needs from middle school through post-secondary. Session 3: PDP to Promote Successful Work Based Learning (WBL) and Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Overview: Understand WBL and CIE programming supported by PDP Explore business […]

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Requirements The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Requirements went into effect in March 2023, supporting important rights for individuals who receive HCBS. Some examples of HCBS are day programs or day services, employment supports, and group homes. This webinar will: Teach you about the principles behind the HCBS requirements (like […]

Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Requirements The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Requirements went into effect in March 2023, supporting important rights for individuals who receive HCBS. Some examples of HCBS are day programs or day services, employment supports, and group homes. This webinar will: Teach you about the principles behind the HCBS requirements (like […]

Northstar Career Center presents: Promoting Independence: Living and Transportation Learn about: Steps to take now in order to support independent living in the future Programs available in the community that support independent living Funding sources that exist which promote independent living Transportation planning Steps to promote individual safety Keynote Speakers: Sarah Sheppard Thompson - Commonwealth […]

Join us for an online event where Arthur Westover, MD, Director of Autism at UT Southwestern Medical Center, will discuss medication and support for autistic adults! Whether you are an autistic adult, a caregiver, or simply interested in learning more, this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights and ask questions in an online […]

Welcome to our Special Education Fundamentals Course! This course is designed to be a primer for both parents and professionals who are just coming into the special education system. We cover a wide variety of topics from initial assessments, IEP eligibility, services, supports, placement, and advocacy. Our goal is to remove the mystery of the […]