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Webinars & Workshops

Upcoming Webinars & Workshops

Educate + Advocate Empowerment Series

This summer, DSCBA will be hosting five virtual workshops for Parents/Caregivers that focus on common education-related topics, such as Special Education law, IEPs, communication in school, behavior in school, and more. We will cover the basics of each topic, then discuss how to effectively advocate for the services and support your child needs and deserves to thrive in school.

- Laying the Foundation for Meaningful Advocacy
  Participants will learn how to effectively advocate for a meaningful and appropriate education that aligns with vision for their child with Down syndrome.
  - July 10, 2024
  - 4pm - 6pm PST

- Understanding Key Components of Special Education Law & IEP
  Participants will learn key components of IDEA and ADA and how Special Education Law can support a more meaningful education for students with Down syndrome.
  - July 17, 2024
  - 4pm - 6pm PST

- Understanding & Advocating for Communication Supports in School
  Participants will learn more about effective communication supports in school and how to advocate for them on their child's IEP
  - July 24, 2024
  - 4pm - 6pm PST

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- Understanding & Advocating for Behavior Supports in School
  Participants will learn about effective behavior supports in school and how to advocate for them on their child's IEP
  - July 31, 2024
  - 4pm - 6pm PST

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- Understanding UDL & Advocating for Accommodations & Modifications in School
  Participants will learn about Universal Design for Learning (UDL)and how to effectively advocate for appropriate accommodations and modifications on their child's IEP
  - August 7, 2024
  - 4pm - 6pm PST

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Special Needs Trusts & CalABLE Accounts

Please join attorney Ellen Cookman for a lively and informative presentation on Special Needs Trusts and ABLE accounts. We will explore:

Basics of CalABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts (SNTs)
The differences between 3rd party SNTs, 1st party SNTs, and CalABLE accounts
How to use CalABLE accounts to receive gifts and eliminate SSI deductions
How CalABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts can work together
- When: October 5, 2024, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location: DSCBA Office Danville

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Explore our past webinars/workshops below:

Sesión Informativa del Centro Regional del Norte De la Bahía

GLOBAL DownSyndrome Foundation Medical Care Guidelines for Adults withDown Syndrome

For those families whose loved ones are transitioning into adult medicine, please watch Dr. Noemi Spinazzi's recorded webinar on TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD - A PEDIATRICIAN'S PERSPECTIVE - prior to the webinar.

Click Here for webinar

Supported Decision Making

Aging & Down Syndrome - presented by Dr. Julie Moran

The Road to Success for Your Students with Down syndrome

PREPARING, COPING, AND CONQUERING STRESSFUL MEDICAL EVENTS - Pt 2

Strategies for Parents and Caregivers

PREPARING, COPING, AND CONQUERING STRESSFUL MEDICAL EVENTS - Pt 1

Strategies for Children with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities

Basics in Special Needs Planning

Mental Health - Life After the Pandemic

Inspiring Learners to Be So Happy to Learn!

Click here for Spanish version

Food & Health, Connecting the Two for Healthful Lives, Part II

An Educational Workshop for Paraprofessionals

Homeschooling Q&A

Two-Part Webinar Series on New Regional Center Service Offerings

Presented by Sheraden Nicholau, Regional Manager for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Part 1 - A Foundation for Advocacy: Person-Centered Thinking & Planning

Webinar => CLICK HERE

Part 2 - An Overview of Self Determination. The Vision, the Value and the Roll-Out for Californias with I/DD

Webinar => CLICK HERE

DDS Directive- Waiver
FMS Models Comparison Chart
FMS- Rates 1
I5 SDP Flow Chart Spanish
Payments to if for Initial PCPServices
PCP Funding for SDP Participants
SDP Service Codes - 2.14.2019
SDP Flow Chart 62109
SDP Service Definitions
Self Determination for DSC overview of the Bay Area

ABA and Behavior Management to Support Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis of DS-ASD

Sensory Diets for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis of DS-ASD:

AAC Systems and Strategies for Individuals with a Dual Diagnosis of DS-ASD:

Structured Home Teaching Activities for DS-ASD Families:

The Dual Diagnosis of Down Syndrome and Autism:

Introduction to Medi-Cal/Medicare:

Introduction to SSI and IHSS:

Mental and Behavioral Health and Psychotropic Medications in Individuals with Down Syndrome: