About this Event
Join us for a day of high-energy learning, highlighting how Choice + Information + Access to Resources = Greater Advocacy for ALL!
Event will include Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of State Council of Developmental Disabilities who will hold a community conversation. Hear updates on the Council's work and policy developments, connect with others, and share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you.
We will also have a DJ, the latest of Lanterman and Friends animation and swag, informative breakout sessions, art walk, community resources and more! Come prepared to support your local artists.
Self advocates and families served by TCRC are encouraged to attend. Service providers are encouraged to attend as support to self-advocates.
Sponsored by State Council of Developmental Disabilities, Pathpoint, and Tri-Counties Regional Center.
Todo Lo Relacionado en Tomar Decisions Informadas y la Independencia
¡Únete a nosotros para un día enérgico lleno de aprendizaje, destacando cómo Elección + Información + Acceso a Recursos = Mayor Defensa para TODAS las personas!
El evento incluirá Aaron Carruthers, Director Ejecutivo del State Council of Developmental Disabilities. Podra concocer las ultimas noticias sobre el trabajo del consejo y los cambios en las politicas. Tambien podra compartir sus ideas y hablar sobre lo que es importante para usted.
Habra un DJ, lo último de la animación de Lanterman and Friends y artículos promocionales, sesiones informativas en grupos, paseo de arte, recursos comunitarios ¡y más! Ven preparado para apoyar a tus artistas locales.
Se anima a autodefensores y familias atendidas por TCRC a asistir. Se anima a los proveedores de servicios a asistir como apoyo a los autodefensores.
Patrocinado por el State Council of Developmental Disabilities, Pathpoint y Tri-Counties Regional Center.
Lunch will be provided for all attendees. Space is Limited. Register for your tickets. Please select the Add Ons for interpretation needs. Deadline to submit interpretation needs is October 23 2026.
Parking is free. Look out for the colorful balloons to locate the Main Entrance to the conference.
Se proporcionará almuerzo para todos los asistentes. El espacio es limitado. Regístrate para tus boletos. Por favor selecciona los complementos para necesidades de interpretación. La fecha límite para enviar necesidades de interpretación es el 23 de octubre de 2026. El estacionamiento es gratuito. Busca los globos de colores para localizar la entrada principal de la conferencia.
Agenda
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Arrivals
Info: Arrivals, check in, Lanterman and Friends animation and swag, and music. Light refreshments will be served.
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome and Day Overview
Info: Opening and welcome. Day overview and housekeeping announcements.
🕑: 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
Community Conversation with Aaron Carruthers from SCDD
Host: Aaron Carruthers
Info: Hear updates on the Council's work and policy developments, connect with others, and share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you.
🕑: 11:05 AM - 11:55 AM
Breakout #1
Info: More info to come.
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:40 PM
Breakout #2
Info: More info to come.
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Resource Fair
Info: Lunch available to all attendees, resource fair, and DJ
🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Info: Closing remarks by Jennifer Lucas, SCDD and Jennifer Dwyer, Peer Advocate Manager, TCRC
Event venue & nearby stays
Veterans' Memorial Center, 313 West Tunnell Street, Santa Maria, United States
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