Building Bridges: Advancing Supported Decision-Making in Diverse Communities Conference

Contact email: sdmconference@csueastbay.edu
Visit the conference website for more information.

The Center for Disability Justice Research at CSU East Bay is excited to announce a California statewide conference on Supported Decision Making (SDM) for professionals who work with aging communities and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), and/or mental health conditions in:

Education
Healthcare
Social work
Behavioral Health
Social Services
Speech Pathology
Law
Non-profit organizations

The focus of this conference is geared towards professionals in California, however, all are welcome including, pre-service providers, students, families, and self-advocates.

The goal of this conference is to ensure professionals in California 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 disabilities 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), with funding from the State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD).

Artwork: Flower and People SF 65 by Sher-Rod Freeman. Descrption: Image of red, orange, yellow, green, blue flowers on a pink and blue background.
About the artist: Sher-ron Freeman is a talented multimedia artist and painter. Her use of vibrant hues and layered compositions are a common theme in her work and she often looks to wildlife, whether that is animals, flowers, or foliage, as inspiration for her brightly colored pieces. Her drawings and paintings have a dynamic energy found in abstract expressionism and action painting, though Freeman is steady and careful to execute her work. When creating original fashion pieces, pillows, or wall hangings, she utilizes a grab-bag of small textural materials including sequins, paper, lace, and beads. (Artist biography, Sher-ron Freeman, Creative Growth Art Center)