Future Events
In light of the recent devastating fires in Los Angeles, we recognize the need for our community to come together more than ever—to learn, support one another, and create innovative solutions for our children and families.
Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day
Breakthroughs and Innovations: Early Intervention through Different Lenses
Monday, February 24, 2025 8:00am - 4:30pm | In Person Event
The California Endowment 1000 North Alameda Street Los Angeles, CA 90012
The Vivian Weinstein Leadership Day offers a unique opportunity to connect with experts, professionals, and families dedicated to supporting children from birth to age three with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Our shared learning can strengthen our ability to support families facing uncertainty and transition.
Join us for a day of collaboration, learning, and inspiration. Now more than ever, our shared knowledge and collective action can help create brighter futures for our young children and their families. Register today!
Schedule of the Day Click HERE
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IDA Policy Committee is offering a Brown Bag Gathering
Friday, February 28 12:00pm - 1:30pm | FREE Virtual Event for IDA Members
We're excited to welcome Aaron Christian, Deputy Director of the Division of Community Assistance and Resolutions at the Department of Developmental Services. If you attended IDA’s 10th Annual Policy Update in January, you know the session was packed with valuable insight —so much so that we ran out of time for questions!
Mr. Christian has graciously agreed to return for this exclusive virtual brown bag session, which is free for IDA members.
What You’ll Learn:
- This is a unique chance to get your questions answered about:
- California Early Start – Rate reform and new service subcodes
- Quality Incentive Program
- Personnel requirements
- And much more
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Empowering Parents of Young Children with Visual Impairments: Strengthening Collaboration, Interactions and Communication with Families
with Tara Tompai Wednesday, March 12, 2025 12:00pm-1:30pm (PT) | Virtual Event
Can't attend the event live? Register to receive access to the recording!
This session will include the opportunity to observe young children with visual impairments engaged in 2 different family routines and to work collaboratively to brainstorm thoughtful and productive questions to ask parents. We will work in partnership to create ideas on how to provide constructive and empowering feedback using adult learning principles.
In addition, this session will provide professionals with the opportunity to work together to share intervention strategies that will incorporate the child’s participation, enhance their concept development and include their use of senses within the routines observed.
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