I/DD Topics & Trends 2022

Thanks to all of our speakers for sharing such great insight into trending topics within the I/DD community. If you missed any of our summer webinars, see below for recordings and transcripts from each session.

Identifying Systemic Inequities & Areas for DEI Opportunities Within the Housing/Placement Process for the I/DD Community

Kalisha Webster, Senior Housing Advocate at Housing Choices

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Housing & Care Obstacles of Severely Autistic Individuals

Jill Escher, President of National Council on Severe Autism & Past President of SF Autism Society, Manager of Claradon Properties LLC

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Providing Resources & Employment Opportunities to I/DD Individuals

Chip Huggins, President & CEO of Hope Services

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Advocacy & Choice for I/DD Individuals

Scott Mendel, Board Chairman of Together for Choice

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Neurodiversity Trends in Companies and Jobs

Lawrence Fung, Director of the Stanford Neurodiversity Project

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