At the California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD), understanding barriers, challenges and successes to employment for people with IDD is a priority. Through our research we closely […]
Category: Community
Lights, Camera, Friendship on the Spectrum – Check it out!
Our friend Joey Travolta and his team have released a fantastic new docuseries about young adults on the autism spectrum exploring friendship. Let’s help spread the word! It is free […]
Together We Build: Uniting Experts to Shape the Future of IDD Housing
On February 5th, 2025, the California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (CPCIDD) successfully hosted the enlightening event, “Housing for All: Best Practices in IDD Housing Development,” at MERISTEM […]
Peter Mendoza, Community Program Specialist II, Sacramento Regional Office of State Council on Developmental Disabilities shares his thoughts on NDEAM
In this engaging interview, Peter Mendoza, a dedicated advocate for disability employment, shares his insights on the importance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Mendoza emphasizes the need for recognizing the […]
Meristem / CRA / CPCIDD RiseUp Employment Project
The RISE Up program, developed by the National Retail Federation (NRF) Foundation, offers essential training and credentialing to equip individuals with foundational employability skills, enabling them to secure jobs and advance in the […]
Empowering Voices: Insights from the 28th Annual California Statewide Self-Advocacy Conference
Learning from Self-Advocates The conference provided a unique opportunity to learn directly from self-advocates. Their personal stories, resilience, and passion for change were both humbling and motivating. We engaged in […]
Spotlight: East Bay Legislative Coalition for Developmental Disabilities
East Bay Legislative Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (EBLC) The East Bay Legislative Coalition for Developmental Disabilities (EBLC) consists of five core partners, but represents ALL relevant stakeholders of the Intellectual […]
CalABLE
Members of the disability community shouldn’t have to struggle to build financial security because of the risk of losing public benefits and the high cost of expenses. With CalABLE, you […]
CPCIDD Board Member Quotes and Thoughts in Celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
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Meristem Interview
Dave Manson: So first of all, I really am grateful to both of you for your willingness to be highlighted in our upcoming newsletter and for carving time out of […]
