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Unraveling Myths About Benefits and Work
Welcome back to the CPCIDD IDD Employment Podcast Series. In our first episode, we sat down with Carole Watilo, a supported employment provider to uncover real-world strategies for building inclusive […]
Embracing Art, Inclusion, and Self‑Determination
An Interview with Brandon and Teresa Gruber In our latest interview, and in celebration of Disability Pride Month, we sat down with Brandon—a dynamic 29-year-old artist whose multidisciplinary talents span […]
IDD Employment Podcast Series
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 […]
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 […]
