2nd Annual Regional Developmental Disability
and Neurodiversity Conference
Joseph Nelson Community Center 611 Village Drive, Suisun City, CA
April 4 and 5, 2025
Early Registration Opens January 1, 2025!
Join community providers, caregivers, families, neurodiverse individuals, professionals, and special needs resource agencies across the region for the 2nd Annual Developmental Disability and Neurodiversity Conference 2-day event at the Joseph Nelson Community Center in Suisun City, CA. The event will feature both in-person and virtual participation options.
Various registration options available for NBRC families with an approved purchase of services, providers, and individuals starting 1/1/25.
Planned Presenters and Topics Include:
Susan Andrien, LCSW - Neurobiology of Resilience
Tacorra Gray, MA, BCBA - Culturally Responsive and Trauma-informed Behavioral Interventions and Schools and Community
Jeanette Luedders Jones, Ph.D. - Interoceptive Awareness in Early Childhood
Amber Busay, BCBA - Navigating the Special Education Systems
R. Scott Akins, D.O. - Medical Director, UC Davis MIND Institute
Katharine Harlan-Owens - Manager, PATH Program, UC Davis
Elyse Sutherland, SLP - Learning Speech Through Play
Sara Trail, Ed.M, Connected Employment - Entrepreneurship and Job Readiness
Lisa Hooks - Advocacy Panel - State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Erika Hurtado - Advocacy Panel - Team Dixon
Ellisa Reiff, North Bay Regional Center - Self-Determination
Plus Planned Sessions TBD on:
ADHD Neurobiology and Best Practices
Transition to Adulthood- Services, Supports, and Opportunities
Additional Topics TBD
Inspirational Keynote sessions and speakers to be announced soon!
CALL FOR SPONSORS!
Join us!
Sponsorship Partners needed to support this important community event.
Partner with the neurodivergent community by becoming a sponsor of this important event and show your support for special needs diversity!
DAY 1- FRIDAY 4/4
Sessions for multidisciplinary service providers & parents, caregivers, & community agency staff.
Break out session tracks will focus on the following populations:
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Early Intervention birth to age 5
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School aged and Transition aged Youth
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Adults 18 and over with I/DD and Neurodiverse Conditions
Presenters and Topics TBD Agenda will be posted early 2025.
DAY 2 - SATURDAY 4/5
Both Traditional and Experiential sessions for neurodiverse kids and adults, parents, caregivers, and providers.
NEW for 2025!
Day 2 will feature an optional morning 1 mile walk/fun run and 3K timed race for Autism and Neurodiversity sponsored by the City of Suisun!
Fun run/walk/race info and Registration will be available with conference registration in January.
Fun and Informative Outdoor Experiential Sessions-
First Responders, Animals, and more!
Robust Vendor Expo with resources, services, and more!
