Online Registration System
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Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series. All sessions will be held online using the Zoom Webinar platform.
The webinars are free of charge. Space is limited for each of the sessions. Open to people who live or work in New Jersey.
REGISTRATION
To access the webinars, you must register in advance. Review the session details and click the REGISTER button.
You will need to log in or create an account in order to complete your registration request.
For additional information about DDLS Webinars, please view DDLS Webinar Frequently Asked Questions.
If you have any questions or need assistance with registration, please contact Ziba Arjmand at ziba.arjmand@rutgers.edu or 732-235-9315
CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE
As part of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, The Boggs Center offers this program for general social work continuing education credit per NJAC 13:44G6.4.c(5). The Boggs Center is a registered NJ Department of Education Professional Development Provider. The Spring 2026 sessions have been submitted to the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) for continuing education program approval.
Each session is eligible for 2 hours of continuing education recognition. To demonstrate completion and receive a certificate, you must be logged into the webinar from start to finish and complete a survey at the end of the webinar. Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to all participants who meet these eligibility requirements the week following the event.
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In This Moment: Disability Policy, Systems, And The Power Of Story |
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When systems shift, lived experience becomes one of our most reliable forms of policy intelligence. In a time of evolving policies, funding debates, and administrative change, disability systems are being tested in both visible and subtle ways. This session explores how disability policy shapes experiences across the lifespan — from education and employment to healthcare and aging — and what this moment reveals about the stability of those systems. Participants will reflect on the power of storytelling and affirming language to shape public understanding and strengthen systems by centering disabled voices and lived expertise.
Emily Voorde, MEd, MPP
Founder and CEO
INTO Strategies
South Bend, IN |
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| Closed | March 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
Registration is closed
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FASD & IDD: Two Overlapping Developmental Disabilities |
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and Intellectual Developmental Disorder (IDD) share core similarities in neurocognitive functioning, self-regulation, and adaptive behavior symptoms. Current diagnostic frameworks emphasize adaptive functioning rather than IQ in determining disability severity, and emerging research indicates that FASD can impact daily functioning just as much as, or even more than, IDD. This presentation offers an overview of both conditions and examines areas of overlap and distinction, including scope of functional impairment, severity, screening and diagnostic considerations, planning for adulthood, and evidence-based interventions across the lifespan.
Natalie Novick Brown, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Washington
Federal Way, WA |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | April 10, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Supporting Autistic People To Thrive In Adulthood: Lessons Learned From Research On Adult Transitions And Mental Health |
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Research on autism in adulthood has grown over the last two decades, while still representing only a small portion of autism research. Notable advancements in the field include the direct involvement of autistic people in research and focusing on topics identified as important by the community. This presentation will delve into two high-priority areas of research — supporting successful transitions to adulthood and promoting mental health — to examine ways to support autistic people to thrive in adulthood. The presenter will share key concepts from two research-informed, community-based programs that can be integrated into service provision. Both programs were based on extensive interviews with autistic individuals and their family members, providing critical guidance on ways to support autistic people to thrive.
Anne V. Kirby, PhD, OTR/L
Researcher
Salt Lake City, UT |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | April 17, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
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Alternatives To Guardianship For People With Developmental Disabilities |
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Medical providers, families, and schools often treat guardianship as the default for adults with developmental disabilities, viewing it as harmless and inevitable. There are risks and downsides to guardianship, even when the guardian is acting in good faith. There are numerous formal and informal alternatives to guardianship that allow people with developmental disabilities to communicate preferences and direct their own lives, while still receiving support from family, friends, and professionals. This presentation will discuss alternatives to guardianship, why alternatives are important, what the alternatives are, and practical tools for implementing these tools in professional and family settings.
Zoe Brennan-Krohn, JD
Director, Disability Rights Program
American Civil Liberties Union
San Francisco, CA |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | May 8, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
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