Online Registration System
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Registration is now open for the Fall 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 Fall 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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Unlocking Solutions: Meeting The Real-World Needs Of People With Co-Occurring Conditions |
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Across the nation, state systems are grappling with how to meaningfully support people with co-occurring I/DD and mental health needs. This session will provide a high-level overview of how states are addressing these needs and share key takeaways, policy trends, and lessons learned through the national work of The Link Center. Attendees will gain actionable insights into national systems change initiatives and effective cross-system knowledge-building strategies designed to break down traditional silos, enhance workforce capacity, and deliver holistic, person-centered supports.
Stacy Nonnemacher, PhD
Director of Cross-Systems Strategies
National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services
Alexandria, VA |
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| Open | October 2, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
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Exploring The NADSP Revised 2026 Code Of Ethics |
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The NADSP Code of Ethics serves as a practical guide for direct support professionals as they navigate complex decisions, honor the preferences and rights of the people they support, and strengthen professional practice. Participants will be introduced to the 2026 revised Code of Ethics and will be invited to consider how its principles connect to real-world direct support scenarios. The session will also preview key themes and learning activities from the full NADSP Code of Ethics Curriculum, giving participants a meaningful introduction to deeper ethical reflection, discussion, and application.
Joseph M. Macbeth
President and Chief Executive Officer, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
Albany, NY 
John Raffaele, MSW
Director of Educational Services, National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
Albany, NY |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | October 16, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
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Beyond The Transition: Two Journeys Of Success |
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In this engaging and personal presentation, Shelbi Davenport and Travis Davis will share their individual journeys through education, employment, self-advocacy, and adulthood. Through their lived experiences, Shelbi and Travis will explore the importance of setting high expectations, developing self-advocacy skills, finding the right supports, and recognizing each person’s unique strengths and abilities. They will also share practical strategies for helping individuals with disabilities navigate post-secondary opportunities, prepare for meaningful employment, and become more independent.
Shelbi Davenport, MS
Speaker College Station, TX 
Travis Davis, MS
Speaker Albuquerque, NM |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | October 23, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
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The Road Less Traveled: The Intersection Of Quality Culture And Person Centered Practice |
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Robert Frost's famous poem ends with the revelation that the narrator took "the road less traveled by. And that has made all the difference." While Frost's exact meaning is debated, it offers keen insight into the courage and leadership needed by organizations demonstrating person centered practice. High quality service delivery in developmental disability systems means far more than meeting minimum compliance standards. It requires an organizational culture that expects high quality engagement with people served, families and the workforce. High quality person centered practices include day to day interactions demonstrating the core values of respect, trust and dignity. This presentation will explore the opportunities to demonstrate person centered practice through a culture of quality, and the critical role of leadership.
Mary Lou Bourne
CEO
Person Centered Consulting Annapolis, MD |
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| Status | Date | Time | Location | Registration |
| Open | November 6, 2026 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Zoom Webinar |
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