Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities

12/10/2025

Calling all Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) provider agencies, self-advocates, and Care Coordination Organizations (CCOs) who are passionate about inclusion efforts! The Community of Practice on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has launched a website with resources, trainings, and more.

This collaborative effort is designed to foster a culture of dignity, respect, and equity for all people supported, their families, and staff.

Visit www.deiforidd.org and learn more!

11/18/2025

Exciting news! Registration is OPEN for the ECHO for NYS Direct Support Employment Providers. This is a FREE statewide network where Job Coaches learn from experts & peers, solve real cases, and build skills to support people with disabilities in achieving competitive, integrated employment.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/echo-esp

For more information, Contact Brandy_Solomon@urmc.rochester.edu

10/29/2025

We've updated our Sessions and Speaker page for the Skirboll IDD Conference! Learn more about our presenters and their presentations!

Still haven't registered? Don't miss out on up to 6 free CE credits for CME, CNE, NYS Social Work, Psychology, LMHC, and LMFT!

Register today! https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/7717537391054/WN_uUdkt0RYST2C1NMvhIUYzg #/registration



https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-center-developmental-disabilities/rochester-regional-ctr-autism-spectrum-disorder/skirboll-conference/sessions-and-speakers

URMC / Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities / RRCASD / Skirboll Conference / Sessions and Speakers Skirboll 2025 Event Schedule Register today for the 2025 Skirboll Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Conference.Register NowSessions and Speakers Day 1: Taking Back Cont...

10/29/2025

Inclusive workplaces don’t happen by chance — they’re built.

Resources like the Job Accommodation Network (AskJAN.org) and Employer Assistance & Resource Network on Disability Inclusion (AskEARN.org) help employers hire and support people with disabilities year-round.

10/22/2025

Honoring the Contributions of Americans with Disabilities to the Workforce and National Progress

When: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
2:00 – 3:00 PM ET (Virtual via Zoom)

Hosted by AUCD, this webinar aligns with National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, exploring how inclusive employment has evolved and where it must go.

What to expect:
• A historical-to-future lens on disability employment
• Examples of UCEDD contributions in research, policy, partnerships
• Best practices and innovations in inclusive, technology-enabled work settings
• Opportunity to network and contribute to the dialogue

Accessibility matters: live captions and ASL will be provided.

Register here: https://www.aucd.org/event/honoring-the-contributions-of-americans-with-disabilities

Let’s continue to break barriers and build workplaces where everyone’s talent is valued.

10/17/2025

Have you registered for the Skirboll Autism and IDD Conference yet?

We are pleased to announce that the Skirboll Conference has been certified for up to 6 continuing education credits for CME, CNE, NYS Social Work, NYS Psychology, NYS Marriage and Family Therapy, and NYS Mental Health Counselors. These credits are completely free to all attendees! CME and CNE credits are available to all providers nationwide.

Check out our new flyers to share through your networks and Register today!

https://urmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/3317537388732/WN_uUdkt0RYST2C1NMvhIUYzg

Continuing Education Certification Statements can be found on our website:
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/strong-center-developmental-disabilities/rochester-regional-ctr-autism-spectrum-disorder/skirboll-conference/sessions-and-speakers

10/17/2025

From the team behind The Ride Ahead comes a new educational webinar series, Our Ride Ahead!

Check out these two upcoming webinars for disabled youth on dating, relationships, romance, and sexual health. Part 1 will take place on October 24 at 7pm ET to discuss disability and dating (ages 16+), and part two will take place on November 6 at 6:30pm ET to discuss disability, romance, and sexual health (ages 18+).

Our Ride Ahead webinars are free and open to the public. Live captioning and ASL interpretation will be provided. Learn more and register at rideaheadfilm.com/webinars!

10/16/2025

Join us!! SCDD hosts a special virtual screening of "The Ride Ahead."

This film follows Samuel Habib, a 21-year-old itching to move out, start a career, and find love. Dan and Samuel Habib will present the documentary via Zoom. Following the screening, they will be have a post-film discussion with the audience. The screening and discussion are free! Please note, some swearing and sexual themes will be included.

Register today! https://urmc.zoom.us/meeting/register/0YRHIIG_SeOMM9sjARwRxg

10/15/2025

This year’s theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month is “Celebrating Value and Talent”!! NDEAM 2025 recognizes the value and talent American workers with disabilities add to our workplaces and economy and reminds us that good jobs change lives, and every worker, including those with intellectual & developmental disabilities (IDD), deserves the chance to prepare for, obtain, and thrive in meaningful work.

https://youtu.be/hqjnP_nzl2U

Each October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we recognize the positive impact of people with disabilities in the American...