Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series

The Boggs Center’s Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series is a community and continuing education program provided for professionals, policymakers, individuals with disabilities, and family members to enhance their knowledge and skills in innovative approaches and state of the art practices for people with developmental disabilities. Nationally known speakers with expertise in their field serve as faculty for the program. Eight sessions of the Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series are held each year, four in the Fall, and four in the Spring.

Funding for the Series is provided by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services, State of New Jersey and the Administration on Disabilities, US Department of Health and Human Services.

View list of 300 Sessions of the Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series

Current Sessions

Banner advertising Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series - Fall 2024 WebinarsRegistration is open for the Fall 2024 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series!
All sessions will be held online using The Zoom Webinar platform.

View Fall 2024 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series Brochure
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College is Possible for Students with Intellectual Disability

Friday, September 27, 2024 l 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM l Webinar

This presentation explores the landscape of inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. A comprehensive overview will be provided, including national data, program characteristics, and the diverse profiles of students who benefit from these opportunities. Think College, a national initiative dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for students with intellectual disability, offers a wide array of resources, and a summary of types of resources available will be shared.

Susannah Miller-Raines, MSWSusanna Miller-Raines, MSW
Program Manager, Think College
Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts
Boston, MA

Cultivating Change Through an Intersectional Lens: Revolutionizing Systems of Care and Employment Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Friday, October 11, 2024 l 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM l Webinar

In this session, we will delve into the power of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) to strengthen care systems and employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Through an intersectional DEIA lens, we will uncover the potential for diverse resources and viewpoints to drive systemic change. Attendees will acquire practical knowledge on fostering a culture of hope within service systems, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of their circumstances, receive the support they deserve to flourish. Equip yourself with a clear vision and strategies for a future where systems are not only strong but also authentically represent the communities they support.

Andy AriasAndy Arias
National Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Policy and Subject Matter Expert
Los Angeles, CA

Living a Good Life with Supported Decision Making

Friday, October 25, 2024 l 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM l Webinar

Supported Decision Making is an alternative to guardianship that promotes independence and the ability feel a sense of autonomy and control of one’s own life. Guardianship puts an individual’s rights into the hands of a third party. The issues that often precipitate a guardianship petition will be discussed, along with alternatives to guardianship, and the process of restoration of rights. The roles various people play in promoting self-determination and arranging for Supported Decision Making and alternatives to guardianship will also be touched upon throughout this presentation.

Jan LampmanJan Lampman
Owner & Consultant
Community Drive
Midland, MI

Aging and Intellectual Disability: Addressing Current and Future Challenges

Friday, November 15, 2024 l 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM l Webinar

In recent decades, adults with intellectual disabilities are routinely living into old age. For adults with I/DD, this increased longevity is also commonly accompanied by a variety of medical, physical, functional cognitive, behavioral, and/or emotional changes that are experienced as a result of growing older. This presentation will provide an overview of concepts of aging and a general framework to the assessment of change from the perspective of a geriatrician specializing in older adults with I/DD.

Julie Moran, DOJulie Moran, DO
Geriatrician, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Consultant, Tewksbury Hospital
Clinical Instructor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Andover, MA

Registration

The Fall 2024 Developmental Disabilities Lecture Series will be held on the Zoom Webinar platform.

To access the webinars, you must register in advance on The Boggs Center Online Registration System

The webinars are free of charge. Space is limited for each of the sessions. Open to people who live or work in New Jersey. For additional information about DDLS Webinars, please view Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Mahovetz at deborah.mahovetz@rutgers.edu or 732-235-9543.

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 2024 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 webinar’s completion. Certificates of Attendance will be emailed to all participants who meet these eligibility requirements the week following the event.

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