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What are Community Conversations

Community Conversations are a chance to connect with your State Council on Developmental Disabilities and others in your community.

During these conversations, you’ll hear from Director Carruthers updates on the Council’s work and policy developments, have a chance to connect with others who are passionate about advancing inclusion and equity, and have the opportunity to share your perspectives on the issues that matter most.

Why join a conversation?

Your ideas and experiences help the State Council better understand the needs of Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Together, we can identify priorities, strengthen advocacy, and create meaningful change.

Your experience. Your values. Your State Council. Driving change together.

Regional Sessions

Bay Area
Date: 
August 27, 2026

Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Location: Sobrato Center for Nonprofits
Address: 350 Twin Dolphin Drive, Shoreway Room, Redwood Shores, CA 94065
Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-2Kk5Ad2QBykAtu_B4asmA#/registration

Sacramento
Date: 
September 11, 2026

Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Placer County Library (Granite Bay) 
Address: 6475 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA 95746
Link to Flyer

North Bay
Date: 
September 26, 2026

Time: 9:00am-10:30am
Location: 
Napa Valley College
Address:
2277 Napa Vallejo Hwy, Napa, CA 94558

Sequoia
Date: 
October 1, 2026

Time: 10am – 10:45am
Location: 
Fresno Convention Center

Address: 848 M St, Fresno, CA 93721

North Coast
Date: 
October 9, 2026

Time: 1:30 – 2:30pm
Location:
Sequoia Conference Center

Address: 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka, CA 95501
Link to Flyer

San Diego Imperial
Date:
October 16, 2026

Time: 3:30pm – 5:00pm
Location:
San Diego Marriot Mission Valley

Address: 8757 Rio San Diego Drive, San Diego, CA 92108
Link to Flyer

Central Coast
Date:
November 3, 2026

Time: TBD
Location: 
TBD

Address: TBD

North Valley Hills
Date: 
November 6, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Cornerstone Covenant Church
Address: 4105 Crowell Road, Turlock, CA 95382
Link to Flyer

North State
Date: 
December 2, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:30pm
Location: The McConnell Foundation Lema Ranch  
Address: 800 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96003
Link to Flyer

San Bernardino
Date: 
December 10, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: Redlands University
Address: TBD

Los Angeles
Date: 
December 15, 2026

Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
Location: TBD
Address: TBD

Orange County
Date: 
February 16, 2027

Time: TBD
Location: IUSD Learning Center 
Address: 3387 Barranca Pkwy, Irvine, CA 92606

Contact

For any additional questions or language assistance:
Phone:
(916) 263-7919