42nd Annual Involved Exceptional Parents Day Conference
Schedule
Sat May 16 2026 at 08:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley | San Diego, CA
About this Event
Moving Mountains Together: Hard Stuff. Small Victories & Even Big Wins
Join us at the DoubleTree by Hilton (Mission Valley Hazard Center) for engaging workshops to enhance your knowledge, skills, and connections, paving the way for an optimistic future for children and adults with disabilities. Scroll down to learn about SDRC Scholarships. Visit efrconline.org/iepday for more information.
TOPICS
- Parent Leadership & Advocacy (All Levels): Building confidence and skills for families to effectively advocate at the local, state, and national levels.
- Education & Transition: Supporting families through educational planning, IEP processes, and successful transitions across life stages.
- Services & Resources: Helping families understand and access services, supports, and community-based resources.
- Empowerment & Collaboration: Fostering strong partnerships between families, service providers, and community members.
- Wellness, Resilience, and Hope: Promoting emotional well-being, self-care, and strength-based approaches for families.
- Preparing for Employment: Encouraging skill development, career exploration, and pathways to meaningful work.
- Growing Connections & Circles of Support: Strengthening relationships and building inclusive networks of support.
- Side-by-Side Support: Providing compassionate guidance and peer support throughout each family’s journey.
OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT
- Resource Expo
- "Happiest Hour" Reception
- Simultaneous translations available (English/Spanish)
SELF PAY: CLICK ON "RESERVE A SPOT"
USING SELF-DETERMINATION FUNDS? CONTACT [email protected] FOR GUIDANCE
It must be included on your spending plan.
HOW TO REGISTER FOR SDRC SCHOLARSHIP
- Contact your San Diego Regional Center service coordinator to request authorization. The Conference number is PY2843. Your service coordinator will need this number. They will submit a Purchase of Service (POS).
- After your service coordinator submits the POS and it is processed, you will receive a promo code. You will need to enter the promo code when you register online to receive SDRC funding for the conference.
- Register for the conference on Eventbrite by clicking the “Reserve Your Spot” button. Once the registration page pops up, enter the Promo Code at the top and click “apply.” Once the “apply” button is clicked, it will reduce the payment to $0. Click the “Check out” button. Complete the First Name, Last Name, and Email Address fields and click the “Register Button.”
- You will be prompted to complete a series of questions after registering. These are required to be completed to attend the conference. You will receive a confirmation page and email once the questions have been completed.
Where is it happening?
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 300.00









