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We are back and ready for more! Join us for our 2024 Silver State Self-Advocacy Conference in Reno, Nevada, Tuesday August 6 and Wednesday, August 7, 2024! NOTE: The easiest entrance to the conference area is the pool side of the Grand Sierra Resort. The conference will take place in the Nevada Rooms of the […]
Consumer Leadership Development Fund (CLDF) *Consumer Leadership Development Funds (CLDF) can also be used for fee’s associated with virtual events! All policy rules still apply. The CLDF was established to make funds available to help offset the costs for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or parents/family/guardians of children/adult children with developmental disabilities to participate in conferences, workshops, […]
In 2023, the Nevada State Legislature passed historic legislation that phases out sub-minimum wage payments to people with disabilities in the state. Nevada Assembly Bill 259 revises provisions governing wages for persons with disabilities, transitioning the disability provider network in Nevada from sub-minimum wage, piece rate compensation while adding a new service provision in the […]
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Join us for a night of networking with self-advocates from the intellectual and developmental disabilities community! Events include bowling, a magic show, resources, networking, and heavy hors d’oeuvres! When: August 5, 2024 from 6 PM – 8 PM Where: Grand Sierra Resort Bowling Center 2500 2nd St, Reno, NV 89595 Registration is not required but […]
In every state and territory, programs authorized by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act (DD Act) empower individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to help shape policies that impact them. Different programs have different rules on what they can do and how they can spend their money. Developmental Disability Councils in […]
The Nevada Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities is excited to announce our 2024 Lunch and Learn Series! There will be 1-3 Webinars per month on various disability related topics! Registration is required for each series to receive materials and a link for virtual attendance. Attendance is FREE and open to anyone, but content is specifically […]