Join us at the 2023 NJ Self-Direction Conference This November!

Eiros Group at the 2023 NJ Self-Direction Conference This November!

Join Eiros Group Nov. 2-4, 2023

for this Online Event!

Key Details for sharing:

When: November 2^nd-4^th, 2023
Where: Online: There will be 3 breakout room options on Zoom where you can join the workshop of your choice.
Cost: Free
Website: https://www.thecollaborativenj.org/2023-self-direction-conference
Pre-registration: https://forms.gle/8KFsy1NBSmeeop1b9

The Collaborative for Citizen Directed Supports- NJ is a statewide organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities to fully participate in the design and delivery of their services, with the support they need, from whom they want. We provide information, resources, and avenues to help people with disabilities live their lives to the fullest.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming 2nd Annual NJ Self-Direction Conference, brought to you in partnership with The Collaborative for Citizen Directed Supports NJ, Easter Seals and Public Partnerships Group, LLC.

The 2023 SDC is sponsored by the NJ Council on Developmental Disabilities and Eiros Group. The conference will be held online November 2 nd – 4th, 2023.

The NJ Self-Direction Conference will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn more about self-direction, share best practices, and network with other people who are supportive of self-determination. The conference will feature keynote speakers Val Bradley, President Emerita of the Human Services Research Institute, and Paul Aronsohn, New Jersey's statewide ombudsman for Individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities and Their Families. Other speakers will discuss a variety of topics related to self-direction, including:

How to get started with self-direction
Finding and working with a support broker
Planning for your future
Advocating for yourself and others

The NJ Self-Direction Conference is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about self-direction, including people with disabilities, their families, support providers, and policymakers. Registration is now open and can be completed online at: https://www.thecollaborativenj.org/2023-self-direction-conference

Also don't miss... TASH! We are presenting and it's in Baltimore!

The 2023 TASH Conference takes place November 30 – December 2 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor, and several members of the Eiros Group team will be presenting, including Founder, Jenn Brown, and Director of Support Brokerage, Kristen Matthews.

Each year, the TASH Conference brings together our constituents to share resources and success stories, learn about field-driven best practices, and network within a community engaged in shared values. The Conference is attended by ... Read More >>

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