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Serving California's Diversity Training Project

Travel Scholarships Available!

Are you a victim service provider in California who would benefit from a travel scholarship?

A limited number of travel scholarships are available for our in-person trainings. Those interested can complete an application and scholarships will be awarded based on need. Accepted applicants will be reimbursed following the training with submission of signed claim and required receipts.

Priority for scholarships will be given to those participating in the Regional DIVERSITY Leader program and/or working in rural counties. 

For a travel scholarship application, please contact Willow Cleverly at willow.cleverly@cirinc.org

This page lists events for our DIVERSITY Project. Click here to see a list of upcoming events from all CIR projects, including:

  • The Underserved Populations Training Project
  • The Child Abuse Training and Technical Assistance Center
  • The Child Abduction Training Project
  • The Serving California's Diversity Training Project

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Rethinking Mental Health for Neurodiversity Equity and Inclusion

Friday, July 29, 2022
9:30 am PDT12:30 pm PDT
Image of a child playing with colorful blocks being observed by a woman.

Amplifying the voices of and building on the work of autistic and other neurodivergent self-advocates, this presentation, "Rethinking Mental Health for Neurodiversity Equity and Inclusion" by Dr. Lau compares differences between the medical and social model of disability, highlights historical and societal factors resulting in inequity for neurodivergent individuals, and provides suggestions for moving forward in the field of mental health to improve equity and inclusion for neurodivergent individuals.

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Communication Skills to Improve Interactions with Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Monday, October 24, 2022
9:30 am PDT12:30 pm PDT
Online
An Indifferent Teenager Sitting on a Couch While His Mother Tries to Talk to Him

This free training will focus on basic knowledge and common characteristics of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. It will discuss tips and best practices on how to effectively communicate with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including the use of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) and other devices, and the use of interpreters. Lastly, this course will provide de-escalation techniques while working with persons with disabilities.

Please note that ASL interpretation will be provided for this training.

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Disability-Responsive Practices for Serving People Across the Lifespan

Tuesday, November 15, 2022
9:30 am PST12:30 pm PST
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This workshop will explore the historical context of disability within society, highlighting the role that ableism plays in shaping professional and clinical practice.
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    Cal OES

    Produced by the CATTA Center, a project of the Center for Innovation and Resources, Inc. with funding provided by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), Victim Services Branch.