Housing for All: Best Practices in IDD Housing Development
Learn the top strategies and success stories for creating inclusive housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Date and time
Location
Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center
8695 Spectrum Blvd San Diego, CA 92123Agenda
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Arrivals, Registration, Coffee and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Introduction and Welcome
Teresa Anderson, Exec. Dir. CPCIDD
Mark Klaus, Exec. Dir SDRC
Dave Manson, Dir of Outreach & Engagement CPCIDD
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Expert Panel : IDD Housing: Barriers & Entryways, Challenges & Opportunities
Miguel Larios, Dir Community Svcs, SDRC
John Decker, Dir Community Svcs, ACRC
Tom Lewis, General Counsel, CALAHA
DDS Representative
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Break
Break Time
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Breakout Session A: Q & A With Our Morning Panel of Experts
Miguel Larios
John Decker
Tom Lewis
DDS Representative
Breakout Session B: Future of Crisis Housing Options
Aaron Olson, Dir Community Svcs, CVRC
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Lunch and Mingle
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
Vendors / Resource Fair
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakout Session C: Transforming IDD Housing & Independence w Assistive Tech
Dr. Maulik Trivedi, Station MD
Vanessa Bull, East Bay Innovations
Elena Kaltsas, Research Director UCSD
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Breakout Session D: (Tentative) 089 Service Code
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Panel Discussion: Self-Advocates Share Their Personal Experiences
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Remarks
Kate Kinnamont, Assoc Exec Dir, SDRC
Teresa Anderson, Exec Dir CPCIDD
Dave Manson, Dir of Outreach & Engagement CPCIDD
About this event
- Event lasts 8 hours
- Free venue parking
Housing for All: Best Practices in IDD Housing Development
Join us - the San Diego Regional Center and the California Policy Center for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities for a dynamic event focused on sharing best practices in IDD housing development. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field, this is a great opportunity to learn from experts and network with like-minded individuals.
Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
Location: Sharp Prebys Innovation and Education Center, 8695 Spectrum Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
Don't miss out on this chance to gain valuable insights and contribute to the conversation on creating inclusive housing solutions for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register now to secure your spot!
The facility is conveniently located near major highways at 8695 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123.
Visitor parking is free. The large surface lot has plenty of open parking spaces, electric vehicle charging, and easy access to
event spaces.
A turnaround area enables drop-off and pickup near the event facility entrances.
To support out-of-town attendees at our upcoming Housing for All: Best Practices in IDD Housing Development Symposium, CPCIDD has secured discounted room blocks at three conveniently located hotels near the event venue. Following are the reservation links specific to each hotel and our reserved block of rooms with their corresponding rates. Please note: SPACE IS LIMITED - RESERVE YOUR ROOM(S) EARLY:
Event Summary:
California Policy Center for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
Start Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025
End Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Courtyard San Diego Central for $155.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, September 19, 2025
- Dates are adjustable! You can select specific dates using the drop-down tab where the dates are listed.
- Discounted Overnight Parking: $10 Per Night
- A $50/night security deposit will be processed at the time of check in.
- The credit card entered onto the reservation while booking is for the room guarantee only, and no charges will be processed until time of check in, unless the room is cancelled within 48 of the arrival date.
OR
Hampton Inn San Diego-Kearny Mesa
Hampton Inn San Diego - Kearyny Mesa for $154.00 USD per night - Last Day to Book : Friday, September 19, 2025
- Dates are adjustable! You can select specific dates using the drop-down tab where the dates are listed.
- Overnight Parking: $18 Per Night
- A $50/night security deposit will be processed at the time of check in.
- The credit card entered onto the reservation while booking is for the room guarantee only, and no charges will be processed until time of check in, unless the room is cancelled within 48 of the arrival date.
Frequently asked questions
Yes - the venue is ADA accessible. Please reach out to us if you have special accommodation needs: david@cpcidd.org
Yes! We recognize the importance of networking, learning from each other, and sharing our successes and challenges with peers and colleagues who can offer both support and helpful ideas! We have built time in our agenda to assure ample opportunity to do so!