This Training is organized and presented by Disability Rights California.

Note: When completing the registration form, you’ll be asked to list the organization you work with or are connected to. If you live in San Mateo County, receive services from us, or your child attends a San Mateo County school, please enter: The Family Resource Center of San Mateo.

Supporting Independence through Alternatives to Conservatorship

This training is for parents of children with developmental disabilities who want to explore ways to support their child’s independence outside of a General Conservatorship. This training introduces less restrictive options that allow individuals to make their own decisions with support. What you’ll learn in this training:

• The difference between general conservatorships, limited conservatorships, and alternatives to conservatorships;
• What Supported Decision-Making is and how it promotes independence;
• How tools like Power of Attorney (POA) and Advanced Health Care Directives work;
• The role of Representative Payees for managing benefits;
• How to choose the right option based on your child’s needs and abilities; and your child’s rights and protections under the law.

Reasonable Accommodations: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be offered