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INVISIBLE NO MORE: Advancing California's Direct Support Profession

Start
May 27, 2026
9:00 AM
End
May 28, 2026
4:00 PM
Location
North Natomas Community Center 2631 New Market Drive Sacramento, CA 95835

Registration

1 Executives and 2 DSPs – $325.00
Early Bird Bundle package: This ticket type is for 2 DSPs for both days (5/27 & 5/28) and 1 Executives on day 2 (5/28).
Please complete contact information for each attendee.
2 Executives and 3 DSPs – $575.00
Early Bird Bundle package: This ticket type is for 3 DSPs for both days (5/27 & 5/28) and 2 Executives on day 2 (5/28).
Please complete contact information for each attendee.
3 Executives and 4 DSPs – $825.00
Early Bird Bundle package: This ticket type is for 4 DSPs for both days (5/27 & 5/28) and 3 Executives on day 2 (5/28).
Please complete contact information for each attendee.
DSP – $125.00
This ticket type is for one DSP for both days (5/27 & 5/28)
Executive – $250.00
This ticket type is for 1 executive for 1 day (5/28)

This summit will bring together Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), service providers, regional centers, Department of Developmental Services, policymakers, and other stakeholders to explore strategies for strengthening the DSP workforce, identify system level supports to promote recruitment and retention within the DSP workforce, and develop an overall approach to centering and elevating the role of the DSP in workforce development efforts throughout the state.

Join colleagues, service providers, regional centers, the Department of Developmental Services, policymakers, and advocates for a statewide summit focused on strengthening the Direct Support Professional workforce. Over two days we will explore system-level supports, share best practices, and develop strategies to recruit, retain, and elevate DSPs across California.

Why attend

- Hear from cross-sector leaders and DSPs; learn practical retention strategies.

- Collaborate on policy and workforce development solutions.

- Help shape a statewide approach that centers and elevates DSPs.

Who should attend

DSPs, service providers, regional center staff, policymakers, advocates, and workforce partners.

If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact:

Teresa Andeson

Executive Director

CA Center on IDD

(916) 759-0163

teresa@cpcidd.org