The agenda, including training sessions, presenters, times, and locations, is subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the latest schedule and updates.
Fresno Convention Center: Day 1
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Matthew Bahr of CVRC officially welcomes attendees to Bridging Horizons 2026, opening the conference with reflections on its purpose, vision...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 1
Explore the Marketplace and Community Resource Fair, where attendees can shop from local vendors, discover valuable programs and services, a...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 1
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Dani Bowman—award-winning animator, autism advocate, and star of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum U.S.—welcomes attendees to Bridging Horizons...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of California’s State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), presents a State of the State updat...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
An accessible, nonpartisan conversation about why voting and civic participation matter for people with disabilities, families, and supporte...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
10am to 11am Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Training- CE's TBD
Affordable Housing projects - building connections with Developers, Property Managers and stakeholders, developing systems for supporting in...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Join the CVRC Federal Compliance Team for a practical training on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) modifications. Learn when modific...
Training- CE's TBD
Panel
Aaron Olson, CVRC Director of Community Resources, and James Clark of Jay Homes, Inc. share practical strategies for leadership succession, ...
Panel
Training- CE's TBD
Complete California-required Sexual Harassment Prevention Training and learn how to recognize, prevent, and respond to workplace harassment,...
Training- CE's TBD
Panel
This session introduces the ICF/DD-N model and its role in supporting individuals with intermittent, recurring medical needs in community-ba...
Panel
11am to 12pm Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Training - CE's TBD
Explore how a positive workplace culture can strengthen organizational safety, reduce risk, and improve outcomes for employees and the peopl...
Training - CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Learn best practices for managing personal and incidental (P&I) funds with accuracy, transparency, and accountability. This session explores...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
This session will briefly outline and the PAVE Service outcomes system and how it will support DSPs and managers to enable and empower the p...
Training- CE's TBD
Presentation
Discover how the CVRC Foster Grandparents and Companions Program builds meaningful relationships through service and connection. Learn how i...
Presentation
Training- CE's TBD
This second hour completes California’s required two-hour sexual harassment prevention training for managers and supervisors. The session bu...
Training- CE's TBD
4pm to 5pm Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Training- CE's TBD
This session will explore the services, methodologies, and recovery principles that help individuals with disabilities build meaningful conn...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Through real-world stories and visual examples, this presentation highlights the progress of individuals with pica as they take meaningful s...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Explore how to build a quality assurance system that goes beyond meeting requirements to drive meaningful, lasting improvement. This session...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Explore how employment specialists collaborate with individuals, families, service providers, and employers to create meaningful pathways to...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Gain practical guidance for applying Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) requirements in everyday settings. This session reviews common...
Training- CE's TBD
5pm to 6pm Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Training- CE's TBD
Strengthen your understanding of Special Incident Report (SIR) and incident-reporting requirements. This session provides practical guidance...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
True inclusion goes beyond providing access—it is about creating environments where every individual feels seen, valued, respected, and that...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Strengthen your understanding of mandated-reporting responsibilities and zero-tolerance requirements for abuse, neglect, and exploitation. T...
Training- CE's TBD
Training- CE's TBD
Gain practical, person-centered tools for supporting individuals before, during, and after a crisis. This session explores recognizing early...
Training- CE's TBD
The agenda, including training sessions, presenters, times, and locations, is subject to change. Please check this page regularly for the latest schedule and updates.
Fresno Convention Center: Day 2
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Join us as we officially open the conference and set the stage for meaningful connection, collaboration, and learning. Our welcome speaker w...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 1
Explore the Marketplace and Community Resource Fair, where attendees can shop from local vendors, discover valuable programs and services, a...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 1
Valdez Hall
Come hear from four Self-Advocates share their personal experiences. They will share their accomplishments and the passion that drives them...
Valdez Hall
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Join us for a special screening of I Belong, We Belong, a documentary celebrating identity, inclusion, and the power of community. Through p...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
An accessible, nonpartisan conversation about why voting and civic participation matter for people with disabilities, families, and supporte...
Fresno Convention Center- Hall 3
10am to 11am Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Training- CE's TBD
Keep the Calm: De‑Escalation in Action is a mental health crisis‑focused training designed to equip participants with practical skills to sa...
Training- CE's TBD
Informational
Discover practical ways to take an active role in shaping the life you want. This empowering session explores goal setting, self-advocacy, i...
Informational
Informational
We invite you to listen to live bands play beautiful music in the park. Enjoy the sounds of Laureen Davis and the Kings, and enjoy wine tast...
Informational
Informational
Learn about different ways to travel safely and confidently within your community. This session explores public transportation, paratransit,...
Informational
Informational
This session provides individuals with a basic understanding of how the body grows and changes throughout life. Individuals will learn about...
Informational
11am to 12pm Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Informational
Learn how students and parents can participate confidently and meaningfully in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and Individual Tra...
Informational
Informational
Esta capacitación, enfocada en las crisis de salud mental, está diseñada para brindar a los participantes habilidades prácticas que les perm...
Informational
Informational
Descubra maneras prácticas de participar activamente en la construcción de la vida que desea. Esta sesión de empoderamiento explora el estab...
Informational
Informational
We invite you to listen to live bands play beautiful music in the park. Enjoy the sounds of Laureen Davis and the Kings, and enjoy wine tast...
Informational
Panel
Join an open, respectful conversation about dating, intimacy, sexuality, and relationships for people with disabilities. This session explor...
Panel
2pm to 3pm Trainings/Panels
These are offered on the second floor of the Fresno Convention Center
Informational
Reviewing the benefits of Respite and PA services.
Respite - allowing families, parents that much needed break to recharge - to experience d...
Informational
Informational
Explore the services, resources, and supports available to help individuals with disabilities prepare for adulthood. This session covers key...
Informational
Informational
Join an open, respectful, and inclusive discussion about sexuality, intimacy, identity, and healthy relationships. This session explores con...
Informational
Informational
Knowing that I have a voice allows me to sit at the table with others in the community. My wants, needs, dreams and goals are important and ...
Informational
Informational
Explore how person-centered practices and Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) principles work together to promote choice, independence,...
Informational
Continuing education (CE) credits are available for select training sessions. Look for the CE designation in the agenda for eligible sessions. Participants must meet all attendance and completion requirements to receive credit. Additional details will be provided at registration.
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