California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

California State Council on Developmental Disabilities We are an independent state agency, created by federal and state law, and led by individuals with IDD and their families.

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) disrupts systems to make them work better, more effective, efficient, agile, and accountable for Californians with I/DD and their families. The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD) disrupts systems to make them work better – more effective, efficient, agile, and accountable – for Californians with intellectu

al and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Guided by our core values of self-determination, independence, productivity, integration, inclusion, advocacy, protection, and quality of life, we challenge barriers, improve policies, and create opportunities so every person can live, work, and thrive in their own community. We work to make California the best place for individuals with IDD and their families. We do that through advocacy, capacity-building, and systems change. Our services and support are free, so cost is never a barrier to access.

La preparación para emergencias es diferente para cada persona.La guía actualizada de SCDD, A Salvo Juntos: Guía de Recu...
09/12/2026

La preparación para emergencias es diferente para cada persona.

La guía actualizada de SCDD, A Salvo Juntos: Guía de Recursos para Personas con Discapacidad, reúne información útil en un solo lugar, como alertas de emergencia, recursos para prepararse para desastres, aplicaciones de seguridad, herramientas de accesibilidad, información sobre cortes de energía y mucho más.

Disponible en inglés y español.

🔗https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2026/08/FINAL_26-27_Spanish_SCDD-Emergency-Preparedness-Resource-Guide_Accessible.pdf

Planifique con anticipación. Infórmese. Esté listo.

Emergency preparedness looks different for everyone.SCDD's updated Safe Together Resource Guide for People with Disabili...
09/11/2026

Emergency preparedness looks different for everyone.

SCDD's updated Safe Together Resource Guide for People with Disabilities brings helpful information together in one place — including emergency alerts, disaster preparedness resources, safety apps, accessibility tools, power-outage information and more.

Available in English and Spanish.

🔗https://scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/33/2026/08/FINAL_26-27_English_SCDD-Emergency-Preparedness-Resource-Guide_Accessible.pdf

Plan ahead. Be informed. Stay ready.

Thank you, Sacramento Region! North Bay (Sonoma, Napa, and Solano), you’re up next.Community Conversations are making th...
09/11/2026

Thank you, Sacramento Region! North Bay (Sonoma, Napa, and Solano), you’re up next.

Community Conversations are making their way across California, and we appreciate everyone who has joined us so far.

Next stop: North Bay on Friday, Sept. 26.

Come connect with your community, hear updates from SCDD and share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you.

Find meeting details and the latest information: scdd.ca.gov/community-conversations/

09/10/2026

What would you need if you had to leave home quickly or stay where you are during an emergency?

Emergency Preparedness Tip #3: Create a Complete Emergency Supply Kit.

Thank you to our partners at Options For All for producing this Emergency Preparedness Month video series.

Build a kit with the supplies you may need and remember that everyone’s emergency kit may look different. Include items that support your individual needs.

Review your kit regularly and replace items that are expired or no longer work for you.

Find more Emergency Preparedness Month resources, including free resource guides and trainings in English and Spanish: scdd.ca.gov/emergency-preparedness-month/
Plan ahead. Be informed. Stay ready.

09/09/2026

Hey Sacramento region, join us this Friday for SCDD’s Community Conversations!

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
Time: 11:30am – 1:00pm
Location: Placer County Library (Granite Bay)
Address: 6475 Douglas Blvd. Granite Bay, CA 95746

Your voice belongs in the conversation.

Find future locations and the latest information:
scdd.ca.gov/community-conversations/

Don't miss the first of the two-part English series:Emergency Preparedness for Self-Advocates.Join Project SAFEE for a f...
09/08/2026

Don't miss the first of the two-part English series:

Emergency Preparedness for Self-Advocates.

Join Project SAFEE for a free virtual training with practical information and resources to help self-advocates prepare for emergencies.

TODAY! Wednesday, Sept. 9
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Join on Zoom:
bit.ly/4b6T2DZ

Meeting ID: 858 8964 4037

Find more Emergency Preparedness Month resources:
scdd.ca.gov/emergency-preparedness-month/

Plan ahead. Be informed. Stay ready.

09/08/2026

Being prepared includes having important medical information ready.

Emergency Preparedness Tip #2: Prepare Important Medical Information.

Thank you to our partners at for producing this Emergency Preparedness Month video series.

Keep an updated list of your medications, allergies, doctors and other important health information where you can easily find it during an emergency.

A little preparation now can help make important information easier to access when you need it.

Find more Emergency Preparedness Month resources, including free resource guides and trainings in English and Spanish: scdd.ca.gov/emergency-preparedness-month/

Plan ahead. Be informed. Stay ready.

Hey Sacramento region, you're up next!SCDD's Community Conversations are coming to Sacramento on Friday, Sept. 11.Join u...
09/04/2026

Hey Sacramento region, you're up next!

SCDD's Community Conversations are coming to Sacramento on Friday, Sept. 11.

Join us to hear updates, connect with others and share your perspectives on the issues that matter most to you and your community.

Your voice belongs in the conversation.

Find meeting details and the latest information: scdd.ca.gov/community-conversations/

09/02/2026

Emergency preparedness starts with a plan.

Throughout September, SCDD is sharing eight short videos with practical tips to help people with disabilities, families and communities prepare for emergencies.

From building your emergency contact network and preparing important medical information to planning for power outages and your personal needs, each video shares a practical step you can take to help you prepare.

We’re starting today with Tip #1: Build Your Emergency Contact Network. A special thank you to our partners at Options For All for producing this Emergency Preparedness Month video series!

Follow SCDD throughout Emergency Preparedness Month for a new tip and share the videos with your family, friends and community.

Find more Emergency Preparedness Month resources, including free resource guides and trainings in English and Spanish: scdd.ca.gov/emergency-preparedness-month/

Plan ahead. Be informed. Stay ready.

The September SCDD News & Events Newsletter is here!September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and this month’s newslett...
09/01/2026

The September SCDD News & Events Newsletter is here!

September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and this month’s newsletter is packed with free tools, trainings and resources to help people with disabilities, families and communities plan ahead and stay ready.

Inside this issue:
📖 Free 2026–2027 Safe Together Emergency Preparedness Resource Guides in English and Spanish
🎥 Emergency preparedness video tips all month long
💻 Free Emergency Preparedness Month trainings in English and Spanish
💬 Upcoming SCDD Community Conversations
📢 Important updates and resources
📅 Upcoming meetings, trainings and events

Read the September newsletter today: https://conta.cc/4gEVraK

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