At CDSA events, our members receive thorough updates about our policy work, collaborate and network with peers across the state, and drive our priorities for the future of I/DD services in California.
WINTER: REGIONAL POLICY MEETINGS
Primary purpose:
Educate members on key public policy issues for the year
Key activities:
Identification of public policy stands and reasoning behind them, review of state budget proposal, update on other CDSA activities
SPRING: LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS CONFERENCE
Primary purpose:
Deliver CDSA public policy message to legislators
Key activities:
Meetings with legislators, discussion of next public policy steps, seminars, business meeting
SUMMER: PUBLIC POLICY PLANNING MEETING
Primary purpose:
Initiate public policy plan and objectives for the year
Key activities:
Public policy review and develop objectives and tactics to present to the Board for approval
FALL: ANNUAL MEETING
Primary purpose:
Initiate annual plan and start public policy cycle
Key activities:
Public policy review and planning, approval of strategic plan, seminars, committee meetings, business meeting