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Deaf Autism Workshop - August 14, 2026

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Event flyer titled “Supporting Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind Individuals with IDD: Best Practices for Direct Support Professionals.” The presenter is Lisa Gonzales, DDS Chief Statewide Deaf Specialist, whose professional photo appears on the right side of a blue section. The event is Friday, August 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703. Admission is free. A QR code is provided for registration. The flyer also features a colorful umbrella labeled “Neurodivergent” surrounded by terms including ADHD, OCD, PTSD, autism, PDA, dyslexia, anxiety, dyspraxia, hyperlexia, depression, sensory processing, synesthesia, and dyscalculia. The BAADA, Toolworks, and California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) logos appear at the bottom. Contact: Biraj Jashnani at bjashnani@toolworks.org.



We warmly welcome you to join us for an informative and interactive workshop: "Supporting Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind Individuals with IDD: Best Practices for Direct Support Professionals”


Come learn with Lisa Gonzales, DDS Chief Statewide Deaf Specialist, as she shares valuable insights, best practices, and strategies for supporting Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).


đź“… Friday, August 14, 2026

⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

đź“Ť Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703

🎟️ Free to attend!



Everyone is welcome to join us, learn, connect, and strengthen our commitment to accessible and person-centered support. Please see the flyers below for more information and registration details.


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Event flyer titled “Supporting Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind Individuals with IDD: Best Practices for Direct Support Professionals.” The presenter is Lisa Gonzales, DDS Chief Statewide Deaf Specialist, whose professional photo appears on the right side of a blue section.

The event is Friday, August 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St., Berkeley, CA 94703. Admission is free. A QR code is provided for registration.

The flyer also features a colorful umbrella labeled “Neurodivergent” surrounded by terms including ADHD, OCD, PTSD, autism, PDA, dyslexia, anxiety, dyspraxia, hyperlexia, depression, sensory processing, synesthesia, and dyscalculia. The BAADA, Toolworks, and California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) logos appear at the bottom. Contact: Biraj Jashnani at bjashnani@toolworks.org.


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Informational flyer outlining the workshop’s learning goals. Participants will receive insights, best practices, and knowledge-based strategies for effective communication; enhance their understanding of different disabilities to strengthen person-centered support; deepen Direct Support Professionals’ understanding of Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and DeafBlind individuals with IDD; and participate in hands-on activities designed to strengthen and apply learning strategies.

The lower portion features an illustration of several human profiles with colorful gears and communication bubbles, representing different ways of thinking, learning, processing information, and communicating. The BAADA, Toolworks, and California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) logos appear along the bottom. Contact: Biraj Jashnani at bjashnani@toolworks.org

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