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Did you know that CASRA members get four hours of on-site training annually as part of their memberships? To find out more email Marianne. |
| CASRA Conferences
Typically, the Spring Conference is held in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Fall Conference is held in Los Angeles in order to permit individuals from all parts of the state to attend. Each conference is organized around a particular theme suggested by the Conference Committee. The committee is made up of staff from member agencies, USPRA members or colleagues who have become a Friend of CASRA. Conferences feature speakers of national and international stature who are known for their dedication to social rehabilitation principles as well as presentations from consumers and staff featuring best practices and tools for professional and personal development.
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The rich cross training and the ability of staff at all levels to share proven techniques in organized forums and informal venues adds to the overall sense of unity in mission that is the cornerstone of all CASRA activities. Through reinforcing core values, sharing common beliefs, and offering mutual support, individuals and organizations find strength and renewal.
- Advocacy on state and federal legislation impacting the civil rights of persons with disabilities.
- Advocacy on state and federal legislation and regulation affecting the provision of social rehabilitation services.
- Technical assistance and negotiation to resolve agency conflicts with fiscal and regulatory bodies.
- Technical consultation on agency operations (e.g., staffing, board development, program licensure and certification, information systems technology and human resource development)
- On site program consultation and staff development.
- Development of training and educational materials.
- Inter-agency peer consultation to develop and improve services.
- Coordination of membership public policy advocacy.
- Unique Opportunities for staff at all levels to meet, bond and learn from each other:
- At the Executive Director/CEO level, CASRA facilitates semi-annual meetings where agency leaders come together to share solutions to common concerns. These meetings give members the chance to recognize trends or upcoming problem areas which may be occurring throughout the state, and offer the opportunity to craft unified responses from the Association to meet such challenges.
- At the Program Director or mid-manager level, CASRA provides opportunities for regular contact and support. Program Directors interact with others directing like programs and share strategies for coping with typical issues and concerns.
- CASRA hosts a list-serve for Human Resource staff to network and share resources and best practices.
- CASRA hosts a list-serve for Information Technology staff to network and problem-solve.
- Line staff, those in other positions, and staff from non-member agencies are invited and encouraged to attend semi-annual training conferences.
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