**Region 5 Bridge To The Future
Ginny Martineau
Region 5, we are very excited to spend a few days with you in Sacramento!
Please READ this email in its ENTIRETY :)
Bridge To The Future 6
DoubleTree by Hilton Sacramento, 2001 Point West Way, Sacramento, CA 95815
BTTF 6 will be utilizing Whova as its event app this year!
You should have received a few emails from Whova giving you early access to the event page, where you can:
· View the full agenda, session descriptions, and room locations
· Build your personalized schedule
· Connect with speakers and fellow attendees
· Get real-time updates during the event
How to Download Whova:
1. Open the App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android)
2. Search for Whova Event & Conference App
3. Download and install the app
4. Open Whova and create an account using the email you used to register for the institute
5. Once you receive the Whova invitation email, follow the link to access our event page
Monday, September 29th
Bridge To The Future 6 (BTTF6) check-in table will be open on Monday, September 29th, from 12- 1 PM and 5- 7 PM. Additionally, Lisa Lennox will be available to check you in during our Fall Business Meeting, which will take place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. We highly recommend that you check in on this day rather than the morning of September 30th.
Cooperative Programs Providing DOR Student Services/VR Services on Monday, September 29th, 2025, during the Pre-Conference of the Bridge to the Future 6 Institute. 9 AM - 12 PM (not required, optional)
3:00 PM-5:00 PM R5 mandatory Fall Business meeting
CDE Presentation- 3:00-3:30 PM, California Salon 1 & 2
3:30 - 5:00 PM R5, California salon 1 & 2- elections, committee reports & other business
5:10 PM Executive Committee check-in (if needed)
Meals are not provided on Monday, September 29th. See the attached list of nearby restaurants
Tuesday, September 30th- Day 1 Region 5- show your unity and wear teal!
6:00 AM – 5:00 PM: Registration Check-In Open (Grand Foyer)
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast (provided) & Exhibitors Open **Breakfast is for all attendees regardless of the hotel you are staying at
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Welcome Panel
10:15 AM – 11:55 AM: Keynote Session with Jordan Toma – Motivational Speaker & Advocate Learn more: www.JordanToma.com
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (provided) & Tribute to Sue Sawyer ***Lunch is for all attendees regardless of the hotel you are staying at
1:15 PM – 5:30 PM: Breakout Sessions + Film Screening
Dinner is not provided
Tuesday, September 30th – Day 1 Breakouts
Early ITPs in Action: California’s Shift Under AB 438
Postsecondary Best Practices for the Inclusion of Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: White Paper
Writing a Person-Centered Transition Plan
Life Care Portfolio
WAI Handbook/Fiscal Management
15 New Adventures in Mentoring, Networking, and Storytelling
Transition in the Future: From Accommodated Diploma to Accommodated Degree
Empowering Families Through Knowledge and Partnerships
The Importance of Siblings in Future Planning for Individuals with Disabilities
Diploma Equity: Navigating California’s Alternate Pathway to a High School Diploma for Students with Extensive Support Needs
From Beans to Brilliance
Lights, Camera, Friendship by Inclusion Films
Wednesday, October 1st – Day 2
7:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Registration Check-In Open (Grand Foyer)
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM: Breakfast (provided) & Exhibitors Open **Breakfast is for all attendees regardless of the hotel you are staying at
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM: Day 2 Welcome
8:30 AM – 11:20 AM: Breakout Sessions
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Lunch (provided) ***Lunch is for all attendees regardless of the hotel you are staying at
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Breakout Sessions
• 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Optional Team Reflection Time
Dinner is not provided
Wednesday, October 1st – Day 2 Breakouts
Supporting Inclusive Practices (Title TBA)
Leveraging Community Partnerships to Promote Quality Transition Planning
CATA The Basics
Helping Students ASCEND: A Self-Determination Framework
Building Rigor Into Your Adult Transition Programs
Pathway for Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE)
CalABLE
Work-Based Learning & Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Strategies
Career Technical Education for Students with Extensive Support Needs
Ready to Launch!!! Preparing for Life after HS
Coordinated Career Pathways
Empowering Youth Through Employment and Partnership Collaboration
UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars
Empowering Students Through Entrepreneurship: Building Real-World Skills with Student-Run Businesses
Soft Skills in Action: Coaching Students for Workplace Success
Teaching Executive Function to Teens and Young Adults: Brain-Friendly Approaches
Future Ready: Empowering AAC Users for Advocacy and Independence
Unleashing Talent: Innovative Youth Programs at DOR
Let’s Work California
Work Ready Skills Include Job Health and Safety Skills!
Developing Student-Run Businesses as a Stepping Stone to Employer-Paid Jobs
Alternate Diploma: Implementation to Evaluation
Helping Students ASCEND: A Self-Determination Framework (Encore Session)
Data Tracking and Outcomes Reporting for TPP Grants
Tidbits:
Breakout rooms hold about 80 people—no registration required for breakout sessions.
Sessions are about 1.5 hours long. No wifi for attendees.