Wandering Awareness and Prevention for Invidiuals & Familes.
June 11 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
The Department of Developmental Services [Department] invites you to a virtual information session on wandering awareness and prevention for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and autism. This webinar will take place on June 11, 2026, from 11:30 am -12:30 pm on Zoom.
Who should attend: This webinar is for individuals, self-advocates, family members, and caregivers supporting individuals with I/DD and autism.
ASL and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
This webinar will cover:
- Safety risks re: wandering among individuals with IDD
- Data on wandering & how it affects families
- Practical prevention strategies, including:
- Improving safety in the home & community
- Working with first responders
- Planning for individual needs
- Key resources & tools to put these strategies into practice
- Ways to strengthen awareness & support effective wandering-prevention efforts