Our guest speaker Karla Chinen is the Founder and CEO of Empathy for Autism California, Inc., an Independent Facilitator, disability advocate, author, and podcast host. As an autistic mother of two autistic children, she brings personal and professional experience to helping families navigate disability services.

Topic Description: Karla will provide families with a simple introduction to the Self Determination Program, including how to get started and what to expect throughout the process. She will also share helpful tips and explain how families can choose an Independent Facilitator who best meets their needs, if they decide to work with one.