Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
Tener habilidad de defensa ayuda a los padres a obtener el apoyo que sus hijos necesitan. Aprenda a poder ser escuchado por los miembros del equipo de la escuela y que realmente tengan en cuenta su punto de vista, lo tomen en serio y entiendan que usted conoce el proceso de IEP al igual que… Continue reading Educación Especial: Consejos de Defensa
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case called City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (“Grants Pass”) that fining and jailing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go does not violate the cruel and unusual punishments clause of the constitution. The decision has given… Continue reading What the Grants Pass Decision Means for People with Disabilities
The disability rights movement has a history of using radical and effective protest tactics to achieve lasting change, and disabled people have been and continue to be an essential part of all civil rights movements. Actions such as the 'Capitol Crawl' and Section 504 Sit-ins illustrate the importance of including people with disabilities in protest… Continue reading No Protest Without Us: Tips and Tools for Protestors with Disabilities
Historia, Impacto y Uso Práctico de las Leyes de Protección para las Personas con Discapacidades del Desarrollo. - Las leyes que protegen a las personas con discapacidades han sido creadas para brindar apoyos a las familias. - Revisaremos las leyes que apoyan el acceso a los servicios, y los retos culturales que enfrentamos… Continue reading Colaboración Latina California
All screenings of this film will be presented with open captions. Patrice: The Movie shines a light on a remarkable crusader for disability rights, confronting systemic failures while foregrounding joy through the energy of Patrice Jetter and her friends. Meet Patrice Jetter, a beloved school crossing guard in her New Jersey town. She carries… Continue reading Patrice: The Movie
An overview of the special education process, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act laws. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
Attention Far Northern, CA Families in Butte, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Plumas, Shasta, Siskiyou, Tehama, and Trinity Counties Start the school year informed and empowered so that our children with disabilities learn, progress, participate and thrive. Join us for an in-person* event and: - Meet community partners - Connect with other families -… Continue reading Navigating the Special Education Maze: Pathways to Success
In Person & Online Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street Berkeley, CA 94703 ASL and CART (live captions) provided. Masks required when not eating or drinking, and KN95 masks will be available on-site. Visit our sponsorship page!
Join the Center for Accessibility for a screening and discussion of this groundbreaking documentary Start the morning with a screening of the acclaimed 2024 BBC Documentary Better Off Dead?, followed by a panel discussion with English actress and international disability rights activist Liz Carr. Refreshments will be served after the discussion. Film running time: 58… Continue reading “Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr
Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en ingles). Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
