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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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
This training will cover best practices for representing tenants with disabilities in eviction proceedings. It will include requesting reasonable accommodations, asserting disability-related defenses, preventing or delaying an eviction, and other strategies for representing people with disabilities. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
This training helps participants understand how to read and understand the IEP document and the importance of careful review before signing. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
Around 144,000 residents of Santa Clara County have a disability. The disability community experiences a number of poorer outcomes compared to the general population. People with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty, with 27% living at poverty level. Up to 85% of youth in juvenile detention facilities have a disability, yet only 37% […]
If a child has a disability or suspected disability, important state and federal laws protect their right to an education. Learn how the IEP/special education process works, what the school district/ charter school responsibilities and timelines are, and how to participate in the process effectively, and advocate on behalf of your child or the children […]