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  • Proposed Medicaid Cuts – Town Hall and Live Q&A

    Zoom

    Last week saw the long-dreaded release of the House GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts, raising alarms and critical questions from many in California and across the country. Join us as we […]

  • Stop Cuts to Medicaid – Funeral Procession to Cong. Kim’s Office

    Sycamore Park 8268 E Monte Vista Rd, Anaheim, CA, United States

    The Republican led Congress is rushing to pass a budget with almost $800 Billion Dollars in devastating cuts to Medicaid. This will impact 15 million Californians who rely on Medical […]

  • Keep The Promise Rally

    California State Capitol 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Lanterman Coalition Members and partner organizations throughout California who provide services and supports to Californians with developmental disabilities will join together at the State Capitol to host the state’s largest […]

  • Educacion Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial

    Zoom

    Esta capacitación básica es para padres y profesionales en cómo abogar por un estudiante con discapacidades, sospechada de discapacidad o desafíos educativos. Platicaremos de evaluaciones, metas, servicios, colocación y destrezas […]

  • Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Students

    Zoom

    The current Administration is hurting our communities every day. This community briefing will explain how the Administration is hurting students and what you can do about it. We will review: […]

  • Healing for Us, By Us: A Celebration of Queer/Disabled Joy

    Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

      Join a celebration at a family-focused event designed to foster a deep sense of community, connection, and appreciation for our unique individualities. Please note: Masks are required at all […]

  • Solving Problems in Special Education

    Zoom

    This webinar focuses on what to do when problems arise for students with IEPs, how parents can address them in partnership with schools as early as possible, and what their […]

  • Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Section 504

    Zoom

    The Department of Energy has published several "direct final rules" that would gut Section 504 and other civil rights laws. Join us to learn how to write and submit comments online to the federal government before June 16, 2025, to oppose these harmful proposals.   Speakers: -Claudia Center (she/her), Legal Director, Disability Rights Education & […]

  • Accessible Futures: Sharing. Listening. Learning.

    Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join CIL and Bay Area cross-disability communities in attending this summer's Accessible Futures Conference in San Francisco, June 16th and 17th!   A disability-led community conversation on housing, transportation, the environment and more.   Save the Dates!   June 16, 2025 - 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. June 17, 2025 - 8 a.m. – 4 […]

  • CDLA Day: California Disability Leadership Alliance

    California State Capitol 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Bring your spirit! Bring your voice!   Join the California Disability Leadership Alliance for a new gathering and a new day in disability rights, the First Annual CDLA Day! Event will include live performances by disabled artists, speakers from across California's disability movement communities, information booths and more.   Questions or Accommodations needed? Email CADLAlliance@gmail.com. […]

  • Como Leer el Documento IEP

    Zoom

    Es importante saber lo que “ofrece” un programa educativo individualizado a un estudiante con discapacidades. En este taller hablaremos cómo entender que el IEP este correcto, completo, apropiado, cumpla con la ley, y sea portátil. También hablaremos de los niveles actuales de rendimiento, desempeño educativo, metas y objetivos anuales.   Debe registrarse con anticipación para […]

  • Federal Law: How It’s Made, Where to Find it, How to Understand It & How to Cite It

    Zoom

    The Second Trump Administration has been engaged in a large number of executive actions, many of which are generating lawsuits. The Administration is also making legislative recommendations, including proposed rescission actions. The scale and nature of these developments are raising many novel legal questions. Against this backdrop, it is important to be able to find, […]

  • Objetivos/Metas SMART del IEP

    Zoom

    La educación especial se proporciona a los estudiantes en su entorno menos restrictivo a través de la identificación de cuáles son sus desafíos, y la creación de objetivos SMART que impulsan los servicios, los apoyos y la colocación.   Esta capacitación virtual se centra en cómo identificar las áreas de necesidad, escribir objetivos ambiciosos y […]

  • Encampment Response Legal Clinic

    Gilroy Veterans Hall 74 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA, United States

    Have you been approached by police while experiencing homelessness? Come to: Encampment Response Legal Clinics. Know your rights!   Talk to a lawyer for free.   - Ask to lower fines and fees - Dispute infractions and citations - Reconnect with public defender   No police will be present. No appointment needed.   - Help […]

  • Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy | Celebrating Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary

    Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

      This July, DREDF and a coalition of racial justice and disability rights & justice organizations are hosting a powerful, community-centered rally to celebrate Disability Pride and mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).   This anniversary comes at a pivotal time. As so many of the rights, resources, and the […]

  • Panel Discussion and Screening of PBS’ Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act

    Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium 1st St SE, Washington, DC, DC, United States

    We will be screening the PBS short documentary Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act. Following the film, Judy Woodruff will moderate a panel discussion featuring legislators who helped shape and pass the ADA, as well as those who participated in the making of the documentary. Panelists will reflect on progress made, strategies, the determined […]

  • Encampment Response Legal Clinic

    Roosevelt Community Center 910 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, United States

    Have you been approached by police while experiencing homelessness? Come to: Encampment Response Legal Clinics. Know your rights!   Talk to a lawyer for free.   - Ask to lower fines and fees - Dispute infractions and citations - Reconnect with public defender   No police will be present. No appointment needed.   - Help […]

  • ADA35 National March & Rally

    Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United States

    The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) invite YOU to join us for the 2025 National March & Rally in the heart of Washington, DC!   The theme for the 2025 March and Rally is Our Lives, Our Homes, Our Communities. Together, we […]

  • 2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

    Sacramento Scottish Rite 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

    Bridging Science and Real Lives: Research, Practice, and Advocacy in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities   This event is ideal for professionals, researchers, individuals with disabilities, family members, disability advocates, policymakers, community members, and students/trainees.   Keynote on Cutting-Edge Research Hear UC Davis MIND Institute experts share research findings, including intervention approaches for fragile X syndrome, intervention for […]

  • IEP Basics and Beyond

    Zoom

    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 you […]