IEP Basics and Beyond
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 […]
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What is Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act? And How Can We Defend it?
ZoomSection 503 is part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 503 requires businesses that have contracts with the federal government to "take affirmative action to employ and advance in […]
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Educación Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial
ZoomEsta 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 […]
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Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later
ZoomAlliance for Justice is inviting you to join us on for Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later. This virtual conversation will feature Erin Prangley, […]
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Introducing the IDEA and Other Laws in Special Education
ZoomThis webinar will be Part 1 of the Special Education Academy, a new 10-part series running monthly through June 2026. The series will lead parents, families, and students through the main […]
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Celebrating Resistance 2025: DREDF’s 46th Anniversary Event
Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesCelebrating Resistance DREDF’s 46th Anniversary Event Action, Advocacy, and Community Thursday, September 11, 2025 Doors Open: 5:00 pm PDT Program: 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm PDT This […]
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Fundamentos de Defensa en la Educación Especial: Estrategias para el Éxito
ZoomEste seminario web hablarla sobre la importancia de estrategias de defensa para los estudiantes con discapacidades. Las defensas eficaces aportan en colaborar con el resto del equipo de IEP para […]
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Know Your Rights, Own Your Voice: Disability Access in College
ZoomThis training is all about helping students understand their rights and options for getting support in college if they have a disability or need extra help. We’ll talk about what […]
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Know Your Rights in the IEP Process
ZoomCome with us as we begin to dig into the Procedural Safeguards--a.k.a. parents' rights--and explore the tools parents, families, and even students can use when things begin to go sideways. […]
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Introducción a la Ley de Educación para Niños con Discapacidades (IDEA) y otras leyes relacionadas con la educación especial
ZoomEste seminario web será la primera parte de la Academia de Educación Especial, una nueva serie de 10 partes que se realizará mensualmente hasta junio de 2026. La serie enseñará […]
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Conozca sus derechos en el proceso del IEP
ZoomAcompáñenos a conocer más a fondo las garantías procesales, también conocidas como derechos de los padres, y exploraremos las herramientas que los padres, las familias e incluso los estudiantes pueden […]
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Collaborative Agency Meet & Greet: Dunsmuir
Dunsmuir Community Resource Center 5844 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA, United StatesDownload the flyer (PDF) *All are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.* Come join us to: - Learn about supports and services - Connect with professionals and […]
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Building Bridges: Advancing Supported Decision-Making in Diverse Communities
Laney College 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, United StatesCalifornia State University East Bay is hosting a FREE conference on Supported Decision Making in Oakland at Laney College on October 25th! The state of California granted formal recognition to […]
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Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
ZoomIn light of recent events in the U.S. Department of Education and actions that threaten the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the rights of more than 8 million […]
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Part 3 of 10: Special Education Evaluations: Why and How We Evaluate Students with Disabilities
ZoomNow that we know the basics of the IDEA and parent rights in the process, how do we begin? What is the first step to take to get a student […]
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Parte 3 de 10: Evaluaciones de Educación Especial: Por qué se evalúa a los estudiantes con discapacidad
ZoomAhora que conocemos los conceptos básicos de la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) y los derechos de los padres en el proceso, ¿cómo empezamos? ¿Cuál es el […]
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Connecting Communities: A Disability Services Meet & Greet: Weaverville
Human Response Network 111 Mountain View St., Weaverville, CA, United States*All are welcome! Light refreshments will be provided.* Come join us to: -Learn about supports and services -Connect with professionals and families -Access resources for advocacy & education […]
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Author Talk with Scot Danforth
Berkeley Central Library 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin us for a talk by Chapman University Professor Scot Danforth on his new book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. Presented in partnership with […]
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Part 4 of 10: Evaluations and Assessment Reports: How to Review Them and Prepare for the IEP Meeting
ZoomIf 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 […]
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Looking Ahead: Potential Consequences of Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
ZoomJoin DREDF and COPAA as we walk through the role of the U.S. Department of Education in special education, what special education may look like across the country if the […]
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Parte 4 de 10: Evaluaciones e Informes de Evaluación: Cómo Revisarlos y Prepararse para la Reunión del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP)
ZoomA medida que se acerca la reunión del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) para revisar los informes de evaluación y otras partes del proceso, ¿cómo podemos comprender qué se ha […]
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Know Your Rights! / ¡Conoce Tus Derechos!
1470 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA, United StatesAbout the Webinar Join us for Part 3 of the Know Your Rights! Webinar Series—an empowering session designed to help community members better understand their rights and the resources […]
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Legal Rights & Self-Advocacy in Reproductive Care
ZoomAre you a person with a disability in LA County? Are you interested in learning more about your disability rights and self advocacy strategies when you go to the doctor? Do you wish you knew more about your rights to access sexual and reproductive healthcare? Everyone has the right to safe, accessible reproductive health […]