Revolutionary love takes many forms, from intimate love to community care to movements for self-determination. Join CIL and DREDF for an evening centering revolutionary love, including: - A special Bay Area community screening of the film Patrice: The Movie, a new documentary rom-com all about the next phase of marriage equality: disability. - […]
Los niños de 3 años hasta principios de la escuela primaria a menudo requieren apoyo de educación especial con el fin de aprender y progresar en la escuela en su entorno menos restrictivo. Este seminario web se centra en los requisitos legales y cómo los padres / cuidadores pueden abogar por la evaluación necesaria, metas. […]
DREDF recently released a new legal toolkit, Legal Advocacy for Unhoused People with Disabilities: Toolkit to Challenge California Laws Criminalizing Homelessness. This toolkit is for attorneys and legal advocates bringing affirmative litigation on behalf of unhoused people with disabilities. Join us for a webinar that reviews the key aspects of the toolkit, including how to […]
Join the Campaign! This Zoom training is being held by National ADAPT. Training Structure: Combination of formal presentation and real-life examples of implementation. Sign Language interpretation will be provided. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link CONTACT/ RSVP Dillon Warren: (620) 605-8045 dillonw@skilonline.com Mike Oxford: (785) […]
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 […]
Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act tells the emotional and dramatic story of the decades-long push for equality and accessibility that culminated in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. While curb cuts, ramps at building entrances, and braille on elevator buttons seem commonplace today, they were once the subject […]
You are invited to attend the 2025 Transition Conference & Resource Fair, designed for students and adults with disabilities, their families, and their circle of support. Presentations and Resources will […]
On March 23rd, Representative Ro Khanna is hosting a series of town halls with Protect Our Care and other progressive partners across three California Congressional districts held by Republicans that […]
The CARE Court model promises streamlined service delivery to respondents, but what services are actually available in the real world? What services are effective for CARE Court respondents? How can […]
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) and the Center for Independent Living (CIL) invite you to a special screening and discussion of Change, Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities […]
Jillian MacLeod, DREDF's Legal Fellow will be presenting alongside Amanda Spriggs Reid from Women Enabled International in a webinar hosted by Disability Rights New York about improving access to abortion […]
This webinar focuses on supporting disabled youth, and how to partner with and support them to develop a plan for life after high school that is individualized to their goals, […]
Join us for a virtual event featuring Executive Directors from four Bay Area disability advocacy organizations. This conversation will be about the future of disability advocacy, what work each organization […]
The CARE Court model promises streamlined service delivery to respondents, but what services are actually available in the real world? What services are effective for CARE Court respondents? Join a […]
Este seminario web se centra en el apoyo a los jóvenes con discapacidades y en cómo colaborar con ellos y ayudarles a desarrollar un plan para la vida después del […]
Please join your fellow disability advocates from the DO Network for a webinar celebrating the 48th Anniversary of the Section 504 Protest. In this current time of uncertain change, this […]
Right now, Congress is pushing forward with a plan to cut nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid. We won't let that happen. Medicaid is not a line item in a budget – it's a lifeline for millions of families across the U.S. That's why we're bringing together caregivers, care recipients, and care advocates for a […]
This powerful, family-friendly rally kicks off ADAPT’s new Keys to Community Living campaign for disability justice and community integration. Joining ADAPT will be The National Council on Independent Living, Caring Across Generations, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies, Autistic Self Advocates Network, Legal Defense Fund, American Association of People with Disabilities, ADA Watch and more. […]
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 […]
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 break down what’s going on, what Congress is considering, and why Medicaid cannot be undermined. Then, we’ll have a live Q&A to get your questions […]
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 / Medicaid for their healthcare, including children and people with disabilities! And they're making the cuts to give huge tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires. […]
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 / Medicaid for their healthcare, including children and people with disabilities! And they're making the cuts to give huge tax breaks to millionaires and billionaires. […]
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 rally against threats of massive federal and state funding cuts to Medicaid and other programs like Medi-Cal, In-Home Support Services, the Self-Determination Program and other […]
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 de abogacía. Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro