Join 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 Department is dismantled, and what parents, students, advocates, and professionals should know. Presenters: -Karma Quick-Panwala (she/her), DREDF -Jinny Kim (she/her), DREDF -Denise Marshall, COPAA […]
A 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 evaluado? ¿Cómo interpretamos los números en el informe? ¿Qué información necesita el equipo del IEP de una evaluación para elaborar el propio plan? Responderemos estas […]
About 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 available to them. This session will feature guest speakers from across the country sharing critical insights, legal knowledge, and lived experience. Whether you […]
Are 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 […]
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed three rules that will harm transgender youth and adults. One proposal is to amend Section 504 regulations to allow disability discrimination against trans people with gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is a medical condition experienced by some transgender individuals and that can be […]
Join us as we introduce the annual goals of the Individualized Education Program (IEP), the accountability mechanism that provides access to education and ensures students receive free appropriate public education (FAPE) in their IEPs. What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) say about goals, and where do the goals come from? What kinds […]
Acompáñenos mientras presentamos los objetivos anuales del Programa de Educación Individualizada (IEP), el mecanismo de rendición de cuentas que brinda acceso a la educación y garantiza que los estudiantes reciban una educación pública gratuita y adecuada (FAPE) en sus IEP. ¿Qué dice la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) sobre los objetivos y […]
Across the country, responses to homelessness are shifting away from housing and healthcare and toward punishment and detention. In Utah, the governor has proposed defunding housing programs to build a large, remote, government-run detention camp for people experiencing homelessness, potentially using federal dollars. History shows that detention camps, forced treatment, and criminalization do not […]
Join us for a special Ed Roberts Day event celebrating the legacy of Ed Roberts and the disability rights movement through a community book reading of An Independent Man. An Independent Man tells the powerful story of Ed Roberts — disability rights pioneer, activist, and one of the founders of the independent living movement — whose leadership helped […]
Join us as we go over the legal standards for goals, the formula for writing SMART Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, and everything from the baseline to short-term objectives to […]
Acompáñenos mientras repasamos los estándares legales de los objetivos, la fórmula para crear objetivos SMART del Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) y todo relacionado con los objetivos, desde los puntos de […]
Eviction is often the result of circumstances far beyond a tenant’s control—especially for people with disabilities and survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Advocates can play a critical role in […]
Nine states – Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, and Texas – have renewed their attack on Section 504 and our right to live in the community. […]
Join us as we talk through accommodations and modifications during the school day. What can accommodations look like? What are modifications? How do we tell the difference between the two? […]
Acompáñenos a hablar sobre las adaptaciones y modificaciones durante la jornada escolar. ¿Cómo se presentan las adaptaciones? ¿Qué son las modificaciones? ¿Cómo las diferenciamos? ¿Cómo se relacionan con los objetivos […]
Life After screening by DREDF and CIL, followed by a panel with Reid Davenport, Anita Cameron & Michael Bien. Join the Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) and […]
You are invited to the Joint County Transition Conference and Resource Fair, brought to you by the Alameda County Developmental Disabilities Council, the Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County, and […]
April is National Social Security Month, a perfect time to examine new research exploring the experiences of benefits specialists who assist claimants to obtain and maintain Social Security Disability Insurance […]
Over the course of the Special Education Academy, we have reviewed the foundations of the IDEA and parent rights, the evaluations process, the annual goals that help our students make […]
A lo largo de la Academia de Educación Especial, hemos repasado los fundamentos de la ley IDEA y los derechos de los padres, el proceso de evaluación, los objetivos anuales […]
This training is for: ● Families whose children are struggling in school ● Parents interested in learning about IEPs or 504 Plans ● Families who feel their child’s needs […]
Curious about what happens after the IEP? This workshop will provide guidance, resources, and practical steps to help families plan for life after high school. You must register in […]
-Numerous workshops by various providers on parenting and education of students with disabilities -Connecting and networking with parents and community providers -Access to information from providers and vendors serving the […]
Start planning for your transition from school services to adult services: -Find new resources in our community! -Community agencies providing great information! -Enjoy music & other entertainment! -Free door […]
Presented in Cantonese. When your child faces difficulties at school, you want to know what support the school can offer. Special education is one way schools provide support to eligible students. This can be a confusing and complex process, but as a parent, your involvement is essential. This workshop provides Cantonese-speaking families with practical […]
Curious about your next step? Join us for a day full of learning and fun! At the fair you will learn about: -Vocational and Employment Support -Day Programs -Community Resources -ILS/SLS *Snacks and water provided to students. *There will be raffle prizes and music. Join Us! // ¿Te interesa saber […]
Join DREDF’s advocates as we walk through the requirements in federal and state special education law regarding behaviors at school. What must a school do, and how can a 504 plan or IEP address behaviors? When behaviors rise to the level of discipline, how must schools respond, and what steps can parents take? We’ll discuss […]
Únase a los defensores de DREDF para repasar los requisitos de la legislación federal y estatal sobre educación especial en lo que se refiere al comportamiento en la escuela. ¿Qué debe hacer una escuela y cómo puede un plan 504 o un IEP abordar los problemas de comportamiento? Cuando el comportamiento alcanza un nivel que […]
The California Disability Leadership Alliance is excited to announce our 2nd annual CDLA Day of Action at the Capitol. Join us on the California Capitol West Steps to rally for our rights and services and celebrate disability culture and pride. Nothing about us, without us! Event will feature a resource fair, rally and program. Participants will […]
Transition to adulthood is full of uncertainty, but the IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA, plus available resources, help ensure our high school students begin preparing for a thriving and successful life after high school, no matter what that looks like. Parents and students alike can join DREDF’s advocates for this webinar as we walk […]
La transición a la vida adulta está llena de incertidumbre; sin embargo, la Ley de Educación para Individuos con Discapacidades (IDEA - por sus siglas en inglés), la Sección 504 y la ADA — junto con los recursos disponibles— ayudan a garantizar que nuestros estudiantes de secundaria comiencen a prepararse para una vida próspera y […]