Tener habilidad de defensa ayuda a los padres a obtener el apoyo que sus hijos necesitan. Aprenda a poder ser escuchado por los miembros del equipo de la escuela y que realmente tengan en cuenta su punto de vista, lo tomen en serio y entiendan que usted conoce el proceso de IEP al igual que […]
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case called City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (“Grants Pass”) that fining and jailing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go does not violate the cruel and unusual punishments clause of the constitution. The decision has given […]
The disability rights movement has a history of using radical and effective protest tactics to achieve lasting change, and disabled people have been and continue to be an essential part of all civil rights movements. Actions such as the 'Capitol Crawl' and Section 504 Sit-ins illustrate the importance of including people with disabilities in protest […]
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 […]
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. Por favor de enviar un […]
Maximizing the participation of the entire IEP team is essential for creating an effective and individualized educational program. By valuing and integrating the perspectives and expertise of all team members, the IEP process becomes more inclusive, responsive, and successful in meeting the unique needs of each student. In this two-part webinar series, Melanie Reese, Director […]
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 […]
Panelists will discuss the different types of barriers that disabled people face when trying to access sexual and reproductive health care, how telehealth may offer an innovative way to bridge gaps, and actions to enhance access. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
Join the Community Living Policy Center and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)'s Mary Lou Breslin, Hanneke van Deursen, and Morgan Tweed for this exciting and timely webinar exploring […]
Join Claudia Center and Kavya Parthiban from Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) for a one-hour training on readily accessible lawyering for counsel representing CARE Court respondents. This session […]
Section 504 is an important antidiscrimination disability civil rights law. This webinar focuses on how this law is implemented in schools, how to ensure schools develop a 504 plan for […]
Maximizing the participation of the entire IEP team is essential for creating an effective and individualized educational program. By valuing and integrating the perspectives and expertise of all team members, […]
La Sección 504 es una importante ley de derechos civiles contra la discriminación por discapacidad. Este seminario web se centra en cómo se aplica esta ley en las escuelas, cómo […]
