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  • Know Your Rights! / ¡Conoce Tus Derechos!

    1470 Fruitvale Ave Oakland, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Legal Rights & Self-Advocacy in Reproductive Care

    Zoom

    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? […]

  • Part 5 of 10: The Importance of IEP Goals

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Parte 5 de 10: La importancia de los objetivos del IEP

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Ed Roberts Day: Book Reading of An Independent Man

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

    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 […]

  • Part 6 of 10: Writing SMART Goals in the IEP

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Parte 6 de 10: Creando Objetivos SMART para el documento IEP

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Life After Documentary: Screening & Panel

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

    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 […]

  • 2026 Joint County Transition Conference and Resource Fair

    Chabot College 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Social Security, Disability, and Equity: New Research and What It Means for Policy

    Zoom

    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 (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Join the authors of a new report, DREDF and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) for […]

  • Part 8 of 10: IEP Services, Placement, and Offer of FAPE

    Zoom

    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 progress in school, and the accommodations and modifications that support the goals and student access to all parts of the school day. Now we pull […]

  • Parte 8 de 10: Los Servicios de Educación Especial, la Asignación Del Entorno y la Oferta de Educación Pública Gratuita y Adecuada (FAPE)

    Zoom

    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 que ayudan a nuestros alumnos a progresar en la escuela, y las adaptaciones y modificaciones que respaldan dichos objetivos y facilitan el acceso de los […]

  • Supporting Your Student’s Needs in School: How to Request Additional Help

    Chavez Central Library 605 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA, United States

    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 may not yet be identified   This training is about identifying when a child is having difficulty, and when and how to ask for an […]

  • Transition to Adulthood: What Comes Next After High School?

    Zoom

    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 advance for this event: Registration Link

  • 3rd Annual Butte County Parent University & Resource Fair / Evento Anual del Condado de Butte

    Bidwell Junior High School 2376 North Ave., Chico, CA, United States

    -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 greater Butte Community   WORKSHOP SESSIONS -How to Read Your Child's IEP -Preschool to School Age Transitions IFSP to IEP -An Orientation to Rowell Family […]

  • 19th Annual West County Special Education Community Resource and Transition Fair / 19ª Feria anual de recursos comunitarios y transición para la educación especial del condado de West County

    Vista Hills Education Center / Vista Hills Centro de Educación 2625 Barnard St., Richmond, CA, United States

    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 prizes! -Free fun for the whole family!   It's never too early to start your transition planning!   //   Comienza a planear la transición […]

  • Your Voice Matters: Special Education Basics [Cantonese]

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Valley Mountain Regional Center Transition Fair / Feria de Transición

    Turner Park 287 Treat Ave., San Andreas, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Part 9 of 10: Navigating Behaviors and Discipline at School

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Parte 9 de 10: Navegando Comportamientos y disciplina en la escuela

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • California Disability Leadership Alliance: Day of Action at the Capitol

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

    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 […]

  • Part 10 of 10: What Comes Next? Transition for High School Students with Disabilities

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Federal Retreat, California Resolve: Emotional Support Animals After HUD’s Policy Reversal

    Zoom

    When HUD's May 22, 2026 memo ended federal fair housing enforcement for disabled people with emotional support animals, it changed the agency's posture—not the law. This webinar breaks down what the memo does and does not do, then focuses on the protections that remain strong for disabled Californians. We'll also share practical tips for advocates […]

  • Housing Advocacy 101 for CARE Court Counsel

    Zoom

    California's mental health system, administered through counties, offers a number of housing programs and supports that are potentially available to CARE Court respondents and other clients with mental health disabilities. Some of these programs and supports are longstanding; others are new or changing. Join this training for a review of available housing programs and supports […]

  • 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

    Zoom

    About the Conference   Join us for the 2026 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, hosted by the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the UC Davis MIND Institute, for […]

  • Let’s Talk About the Problem, with Author Dara Baldwin

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

    Join DREDF, in partnership with the Center for Independent Living (CIL), for an evening of conversation and connection with author, Dara Baldwin, about her journey to become a disability activist […]

  • Advocacy & Communication Access Webinar

    Zoom

    Join California Connect and Disability Rights California for a free webinar about disability rights, communication access, and available resources.   This webinar will cover:   -Disability rights and communication access […]

  • DREDF’s 47th Anniversary Gala | Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable

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

      This year’s theme is Disability Culture: Loud, Proud, Unstoppable.   We're putting the “lit” in disability by honoring the resilience, pride, collaboration, and ingenuity of our community in the […]

  • Part 2 of 10: Know Your Rights in the IEP Process

    Zoom

    Come 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. […]

  • Know Your Rights, Own Your Voice: Disability Access in College

    Zoom

    This workshop will address disability access and accommodations in colleges and universities. Presenters will discuss what accommodations are, students' rights to receive accommodations, and how to advocate for and enforce […]

  • Parte 3 de 10: Evaluaciones de Educación Especial: Por qué se evalúa a los estudiantes con discapacidad

    Zoom

    Ahora 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 primer paso para que un estudiante obtenga un Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) y cuáles son las partes del proceso? Acompáñenos a explorar las evaluaciones […]