Section 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 […]
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 […]
Alliance 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, […]
This 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 […]
Celebrating 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 […]
Este 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 […]
This 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 […]
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. […]
Este 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 […]
Acompáñenos 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 utilizar cuando las cosas comienzan a empeorar. Este seminario web incluirá estrategias de defensa que las familias pueden utilizar de inmediato para apoyar a sus […]
Download the flyer (PDF) *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 - Get one-on-one consultations for IEPs & 504 Plans For more information, contact: -Dunsmuir Community […]
California 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 SDM in September 2022 with the passage of AB 1663, Probate Conservatorship Reform and Supported Decision-Making Act. This law changed the landscape for adults with […]
In 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 children with disabilities, we invite you to join a grassroots virtual Town Hall for parents, teachers, and advocates for children with disabilities. Speakers will […]
Now 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 an IEP, and what are the parts of the process? Come explore evaluations with us and learn why they are so important to understand. This […]