• Colaboración Latina California

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Patrice: The Movie

    TIFF Lightbox 350 King St W, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Special Education: Basics and Beyond

    Zoom

    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: […]

  • Navigating the Special Education Maze: Pathways to Success

    3300 Churn Creek Road, Ste A1 Redding, CA 96002 3300 Churn Creek Road, Ste A1, Redding, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • DREDF’s 45th Anniversary Gala

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • “Better Off Dead?” with Liz Carr

    Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library 901 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC, United States

    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 […]

  • Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial

    Zoom

    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). […]

  • Representing People with Disabilities in Unlawful Detainers

    Zoom

    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

  • How to Read the IEP

    Zoom

    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

  • Disability, Race & Equity: Exploring Intersectionality, Advancing Justice

    Santa Clara County Office of Education 1290 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose, CA, United States

    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% […]

  • IEP Basics and Beyond

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Cómo Leer el IEP: Entendiendo un documento legal importante

    Osher Boardroom 3075 Adeline St, Berekeley, United States

    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 Participation of the Entire IEP Team for Better Student Outcomes – A Two-Part Series

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • IEP Basics and Beyond

    Zoom

    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 […]

  • Sexual and Reproductive Telehealth Access for People with Disabilities

    Zoom

    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

  • Unlocking Potential: Social Housing as a Catalyst for Accessible, Affordable Living

    Zoom

    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 the burgeoning movement for social housing in the United States and the untapped opportunities it presents to increase permanent, affordable, accessible housing for disabled renters. […]

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