Celebrate 504 Protest Anniversary
ZoomPlease join your fellow disability advocates from the DO Network for a webinar celebrating the 48th Anniversary of the Section 504 Protest. In this current time of uncertain change, this […]
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Medicaid Vigil
Right now, Congress is pushing forward with a plan to cut nearly a trillion dollars from Medicaid. We won't let that happen. Medicaid is not a line item in […]
Keys to Community Rally in D.C.
Upper Senate Park 200 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC, United StatesThis powerful, family-friendly rally kicks off ADAPT’s new Keys to Community Living campaign for disability justice and community integration. Joining ADAPT will be The National Council on Independent Living, […]
IEP Basics and Beyond
ZoomIf 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 […]
Proposed Medicaid Cuts – Town Hall and Live Q&A
ZoomLast week saw the long-dreaded release of the House GOP’s proposed Medicaid cuts, raising alarms and critical questions from many in California and across the country. Join us as we […]
Stop Cuts to Medicaid – Funeral Procession to Cong. Valadao’s Office
Teamsters Local 87 2531 G Street, Bakersfield, CA, United StatesThe Republican led Congress is rushing to pass a budget with almost $800 Billion Dollars in devastating cuts to Medicaid. This will impact 15 million Californians who rely on Medical […]
Stop Cuts to Medicaid – Funeral Procession to Cong. Kim’s Office
Sycamore Park 8268 E Monte Vista Rd, Anaheim, CA, United StatesThe Republican led Congress is rushing to pass a budget with almost $800 Billion Dollars in devastating cuts to Medicaid. This will impact 15 million Californians who rely on Medical […]
Keep The Promise Rally
California State Capitol 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesLanterman Coalition Members and partner organizations throughout California who provide services and supports to Californians with developmental disabilities will join together at the State Capitol to host the state’s largest […]
Educacion Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial
ZoomEsta 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 […]
What’s Really at Stake? What Does Medicaid Have to Do with Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities?
ZoomHave you been wondering how proposed changes to Medicaid could affect our community—especially people with developmental disabilities? You’re not alone. ARCA is hosting a webinar for regional center staff, advocates, […]
Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Students
ZoomThe current Administration is hurting our communities every day. This community briefing will explain how the Administration is hurting students and what you can do about it. We will review: […]
Healing for Us, By Us: A Celebration of Queer/Disabled Joy
Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin a celebration at a family-focused event designed to foster a deep sense of community, connection, and appreciation for our unique individualities. Please note: Masks are required at all […]
Defend Medi-Cal, IHSS, and Childcare: Take Action Against Harmful Budget Cuts!
California State Capitol 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesGovernor Newsom is copying Trump and proposing serious budget cuts that hurt immigrants, people with disabilities, seniors, families, and all of us. He and state legislators need to tax wealthy […]
Solving Problems in Special Education
ZoomThis webinar focuses on what to do when problems arise for students with IEPs, how parents can address them in partnership with schools as early as possible, and what their […]
Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Section 504
ZoomThe Department of Energy has published several "direct final rules" that would gut Section 504 and other civil rights laws. Join us to learn how to write and submit comments […]
Accessible Futures: Sharing. Listening. Learning.
Bay Area Metro Center 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin CIL and Bay Area cross-disability communities in attending this summer's Accessible Futures Conference in San Francisco, June 16th and 17th! A disability-led community conversation on housing, transportation, the […]
CDLA Day: California Disability Leadership Alliance
California State Capitol 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesBring your spirit! Bring your voice! Join the California Disability Leadership Alliance for a new gathering and a new day in disability rights, the First Annual CDLA Day! Event […]
Como Leer el Documento IEP
ZoomEs 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 […]
Federal Law: How It’s Made, Where to Find it, How to Understand It & How to Cite It
ZoomThe Second Trump Administration has been engaged in a large number of executive actions, many of which are generating lawsuits. The Administration is also making legislative recommendations, including proposed rescission […]
Objetivos/Metas SMART del IEP
ZoomLa educación especial se proporciona a los estudiantes en su entorno menos restrictivo a través de la identificación de cuáles son sus desafíos, y la creación de objetivos SMART que […]
Encampment Response Legal Clinic
Gilroy Veterans Hall 74 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA, United StatesHave you been approached by police while experiencing homelessness? Come to: Encampment Response Legal Clinics. Know your rights! Talk to a lawyer for free. - Ask to lower fines and fees - Dispute infractions and citations - Reconnect with public defender No police will be present. No appointment needed. - Help […]
Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy | Celebrating Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary
Ed Roberts Campus 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, United StatesThis July, DREDF and a coalition of racial justice and disability rights & justice organizations are hosting a powerful, community-centered rally to celebrate Disability Pride and mark the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This anniversary comes at a pivotal time. As so many of the rights, resources, and the […]
Panel Discussion and Screening of PBS’ Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium 1st St SE, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesWe will be screening the PBS short documentary Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act. Following the film, Judy Woodruff will moderate a panel discussion featuring legislators who helped shape and pass the ADA, as well as those who participated in the making of the documentary. Panelists will reflect on progress made, strategies, the determined […]
Encampment Response Legal Clinic
Roosevelt Community Center 910 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, United StatesHave you been approached by police while experiencing homelessness? Come to: Encampment Response Legal Clinics. Know your rights! Talk to a lawyer for free. - Ask to lower fines and fees - Dispute infractions and citations - Reconnect with public defender No police will be present. No appointment needed. - Help […]
ADA35 National March & Rally
Grand Hyatt Washington 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC, DC, United StatesThe National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) invite YOU to join us for the 2025 National March & Rally in the heart of Washington, DC! The theme for the 2025 March and Rally is Our Lives, Our Homes, Our Communities. Together, we […]
2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Sacramento Scottish Rite 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesBridging Science and Real Lives: Research, Practice, and Advocacy in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities This event is ideal for professionals, researchers, individuals with disabilities, family members, disability advocates, policymakers, community members, and students/trainees. Keynote on Cutting-Edge Research Hear UC Davis MIND Institute experts share research findings, including intervention approaches for fragile X syndrome, intervention for […]
IEP Basics and Beyond
ZoomIf 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 […]
What is Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act? And How Can We Defend it?
ZoomSection 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 employment qualified individuals with disabilities." Section 503 regulations require that businesses with federal contractors use voluntary surveys to track their progress in hiring and employing […]
Educación Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial
ZoomEsta 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 de abogacía. Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later
ZoomAlliance 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, Director of Public Policy at The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities and Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of the Bazelon Center for Mental Health […]
Introducing the IDEA and Other Laws in Special Education
ZoomThis 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 principles and parts of the special education process from understanding the IDEA, California Education Code, and other laws through putting together the Offer of FAPE, […]