Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy | Celebrating Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary

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

  This 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 […]

Encampment Response Legal Clinic

Roosevelt Community Center 910 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, United States

Have 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 […]

2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Sacramento Scottish Rite 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA, United States

Bridging 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

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 […]

Educacion Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial

Zoom

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 de abogacía.   Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Supporting Students with Disabilities in School

Zoom

This webinar focuses on the importance of learning effective advocacy in schools so that students with disabilities have IEP teams that are collaborative, solution oriented and focused on using the power of the IEP to prepare students for their futures.   You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Celebrating Resistance 2025: DREDF’s 46th Anniversary Event

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

Registration is coming soon.   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 event will also be livestreamed via Zoom.   Come join us for an evening of fun, activism, and community! Our 46th […]

Fundamentos de Defensa en la Educación Especial: Estrategias para el Éxito

Zoom

Este seminario web se centra en la importancia de aprender las escuelas eficaces de defensa para que los estudiantes con discapacidad tienen equipos de IEP que son de colaboración, orientada a la solución y se centra en el uso del poder del IEP para preparar a los estudiantes para su futuro.   Debe registrarse con […]