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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
2026-04-25 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vista Hills Education Center / Vista Hills Centro de Educación, 2625 Barnard St., Richmond, CA, 94806, 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!

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Comienza a planear la transición de los servicios escolares a los servicios adultos:

-Entérate acerca de los nuevos recursos disponsibles en nuestra
-Comunidad agencias con información muy útil
-Disfruta de la música y de otros espectáculos
-Premios gratis con la entrada
-Diversión gratis para toda la familia!

Nunca es demasiado temprano para comenzar a planear para tu
transición!

3rd Annual Butte County Parent University & Resource Fair / Evento Anual del Condado de Butte
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Bidwell Junior High School, 2376 North Ave., Chico, CA, 95926, 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 Empowerment
-Nurtured Heart: Supporting Positive Behavior
-Healing After Trauma
-Transition to Adulthood
-Feeling Safe, Being Safe Emergency Preparedness
-Employment Programs and Options
-Using Communication Tools to Boost Connection
-Autism 101: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder

SCHEDULE
9:00 to 9:15am – Check In
10:00 to 10:45am – Session 1
11:00 to 11:45 – Session 2

SPANISH AND ASL
Several of the sessions will offer real-time Spanish translation and ASL interpretation.

CHILDCARE
Child care supervision and activities will be provided only for those families who are pre-registered by April 17th.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

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-Ofrecemos una variedad de talleres de educación y enseñanza sobre habilidades para padres con niños descapacitados
-Les ofrecemos la oportunidad de conocer e interactuar con proveedores comunitarios y otros padres con estudiantes en el programa de educación especial
-Aceso directo a mucha información de proveedores del condado de Butte

TALLERES
-Cómo leer el IEP (Plan individualizado de educación)
-Transiciones de pre-escolar a la escuela con el IFSP a IEP
-Orientación de Rowell Family Empowerment
-Corazón nutrido: Cómo fomentar comportamientos positivos
-Transición a la edad adulta
-Sentirse seguro y estar seguro con preparación para emergencias
-Opciones y programas para el empleo
-Usar herramientas de comunicación para fortalecer conexiónes
-Autismo 101: Entender bien el autismo

HORARIO
9:00 a 9:15am – Inscripción
10:00 a 10:45am – Sesión 1
11:00 a 11:45am – Sesión 2

ESPAÑOL Y LENGUA DE SEÑAS
Se ofrecerán varias sesiones con interpretación en español y lengua de señas estadounidense.

CUIDADO INFANTIL
Habrá cuidado de niños para las familias que se registran antes o en el día 17 de abril.

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Transition to Adulthood: What Comes Next After High School?
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:00 | 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

Supporting Your Student’s Needs in School: How to Request Additional Help
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Chavez Central Library, 605 N. El Dorado St., Stockton, CA, 95202, 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 IEP evaluation or 504 plan. It will be solely in-person and will not be livestreamed. Please RSVP by emailing ahaynes@dredf.org

Parte 8 de 10: Los Servicios de Educación Especial, la Asignación Del Entorno y la Oferta de Educación Pública Gratuita y Adecuada (FAPE)
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 alumnos a todas las actividades de la jornada escolar. Ahora reunimos todos estos elementos con los servicios de educación especial, la asignación del entorno y la Oferta de Educación Pública Gratuita y Adecuada (FAPE). Este seminario web incluirá información útil para padres, familias y alumnos, independientemente de en qué fase del proceso del IEP se encuentren, sobre todo con estrategias y consejos para el desarrollo del IEP. ¡Traiga su documento IEP a este seminario web para seguirlo!

*Se proporcionará CART (subtítulos en directo). Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Part 8 of 10: IEP Services, Placement, and Offer of FAPE
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 all of these things together with special education services, placement, and the Offer of FAPE. This webinar will include information that is helpful to parents, families, and students no matter where in the IEP process they are, especially with IEP strategies and tips along the way. Bring your IEP to this webinar to follow along!

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

*CART (live captions) provided. Contact pti@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Friday, April 10th. Late requests may not be possible to fill.

Social Security, Disability, and Equity: New Research and What It Means for Policy
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:30 | 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 a timely conversation designed for advocates, policymakers, journalists, and community members.

This webinar will connect research findings to real-world policy debates. The study’s authors will break down key insights, highlight worsening systemic barriers, and outline what is at stake for equity and economic security. The discussion will focus on:

– How key findings from the research connect to current policy conversations affecting the disability community

– The implications disabled people who rely on Medicaid through SSI and SSDI. The increasing barriers to maintaining steady enrollment in SSI or SSDI benefits could lead to loss of critical healthcare services, including home and community-based services.

– How the chaos at SSA could intersect with new requirements imposed on Medicaid beneficiaries under the Trump administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” or HR 1.

– The significance of the SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act

– How we can collectively push for a more inclusive Social Security system

Presenters:

– Katie Savin (they/them) – Asst. Prof, School of Social Work, California State University, Sacramento

– Callie Freitag (she/her) – Asst. Prof. of Social Work, University of Wisconsin-Madison

– Matthew Borus (he/him) – Asst. Prof., Department of Social Work, Binghamton University (State University of NY)

– Tracey Gronniger (she/her), Managing Director of Economic Security, Justice in Aging

– Maria Town (she/her), President and CEO, American Association of People with Disabilities

– Silvia Yee (she/her) – Policy Director, DREDF (moderator)

Registration Link

2026 Joint County Transition Conference and Resource Fair
2026-03-28 08:15 - 15:30 | Chabot College, 25555 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward, CA, 94545, 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 community partners. This educational conference is for students and individuals of all ages with disabilities, their families, and their circle of support, to learn about transitioning to adult services and building independence. Presentations will focus on early teens to the post transition years (22 and up).

Están invitados a la Conferencia de Transición y Feria de Recursos Conjunta del Condado de Alameda y Contra Costa, organizada por el Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Alameda, el Consejo de Discapacidades del Desarrollo del Condado de Contra Costa y socios comunitarios. Esta conferencia educativa está dirigida hacia estudiantes e individuos de todas edades con discapacidades, sus familias y su círculo de apoyo, para aprender sobre la transición a los servicios para adultos y como construir la independencia. Las presentaciones se enfocarán en los primeros años de la adolescencia hasta los años postransición (22 años).

You must register in advance for this event: Eventbrite Link

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Life After Documentary: Screening & Panel
2026-03-19 16:30 - 20:30 | Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, 94703, 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 Center for Independent Living (CIL) for a screening of Life After, a powerful documentary from filmmaker Reid Davenport.

Life After is a 2025 American documentary film that explores the story of Elizabeth Bouvia, who in 1983 sought the legal right to die. Life After is a rallying cry for people with disabilities to be in control of their lives, and examines the political and social structures that surround and control people with disabilities.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by DREDF’s Executive Director, Michelle Uzeta and featuring:

Reid Davenport, director of Life After
Anita Cameron, Disability Justice Activist
Michael Bien, Founding Partner of Rosen Bien Galvan & Grunfeld LLP

Together, they will explore the film’s themes and the broader implications for disability rights, ethics, and public policy.

This is an in-person event and it will not be live-streamed. If you cannot attend in person, we can provide a link to screen the film at home during the event on March 19. To receive a time-limited link, please email tickets@dredf.org by Monday, March 16.

ASL and CART (live captions) provided. Contact Ally Cline at acline@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Thursday, March 12. Late requests may not be possible to fill.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link. Download the promotional flyer here.

Parte 7 de 10: Adaptaciones y modificaciones en el PEI y los Planes 504
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
Acompáñenos a hablar sobre las adaptaciones y modificaciones durante la jornada escolar. ¿Cómo se presentan las adaptaciones? ¿Qué son las modificaciones? ¿Cómo las diferenciamos? ¿Cómo se relacionan con los objetivos y servicios del Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP por sus siglas en inglés) (o Plan 504)?

*Se proporcionará CART (subtítulos en directo). Póngase en contacto con pti@dredf.org antes del 6 de marzo para solicitar cualquier adaptación que pueda necesitar. Es posible que no se puedan atender las solicitudes de última hora. Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Part 7 of 10: Accommodations and Modifications in the IEP and 504 Plans
2026-03-09 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
Join us as we talk through accommodations and modifications during the school day. What can accommodations look like? What are modifications? How do we tell the difference between the two? How do they relate to goals and services in the IEP (or 504 Plan)?

*CART (live captions) provided. Contact pti@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Friday, March 6th. Late requests may not be possible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Texas v. Kennedy (2026) -- The renewed attack on Section 504 and Olmstead
2026-02-25 10:30 - 12:00 | Zoom
Nine states – Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota, and Texas – have renewed their attack on Section 504 and our right to live in the community. In Texas v. Kennedy (2026), the states say that the updated Section 504 rules are unlawful and unconstitutional. They want to weaken the “integration mandate” — the rule that people with disabilities have a right to live in the community with supports and not be forced into nursing homes and hospitals. Join this webinar to learn how to fight this dangerous plan to take away our human rights.

Presenters:
-Claudia Center (she/her), Legal Director, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund
-Maria Town (she/her), President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities
-Jennifer Mathis (she/her), Deputy Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
-Theo W. Braddy (he/him), Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living

*ASL and CART (live captions) provided. Contact Ally Cline at acline@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Friday, February 20th. Late requests may not be possible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Using Disability Law and Domestic Abuse Protections to Avoid Eviction - Practical Tools for Advocates and Legal Service Providers
2026-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Zoom
Eviction is often the result of circumstances far beyond a tenant’s control—especially for people with disabilities and survivors of domestic or sexual violence. Advocates can play a critical role in stopping displacement, but only if they know how to use the full range of legal protections available.

In this webinar, attorneys from the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) and the Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP) will walk through legal strategies to prevent eviction and other adverse housing actions.

DREDF will cover how to use disability rights laws to protect tenants, including:
– Using fair housing laws to stop or delay eviction
– Advocating for tenants who have difficulty communicating or who need decision-making support
– Strategies for representing clients who do not want to disclose a disability

FVAP will cover eviction protections for survivors, including: – Legal defenses when eviction is tied to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or other abuse
– Protections when tenants needed emergency assistance because of violence or another crisis
– How to frame survivor-based defenses effectively in housing court and with landlords

Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how disability law and survivor protections can work together to keep people housed.

*ASL and CART (live captions) provided. Contact Ally Cline at acline@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Thursday, February 12, 2026. Late requests may not be possible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link.

Parte 6 de 10: Creando Objetivos SMART para el documento IEP
2026-02-10 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 referencia hasta los objetivos a corto plazo y el objetivo anual en sí. Proveeremos ejemplos de objetivos apropiados y le ayudaremos a entender los objetivos del documento de IEP de su hijo. Asegúrese de traer el IEP a este seminario web!

*Se proporcionará CART (subtítulos en directo). Póngase en contacto con pti@dredf.org antes del 2 de febrero para solicitar cualquier adaptación que pueda necesitar. Es posible que no se puedan atender las solicitudes de última hora. Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro.

Part 6 of 10: Writing SMART Goals in the IEP
2026-02-09 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 the annual goal itself. We’ll give examples of good goals and help you understand the goals in your child’s IEP. Be sure to bring the IEP to this webinar!

*CART (live captions) provided. Contact pti@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by Monday, February 2nd. Late requests may not be possible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link.

Ed Roberts Day: Book Reading of An Independent Man
2026-01-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, 94703, 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 the powerful story of Ed Roberts — disability rights pioneer, activist, and one of the founders of the independent living movement — whose leadership helped reshape civil rights, accessibility, and inclusion for generations to come. This evening gathering invites community members, advocates, and allies to come together for a shared reading, reflection, and connection in the place where Ed’s legacy continues to live and grow.

Accessibility

The Ed Roberts Campus is fully accessible. After registering, please let us know at events@thecil.org:

-If you require ASL interpretation
-Any other access needs or accommodations that will help you fully participate

We are committed to making this event welcoming and accessible to all.

Community & Inclusion

This event is open to everyone — persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, students, and community allies are warmly encouraged to attend. We look forward to gathering together to honor Ed Roberts’ legacy and the continued strength of our community.

Masks are required. Light refreshments will be served.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

National Organizing Call: No Federal Funding for Homeless Detention Camps!
2026-01-29 13:30 - 15:00 | Zoom
Across the country, responses to homelessness are shifting away from housing and healthcare and toward punishment and detention. In Utah, the governor has proposed defunding housing programs to build a large, remote, government-run detention camp for people experiencing homelessness, potentially using federal dollars.

History shows that detention camps, forced treatment, and criminalization do not end homelessness—they cause harm, waste public resources, undermine human dignity, and deepen racial inequities. Housing and healthcare are the proven solutions.

In response, advocates are launching the No Federal Funding for Homeless Detention Camps campaign. On January 29, the National Alliance to End Homelessness will host a webinar led by the National Homelessness Law Center that will examine Utah’s proposal, its federal funding implications, the impacts on people experiencing homelessness, and opportunities for coordinated advocacy to stop this approach from spreading.

Join to:

-Understand how Utah’s proposal fits into a broader national push toward detention and forced treatment
-Hear from legal, mental health, service provider, and advocacy leaders
-Learn how to take action to prevent federal homelessness funding from being diverted into detention camps.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link.

Parte 5 de 10: La importancia de los objetivos del IEP
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 una educación pública gratuita y adecuada (FAPE) en sus IEP. ¿Qué dice la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA) sobre los objetivos y de dónde provienen estos? ¿Qué tipos de objetivos pueden existir? ¿Cuántos objetivos puede tener mi hijo? Responderemos estas y otras preguntas.

Se proporcionará CART (subtítulos en directo). Póngase en contacto con pti@dredf.org antes del 6 de enero para solicitar cualquier adaptación que pueda necesitar. Es posible que no se puedan atender las solicitudes de última hora. Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Part 5 of 10: The Importance of IEP Goals
2026-01-12 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 (FAPE) in their IEPs. What does the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) say about goals, and where do the goals come from? What kinds of goals can there be? How many goals can my child have? We’ll answer these questions and more.

**CART (live captions) provided. Contact pti@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need by January 5th. Late requests may not be possible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Informational Briefing: HHS's Anti-Trans Proposal to Limit Section 504
2026-01-12 10:30 - 11:45 | Zoom
On December 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services proposed three rules that will harm transgender youth and adults. One proposal is to amend Section 504 regulations to allow disability discrimination against trans people with gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria is a medical condition experienced by some transgender individuals and that can be a disability. Section 504 bars disability discrimination by those who receive federal dollars. Join this informational briefing to learn about this harmful proposal and how you can oppose it. Comments to oppose this rule are due on January 20, 2026.

Presenters:

– Claudia Center (she/her), Legal Director, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund

– Ma’ayan Analfi (they/them), Senior Counsel for Health Equity and Justice, National Women’s Law Center

*ASL and CART (live captions) provided. Contact Ally Cline at acline@dredf.org for any accommodations you may need. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Legal Rights & Self-Advocacy in Reproductive Care
2025-12-16 17:30 - 19:00 | 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? Do you wish you knew more about your rights to access sexual and reproductive healthcare?

Everyone has the right to safe, accessible reproductive health care. There is No Reproductive Justice Without Disability Justice.

Join ACCESS Reproductive Justice and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF) to learn about your legal rights, current challenges in today’s legal landscape, and where to turn for support.

We are pleased to collaborate with disability sex-educator and reproductive health self-advocate, Robin Wilson-Beattie (She/Her). Robin will share her experiences and discuss self and systems advocacy strategies in the reproductive healthcare system.

While our funding focuses on LA County, this offering is open to all who want to learn and take action.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

Know Your Rights! / ¡Conoce Tus Derechos!
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA, 94601, 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 available to them.

This session will feature guest speakers from across the country sharing critical insights, legal knowledge, and lived experience.

Whether you join online or in person, you’ll gain tools, information, and confidence to better advocate for yourself and your community.

Who Should Attend

-People with disabilities
-Advocates and allies
-Family members
-Community members interested in learning more about rights and advocacy

Accessibility

We are committed to ensuring this event is inclusive and accessible to all participants. If you require accommodations, please indicate your needs during registration.

Hybrid Location

👉 Register today and be part of this important conversation!

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Sobre el Seminario

Únete a la Parte 3 de la Serie de Webinars ¡Conoce Tus Derechos!, una sesión empoderadora diseñada para ayudar a los miembros de la comunidad a comprender mejor sus derechos y los recursos disponibles para ellos.

Esta sesión contará con invitados de todo el país que compartirán perspectivas clave, conocimientos legales y experiencias de vida.

Ya sea que te unas de manera virtual o presencial, obtendrás herramientas, información y confianza para defender mejor tus derechos y los de tu comunidad.

¿Quiénes Deberían Asistir?

-Personas con discapacidades
-Defensores y aliados
-Miembros de familia
-Miembros de la comunidad interesados en aprender más sobre derechos y defensa

Accesibilidad

Estamos comprometidos a garantizar que este evento sea inclusivo y accesible para todas las personas participantes. Si necesitas adaptaciones, por favor indícalo durante tu registro.

Locación Híbrida

👉 ¡Regístrate hoy y sé parte de esta importante conversación!

Parte 4 de 10: Evaluaciones e Informes de Evaluación: Cómo Revisarlos y Prepararse para la Reunión del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP)
2025-12-09 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
A medida que se acerca la reunión del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) para revisar los informes de evaluación y otras partes del proceso, ¿cómo podemos comprender qué se ha evaluado? ¿Cómo interpretamos los números en el informe? ¿Qué información necesita el equipo del IEP de una evaluación para elaborar el propio plan? Responderemos estas y otras preguntas durante este seminario web, que también incluirá estrategias de defensa que las familias pueden aplicar de inmediato para apoyar a sus estudiantes y colaborar con los miembros del equipo del IEP o del equipo 504.

Se proporcionará CART (subtítulos en directo). Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Looking Ahead: Potential Consequences of Dismantling the U.S. Department of Education
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
Join DREDF and COPAA as we walk through the role of the U.S. Department of Education in special education, what special education may look like across the country if the Department is dismantled, and what parents, students, advocates, and professionals should know.

Presenters:
-Karma Quick-Panwala (she/her), DREDF
-Jinny Kim (she/her), DREDF
-Denise Marshall, COPAA

*ASL and CART will be provided. If you need any other accommodations, please reach out to pti@dredf.org no later than Tuesday, December 2nd. Late requests may be impossible to fill. You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Part 4 of 10: Evaluations and Assessment Reports: How to Review Them and Prepare for the IEP Meeting
2025-12-08 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 serve.

Please note the webinar will be recorded.

**CART (live captions) provided. You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Author Talk with Scot Danforth
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 | Berkeley Central Library, 2090 Kittredge Street, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join us for a talk by Chapman University Professor Scot Danforth on his new book An Independent Man: Ed Roberts and the Fight for Disability Rights. Presented in partnership with UC Press

About the Book
The first biography of one of the founders of the disability rights movement, An Independent Man chronicles the life of an activist who reimagined the meaning of equality and inspired generations of reformers.

Before Jonas Salk’s vaccine, polio was a social death sentence. The disabled were expected to disappear into their limitations, pitied by those around them. This might have been the story of Ed Roberts, paralyzed and consigned to sleep in an iron lung. But Roberts insisted on what all people deserve: a full life.

Scot Danforth deftly captures Roberts’s adventurous personality and radical vision, chronicling his life from his student activist days at the University of California, Berkeley, in the early 1960s to his career highlights of establishing the pioneering Center for Independent Living and directing California’s Department of Rehabilitation. By insisting that disabled persons are valuable members of society, and by translating his ideas into action, Roberts laid the ground for the Americans with Disabilities Act and the ongoing movement for equality.

About the Author
Scot Danforth is the Jack H. and Paula A. Hassinger Chair in Education and Professor of Disability Studies at Chapman University.

Find out more at the University of California Press

Wheelchair accessible. Request sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, materials in large print, braille, or other accommodations by calling 510-981-6195 (Library) or the 510-981-6347 (City of Berkeley TDD line). Please refrain from scented products during public programs.

Connecting Communities: A Disability Services Meet & Greet: Weaverville
2025-11-13 12:00 - 14:30 | Human Response Network, 111 Mountain View St., Weaverville, CA, 96093, United States
*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

Space provided by: Human Response Network

In collaboration with: The State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), Far Northern Regional Center, and Rowell Family Empowerment Center

For more information, contact:
Renee Bauer— renee.bauer@scdd.ca.gov
Karma Quick-Panwala—kquick@dredf.org

Parte 3 de 10: Evaluaciones de Educación Especial: Por qué se evalúa a los estudiantes con discapacidad
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:45 | 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 y descubra por qué es tan importante comprenderlas. Este seminario web incluirá estrategias de defensa que las familias pueden aplicar de inmediato para apoyar a sus estudiantes y colaborar con los miembros del equipo del IEP o del equipo 504.

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Part 3 of 10: Special Education Evaluations: Why and How We Evaluate Students with Disabilities
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:45 | Zoom
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 webinar will include advocacy strategies that families can use immediately to support their students and engage with the IEP team or 504 team members.

Please note the webinar will be recorded.

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Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
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 share insights about recent events and discuss actions you can take.

Together we will use our collective voice to compel the Administration to protect children with disabilities and urge Congress to help protect the IDEA, whose sole purpose is to ensure equitable access and opportunity to education for every child with a disability.

We look forward to connecting with you! You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
