Educación Especial: Consejos de Defensa

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Tener habilidad de defensa ayuda a los padres a obtener el apoyo que sus hijos necesitan. Aprenda a poder ser escuchado por los miembros del equipo de la escuela y que realmente tengan en cuenta su punto de vista, lo tomen en serio y entiendan que usted conoce el proceso de IEP al igual que […]

What the Grants Pass Decision Means for People with Disabilities

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On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in a case called City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (“Grants Pass”) that fining and jailing people experiencing homelessness for sleeping outside when they have nowhere else to go does not violate the cruel and unusual punishments clause of the constitution. The decision has given […]

No Protest Without Us: Tips and Tools for Protestors with Disabilities

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The disability rights movement has a history of using radical and effective protest tactics to achieve lasting change, and disabled people have been and continue to be an essential part of all civil rights movements. Actions such as the 'Capitol Crawl' and Section 504 Sit-ins illustrate the importance of including people with disabilities in protest […]

Colaboración Latina California

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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 creadas para brindar apoyos a las familias.   - Revisaremos las leyes que apoyan el acceso a los servicios, y los retos culturales que enfrentamos […]

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 through the energy of Patrice Jetter and her friends.   Meet Patrice Jetter, a beloved school crossing guard in her New Jersey town. She carries […]