Accessible Futures: Sharing. Listening. Learning.
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-17 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bay Area Metro Center, 375 Beale Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Join 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 environment and more.

Save the Dates!

June 16, 2025 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
June 17, 2025 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No cost to participate. Meals are included.

Join us for a powerful gathering of the Bay Area disability community as we come together to listen and share experiences to identify needs, gaps and actions. This event will focus on the critical issues of transportation, housing, the environment, and other topics of priority for the community — ensuring that disability voices shape the future of accessibility and equity in our region. Engage with community leaders & advocates across the nine Bay Area counties in a welcoming and fully accessible environment. Share your lived experiences & priorities with policymakers and invited elected officials. Develop partnerships and identify opportunities for collaboration. Let’s build an equitable Bay Area together!

An option to participate remotely will be available, but we encourage participants to join us in person to build community and cultivate partnerships. Registration closes this Friday, June 6th. Secure your spot today!

Questions? E-mail disabilityconference@bayareametro.gov.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

CDLA Day: California Disability Leadership Alliance
2025-06-16 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | California State Capitol, 1315 10th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814, United States
Bring 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 will include live performances by disabled artists, speakers from across California’s disability movement communities, information booths and more.

Questions or Accommodations needed? Email CADLAlliance@gmail.com. You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

Como Leer el Documento IEP
2025-06-23 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
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.

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Federal Law: How It's Made, Where to Find it, How to Understand It & How to Cite It
2025-06-24 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
The 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 actions. The scale and nature of these developments are raising many novel legal questions. Against this backdrop, it is important to be able to find, understand, and correctly cite the primary source materials that are being created by the federal executive, legislative and judicial branches. Many of these materials are available on the Internet without paywalls. This webinar will provide links and tips for locating no-cost documents. It will also put the current Administration in a broader historical context, comparing and contrasting Trump Administration activities with those of past administrations, in ways that can help inform legal challenges to Trump Administration activities. Finally, this webinar will explain how to “decode” legal citations, giving advocates the tools to accurately and efficiently analyze various types of federal legal materials.

*MCLE: 1 General Credit

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

Objetivos/Metas SMART del IEP
2025-06-25 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
La 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 impulsan los servicios, los apoyos y la colocación.

Esta capacitación virtual se centra en cómo identificar las áreas de necesidad, escribir objetivos ambiciosos y significativos, y considerar qué hacer cuando los objetivos no son individualizados a las necesidades únicas del estudiante.

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Encampment Response Legal Clinic
2025-06-29 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gilroy Veterans Hall, 74 W 6th St, Gilroy, CA, 95020, 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 with disability rights in sweeps
– File claims for property loss
– Challenge vehicle tows

Hosted by Gilroy Union of the Homeless, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, The Unhoused Initiative at Santa Clara University, Law Foundation of Silicon Valley, Lived Experience Advisory Board of Silicon Valley, Martha’s Kitchen, and Where Do We Go?

Go to the event FAQ.

Reclaiming Our Legacy: Disability Action & Joy | Celebrating Disability Pride and the 35th ADA Anniversary
2025-07-11 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, 94703, 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 very humanity of our diverse communities face intensifying threats, we are committed to using this milestone as a platform to honor the legacy of the radical movements, including those that gave birth to the ADA, and to use those lessons to organize for the future.

Grounded in the brilliant spirit of the Bay Area’s disability-led movements, this event will serve as a call to action, honoring our past while forging the next chapter of intersectional disability rights, justice, and liberation.

The program will include diverse speakers and performers, community workshops that build important skills and knowledge for this moment, food and music, an art build and unveiling of our community story quilt project, a kids area, and more. Disability Rights California (DRC) will also be hosting an open house as they make their exciting move into the Ed Roberts Campus!

For more information, visit thecil.org/ada35 or register directly on Eventbrite.

Panel Discussion and Screening of PBS' Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Capitol Visitor Center Auditorium, 1st St SE, Washington, DC, DC, 20515, United States
We 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 advocates who changed the civil rights landscape for people with disabilities, and challenges ahead. A livestream will be available for those wishing to attend virtually.

You can RSVP for the event here.

Encampment Response Legal Clinic
2025-07-20 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Roosevelt Community Center, 910 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, 95116, United States

ADA35 National March & Rally
2025-07-21 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H St NW, Washington, DC, DC, 20001, United States
The 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 will march through the streets of Washington, DC to send a clear message: we are united and determined to preserve our freedom to live independently in our communities!

Assembly Time & Location:
March 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. / Grand Hyatt Washington
Gather with us between 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at G and 11th Streets, NW. The March will step off promptly at 3:00 p.m., heading from the Grand Hyatt to Capitol Hill.
Rally: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. / U.S. Capitol
Marchers will converge at the U.S. Capitol for an empowering rally featuring a number of speakers, including leaders in the Independent Living Movement and elected officials working on the issues we care about most.

Express Yourself!
NCIL Conference attendees can pick up complimentary Do-It-Yourself Sign Kits on the morning of Monday, July 21 on the conference floor. Not attending the conference? No problem — bring your own signs and showcase your message your way!

All Are Welcome.
This is more than a march — it’s a movement. Whether you’re a member, an ally, or simply someone who supports the disability community, your presence matters. Join as we rally together to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across the nation.
We’ll be making memories and making history. We hope you’ll join us.

2025 Summer Institute on Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
2025-07-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sacramento Scottish Rite, 6151 H Street, Sacramento, CA, 95819, 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 ADHD, and insights into how environmental factors shape neurodevelopmental outcomes.

Autism-Focused Panel
This panel of autistic individuals and family members will talk about their strategies that help them feel meaningfully included in all parts of their lives.

Interactive Workshops
Workshops cover vital topics for developmental disabilities: enhancing Down syndrome communication, mastering autism evidence-based practices, empowering caregivers with MIND Institute resources, planning inclusive lives, advancing fragile X treatments, and boosting ADHD executive skills. Gain practical tools and cutting-edge insights.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

IEP Basics and Beyond
2025-08-11 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

What is Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act? And How Can We Defend it?
2025-08-19 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Section 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 people with disabilities. The regulations also include a goal for contractors — businesses with federal contracts should try to have a workforce that includes 7% people with disabilities.

A new proposal from the Administration would delete these requirements. This will harm the employment of people with disabilities. Join us to learn about Section 503 and how to defend it.

Presenters:

Claudia Center (she/her), Legal Director, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)

Jennifer Mathis (she/her), Deputy Director, Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law

Tentative: Taryn Mackenzie Williams (she/her), Former Assistant Secretary for Disability Employment Policy, US Department of Labor

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

Educación Especial para Estudiantes Discapacidades: Lo Esencial
2025-08-25 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Holding Court: Expanding Disability Rights and Defending the ADA 35 Years Later
2025-08-26 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Alliance 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 Law. AFJ President Rachel Rossi will be moderating the discussion.

Our panelists will reflect on the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act and what the disability justice movement, along with the wider progressive movement is doing and needs to do to continue expanding rights and accessibility. The discussion will also focus on the impact that state and federal legislation has had on people with disabilities; court decisions that have expanded or hindered disability rights; and the state of disability rights under the second Trump administration.

The ADA was signed into federal law on July 26, 1990, and last month, the ADA celebrated its 35th anniversary. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities and ensures equal opportunities in various areas, including employment and public accommodations. The Supreme Court has heard several cases concerning the ADA, and there have been major victories, as well as rulings that have significantly narrowed the scope of the ADA, making it more difficult for individuals to be protected under the law.

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

Introducing the IDEA and Other Laws in Special Education
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This 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, IEP implementation, and transition to post-secondary life. The series will be comprehensive and give attendees the information and tools they need 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.

Part 1 will focus on the six principles of the IDEA, along with effective advocacy tips that can be used that very week by every parent and student.

Please note the webinar will be recorded.

You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Celebrating Resistance 2025: DREDF's 46th Anniversary Event
2025-09-11 17:00 - 19:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA, 94703, United States
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, and a link will be sent out by September 8th.

Come join us for an evening of fun, activism, and community! Our 46th Anniversary Event: Celebrating Resistance 2025 will feature disability activist, Emmy award winner and rabble-rouser Keith Jones. Keith is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin’ Experiences LLC, which promotes access, inclusion, and empowerment for people with and without disabilities. He will be joined by Jim LeBrecht as Emcee. Jim most recently directed the documentary Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disabilities Act for PBS’ American Experience program, which highlights DREDF’s role in the passage of the ADA. Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, U.S. Representative from California’s 12th District and the first member of Congress known to be congenitally blind, will provide video remarks.

Real-time captioning and ASL will be provided.

Masks are required when not eating or drinking, and KN95 masks will be available on-site.

DREDF will have a limited number of donated tickets available for people unable to pay for a ticket. Please email tickets@dredf.org to make a request for a donated ticket. Please understand that we cannot guarantee that all requests for donated tickets will be accommodated.

Event Program

6:00 PM — Opening by Jim LeBrecht, Emcee & Former DREDF Board Member
6:10 PM — Land Acknowledgement by Isabella Zizi, Northern Cheyenne, Arikara Mvskoke Creek | Idle No More SF Bay & Movement Rights
6:15 PM — Welcome by Steve Kaye, DREDF Board Chair
6:20 PM — Welcome by Michelle Uzeta, DREDF Interim Director
6:25 PM — Video Remarks by Lateefah Simon, U.S. Representative from California’s 12th District
6:30 PM — Claudia Center, DREDF Legal Director Introduces Awardees: Covington & Burling LLP and Legal Services for Prisoners with Children
6:43 PM — Keynote, Spoken Word & Music by Keith Jones
6:58 PM — Video Segment of Change, Not Charity by Jim LeBrecht
7:07 PM — Family Story by Crystal Gardener with Introduction by Karma Quick-Panwala, DREDF’s Children & Family Advocacy Services Director
7:20 PM — Closing remarks
7:30 PM — End of Program

Thank you to Our Sponsors!

Presenter

Guy Wallace

Legacy Builder

Kathi Pugh

Visionary

David German

Shartsis Friese, LLP

Leader

Donna H. Odierna & Lisa R. Hirsch

Steve Kaye & Mitch LaPlante

Benefactor

Stanley Yarnell and Victor Rowley

Advocate

Dorene Giacopini

Knauf Associates and Mediations

Peter Korn & Anneli Meyer Korn

Ricki Blau & Bill Reeves

Activist

Claudia Center

Jeff and Meri Lane

Jinny Kim

Kim Swain & Michael Sugarman

Lainey Feingold

Linda & Bruce MacLeod

Michelle Uzeta

Miller Starr Regalia

Ralph G. Neas, former Executive Director of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights

Silvia Yee & Alex Wang

Susan Freundlich

Wilmer Harris Law

Interested in being a sponsor of Celebrating Resistance? Learn more about sponsorship benefits and opportunities here. If you have questions, contact Susan Freundlich at sfreundlich@dredf.org

For general questions, accommodation, and language interpretation requests, please contact us at (510) 644-2555 or info@dredf.org by September 1.

Thank you for your interest in attending our 46th Anniversary Celebration, Celebrating Resistance. We have reached our maximum capacity. Please join us remotely by streaming the event over Zoom.

Fundamentos de Defensa en la Educación Especial: Estrategias para el Éxito
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Este seminario web hablarla sobre la importancia de estrategias de defensa para los estudiantes con discapacidades. Las defensas eficaces aportan en colaborar con el resto del equipo de IEP para orientar, crear servicios basados en necesidad y encontrar soluciones para preparar a los estudiantes para el futuro.

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Know Your Rights, Own Your Voice: Disability Access in College
2025-09-29 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
This training is all about helping students understand their rights and options for getting support in college if they have a disability or need extra help. We’ll talk about what accommodations and how to ask for them. You’ll learn who to talk to, what paperwork you might need, and how to make sure you’re getting the support you deserve to succeed in college.

You must register in advance for this webinar: Registration Link

Know Your Rights in the IEP Process
2025-10-14 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Come with us as we begin to dig into the Procedural Safeguards–a.k.a. parents’ rights–and explore the tools parents, families, and even students can use when things begin to go sideways. 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.

You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Introducción a la Ley de Educación para Niños con Discapacidades (IDEA) y otras leyes relacionadas con la educación especial
2025-10-15 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Este seminario web será la primera parte de la Academia de Educación Especial, una nueva serie de 10 partes que se realizará mensualmente hasta junio de 2026. La serie enseñará a los padres, las familias y los estudiantes los principios y las partes principales del proceso de educación especial, desde la comprensión de la ley IDEA, el Código de Educación de California y otras leyes, hasta la elaboración de la Oferta de Educación Pública Gratuita y Adecuada (FAPE), la implementación del IEP y la transición a la vida adulta. La serie será detallada y les dará a los participantes la información y las herramientas que necesitan para que los estudiantes con discapacidades tengan equipos de IEP que colaboren, se enfoquen en encontrar soluciones y usen el poder del IEP para preparar a los estudiantes para su futuro.

La primera parte se enfocará en los seis principios de la IDEA, con consejos útiles de defensa para que todos los padres y estudiantes puedan usar esa misma semana.

Tiene que registrarse para poder ingresar a la capacitación: Enlace del Registro.

Conozca sus derechos en el proceso del IEP
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
Acompáñenos a conocer más a fondo las garantías procesales, también conocidas como derechos de los padres, y exploraremos las herramientas que los padres, las familias e incluso los estudiantes pueden utilizar cuando las cosas comienzan a empeorar. Este seminario web incluirá estrategias de defensa que las familias pueden utilizar de inmediato para apoyar a sus estudiantes y colaborar con el equipo del IEP o los miembros del equipo 504.

Tiene que registrarse para participar en la capacitación: Enlace del Registro.

Collaborative Agency Meet & Greet: Dunsmuir
2025-10-24 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dunsmuir Community Resource Center, 5844 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir, CA, 96025, United States
Download the flyer (PDF)

*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

For more information, contact:

-Dunsmuir Community Resource Center – 530-235-4400
-Renee Bauer – renee.bauer@scdd.ca.gov
-Karma Quick-Panwala – kquick@dredf.org

Building Bridges: Advancing Supported Decision-Making in Diverse Communities
2025-10-25 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Laney College, 900 Fallon Street, Oakland, 94607, United States
California State University East Bay is hosting a FREE conference on Supported Decision Making in Oakland at Laney College on October 25th! The state of California granted formal recognition to SDM in September 2022 with the passage of AB 1663, Probate Conservatorship Reform and Supported Decision-Making Act. This law changed the landscape for adults with disabilities and adults with mental health challenges. The law allows these groups to choose who can support them when making decisions in their life in relation to: education, healthcare, law and finances. CSUEB received a grant that is funding a statewide conference that will go into greater detail on this topic. We are inviting current professionals, students, healthcare professionals, therapists, social workers, finance and legal professionals to join us.

What is Supported Decision Making? A new law that gives adults with disabilities choices with who will support them. More information on SDM is here, and please attend the Conference!!

The Building Bridges: Advancing Supported Decision-Making (SDM) in Diverse Communities conference aims to address SDM for professionals in California in:

-Education
-Healthcare
-Speech pathology
-Social work, social services, and behavioral health
-Law
-Nonprofit organizations

and others who work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), aging communities and people with mental health conditions. This conference aims to increase knowledge and application of SDM with professionals in California, facilitate community dialogue, and work towards a cultural shift to reduce the use of conservatorship. Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available.

The conference will include workshops and community conversation sessions that can increase the capacity for professionals serving diverse people with disabilities and their families to provide relevant and culturally responsive information about SDM.

Contact: sdmconference@csueastbay.edu
Conference Website: Building Bridges: Advancing Supported Decision-Making in Diverse Communities Conference

You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link

Virtual Town Hall to Protect Children with Disabilities & Protect IDEA
2025-11-04 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Part 3 of 10: Special Education Evaluations: Why and How We Evaluate Students with Disabilities
2025-11-10 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

You must register in advance for this training: Registration Link

Parte 3 de 10: Evaluaciones de Educación Especial: Por qué se evalúa a los estudiantes con discapacidad
2025-11-12 19:00 - 20:45 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

Debe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro

Connecting Communities: A Disability Services Meet & Greet: Weaverville
2025-11-13 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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

Author Talk with Scot Danforth
2025-12-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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.

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 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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
