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SUMMARY:Legal Advocacy for Unhoused People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:DREDF recently released a new legal toolkit\, Legal Advocacy for Unhoused People with Disabilities: Toolkit to Challenge California Laws Criminalizing Homelessness. This toolkit is for attorneys and legal advocates bringing affirmative litigation on behalf of unhoused people with disabilities. Join us for a webinar that reviews the key aspects of the toolkit\, including how to bring claims under the ADA. The webinar will also include a Q and A with the attorneys who litigated many of the cases cited in the toolkit. \n  \n*MCLE: 1 General Credit \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/legal-advocacy-for-unhoused-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250224T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241108T180808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T001751Z
UID:29330-1740420000-1740425400@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Apoyo a Niños Pequeños con Discapacidad
DESCRIPTION:Los niños de 3 años hasta principios de la escuela primaria a menudo requieren apoyo de educación especial con el fin de aprender y progresar en la escuela en su entorno menos restrictivo. Este seminario web se centra en los requisitos legales y cómo los padres / cuidadores pueden abogar por la evaluación necesaria\, metas. servicios y apoyos y participar de manera significativa en el proceso. \n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/apoyo-a-ninos-pequenos-con-discapacidad-de-preescolar-a-primaria/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20250214T200031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T211957Z
UID:29637-1739898000-1739908800@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Revolutionary Love Day
DESCRIPTION:Revolutionary love takes many forms\, from intimate love to community care to movements for self-determination. \n  \nJoin CIL and DREDF for an evening centering revolutionary love\, including: \n  \n– A special Bay Area community screening of the film Patrice: The Movie\, a new documentary rom-com all about the next phase of marriage equality: disability.\n– A panel discussion: How Our Struggles are Connected: Marriage Equality\, Protecting Section 504 (the Rehabilitation Act)\, Disability & LGBTQ+ Rights (with a focus on trans rights). \n  \nThis community film screening and panel discussion comes at a pivotal time\, where people with disabilities still do not have marriage equality; where there are renewed threats to marriage equality for LGBTQIA+ people\, and where there are emerging attacks on our trans\, non-binary and genderqueer siblings weaponizing the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act–the landmark disability rights that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. \n  \nAccess: The Ed Roberts Campus is a wheelchair accessible space above Ashby BART. Masks will be required and KN95 masks will be available. Light dinner and movie snacks provided in a separate space from the film screening. Captions and audio descriptions will be provided during the film. ASL interpretation will be provided. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/revolutionary-love-day/
LOCATION:Ed Roberts Campus\, 3075 Adeline Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T104500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20250128T235611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T235611Z
UID:29574-1739352600-1739357100@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Disability Community Briefing: What You Can Do to Stop the Attack on Section 504
DESCRIPTION:In September 2024\, a group of 17 states filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government called Texas v. Becerra. The lawsuit asks the court to get rid of Section 504 and its regulations. Section 504 is a major civil rights law for people with disabilities. Section 504 makes sure that people with disabilities are treated fairly and included at school and at their doctors appointments. Losing Section 504 would be a devastating loss of major civil rights for the disability community. This community briefing will explain: \n  \n– What Section 504 is and why it is so important to the disability community \n– What the new Section 504 regulations say and why they are good for the disability community \n– What is currently happening in the Texas v. Becerra lawsuit \n– What community members can do to help stop the attack on Section 504 \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/disability-community-briefing-what-you-can-do-to-stop-the-attack-on-section-504/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241108T184442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T184442Z
UID:29338-1739214000-1739220300@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Young Children with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Children ages 3 through early elementary school often require special education support in order to learn and make progress at school in their least restrictive environment. This webinar focuses on the legal requirements and how parents/caregivers can advocate for necessary evaluation\, goals\, services and supports\, and participate meaningfully in the process. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/supporting-young-children-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20250129T235410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T231017Z
UID:29579-1739181600-1739187000@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Educación Especial para Estudiantes con Discapacidades: Lo Esencial
DESCRIPTION:Esta capacitación básica es para padres y profesionales en cómo abogar por un estudiante con discapacidades\, sospechada de\ndiscapacidad o desafíos educativos. Platicaremos de evaluaciones\, metas\, servicios\, colocación y destrezas de abogacía.
URL:https://dredf.org/event/educacion-especial-para-estudiantes-con-discapacidades-lo-esencial/
LOCATION:DREDF Office at the Ed Roberts Campus\, 3075 Adeline Street\, Suite 210\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250113T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241028T233336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T233336Z
UID:29278-1736794800-1736801100@dredf.org
SUMMARY:IEP Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/iep-basics-and-beyond-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241216T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241108T175413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T195949Z
UID:29328-1734343200-1734348600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Seccion 504 y las Escuelas Publicas: Creando Aceso\, Removiendo Barreras
DESCRIPTION:La Sección 504 es una importante ley de derechos civiles contra la discriminación por discapacidad. Este seminario web se centra en cómo se aplica esta ley en las escuelas\, cómo asegurarse de que se individualiza y se aplica y qué hacer si surgen problemas. \n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/seccion-504-y-las-escuelas-publicas-creando-aceso-removiendo-barreras/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241210T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241118T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T171712Z
UID:29427-1733828400-1733832900@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Participation of the Entire IEP Team for Better Student Outcomes - A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing the participation of the entire IEP team is essential for creating an effective and individualized educational program. By valuing and integrating the perspectives and expertise of all team members\, the IEP process becomes more inclusive\, responsive\, and successful in meeting the unique needs of each student. In this two-part webinar series\, Melanie Reese\, Director of CADRE\, along with a group of invested educational partners in California\, Aubrie Fulk\, Michelle Kinner\, Peter Aguire (Pathways to Partnership)\, Cheryl Theis (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund)\, and Jennifer Yales and Noreen Lippincott (High Quality IEPs)\, offer implementable insights to help make IEP meetings more inclusive\, collaborative\, and focused on the unique needs of every student. \n  \nThis webinar will dive into practical strategies and address common challenges\, equipping IEP teams with tools to foster more productive and inclusive meetings. The California Department of Education will also present information on how they are supporting family participation in the IEP process by enhancing communication\, streamlining assistance\, and responding to concerns\, through their newly formed Constituent’s Office. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/maximizing-participation-of-the-entire-iep-team-for-better-student-outcomes-a-two-part-series-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241209T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241028T232933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T232933Z
UID:29275-1733770800-1733777100@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Section 504 and Public Schools: Creating Access\, Removing Barriers
DESCRIPTION:Section 504 is an important antidiscrimination disability civil rights law. This webinar focuses on how this law is implemented in schools\, how to ensure schools develop a 504 plan for eligible students that meets the purpose and intent of the law\, that it is individualized to provide equal access to educational opportunity\, and what to do if problems arise. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/section-504-and-public-schools-creating-access-removing-barriers/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241120T003956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T003956Z
UID:29438-1733409000-1733412600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Readily Accessible Lawyering for CARE Court Respondents
DESCRIPTION:Join Claudia Center and Kavya Parthiban from Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF) for a one-hour training on readily accessible lawyering for counsel representing CARE Court respondents. This session will cover practical tools to support effective communication and autonomy for people with psychiatric disabilities going through the CARE court process. Participants will receive training on key disability laws\, common reasonable modifications\, and effective strategies including plain language and supportive decision-making. \n  \n*MCLE: 1 Elimination of Bias Credit \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/readily-accessible-lawyering-for-care-court-respondents-2/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241119T184042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T184125Z
UID:29433-1733400000-1733403600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking Potential: Social Housing as a Catalyst for Accessible\, Affordable Living
DESCRIPTION:Join the Community Living Policy Center and Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)‘s Mary Lou Breslin\, Hanneke van Deursen\, and Morgan Tweed for this exciting and timely webinar exploring the burgeoning movement for social housing in the United States and the untapped opportunities it presents to increase permanent\, affordable\, accessible housing for disabled renters. Social housing embodies the growing view that private\, for-profit housing development has failed to meet the nation’s growing affordable housing crisis. Shielded from the market\, rent-stabilized\, and sustainable\, social housing holds the potential to help solve the housing shortage for renters with diverse incomes\, including very low-income disabled people. \n  \nThe webinar will: \n  \n• Summarize the policies that have caused the current affordable\, accessible housing crisis in the US \n• Present an overview of the origins of social housing and how states and locales embrace the model \n• Introduce lessons from social housing in the Netherlands \n• Explain why and how social housing developers should fully incorporate principles of universal\, inclusive design and accessibility features into new social housing construction \n• Outline actions disability advocates can take to unlock the potential of social housing \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/unlocking-potential-social-housing-as-a-catalyst-for-accessible-affordable-living/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241114T233104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T233331Z
UID:29396-1732194000-1732197600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Sexual and Reproductive Telehealth Access for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Panelists will discuss the different types of barriers that disabled people face when trying to access sexual and reproductive health care\, how telehealth may offer an innovative way to bridge gaps\, and actions to enhance access. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/sexual-and-reproductive-telehealth-access-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241113T221011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T221011Z
UID:29379-1732042800-1732049100@dredf.org
SUMMARY:IEP Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/iep-basics-and-beyond-6/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241119T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241118T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T171416Z
UID:29423-1732014000-1732018500@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Maximizing Participation of the Entire IEP Team for Better Student Outcomes - A Two-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Maximizing the participation of the entire IEP team is essential for creating an effective and individualized educational program. By valuing and integrating the perspectives and expertise of all team members\, the IEP process becomes more inclusive\, responsive\, and successful in meeting the unique needs of each student. In this two-part webinar series\, Melanie Reese\, Director of CADRE\, along with a group of invested educational partners in California\, Aubrie Fulk\, Michelle Kinner\, Peter Aguire (Pathways to Partnership)\, Cheryl Theis (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund)\, and Jennifer Yales and Noreen Lippincott (High Quality IEPs)\, offer implementable insights to help make IEP meetings more inclusive\, collaborative\, and focused on the unique needs of every student. \n  \nThis webinar will provide a brief overview of IEP meeting requirements\, define commonly used terms\, such as meaningful participation and consensus\, encourage active participation of the entire team in IEP meetings\, and highlight perspectives and real-world experiences from both educators and parents. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/maximizing-participation-of-the-entire-iep-team-for-better-student-outcomes-a-two-part-series/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241118T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241022T231043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T211353Z
UID:29158-1731924000-1731929400@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Cómo Leer el IEP: Entendiendo un documento legal importante
DESCRIPTION:Es importante saber lo que “ofrece” un programa educativo individualizado a un estudiante con discapacidades. \n  \nEn este taller hablaremos cómo entender que el IEP este correcto\, completo\, apropiado\, cumpla con la ley\, y sea portátil. \n  \nTambién hablaremos de los niveles actuales de rendimiento\, desempeño educativo\, metas y objetivos anuales. \n  \nPor favor de enviar un correo a Andrea Yu si planea atender. \n 
URL:https://dredf.org/event/como-leer-el-iep/
LOCATION:Osher Boardroom\, 3075 Adeline St\, Berekeley\, 94703\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241112T204500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20241028T232546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T232546Z
UID:29273-1731438000-1731444300@dredf.org
SUMMARY:IEP Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/iep-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241108T121500
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240917T222535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240917T222535Z
UID:28544-1731055500-1731068100@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Disability\, Race & Equity: Exploring Intersectionality\, Advancing Justice
DESCRIPTION:Around 144\,000 residents of Santa Clara County have a disability. The disability community experiences a number of poorer outcomes compared to the general population. People with disabilities are twice as likely to live in poverty\, with 27% living at poverty level. Up to 85% of youth in juvenile detention facilities have a disability\, yet only 37% of them receive special education services. \n  \nWithin the disability population\, people of color experience the greatest disparity. In order to serve our most vulnerable populations\, systems of care must address the multi-faceted barriers faced by people of color with disabilities. \n  \nJoin public and nonprofit leaders\, advocates\, parents\, students\, and the larger community in EXPLORING DISABILITY AND RACIAL EQUITY and DISCOVERING how we can ADVANCE JUSTICE within the education\, healthcare\, and justice systems.\n  \nThrough this FREE event\, participants will discover the importance of integrating disability and racial equity into their community work\, with insights from nationally-recognized disability and racial justice advocate Yomi Young. Attendees will also have the opportunity to join one of three sessions to learn how disability and racial disparities impact outcomes in the education\, health\, and justice systems\, as well as find solutions and best practices for promoting better access and support. \n  \nTogether\, we will examine how systemic practices affect members of the disability community and communities of color\, as well as unlock tangible steps we can take to create more just and equitable systems of care. \n  \nAbout the Speaker: Yomi Young is a writer\, public speaker\, consultant\, trainer\, activist and self-described disability justice dreamer who organizes at the intersection of disability\, climate justice and health equity. She works full-time in healthcare as an ethics and compliance manager\, ensuring patients with disabilities receive quality care. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/disability-race-equity-exploring-intersectionality-advancing-justice/
LOCATION:Santa Clara County Office of Education\, 1290 Ridder Park Dr\, San Jose\, CA\, 95131\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240930T175511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T175511Z
UID:28693-1728932400-1728939600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:How to Read the IEP
DESCRIPTION:This training helps participants understand how to read and understand the IEP document and the importance of careful review before signing. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/how-to-read-the-iep/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240926T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240926T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240824T032350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T032350Z
UID:27935-1727352000-1727355600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Representing People with Disabilities in Unlawful Detainers
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover best practices for representing tenants with disabilities in eviction proceedings. It will include requesting reasonable accommodations\, asserting disability-related defenses\, preventing or delaying an eviction\, and other strategies for representing people with disabilities. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: \n  \nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/representing-people-with-disabilities-in-unlawful-detainers/
LOCATION:Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240923T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T035936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T002338Z
UID:27828-1727085600-1727091000@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Educación Especial: Información Básica y Esencial
DESCRIPTION:Una descripción general del proceso de educación especial\, la Ley de Rehabilitación sección 504 y la Ley de Educación para Personas con Discapacidades (IDEA – por sus siglas en ingles). \n\n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: \n  \nEnlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/educacion-especial-informacion-basica-y-esencial/
LOCATION:Zoom
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T140000
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SUMMARY:"Better Off Dead?" with Liz Carr
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Accessibility for a screening and discussion of this groundbreaking documentary \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nStart the morning with a screening of the acclaimed 2024 BBC Documentary Better Off Dead?\, followed by a panel discussion with English actress and international disability rights activist Liz Carr. Refreshments will be served after the discussion. \n  \nFilm running time: 58 minutes \n  \nNOTE: Registration is strongly recommended. \n  \n*Accessibility notes: ASL interpretation will be provided throughout the event. Open captions will display on screen for the film. CART will be provided for the panel discussion. \n  \nFor any other reasonable accommodations\, please include details in the registration form\, or contact the Center for Accessibility at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142. \n  \nThis program is presented with support from the Patients Rights Action Fund\, National Council on Independent Living\, United Spinal Association\, and the American Association of People with Disabilities. \n\n  \n\nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/better-off-dead-with-liz-carr/
LOCATION:Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library – Central Library\, 901 G Street Northwest\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T035724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T002216Z
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SUMMARY:DREDF’s 45th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:In Person & Online \n  \nEd Roberts Campus\n3075 Adeline Street\nBerkeley\, CA 94703 \n  \nASL and CART (live captions) provided. \n  \nMasks required when not eating or drinking\, and KN95 masks will be available on-site. \n  \nVisit our sponsorship page!
URL:https://dredf.org/event/dredfs-45th-anniversary-gala/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240914T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240830T215838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T215838Z
UID:28260-1726311600-1726322400@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Navigating the Special Education Maze: Pathways to Success
DESCRIPTION:Attention Far Northern\, CA Families in Butte\, Glenn\, Lassen\, Modoc\, Plumas\, Shasta\, Siskiyou\, Tehama\, and Trinity Counties \nStart the school year informed and empowered so that our children with disabilities learn\, progress\, participate and thrive. \nJoin us for an in-person* event and: \n  \n– Meet community partners \n  \n– Connect with other families \n  \n– Learn about Special Education\, IEPs\, and 504 Plans \n  \n– Build your advocacy skills \n  \n– Ask questions and get 1:1 help \n  \n– Enjoy a free lunch\, free activities for children \n  \nRegister using the link or call (510) 644-2555 x5227 to leave your information. \n  \nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/navigating-the-special-education-maze-pathways-to-success/
LOCATION:3300 Churn Creek Road\, Ste A1  Redding\, CA 96002\, 3300 Churn Creek Road\, Ste A1\, Redding\, CA\, 96002\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240909T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240909T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T034520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T001406Z
UID:27820-1725908400-1725913800@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Special Education: Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:An overview of the special education process\, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act\, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act laws. \n\n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: \n  \nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/special-education-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240904T170355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T165957Z
UID:28321-1725798600-1725798600@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Patrice: The Movie
DESCRIPTION:All screenings of this film will be presented with open captions. \n  \nPatrice: 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. \n  \nMeet Patrice Jetter\, a beloved school crossing guard in her New Jersey town. She carries herself with uncommon optimism and vigour despite\, as a disabled person\, constantly having to navigate a world that was not built with her in mind. She has a passion for figure skating\, model trains\, and making art of all kinds. \n  \nShe’s planning to finally get married to her partner Garry\, who is a wheelchair user. They come to learn that U.S. law has an unexpected penalty: when two people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Medicaid want to get married or even move in together\, their financial support is cut. Patrice and Garry fight to stay together in a system designed to keep them apart. \n  \nFilmmaker Ted Passon has known Patrice for 20 years\, witnessing both her creativity and her battles against government bureaucracy. For Patrice: The Movie\, he works closely with an all- star group of collaborators including disabled team members: producer Kyla Harris (We Might Regret This)\, executive producer and sound designer James LeBrecht (Crip Camp)\, composer Molly Joyce\, and others. \n  \nThe film is largely observational\, but it does include playful theatrical sequences in which Patrice recreates memories\, playing herself alongside a cast of children. She co-wrote the scenes and designed the sets. The film strikes a well-judged balance between confronting systemic failures and foregrounding joy through the energy of Patrice and her friends. It’s a vital call to action that leads with care and love.
URL:https://dredf.org/event/patrice-the-movie/
LOCATION:TIFF Lightbox\, 350 King St W\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240905T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240905T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240830T012248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T013004Z
UID:28023-1725534000-1725541200@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Colaboración Latina California
DESCRIPTION:Historia\, Impacto y Uso Práctico de las Leyes de Protección para las Personas con Discapacidades del Desarrollo. \n  \n– Las leyes que protegen a las personas con discapacidades han sido creadas para brindar apoyos a las familias. \n  \n– Revisaremos las leyes que apoyan el acceso a los servicios\, y los retos culturales que enfrentamos como familias inmigrantes y/o hispanohablantes. \n  \n– Se compartirán sugerencias y prácticas seguras para reducir las barreras que nos impiden el acceso a estos servicios. \n  \nEnlace de acceso
URL:https://dredf.org/event/colaboracion-latina-california/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240829T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240829T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T003116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T002001Z
UID:27807-1724936400-1724941800@dredf.org
SUMMARY:No Protest Without Us: Tips and Tools for Protestors with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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 efforts of all kinds. \n  \nThis webinar will outline what to expect as a protestor with a disability before and throughout a protest\, as well as during potential police interactions. Longtime disability justice activist\, Anita Cameron\, and Cop City protestor and jail support organizer Adele MacLean\, will share stories and wisdom from their many years of direct action. The webinar will also include information for organizers to use while planning accessible protests. This training is meant to help disabled protestors understand their rights and best practices while participating in an action – as well as ideas for organizers to make protests more accessible – and is not a substitute for legal advice. \n  \nDREDF\, DLU and CLDC have developed a Pocket Guide for Protesting While Disabled\, and a comprehensive Know Your Rights For Disabled Protestors Guide that will be released and made accessible on the DREDF\, DLU and CLDC websites by the webinar date. \n\n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: \n  \nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/no-protest-without-us-tips-and-tools-for-protestors-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240828T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240828T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T003648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T032427Z
UID:27811-1724842800-1724848200@dredf.org
SUMMARY:What the Grants Pass Decision Means for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION: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 states and local governments the go ahead to make criminalization their primary\, front-line response to homelessness and has had devastating effects on the civil rights of thousands of unhoused people across the United States. \n  \nThis webinar will: \n· Provide an overview of the Grants Pass case and the disability-related “friend of the court” briefs filed in the case; \n· Explain why people with disabilities are particularly at-risk of harm due to the increased criminalization of homelessness; \n· Explore the relationship between the Grants Pass case\, CARE Courts/civil commitments\, and efforts to increase the institutionalization of disabled people; \n· Critique the role of law enforcement and judicial authorities in responding to homelessness; and \n· Provide an overview of advocacy tools and strategic thinking regarding potential next steps in advocacy. \n\n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: \n  \nRegistration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/what-the-grants-pass-decision-means-for-people-with-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240826T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240826T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T163005
CREATED:20240821T034058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T001547Z
UID:27815-1724698800-1724704200@dredf.org
SUMMARY:Educación Especial: Consejos de Defensa
DESCRIPTION: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 sus derechos. \n\n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: \n  \nEnlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/educacion-especial-consejos-de-defensa/
LOCATION:Zoom
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