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SUMMARY:What’s Really at Stake? What Does Medicaid Have to Do with Supporting People with Developmental Disabilities?
DESCRIPTION:Have you been wondering how proposed changes to Medicaid could affect our community—especially people with developmental disabilities? You’re not alone. ARCA is hosting a webinar for regional center staff\, advocates\, families\, and providers to help break down how these policies could impact California’s developmental services and the lives of people with developmental disabilities. \n  \nPresenter:\n– Aaron Carruthers\, Executive Director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities \n  \nTopics of discussion:\n– What’s happening with Medicaid at the federal level\n– How these changes could impact Medi-Cal\, IHSS\, regional centers\, etc.\n– What YOU can do to help protect essential services \n  \nZoom Meeting Link\nMeeting ID: 816 0121 5497\nPasscode: 873044
URL:https://dredf.org/event/whats-really-at-stake-what-does-medicaid-have-to-do-with-supporting-people-with-developmental-disabilities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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SUMMARY:Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Students
DESCRIPTION:The current Administration is hurting our communities every day. This community briefing will explain how the Administration is hurting students and what you can do about it. We will review: \n  \n– What the Department of Education is and why it matters \n– What funding and staff cuts have happened so far — and the impact on students with disabilities \n– The removal of important discipline guidance \n– The harmful words and actions used against students who are trans\, autistic\, and/or immigrants \n– The rights we still have under Section 504 and other laws \n– Why student loans and loan repayment programs are disability issues \n– How to prepare for what might happen to education in the future \n– How to make our voices heard in Congress\, in the courts\, and in the streets \n  \nJoin us to learn how to defend students and fight for disability rights. We are stronger together. \n  \nPresenters:\n– Karma Quick-Panwala (she/her)\, Director of Children and Family Advocacy\, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund \n– Catherine E. Lhamon (she/her)\, incoming Executive Director\, Edley Center on Democracy & the Rule of Law; Previous: Assistant Secretary\, OCR\, Department of Education \n– Auden Perino (they/them)\, Senior Counsel for LGBTQI+ Equality\, National Women’s Law Center \n– Santiago Orosco (he/they or él/elle)\, Director of Organizing\, New Disabled South \n– Winston Berkman-Breen (he/him)\, Legal Director\, Student Borrower Protection Center \n– Julea Seliavski (they/them)\, Co-President\, National Disabled Law Students Association \n– Mary J. Goodwin-Oquendo (she/her)\, Founder and President\, The Goodwin-Oquendo Law Firm; Adjunct Professor\, Fordham Law School \n  \nYou must register in advance for this event: Registration Link \n 
URL:https://dredf.org/event/disability-community-fights-back-defending-students/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250607T120000
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SUMMARY:Healing for Us\, By Us: A Celebration of Queer/Disabled Joy
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin a celebration at a family-focused event designed to foster a deep sense of community\, connection\, and appreciation for our unique individualities. Please note: Masks are required at all times during the event to help ensure accessibility and safety for all attendees. \n  \nThroughout this enriching experience\, a variety of grounding and meditation sessions tailored to help you relax and center yourself will be provided. Also\, the event will offer professional child watch services\, ensuring that your little ones are well taken care of\, so you can fully immerse yourself in the event. Additionally\, indulge in soothing therapeutic massages\, expertly delivered to relieve stress and rejuvenate your mind and body. Feel free to express yourself on our kid-friendly open mic. \n  \nThis is a wonderful opportunity to nurture yourself and your loved ones while exploring meaningful ways to enhance and cultivate the love that exists within you! Come and be a part of this special day as we celebrate and heal together!!
URL:https://dredf.org/event/healing-for-us-by-us-a-celebration-of-queer-disabled-joy/
LOCATION:Ed Roberts Campus\, 3075 Adeline Street\, Berkeley\, CA\, 94703\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Our Family Coalition":MAILTO:shareena@ourfamily.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T123000
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SUMMARY:Defend Medi-Cal\, IHSS\, and Childcare: Take Action Against Harmful Budget Cuts!
DESCRIPTION:Governor Newsom is copying Trump and proposing serious budget cuts that hurt immigrants\, people with disabilities\, seniors\, families\, and all of us. He and state legislators need to tax wealthy corporations instead! \n  \nPlease join us in Sacramento. Transportation\, interpretation\, food will be provided. You must register in advance for this event: bit.ly/BudgetRally2025
URL:https://dredf.org/event/defend-medi-cal-ihss-and-childcare-take-action-against-harmful-budget-cuts/
LOCATION:California State Capitol\, 1315 10th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250609T190000
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SUMMARY:Solving Problems in Special Education
DESCRIPTION:This webinar focuses on what to do when problems arise for students with IEPs\, how parents can address them in partnership with schools as early as possible\, and what their options are if that process breaks down. You will learn about challenging evaluations\, addressing discrimination\, alternative dispute resolution\, mediation\, hearings\, state and local compliance complaints\, and other options for getting the IEP team back on track. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this training: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/solving-problems-in-special-education/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250610T103000
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SUMMARY:Disability Community Fights Back: Defending Section 504
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Energy has published several “direct final rules” that would gut Section 504 and other civil rights laws. Join us to learn how to write and submit comments online to the federal government before June 16\, 2025\, to oppose these harmful proposals. \n  \nSpeakers: \n-Claudia Center (she/her)\, Legal Director\, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund \n-Amy Robertson (she/her)\, Partner\, Fox & Robertson \n-Larkin Taylor-Parker (they/them)\, Legal Director\, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network \n  \nYou must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/disability-community-fights-back-defending-section-504/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T080000
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SUMMARY:Accessible Futures: Sharing. Listening. Learning.
DESCRIPTION:Join CIL and Bay Area cross-disability communities in attending this summer’s Accessible Futures Conference in San Francisco\, June 16th and 17th! \n  \nA disability-led community conversation on housing\, transportation\, the environment and more. \n  \nSave the Dates! \n  \nJune 16\, 2025 – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. \nJune 17\, 2025 – 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \n  \nNo cost to participate. Meals are included. \n  \nJoin 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! \n  \nAn 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! \n  \nQuestions? E-mail disabilityconference@bayareametro.gov. \n  \nYou must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/accessible-futures-sharing-listening-learning/
LOCATION:Bay Area Metro Center\, 375 Beale Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250616T130000
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SUMMARY:CDLA Day: California Disability Leadership Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Bring your spirit! Bring your voice! \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nQuestions or Accommodations needed? Email CADLAlliance@gmail.com. You must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/cdla-day-california-disability-leadership-alliance/
LOCATION:California State Capitol\, 1315 10th Street\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95814\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250623T193000
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SUMMARY:Como Leer el Documento IEP
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/como-leer-el-documento-iep/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250624T120000
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CREATED:20250618T233645Z
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SUMMARY:Federal Law: How It's Made\, Where to Find it\, How to Understand It & How to Cite It
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n*MCLE: 1 General Credit \n  \nYou must register in advance for this event: Registration Link
URL:https://dredf.org/event/federal-law-how-its-made-where-to-find-it-how-to-understand-it-how-to-cite-it/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250625T183000
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SUMMARY:Objetivos/Metas SMART del IEP
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEsta 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. \n  \nDebe registrarse con anticipación para esta capacitación: Enlace de registro
URL:https://dredf.org/event/objetivos-metas-smart-del-iep/
LOCATION:Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="DREDF Parent Training and Information Center":MAILTO:iephelp@dredf.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250629T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T043058
CREATED:20250623T003705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T004414Z
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SUMMARY:Encampment Response Legal Clinic
DESCRIPTION:Have you been approached by police while experiencing homelessness? Come to: Encampment Response Legal Clinics. Know your rights! \n  \nTalk to a lawyer for free. \n  \n– Ask to lower fines and fees \n– Dispute infractions and citations \n– Reconnect with public defender \n  \nNo police will be present. No appointment needed. \n  \n– Help with disability rights in sweeps \n– File claims for property loss \n– Challenge vehicle tows \n  \nHosted 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? \n  \nGo to the event FAQ. \n 
URL:https://dredf.org/event/encampment-response-legal-clinic-1/
LOCATION:Gilroy Veterans Hall\, 74 W 6th St\, Gilroy\, CA\, 95020\, United States
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