Open to all CA Active, Guard, and Reserve branches of service families.
Join us as the Disability Rights of California cover Special Education rights and responsibilities, IEP process and strategies, assessments, service's and support, and your child's school's obligation. They will also be touching on Distance learning and COVID guidelines as students either have or will be returning to in classroom instruction.
We are thrilled to have Attorney of Law, Andria Seo to provide this informative Webinar. Also, Jesse Lara and Lena Vang of Disability Rights of California from the Fresno Satellite Office will be joining us. We look forward to meeting you!
NOTE: The email address you register with will be shared with Disability Rights of California. To learn more, please read below about Disability Rights California.
DRC Mission
Disability Rights California (DRC) defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
DRC Vision
DRC works for a world where all disabled people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, people with disabilities are supported, valued, included in their communities, afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities, and make their own decisions.
DRC Values
DRC values all forms of human diversity. We are committed to a culture of belonging where all people are welcome. In order to be effective advocates for all people with disabilities, we must address discrimination in all its forms, including the unique challenges faced by people who experience the intersection of multiple systems of discrimination.
DRC Strategic Goals
Demonstrate our values by championing and modeling diversity, equity, and inclusion. = Keyword: Equity
Create an inclusive DRC culture where all people are welcomed and valued.
Engage the disability community in anti-racism and equity efforts and promote disability inclusion with allied communities.
Improve equity in who benefits from DRC’s work.
Improve accountability and responsiveness to the individuals and communities we serve and represent. = Keyword: Accountability
Evaluate and report on the impact of DRC’s work.
Improve the satisfaction of people who use or request our services.
Collect and use meaningful data to advance equity and accountability.
Pursue and secure the resources we need to respond creatively to community priorities. = Keyword: Resources
Generate new flexible funding, while preserving core funding.
Invest sustainably in shared community priorities.
Assist partner organizations to grow their capacity as we grow ours.
Connect with diverse individuals and organizations to grow the disability movement. = Keyword: Connection
Identify and cultivate diverse leaders.
Work with and support other organizations to develop and carry out a shared agenda.
Learn from and lift up unserved and underserved communities.
Increase the visibility of DRC’s work through consistent and compelling communications. = Keyword: Visibility
Produce strong educational content and highlight DRC’s expertise.
Reach non-English speaking audiences in their native languages through new platforms.
Identify, connect, and engage allies with influence across social media and other platforms.