Events
Events
View Disability Rights California’s upcoming webinars that are informative and empowering. Our free trainings provide information and resources on different topics.
Disability Rights California Events
Disability Rights California Events
Habitability and the Right to Safe Living Conditions
Have you had a repair or pest issue that a landlord just would not fix? This workshop will share red flags, best practices, and options for addressing an unsafe living environment while protecting your housing. After the workshop, tenants with disabilities will have an opportunity to have a one-on-one consultation with a member of the Equal Access and Housing Practice Group.
Ableism & Democracy: The Road We’ve Traveled and the Future We’re Building
This launch event kicks off the Ableism and Democracy series by recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and by honoring the history and power of the disability rights movement, especially the impact of Black people with disabilities.
Know Your Rights: Support Animals in Housing
Assistance animals are wonderful helpers and companions for people with disabilities, but the process of keeping one in your home can be stressful. Join DRC’s Equal Access and Housing Practice Group as we discuss Californians’ rights to have assistance animals in their homes because of their disabilities.
Planificación Comunitario: College Hospital Cerritos
La Unidad de Investigación de DRC se centró en el Hospital Universitario de Cerritos tras observar un alto índice de uso de medidas de contención y aislamiento. DRC elaboró un informe escrito con sus conclusiones y recomendaciones para abordar las condiciones perjudiciales y las deficiencias en el tratamiento que afectan a las personas con discapacidad bajo su cuidado.
Housing Authority Advocacy Workshop
Are you a participant or an applicant in the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program and have questions about accommodations? In this workshop, you’ll learn more about Housing Authority standards and the steps you can take to fix common problems.
Medicaid Changes Part 2: How Federal Medicaid Changes Will Affect Californians with Mental Health Disabilities, co-hosted with Cal Voices
If you are a person with a disability in California or their circle of support, we want you to know about these upcoming changes to Medicaid. Experts from Disability Rights California and Cal Voices will delve deeper into how changes made by the federal government to Medicaid will impact California’s mental health services system.
Working Your Way: Career Development for Persons with Disabilities
In honor of October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, this event will empower people with disabilities to explore, grow, and thrive in their careers. Whether you're just starting out, looking to advance, or exploring new opportunities, this is a space for you. We're so glad you're here!
Eviction Notices in California
Are you a renter with a disability in California and have questions about evictions? Learn about your rights in this workshop, which will cover eviction notice requirements, what to do if you receive an eviction notice, and tips for resolving or even preventing these issues.
Medicaid Changes Part 3: How Federal Medicaid Changes Affect Californians with I/DD
If you are a person with a disability in California or their circle of support, we want you to know about these upcoming changes to Medicaid. Building on the discussions from parts 1 and 2 of this series, we will give an overview of the latest state and federal policy changes and discuss issues specific to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).