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
The History of the LPS Act: How it Started
In this webinar we will discuss the history of mental health treatment, then until now. The details of why California gave people with mental health disabilities patients’ rights and what those rights are.
After Hours Drop-In Intake Event
Need to speak to an advocate but can’t call during business hours? Join us on Zoom at 6:00 PM to speak with an advocate about your legal issue.
Equal Access to Services Act
Regional Center Fair Hearing Reform: What the Changes Are and Why Are They Important
Please join DRC’s Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy to learn about important changes to the regional center appeal process. People with developmental disabilities, especially people of color, find the regional center appeal process very difficult. Many people and families tell us that the “fair hearing” system is “unfair” and very confusing.
Ley de Igualdad de Acceso a los Servicios
Reforma de la Audiencia del Centro Regional: Cuales son los Cambios y Porque Son Importantes
Únase a la Oficina de Defensa de los Derechos de los clientes de DRC para conocer cambios importantes en el proceso de apelación del centro regional. Las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo, especialmente las personas de color encuentran muy difícil el proceso de apelación del centro regional. Muchas personas y familias nos dicen que el sistema de "audiencia justa" es "injusto" y muy confuso.
California’s New Backup Provider System: What You Need to Know
As of October 2022, California now requires all counties to maintain a Backup Provider registry for individuals using In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) and Waiver Personal Care services. The Registry can be accessed by individuals already enrolled in IHSS or those transitioning to the community from institutional care and have not yet identified a provider.