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

Our free trainings and other events provide information and resources on different topics. View Disability Rights California’s upcoming events and past recorded webinars that are informative and empowering.
Webinar Series

The Roadmap with ACE: Understanding Respite Services

When: January 22, 2026

This workshop will help you understand what respite care is and how to apply for it through your local Regional Center. Respite care gives family caregivers a break by providing temporary care for a child or adult with developmental disabilities. It’s especially helpful when the person’s medical, physical, or behavioral needs are more than what a typical caregiver or family member can handle.

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Virtual Workshop

Know Your Rights: Support Animals in Housing

When: January 27, 2026

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.

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Webinar

MHPG Community Conversations: Navigating CARE Court & SB 43

When: January 29, 2026

In this webinar, we will offer a brief overview of CARE Court, SB 43, and the MHSA-to-BHSA transition, with tips for individuals directly impacted, guidance on supporting loved ones, and resources for community advocacy, featuring insights from disability justice advocates.

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Webinar Series

The Roadmap with ACE: Medi-Cal Basics

When: February 3, 2026

This workshop will help you understand what respite care is and how to apply for it through your local Regional Center. Respite care gives family caregivers a break by providing temporary care for a child or adult with developmental disabilities. It’s especially helpful when the person’s medical, physical, or behavioral needs are more than what a typical caregiver or family member can handle.

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Virtual Workshop

Eviction Notices in California

When: February 3, 2026

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.

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Virtual Town Hall

Budget Townhall: How will the Governor's 2026 Budget Affect Californians with Disabilities?

When: February 4, 2026

Join DRC to learn more about the Governor's 2026 State Budget! DRC staff will share their analysis of the disability-related proposals across health care, employment, education, and regional centers.

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Serie de seminarios web (Presented in Spanish)

La Ruta Con ACE: Lo básico de Medi-Cal

Cuando: 5 de febrero de 2026

Medi-Cal es el programa de Medicaid de California que brinda cobertura médica gratuita o de bajo costo a personas y familias de bajos ingresos, incluyendo niños, personas mayores y personas con discapacidades. La capacitación cubrirá los aspectos básicos del programa Medi-Cal y abordará algunos cambios que entrarán en vigor en 2026.

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Virtual Workshop

Reasonable Accommodations in Housing Workshop

When: February 10, 2026

Are you a person with disabilities that needs to make changes to your housing rules or to your home’s physical structures to make it more accessible? Please join us at this workshop to learn about your rights to do so.

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Serie de seminarios web (Presented in Spanish)

La Ruta Con ACE: Exenciones de Medi-Cal

Cuando: 17 de febrero de 2026

Esta capacitación ofrece una breve introducción a las exenciones de Medi-Cal, con un enfoque en los Servicios Basados ​​en el Hogar y la Comunidad (HCBS). Estas exenciones ofrecen una alternativa a la atención institucional, permitiendo que las personas con necesidades significativas reciban servicios en sus hogares o comunidades.

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Virtual Workshop

Habitability and the Right to Safe Living Conditions

When: February 17, 2026

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. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered in a one-on-one consultation.

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Webinar Series

The Roadmap with ACE: Medi-Cal Waivers

When: February 19, 2026

This training provides a brief introduction to Medi-Cal Waivers, with a focus on Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). These waivers offer an alternative to institutional care, allowing people with significant needs to receive services in their homes or communities.

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