Thanks to the generous support of our donors, Disability Rights Advocates is pleased to make available on our website and in our offices the work of artists from the National Institute of Art & Disabilities (NIAD). NIAD provides an art program that promotes creativity, independence, dignity, and community integration for people with developmental and other disabilities.
On Friday, November 18, 2011, at 1:15pm, Rebecca Williford, DRA Staff Attorney will present the workshop: Knowing Your Rights, Surviving and Thriving at School and Work.
Knowing Your Rights, Surviving and Thriving at School and Work, 1:15pm – 2:15pm
Rebecca Williford, Esq., Staff Attorney, Disability Rights Advocates
For people with disabilities, knowing your legal rights can mean the difference between success and failure in the classroom and the workplace – and being able to pursue your dreams. Given today’s economy, it’s important to update your knowledge of these rights under state and federal laws. California’s public education system has experienced both an upsurge in enrollment and cuts to educational services. And people with disabilities continue to be disproportionately unemployed. Learn about your rights to accommodations in education and employment at this workshop. The session is geared specifically for those who are transitioning into, or are already students in higher education, or are new to the workforce. All are welcome as we explore concepts of disability rights laws that apply to many areas of everyday life. People with disabilities, their family members, and the professionals who work with them will leave this session with knowledge of the legal advocacy tools and resources that are available to help them gain equal access to education and employment opportunities. Additionally, professionals in education and human resources will learn about their legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. This session will also cover recent developments in disability rights laws (such as the ADA Amendments Act) and high-impact lawsuits that have both advanced and called into question the rights of people with disabilities in education and employment.
