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Tech Connect
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual – ZOOM
Tech Connect is our new monthly space to share real-life experiences with assistive and accessible technology. Together, we learn, troubleshoot, and explore both low-tech and high-tech tools that support independence and connection. Many people tell us their relationship with technology changes after becoming disabled—Tech Connect creates a supportive space to learn, adapt, and grow collectively.
ASL interpreters

Disability Resilience Collective: Building Emergency Readiness Together
2026-03-26 18:30 - 19:30
We meet virtually on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 6:30-7:30 pm to build our emergency readiness together!
This is a new monthly virtual statewide meet-up where organizations can come together and share resources, brainstorm new ideas, and discuss ways to strengthen emergency preparedness within the disability community. This collaborative space will focus on fostering resilience, mutual support, and proactive planning for access and inclusion before, during, and after emergencies. Together, we can build collective strategies to ensure the needs of disabled individuals are met in all stages of emergency readiness.
ASL interpreters.

Rights in Practice: Advocating for Your ADA Rights in Disasters
2026-03-24 11:00 - 12:00
Building on the legal grounding from Training 1, this workshop focuses on real-world advocacy skills for asserting disability rights before, during, and after emergencies.
Through guided discussion and breakout groups, participants will practice applying the ADA to scenarios such as shelters, evacuation, communication access, and recovery services—turning rights into action.
