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Seminario web: La Diferencia entre un Diagnostico Medico y Una Evaluación Educativa ¿Cual es la diferencia?
Miércoles, 25 de Febrero 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 pm | Costo: Gratis | Virtual
Para familias de niños con diferencias de desarrollo de 1 a 18 años. Esta presentación será conducida en español.
Aprenderá:
- ¿Que recursos se pueden obtener?
- ¿Que organizaciones pueden ayudarle?
- ¿Como puede pedir por una evaluación?
Regístrese para La Diferencia entre un Diagnóstico Médico y Una Evaluación Educativa
Spanish webinar: Medical and Educational Evaluations for Developmental Disabilities: What is the Difference?
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Cost: Free | Virtual
This presentation is for families of children with developmental differences ages 1 to 18 and will be conducted in Spanish. English lanugage interpretation will be available.
You’ll learn:
- What resources are available in each setting (medical and educational)
- Which organizations can help you access services
- How to request an evaluation in a medical or educational setting
Register for Medical and Educational Evaluations for Developmental Disabilities
Upcoming Webinar: Supporting Sexuality Education for AAC Users
Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 3:30-5:00 p.m. PST | Online on Zoom
Presented by Sex and Disability Educator Evan Sweeney, this free webinar is designed to build educator capacity to deliver inclusive, accessible, and trauma-informed sexuality education for students who use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), including nonspeaking and semi-speaking individuals.
Learn more and register for the Supporting Sexuality Education for AAC Users webinar.
New on-demand courses for mental health care professionals
The Accessible Mental Health Care Series is now available on-demand.
- Part 1: Improving Mental Health Care for Clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Part 2: Mental Health Assessment and Treatment for Clients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Earn CME credit.
Learn how to access the Accessible Mental Health Care Part 1 course
Introducing our youth advisory group, the Transition to Adulthood Council
The Transition to Adulthood Council (TAC) is a youth advisory group made up of individuals with disabilities aged 18–26. The TAC provides leadership, mentorship, and advocacy opportunities for young adults with disabilities.
Learn more about the Transition to Adulthood Council (TAC).
Four Wheeling Through Life
Jan Staehely - UCEDD Staff, Communication Consultant and Blogger, writes about her life in her blog. "I have a disability called Cerebral Palsy. Since all four of my limbs, plus my speech is affected by the disability, doctors say that I am severely disabled. However, if you ask me, I will tell you that there are people living with more complex disabilities than me."
Read more on Four Wheeling Through Life
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