UC|CSU Collaborative for Neuroscience, Diversity, and Learning

Assistive Technology (AT) is a range of tools, strategies, and services that enables a student with a disability to complete a task they would otherwise have difficulty with or be unable to do. Educators, what can you make available in the instructional design from the start, that will enable ALL students (including students with disabilities) to be more successful? Find a collection of free videos, printable tools, resource lists, and websites: bit.ly/3QSZQhB

Mark your calendar for JULY 31 at NOON PT! This free webinar from Open Access, featuring Laurie Balsano Wright and Leah Padilla, highlights practical tools that help educators design inclusive learning experiences, collaborate effectively, and proactively plan for learner variability. Participants will leave with resources they can use during coursework, coaching, and field experiences. Register Now: bit.ly/4w5JL7p 

Join this dynamic three-part series to explore how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches shape education, policy, and community change. Participants will gain practical tools for civic engagement and learn how their voices can help advance a more inclusive, accessible future for all learners. Special guest Darshana R. Patel was elected in 2024 to represent California’s 76th Assembly District in northern San Diego County, including Escondido, San Marcos, parts of San Diego, and surrounding unincorporated communities. A research scientist, former school board president, and community leader, she earned a B.A. in Biochemistry from Occidental College and a Ph.D. in Biophysics from the University of California, Irvine, before working in biotechnology research. Register Now: bit.ly/3RSDBYV

Join this dynamic three-part series to explore how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches shape education, policy, and community change. Participants will gain practical tools for civic engagement and learn how their voices can help advance a more inclusive, accessible future for all learners. Special guest Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has joined ADR Services, Inc. following a trailblazing career as the first Asian-Filipina American Chief Justice of California. During her 12-year tenure, she successfully guided the state's judicial branch through the Great Recession and the COVID-19 pandemic while championing court funding reforms, civic education, and public transparency. Currently serving as the President and CEO of the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC), she is available through ADR Services, Inc. for mediations, consultations, and mock trials. Join Now: bit.ly/3RSDBYV

Join our free webinar TODAY at 5 PM PT! Join this dynamic three-part series to explore how the legislative, executive, and judicial branches shape education, policy, and community change. Participants will gain practical tools for civic engagement and learn how their voices can help advance a more inclusive, accessible future for all learners. Special guest Brooks Allen serves as the Governor's Education Policy Advisor and Executive Director of the State Board of Education. He previously worked as the Director of Education Advocacy for the ACLU of Southern California and as a Skadden Fellow and staff attorney with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area. He also served as a Deputy City Attorney in his hometown of Santa Cruz, California. Before attending law school, Brooks was an Upward Bound program coordinator, an admissions officer with Stanford University, and a policy analyst with the U.S. Department of Education. He has a B.A. in Political Science with distinction from Stanford University and his J.D. from Yale Law School. Join Now: bit.ly/3RSDBYV

Join us and the State of California Resource Lead, Open Access, THIS FRIDAY, MAY 8, at NOON for an interactive session hosted by California Center for Inclusive Colleges on Inclusive Instructional Practices, exploring evidence-based strategies and accessible resources designed to support all learners in inclusive environments. Register Now: bit.ly/4daYgyx

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Join Diana Pastora Carson TODAY, APRIL 24, AT NOON PT for an engaging session on Disability Awareness, sponsored by California Center for Inclusive College (CCIC), exploring frameworks for understanding disability, fostering inclusive language, and building cultures of belonging in educational and community settings. Register Now: bit.ly/48iZuGt

Feel confident navigating the IEP process — every step of the way. This series with HQ IEPS supports educators and families in building clarity, collaboration, and confidence from understanding how special education works to creating meaningful, student-centered plans. Explore what happens before the meeting, what to expect during the conversation, and how strong partnerships lead to real outcomes for students. With practical tools, family-friendly guidance, and California-specific resources, you’ll be ready to lead with purpose. View Series: bit.ly/4bx46tc

Join us THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 10, at NOON for a free webinar with California Center for Inclusive College (CCIC) and Supporting Innovative Practices (SIP) for an engaging session on addressing ableism and cultivating inclusive mindsets! Register Now: bit.ly/47ND67X