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RAISE Center Webinar – Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare, Monday, Sept 21st, 2pm ET
On July 23, 2026July 23, 2026
Beyond High School: Inclusive Postsecondary Education Options and How Students Can Prepare Más allá de la escuela secundaria: Opciones de educación postsecundaria inclusivas y cómo los estudiantes pueden prepararse College is increasingly an option for students with intellectual disability, with inclusive programs now available on hundreds of campuses nationwide. This webinar will introduce...
[DC Consortium] Upcoming Advice & Referral Clinic – Saturday, July 25, 2026
On July 23, 2026July 23, 2026
We are pleased to share details about the upcoming Advice & Referral Clinic on Saturday, July 25, 2026, which will include criminal record sealing consultations. The D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center is proud to partner with the Public Defender Service of the District of Columbia to provide one-on-one criminal record sealing assistance as part of...
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Urge Pharma Company AbbVie to End Their 340B Lawsuit Against HRSA
On July 22, 2026July 22, 2026
This important information was shared by the DC Primary Care Association, which is one of AJE’s partner organizations in the Keep DC Healthy Coalition: On April 8, 2026, AbbVie filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia challenging HRSA’s definition of a “patient.” AbbVie’s lawsuit sets a dangerous legal precedent...
FREE PROJECT STAY Legal Clinic – Thursday July 23
On July 14, 2026July 14, 2026
DC KinCare Alliance is hosting a free PROJECT STAY Legal Clinic on Thursday July 23, 2026, to assist with family emergency preparedness for immigrant families in DC. Date and time: Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm Location: Bancroft Elementary School (1755 Newton Street NW, Washington, DC). To Register: contact Justine Cortez at 202-251-3462 or justine.cortez@k12.dc.gov. If you do not feel comfortable...
Building Bridges Across Systems: AJE Launches Community Network Mapping Initiative to Strengthen Access to Care for DC Families
On July 14, 2026July 17, 2026
At Advocates for Justice and Education (AJE), our direct services teams serve thousands of DC families of children and youth with disabilities and special health care needs (CYSHCN) on an annual basis. Families often express to AJE peer support and legal staff similar challenges while navigating important social safety net services, which can often feel...
Provider & Stakeholder Forum Friday, July 24 – July is Disability Pride Month–Celebrate the ADA
On July 14, 2026July 14, 2026
July is Disability Pride Month. The occasion celebrates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. July 26 marks the 36th anniversary of the signing of the ADA. This year’s theme is The World Works Better with Us. Provider & Community Stakeholder Forum Takes Place July 24 The next Joint Provider...
DC Public Library – Disability Pride Month
On July 13, 2026July 13, 2026
Happy Disability Pride Month! From the DC Public Library: Happy Disability Pride Month! Celebrate disabled joy with us all July long. The Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and libraries across DC are hosting events throughout the month. Everyone is welcome. https://bit.ly/4ex3HYX
ICYMI – Online Training Tonight at 7pm on Early Intervention with Strong Start (OSSE)
On July 9, 2026July 9, 2026
AJE is excited to host Strong Start again for a training about Early Intervention in DC today, Thursday, July 9th at 7pm. Parents and Caregivers can register here – https://www.tfaforms.com/4975591?tfa_109=701R700000wCL7J and AJE will email you the Zoom meeting information. This is a great chance to learn more about accessing services for children from birth to...
2026 Health Policy Camp Registration Open! July 13–25
On July 7, 2026July 17, 2026
Advocates for Justice and Education is excited to invite families, youth advocates, providers, educators, and other community partners to register for the 2026 Health Policy Camp, taking place July 13–25, 2026. This two-week hybrid experience will bring together caregivers, youth with disabilities, healthcare and education professionals, and community advocates to strengthen leadership, deepen policy knowledge,...
Safe Shores: Free Virtual Training Wednesday 7/8 + Resources to Keep Kids Safe This Summer!
On July 6, 2026July 6, 2026
Free Virtual Training Wednesday, July 8 and Resources from an AJE partner, Safe Shores: The DC Children’s Advocacy Center As the school year comes to an end and summer begins, children often spend more time swimming, attending camps, participating in sleepovers, using technology, and spending time with caregivers. To help navigate these summer activities, we’ve gathered a few resources...
DC to participate in Count the Kicks program
On July 1, 2026March 9, 2026
DC Health and the District of Columbia Perinatal Quality Collaborative (DC PQC) are happy to announce that they are partnering with an initiative called Count the Kicks to raise awareness of paying attention to babies’ movements in the third trimester of pregnancy. This initiative provides evidence-based interventions and training to families and healthcare providers, aiming...