upcoming event seminar

Upcoming Event: Abuse Against People with Mental and/or Developmental Disabilities Part 2: Jails, Prisons, and Law Enforcement

Join us for a free public education seminar on the topic of abuse against people with mental and/or developmental disabilities in jails, prisons, and law enforcement contexts. This event is planned for late October - early November 2014. Watch our events page for the date, time, and location of the seminar. This event will also be live-streamed.

PWDF Profile

Who We Are

People With Disabilities Foundation is an operating 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in San Francisco, California, which focuses on the rights of the mentally and developmentally disabled.

Services

Advocacy: PWDF advocates for Social Security claimant's disability benefits in eight Bay Area counties. We also provide services in disability rights, on issues regarding returning to work, and in ADA consultations, including areas of employment, health care, and education, among others. There is representation before all levels of federal court and Administrative Law Judges. No one is declined due to their inability to pay, and we offer a sliding scale for attorney's fees.

Education/Public Awareness: To help eliminate the stigma against people with mental disabilities in society, PWDF's educational program organizes workshops and public seminars, provides guest speakers with backgrounds in mental health, and produces educational materials such as videos.

Continuing Education Provider: State Bar of California MCLE, California Board of Behavioral Sciences Continuing Education, and Commission of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification.