MISSION
Our Mission is to provide education and advocacy for people with psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities, with or without physical disabilities, so that they can achieve equal opportunities in all aspects of life. Our goal is to provide total integration of people with mental disabilities into the whole of society.
PWDF is an IRS approved § 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions are tax deductible.
SERVICES
PWDF’s Advocacy Program provides legal representation and consultations for individuals with psychiatric and/or intellectual/ developmental disabilities (IDD) on Social Security (SSDI and SSI) benefits before the Social Security Administration (SSA) and in federal court. PWDF also provides representation in employment, post secondary education, health care and housing. PWDF’s Education Program is designed to increase public awareness and education on these issues and others related to psychiatric and IDD. We organize public awareness Seminars and Workshops to educate the public while promoting social changes to ensure access and independence for individuals with mental and/or IDD. PWDF also actively works to provide Parity in Advocacy for those with psychiatric and/or IDD.
NEWS
PWDF FREE SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP VIDEOS AND OTHER RESOURCES
All seminars, workshops, and resources relate to psychiatric and/or developmental disabilities. Click here for topics and links to past seminars, workshops, and other resources. See videos of PWDF seminars and workshops on our YouTube channel.
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Understanding Employees and Job Applicants with Psychiatric Disabilities is a 28-minute video offering medical and vocational insights on aspects associated with psychiatric disabilities in the workplace.
A two part 35 minute video with accompanying workbook provides basic information for employee associations and human resource professionals through six scenarios of common disorders.
Featuring: Steven Bruce, Esq., Claudia Center, Esq., Susan Raeburn, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist and Evan White, Narrator.
Donate or pay attorney fees to PWDF
- Online with Master Card or Visa through Paypal or Network for Good.
- Mail a check to us.
- Call us at 415.931.3070 to donate securities.
- Call to discuss a charitable remainder trust in your will.
Please note: Contributions are tax deductible.
