Events
FATE holds town halls, listening sessions, workshops, and community forums across the region. Find an event near you — or bring one to your community.
Every FATE event is an opportunity for families to connect, learn their rights, share their experiences, and organize for change. Our events are free and open to all families, educators, advocates, and community members.
What We Host
Open community meetings where families share experiences, identify common problems, and organize collective responses. Town halls are the heart of FATE's organizing work.
Practical educational sessions covering special education law, parent rights, IEP processes, school board procedures, and how to be an effective advocate for your child.
Public forums examining school board decisions, district policies, and official conduct — with community members asking the questions that matter.
Smaller, focused gatherings where FATE listens to families in specific communities or around specific issues. Your story matters and helps shape our advocacy.
Schedule
Join FATE for an open community conversation about special education rights, IEPs, and how families can advocate for their children. Share your experience and connect with other families.
A practical workshop on parent rights in public education — from school board meetings to IEP processes. Learn how to navigate the system and make your voice heard.
FATE hosts a public forum examining school board decisions, transparency, and community accountability. Community members ask the questions that matter.
A focused listening session for families of students with disabilities. Share your experience with the special education system and help FATE understand the challenges families face.
Interested in starting a FATE chapter in your community? Join this organizing meeting to learn how chapters work, what support FATE provides, and how to get started.
An in-depth workshop on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 — what the law requires, what schools must provide, and what families can do when rights are violated.
Host an Event
FATE can bring a town hall, workshop, or listening session to your neighborhood, school, or community organization. If you have a space and a community that needs to be heard, we want to work with you.
FATE events are announced through our mailing list and social media. Sign up to get notified when events are scheduled in your area.
FATE events are free, open to all, and designed to turn individual frustration into collective power.
