Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
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Mission Statement: Disability Rights California defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
California
Joined January 2009
UPDATE: The DRC intake line is available Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 9:00AM – 3:00PM. Our intake line is closed on Wednesdays.
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Russell Stiger, a talented Californian photographer, contributed to the incredible piece "Seeds in the Soil Fight to Break Through" published in The Observer. The story and photos highlight Satearah Murphy, Alaytreya "Chop" Gregory, and James Dupree. Together they speak about
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Another common question about voting by mail is why there are holes in the ballot return envelope. In fact, you might have heard things about this in the media and on social media recently. The holes in the ballot return envelope help make voting accessible and ensure your ballot
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A U.S. District Judge in San Francisco issued an emergency restraining order against the recent mass layoffs by the Trump Administration, layoffs that decimated several critical federal agencies including those that oversee Special Education funding, the Office for Civil Rights,
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Do you rely on emotional support animals and/or service animals? We know the process of keeping one in your home can be stressful, so let’s make sure you’re in the know about all the necessary laws, regulations, and rights for having an assistance animal in your home or rental
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National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) is calling for ACTION! Make your voice heard and join the call on Congress to reverse harmful layoffs across the U.S. Department of Education. Visit the link to take action TODAY: https://t.co/e1i3CgjBfE
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Learn about the signature requirements for your vote-by-mail ballot! We have noticed that voters have a lot of questions about the signature requirement for vote-by-mail ballots. We hope this answers some common questions about your vote-by-mail signature requirements. For more
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Join us for this webinar event kicking off the Ableism and Democracy series by recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) and honoring the history and power of the disability rights movement, especially the impact of Black people with disabilities. Black
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Last month, DRC hosted an important back-to-school panel where we aimed to inform the community on how federal education, health, and immigration policies are impacting California schools and young people with disabilities. We explored the changing education funding landscape and
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Last Friday the Department of Education (DOE), by means of legally dubious reduction-in-force layoffs, decimated the offices within the Department of Education that administer federal special education funding, guidance, and monitoring through the Individuals with Disabilities
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September 15 to October 15 marks Latinx/e Heritage Month. As this heritage month comes to a close, our incredible DRC staff reflect on celebrations, the importance of coming together, and key issues greatly affecting the Latinx/e community. Let's share our stories and learn from
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SB 27, the major CARE Court expansion put forth by Sen. Tom Umberg, was signed into law on Friday. Last week LAist released this piece outlining how, even for those who began with a positive outlook on the CARE Act, the program has been ineffective in reaching any of its stated
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First webinar of this Medicaid series is TOMORROW! Learn more and register at the link:
DRC is hosting an important 3-part webinar series on Medicaid changes to break down who will be affected by these changes, when they are going to take place, and which law is causing each change. Please join us if you are a person with a disability in California or their circle
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“This is absolutely a violation of federal law.” Trump's layoffs could lead to major problems with funding for the education of disabled students. And some say, potential violations of federal law.
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"This is absolutely a violation of federal law."
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Webinar TOMORROW! Are you a person with disabilities that needs to make changes to your housing rules or to your home’s physical structures to make it more accessible? Please join us at this workshop to learn about your rights to do so. Join us for this webinar and learn about
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October 10th is the observance of World Mental Health Day, an opportunity to increase public awareness about the importance of mental health, mental health services, and mental health workers worldwide. This years theme set by the World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) is
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We at DRC, along with our partners, are greatly disappointed by the passing and signing of SB 27 (Umberg) by Governor Gavin Newsom today. This bill vastly expands eligibility for and referrals to the ineffective CARE Court program without filling ongoing gaps in housing, mental
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SB 634 (Pérez) has been signed by Governor Gavin Newsom! Our partners, advocates, elected officials, and community members celebrate the signing of this essential bill as a first-of-its kind law that will prevent cities in California from making assisting homeless individuals a
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DRC's Intake line will be closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. We will be closed: Monday October 13, 2025 Normal operations will resume on Tuesday October 14, 2025. You can reach our intake line at the number 1-800-776-5746 or online at the link: https://t.co/UDVVIr4NI4
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