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Video Transcript: [ERIC] So CARE Court as it went through the process. And, you know, I've been involved in policy for ten plus years. Andy has been involved. Our Executive Director, now CEO, has been involved in policy for over 30 years. And we were just blown away that CARE.

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On DRC's new podcast, "The Game Plan," Eric Harris and Vanessa Ramos get into some of the many issues of California's CARE Court system. Many of the legislators who pushed CARE Court through the voting process did not consult with any disability advocates and/or organizations.

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¡MAÑANA!. Únete a nosotras para un panel de discusión. La Unidad de Investigaciones de Disability Rights California dirigió su atención a College Hospital en Cerritos después de observar alarmantes tasas de prácticas de restricción y reclusión de pacientes. Tras dos años de

The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) needs to hear from you! Make your voice heard by providing your thoughts on DDS's new respite assessment tool currently in development. There is only a week left to provide essential feedback and/or concerns you may have about the

Are you a renter with a disability in California and have questions about evictions?. Learn about your rights in this workshop, which will cover eviction notice requirements, what to do if you receive an eviction notice, and tips for resolving or preventing these issues. This

LAist recently released a story on the new project slated for the historical Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, CA. Using Proposition 1 funding, two decaying buildings will be renovated to make way for 32 treatment beds. Eventually, the plan is to renovate all 6 buildings on

DRC is announcing the creation of a brand new unit, Peers Understanding, Listening, Supporting, and Educating (PULSE). This unit is a partnership between DRC’s Office of Clients' Rights Advocacy and the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) to function as an independent

In DRC's latest Substack Lauren Clark, a nursing professor, mother of two adults with I/DD and member of DRC's Board of Directors, writes a personal story about her concerns for what SB 258 might mean for her own son's life and dreams. It is a powerful piece flowing from both

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Gov. Gavin Newsom is not so different from President Donald Trump when it comes to his mental health and homelessness policy. In many ways, they're mirrors of each other with Newsom often beating Trump to the punch on horrifying policy to criminalize camping, increase sweeps, and

Are you having difficulties with communicating with your Housing Authority case worker? Was your recertification incorrectly processed? Do you think your In-Home Supportive Services income should be excluded from your adjusted income? Join this webinar to learn more about Housing

DRC's Investigation Unit Attorney Adeyinka Glover joined the latest episode of the Pushing Limits radio show on 94.1 KPFA. Adeyinka dives into the latest investigation into the Adelanto ICE Detention Center, a notorious facility that has faced a number of scandals over the years

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

This week on the wonderful Unapologetically Black Unicorns podcast hosted by our friend (and board Vice Chair!) Keris Myrick, DRC's own Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) Desiree Delonia joined the show to discuss current matters such as power plays in

DRC has launched our very own podcast! You can now check out the inaugural episode of The Game Plan! . Eric Harris is joined by Vanessa Ramos, all around kid dynamite and special advisor to DRC’s Investigations Unit. They dive into their mutual origin story opposing the CARE Act,

Last week, DRC's new Power Building Team and d/Deaf Community Advocate Ken Datugan had the opportunity to meet and collaborate with the Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness (GLAD) team! This is incredibly important to us as the d/Deaf and hard of hearing community has been

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