Disability Rights California的封面图片
Disability Rights California

Disability Rights California

律师事务所

Sacramento，CA 10,255 位关注者

Disability Rights California defends, advances, and strengthens the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities

查看职位 关注

关于我们

We are the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 275 staff members. The Board of Directors, all of whom are now appointed by existing board members, reflect the diverse constituency of the agency and the ethnic and language community of California. Vision Statement We envision a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world that values each individual and their voice. In this world, all people with disabilities enjoy the power of equal rights and opportunities, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. Disability Rights California works to bring about fairness and justice for people with disabilities. To reach those goals of fairness and justice, we may: 1. File lawsuits on behalf of individuals or groups 2. Investigate charges of abuse and neglect 3. Build peer/self advocacy groups 4. Forge community partnerships 5. Advocate for change in laws, regulations, and public policy 6. Provide information to those who may not know about their rights

网站
https://www.disabilityrightsca.org
所属行业
律师事务所
规模
201-500 人
总部
Sacramento，CA
类型
非营利机构
创立
1978
领域
Disability Advocacy

地点

Disability Rights California员工

查看全部员工

动态

  • Webinar TOMORROW! Register and join us :) https://lnkd.in/gqGJPskz

    查看Disability Rights California的组织主页
    Disability Rights California

    10,255 位关注者

    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 unit. This training is aimed at tenants with disabilities and will help ensure that all Californians have access to the assistance they need. Register at the link and join us: https://lnkd.in/gqGJPskz Spanish interpretation will be offered. When: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 1:00pm #ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog

    • Vibrant blue border. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Left navy blue header reads: Webinar. Under, a photo of a female-presenting person in a wheelchair with a black dog partially on their lap. Under, text reads: Know Your Rights: Support Animals in Housing. When: March 25th, 2025 at 1:00pm.

  • TOMORROW March 22, there will be a rally outside the Foothill Police Station 12760 Osborne Street, Pacoima, CA 91331. Join to demand justice and honor Linda Becerra Moran. *Content Warning: Death, Transphobia, Self-Harm, Police, Sex Trafficking* “DRC expresses profound concern regarding the tragic death of Linda Becerra Moran at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department. Linda Becerra Moran, a transgender woman of color, contacted emergency services, reporting that she was threatened and being held against her will. In reported bodycam footage of their arrival, LAPD officers, rather than prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of the victim, escalated the situation. Within a few minutes of arriving, officers interpreted her distress to kidnapping as a threat to them in need of an involuntary mental health hold and then used lethal force. This abrupt change in focus from a reported kidnapping raises critical questions about LAPD’s response and the action to equate distress with a need to strip someone of their autonomy and immediately label them a as “danger to self.” The real danger was LAPD.” -Eric Harris, Associate Executive Director DRC stands with Linda's family, community members, and organizations demanding justice and accountability. We have a duty to protect each other and ensure no one seeking help from the police is killed upon interaction. #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #LindaBecerraMoran #TransRights

    • Graphic 1: Bold Title: Justice For Linda Becerra Moran. Below is a photo of Linda, she is a latina trans woman with dark hair tied back, light brown skin, black eyeliner and pink lipstick. There are multi-colored pink, red, and purple flowers behind and around her photo. Bottom left: blue/green DRC logo.
    • Graphic 2: Text: On February 7th, LAPD Officer Jacob Sanchez murdered Linda Becerra Moran in a Pacoima Motel after she called 911 asking for help. Bottom image is a photo of a police car with lights flashing.
    • Graphic 3: Centered quote: The stark contrast between the response to Linda Becerra Moran and the treatment often afforded to white cisgender individuals in a kidnapping scenario raises serious concerns about LAPD’s disparate response to marginalized individuals when responding to crisis. - Kendra J. Muller, DRC Staff Attorney.
    • Graphic 4: Top Text: We Stand in Solidarity With Trans and Queer Organizations Fighting For Justice. There are 4 logos of organizations inclduing Familia TQLM, Gender Justice LA, Trans Latin@ Coalition, and Somos Familia Valle. Bottom Text: San Fernando Valley: Saturday March 22. Rally at Foothill Police Station at 1pm. Demand justice and Honor the Life of Linda.

  • Today we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day! We use this holiday to raise awareness, shift public perceptions, demand increased support and resources, promote inclusion, and uplift all in the Down Syndrome community in their effort to live a full and happy life. The official theme for World Down Syndrome Day 2025 is focused on improving support systems. Let's continue to advocate for inclusive governance, financially accessible support services and technology, and much more! Here are some ways to celebrate: - World Down Syndrome Day: Lots of Socks Campaign! Use #LotsOfSocks and show off your boldest socks! - National Down Syndrome Society: Racing For 3.21! Complete 3.21 miles of any activity at any time, place, and pace. Once you finish, share your accomplishment using #WDSD #RacingFor321 #TeamNDSS

    • Graphic 1: Bold Text: Celebrate! World Down Syndrome Day! Under, a photo of three people all smiling and hugging, left a person with light skin, short red hair and red beard, middle a person with down syndrome with short black hair and dark beard, right a person with dark skin and black braids. Bottom right text: March 21. Bottom Left: a blue/green DRC logo. The background of the graphic is blue with yellow abstract shapes.
    • Graphic 2: Header Text: World Down Syndrome Day 2025 Theme. Left is the World Down Syndrome Day logo, a navy blue 21 with a red arch that makes the '2' look like a heart. Title Text: Improve Support Systems! Body Text: Lots of Socks Campaign: - Launched to get people talking! - Wear mismatched or bold socks to raise awareness for Down Syndrome. Between the Header Text and Body Text are strings of clotheslines with 3 mismatched pairs of bold socks.
    • Graphic 3: Header Text: National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Racing For 3.21. Body Text: Complete 3.21 miles by running, walking, biking, hiking, swimming, or anything else at any time, place, and pace! Visit NDSS Racing for 3.21 Facebook event page to log miles and enter to win prizes! Bottom Left: a blue and yellow ribbon. Bottom right: illustration of a leg kicking a soccer ball with crutches on both sides. To the right, an illustration of legs running, one of the legs with a prosthetic.

  • Join Tiffany A. Yu, MSc and DRC's Eric Harris in conversation about Anti-Ableism! We hope to see you there!

    查看Tiffany A. Yu, MSc的档案
    Tiffany A. Yu, MSc Tiffany A. Yu, MSc是领英影响力人物

    Sacramento, California friends! ?? I'll be doing a book talk and signing at Wild Sisters Book Company on Monday, March 31 at 6pm PT. I'll be joined in conversation with Eric Harris, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs at Disability Rights California (and is also featured in the book). Eric and I met virtually speaking at an event in 2020. He's also spoken at Diversability?, and I think this selfie in DC last fall might have been the first time we met in person? About Eric: Eric is DRC’s Associate Executive Director of External Affairs with an extensive career working closely with disability leaders, community members, and elected officials throughout the country to progress change for the disability community. He grew up in Sacramento, California and was an elite wheelchair basketball player. RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gyJFv8jk ASL interpreters provided. #AntiAbleistBook #BookClub #BookEvent #DisabilityInclusion #Sacramento Images: 1. Square graphic with an orange gradient background. Text, "The Anti-Ableist Manifesto. Sacramento, CA book event. Tiffany Yu in conversation with Eric Harris." Below, headshots of Tiffany and Eric in circles. Below, text, "Monday, March 31 | 6:00pm PT. Wild Sisters Book Company. 3325 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95816." 2. Selfie of Eric and Tiffany in DC last fall.

    • 该图片无替代文字
    • 该图片无替代文字

  • Today the President signed an executive order that threatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and related programs. The federally funded services that students with disabilities rely on for education access are already limited and are now at risk of losing even more with these planned education cuts. Public education must remain public, and the rights of students with disabilities must be safeguarded. DRC opposes the following efforts to undermine education for students with disabilities: - Potentially reduce funding for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); - Restructure the Office for Civil Rights (OCR); - Divert public funds to private school vouchers We urge Californians to contact their congressional representatives and express opposition to these harmful proposals. You can read the full statement at the link: https://lnkd.in/giWvXbAt #DepartmentOfEducation #ExecutiveOrder #DisabilityRightsCalifornia

    • Header Text: Statement. Bold Title Text: DRC Denounces Executive Order to Weaken the U.S. Department of Education. Image below of an American flag with a big oval sign atop that has an etch of the White House building and reads: The White House Washington. Background of graphic is black and has a blue/green DRC logo on the top right corner.
    • Header Text: Statement. Center Quote Text: Efforts to dismantle the Department of Education, weaken the Office for Civil Rights, slash IDEA funding, and divert public resources to private school vouchers are undermining hard-won progress for students with disabilities. Gabriela Torres, DRC's Legal Advocacy Unit Litigation Counsel. Background of graphic is black and has a blue/green DRC logo on the top right corner.

  • The San Mateo County Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC) is recruiting new members! ? To apply you must: - Live in San Mateo County or be employed by an organization offering services in San Mateo County - Serve a minimum of 2 years - Be a person with disabilities or have experience working on behalf of persons with disabilities, older adults, or advocates serving those communities ? Visit the link to apply and join the VAAC team to advise and assist in ensuring ALL voters can vote independently and privately. ? Apply: https://lnkd.in/gJ9jvzzC ? #SanMateoCounty #VotingAccessibility #DisabilityAdvocacy

    • Flyer graphic. Title Text: Be a part of the Voting Accessibility Advisory Committee (VAAC). Bullet Point Text: You Will: ? Meet on a regular basis to discuss methods of improving voting accessibility for older adults and people with disabilities ? Help ensure access to the voting process for all potential voters. You Must: ? Live in San Mateo County or be employed by an organization offering services in San Mateo County ? Serve a minimum of two years ? Be a person with disabilities OR ? Have experience working on behalf of persons with disabilities, older adults, or advocates serving those communities. To the right is a QR code with text: Scan here to start your application. Bottom Text: Please contact our outreach team at outreach@smcacre.gov with any questions. Apply at www.smcacre.gov/elections/voting-accessibility-advisory-committee-vaac. QR code with text: Visit smcvote.gov or X/Instagram @smcvote. Call 650.312.5222. Email: outreach@smcacre.gov

  • 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 unit. This training is aimed at tenants with disabilities and will help ensure that all Californians have access to the assistance they need. Register at the link and join us: https://lnkd.in/gqGJPskz Spanish interpretation will be offered. When: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 1:00pm #ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog

    • Vibrant blue border. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Left navy blue header reads: Webinar. Under, a photo of a female-presenting person in a wheelchair with a black dog partially on their lap. Under, text reads: Know Your Rights: Support Animals in Housing. When: March 25th, 2025 at 1:00pm.

  • Webinar TOMORROW! Join us :) Register: https://lnkd.in/gWhmd9gT

    查看Disability Rights California的组织主页
    Disability Rights California

    10,255 位关注者

    Have you had a repair or pest issue that a landlord just would not fix? This workshop will share red flags, best practices, and options for addressing an unsafe living environment while protecting your housing. We will discuss examples of habitability problems and what tenants can do to make sure the housing provider maintains the property and gives tenants a safe place to live. After the workshop, there will be a limited number of spots for attendees to have a 15-minute consultation about specific legal questions for their housing situation with a member of the Housing Stability Project (HSP) team. Register at the link: https://lnkd.in/gWhmd9gT Spanish interpretation will be offered. This event is only for tenants with disabilities, not landlords or home owners. When: March 18th, 2025 at 1:00pm

    • light blue background. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Right in bold navy blue text: Webinar. Image of a black male-presenting wheelchair user wearing a plaid shirt, behind him stands a black male-presenting individual. Kneeling by the wheelchair user's wheel is a black individual. Under image, navy blue text reads: Habitability and Tenants' Rights. Under, with a navy blue background and white text reads: When: March 18th, 2025 at 1:00pm.

  • Regional Centers can be great resources for a wide range of services. If you're seeking consistent, quality regional center services for yourself or your child, DRC has provided 16 tips from how to best contact your regional center to filing a complaint if needed. Understanding what you can do on your part to self-advocate is a great way to make sure you or your child's needs get met. Start with this resource! Check out the full resource at the link: https://lnkd.in/gbUQrddH #RegionalCenterServices #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #Resource #SelfAdvocacy

    • Top Text: Regional Center Resource. Title Text: 16 Tips for Getting Quality Regional Center Services for Yourself or Your Child. Blue/green DRC logo on top right. Image below, a photo of a female-presenting person with down syndrome pointing at a laptop. To her right, a male-presenting black individual with a beard. He is writing on a notepad and also looking to the laptop. Graphic has a purple frame and navy blue background.

  • Disability Rights California转发了

    查看Pro Bono Net的组织主页
    Pro Bono Net

    2,575 位关注者

    We are honored to collaborate with the Practising Law Institute (PLI) on the release of a new, free on-demand program, Providing Legal Support to Impacted Communities: How Attorneys Can Help Survivors Recover in the Aftermath of the Los Angeles Fires. Moderated by Pro Bono Net Co-Founder Mark O'Brien and featuring experts from Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County, Disability Rights California and Legal Aid of Sonoma County, this 1-hour CLE-eligible program details:?? ?? the immediate and longer-term needs of survivors; ?? the common legal issues that survivors face following a large-scale fire disaster; ?? why pro bono legal support is critical to survivor recovery and how attorneys can get involved. Learn more about this program: https://lnkd.in/e8taV32S Learn more about PLI’s Pro Bono Membership, which provides free access to a wide range of other programs for qualifying organizations:? https://lnkd.in/djV-M7-h #DisasterResilience

相似主页

查看职位