Disability Rights California

Updated self-advocacy resource, provided by the Western Center on Law and Poverty: What Advocates Need to Know About the Aged, Blind and Disabled Federal Poverty Level Medi-Cal Expansion Starting December 2020 Learn more about: Eligibility & tips for advocates... Read more here: http://ow.ly/DXMr50D3B5D

En caso que te lo hayas perdido: Disability Rights California publica un nuevo informe de investigación que detecta condiciones inadecuadas en el centro de detención de Otay Mesa Informe aquí: http://ow.ly/Qbs050D3Abt

DRC's free trainings provide information and resources on different topics. View our upcoming webinars: January 5, 11 AM PST: Mental Health Records: Are they Completely Confidential? Enero 7, 4 PM: ¿Qué hago Después de una Hospitalización por Salud Mental? Una Guía para Planear Ser Dado de Alta y Tener Cuidado Posterior... January 12, 11 AM: What Do I Do After a Mental Health Hospitalization: A Guide for Discharge and Aftercare Planning Enero 14, 4 PM: Encontrando el Proveedor de Salud Mental Adecuado para Usted January 19, 11 AM: Finding the Right Mental Health Provider For You & more: http://ow.ly/MESe50CZAxI

DRC is looking for a Sacramento-based Public Policy Director to lead the team responsible for DRC’s legislative work. The deadline to apply is January 8, 2021. Info and application: http://ow.ly/ufQw50CX5Ok ... Additional jobs Patient Rights’ Advocate Supervising Attorney & more: http://ow.ly/CuD950CX5Ol Our new career page: http://ow.ly/SsRA50CX5Oj

This year has been a challenging, sad, tumultuous year. But you are not alone. We are in this together. We are one. We will meet this moment. ... We will continue to fight for equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion through this next year and beyond. We will continue to protect and advocate for the rights and dignity of all people. Happy New Year! View DRC's Message of Hope: http://ow.ly/9KjY50CX5Hg

TOMORROW is the deadline to apply for DRC's Sacramento-based Public Policy Director to lead the team responsible for our legislative work within California's disability community. #DisabilityRights #InclusionMatters Info and application: http://ow.ly/4p0C50CRmHH

Meet of Nicholas Viselli the Artistic Director Theater Breaking Through Barriers "Disability is the only diversity that cuts across all racial, gender, social, and class distinctions. Disability knows no age, race, religion, gender, culture, or sexual orientation." Read more here: https://t2conline.com/meet-of-nicholas-viselli-the-artisti/

Remember you are not alone! There are mental health resources available. Mental Health America: http://ow.ly/2wVO50D2CYx Peer-Run Warm Line: 1-855-845-7415. This is a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. ... The Arc of California & the Stony Brook University School of Social Welfare offering: Counseling Wellness checks Depression screening And referral to community services The 24/7 support hotline is 1-888-847-3209 For more information: http://ow.ly/3I0d50D2CYt And, for information related to COVID & mental health visit: http://ow.ly/8QGK50D2CYy

On screen and on stage, disability continues to be depicted in outdated, cliched ways "Disability drag" casting able-bodied actors in the roles of characters with disabilities has been hard to dislodge from its Oscar-worthy appeal." Read more here: http://ow.ly/B07v50CX0px

Abilities Dance Boston Takes The Stage In Celebrity Series Debut I wanted to have a piece that would normalize different modalities of movement. Read more here: https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020//28/abilities-dance-boston

DRC’s Executive Director Andy Imparato is a member of California’s Community Advisory Vaccine Committee providing input and feedback to the planning efforts, and resolving barriers to equitable vaccine implementation and decision-making. #ICYMI There is a new letter with proposed changes from the Workgroup on the proposed 1b #Vaccine prioritizations. Review the letter and fill out the form at the bottom of the page to let them know if you support the recommendations. ... View the letter here: http://ow.ly/iz4J50CWqyE

What I’ve Learned As A Disabled Person From The Covid-19 Pandemic "I thought my understanding of disability was fully formed and realistic. But I think that in the long run, what I will remember most vividly from this pandemic is the lessons I am learning about disabled people..." Read more here: http://ow.ly/C9rE50CWhOf

DRC employees are a valuable asset and vital to ensures our vision, mission, and values are fully realized. We're looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! We have a variety of career fields such as: Accounting, Advocacy, Communications, Financial Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal, Outreach, and Public Policy. Want to join us? We are currently hiring for:... Supervising Clients' Rights Advocate Reviewer for the Office of Payee Review and Beneficiary Assistance Applications and information: https://jobs.lever.co/disabilityrightsca Check out our new career page: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/careers

Stakeholders Encouraged by Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Aging Aging and disability should not equal loss and isolation. We need a new narrative. Members of the Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee include DRC’s Executive Director, Andy Imparato Read more: https://justiceinaging.org/stakeholders-encouraged-by-gove/

Giving Tuesday is next month! A day to harness the generosity of millions of people around the world to support the causes they believe in & communities they live in. Learn how you can make an impact this year for individuals across California & #DisabilityRights. ... https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//giving-tuesday-started

#DYK DRC’s Special Education Rights and Responsibilities (SERR) Manual website is easy to navigate & comes in English, Spanish, and now Chinese! #SpecialEducation #SpecialEducationTeacher #InclusionMatters Manual here: https://serr.disabilityrightsca.org/zh-hant/ Learn how to navigate it: https://buff.ly/3hiqEQn

¡El sitio web del Manual de Derechos y Responsabilidades de Educación Especial (SERR) de DRC está disponible en chino, español y inglés Manual aquí: http://ow.ly/Hsim50D1HQF Aprenda también a navegar por el manual: http://ow.ly/Qz1950D1HQH

Join us for a FREE webinar today at 11 AM PST: Everything You Wanted to Know About LPS Conservatorship Learn about: The responsibility of a conservator who oversees comprehensive medical treatment of an adult & more...... Registration: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//everything-you-wanted-

Join us in ONE HOUR to prevent losing accessible/ affordable housing for people with disabilities! #AccessibleHousing Call in and share your story about how affordable housing with accessible features is important to you. When: November 10, 2020 at 10am... Public Participation Call-In Number: (888) 557-8511 Participant Code: 5651115 Event Information: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov//20201010/notice-of-public-he See more

DRC submitted public comment in 2018 opposing immigration policies that include the separation and/or indefinite detention of families and children. The 9th circuit has now overturned these regulations, which will significantly help immigrant families with disabilities. Read more here: http://ow.ly/wUiY50D1HrC ... Read the public report: http://ow.ly/NOtc50D1Hrz

Over 4 million Californians have disabilities & face extreme challenges finding housing that is both affordable and accessible. Their choices may be cut in half across the state because of proposed CA Tax Credit Allocation Committee regulations. We need your help TODAY at 10 AM PST during the Committee meeting. 1. Call in to the meeting. ... 2. Please tell the Committee how affordable housing with accessible features is important to you More information about the meeting, including call-in number and Zoom information: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov//20201010/notice-of-public-he See more

Updated self-advocacy resource, provided by the Health Consumer Alliance: What Advocates Need to Know About the Aged, Blind and Disabled (Federal Poverty Level) FPL Medi-Cal Expansion Starting December 2020 Learn more about: Eligibility Medi-Cal managed care enrollment... Tips for advocates Read more: http://ow.ly/cXUz50D1GOi

Próximo seminario web: ¿Qué hago Después de una Hospitalización por Salud Mental? Una Guía para Planear Ser Dado de Alta y Tener Cuidado Posterior 7 de enero de 2021 4:00 PM... Regístrese hoy: http://ow.ly/1ACH50D1zRv

TOMORROW: Join us for a webinar at 10 AM PST: Everything You Wanted to Know About LPS Conservatorship. Registration: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//everything-you-wanted- Additional webinars:... 12 de Noviembre, 4 PM PST: ¡Tolerancia! Es necesario ser tolerante para poder ser tolerado - Norman MacDonald Nov. 17, 11 AM PST: Self-Advocacy in Action: Know Your Rights and How to Advocate for Them 19 de Noviembre, 4 PM PST: Los Registros de Salud Mental: ¿Son Completamente Confidenciales? Register/ Regístrese: http://ow.ly/hod650CdLp9

5 New Year’s Resolutions For People With Disabilities disability culture and activism are vibrant, diverse, interesting, and often empowering and fun. Disabled people who aren’t involved in disability activism and culture should consider making a conscious effort to dig into them in the year ahead. Read more here: http://ow.ly/oKD750D0Cp1

At a time when California is facing record homelessness rates and more people than ever are losing housing, the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee wants to cut accessible housing in half. #CAHousing #AccessibleHousing Your accessible housing story is important, and we need your help TOMORROW at 10 AM PST during the Committee meeting. 1. Call in to the meeting. ... 2. Please tell the Committee how affordable housing with accessible features is important to you More information about the meeting, including call-in number and Zoom information: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov//20201010/notice-of-public-he See more

TOMORROW the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee meets at 10 AM PST to discuss #AccessibleHousing units. The Committee is proposing to cut accessible housing in half across the state. We need your help! 1. Call in to the meeting. 2. Please tell the Committee how affordable housing with accessible features is important to you More information about the meeting, including call-in number and Zoom information: https://www.treasurer.ca.gov//20201010/notice-of-public-he

We need your help today before 6 PM PST! California has invested $5.3 billion to safely mitigate learning loss for students with special needs and disabilities as a result of COVID-19 lockdowns. Los Angeles Unified School District needs to comply with federal and state law to help our most vulnerable students. How long is too long? ... Read our letter signed by Alliance for Children’s Rights and 29 local organizations and write [email protected] by 6 PM today to demand action: bit.ly/3ewXnlc

Op-ed: I’ve Dedicated My Life To Fighting The Abuse Of People With Disabilities & I Support DA Gascón’s Reforms Eliminating Sentencing Enhancements I have met many survivors who have told me that when they attempted to report a crime, they were ignored or worse, discredited.- Pamila Lew, attorney with DRC Read more here: http://ow.ly/NJ8250D0Btc

If Los Angeles Unified School District doesn’t act now to provide in-person IEPs and instruction for students with special needs, they will be left behind. We’re joining the Alliance for Children’s Rights and other partners to demand immediate action be taken on behalf of these students. DRC encourages everyone to write to LAUSD board members at [email protected] before 6 PM PST on Nov. 9... Read + take action:

We need your help to ensure accessible, affordable housing across California! Over 4 million Californians have disabilities & face extreme challenges finding housing that is affordable & accessible. 1. Please join DRC for a call TODAY at 3:30pm PST to find out how to help fight this threat to accessible, affordable housing. ... Zoom Link: http://ow.ly/kH4l50CdMYz ID: 922 0938 1179 Passcode: 407703 By phone 1(669)900-6833, and enter: 92209381179# 2. Call in/Join online Nov 10 @ 10 AM PST & share how affordable housing with accessible features is important to you. Event information:http://ow.ly/WfaI50CdMYy Proposed Changes: http://ow.ly/X8u150CdMYC

City of Eureka Halts Enforcement, Will Reconsider Illegal Anti-Homelessness Law The City’s policy criminalizes and frightens people with disabilities who are simply trying to survive. It can do better.- Lucia Choi, an attorney at DRC. Read more here: http://ow.ly/iS4C50CZIPb

Self-advocacy resources, available in multiple languages: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Special Education: Frequently Asked Questions Learn about: Special education during COVID-19 Distance learning plans, & more... Read more here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//coronavirus-education-

DRC offers FREE informative webinars. View our upcoming trainings: Nov. 10, 11 AM PST: Everything You Wanted to Know About LPS Conservatorship 12 de Noviembre, 4 PM PST: ¡Tolerancia! Es necesario ser tolerante para poder ser tolerado - Norman MacDonald Nov. 17, 11 AM PST: Self-Advocacy in Action: Know Your Rights and How to Advocate for Them ... 19 de Noviembre, 4 PM PST: Los Registros de Salud Mental: ¿Son Completamente Confidenciales? Register/ Regístrese: http://ow.ly/hod650CdLp9 View our past recorded/captioned webinars: http://ow.ly/VOo150CdLpa

View our upcoming webinars, including: January 5 ,2021: Mental Health Records: Are they Completely Confidential? 7 de Enero: ¿Qué hago Después de una Hospitalización por Salud Mental? Una Guía para Planear Ser Dado de Alta y Tener Cuidado Posterior... January 12: What Do I Do After a Mental Health Hospitalization: A Guide for Discharge and Aftercare Planning Information and registration: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events

Join us as a Disability Rights California Board Member and help us create a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world! Our Board works tirelessly to advocate for Californians with disabilities so they can enjoy equal rights, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. The deadline to apply is February 9, 2021 Information and application: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//board-o/join-our-board

Fiesta Educativa, una organización sin fines de lucro, con sede en el sur de California, se complace en anunciar el Programa de tutoría de defensa del Plan de educación individualizado (IEP). Este módulo de capacitación virtual, desarrollado por el Dr. Luelmo, profesor de la Universidad Estatal de San Diego, enseña a los padres de habla hispana sobre el proceso del IEP, que incluye: Requisitos de elegibilidad Establecer metas para su hijo Ley de educación individual... Entorno menos restrictivo Cualquier padre que desee participar puede enviar un correo electrónico a Marely Gomez a [email protected] o llamarla al 323-221-6696, ext. 116 Información sobre Fiesta Educativa: https://fiestaeducativa.org/

Fiesta Educativa, a non-profit organization, based in southern California, is happy to announce the Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Advocacy Mentorship Program. This virtual training module, developed by Dr. Luelmo, a professor at San Diego State University, teaches Spanish-speaking parents about the IEP process, including: Eligibility requirements Setting goals for your child Individuals Education Act ... Least restrictive environment Any parent who wishes to participate can email Marely Gomez at [email protected] or call her at 323-221-6696, ext. 116 Information about Fiesta Educativa: https://fiestaeducativa.org/

Happy Holidays from everyone at DRC!

How To Do Something Good In The Disability Community If You’re Not Disabled "The field of disability services and advocacy is changing. One of the most significant shifts over the last few decades has been the rising prominence of actual disabled people within the disability field." Read more here: http://ow.ly/3Pr850CSFLN

3 Principles For Including Disabled People In This Year's Pandemic Holidays "If some in your clan aren't set up for video chats yet, do an inventory of devices and expertise. Any extra smartphones, tablets, or laptops in your circle can be loaned to loved ones who don't have them..." Read more here: http://ow.ly/3yPd50CSFIJ

Algorithmic And AI Assessment Tools A New Frontier In Disability Discrimination "Disability rights risk being eroded as they become entangled within wider society’s drive to achieve greater efficiency through the automation of processes that once required careful human deliberation." Read more here: http://ow.ly/vn9J50CSiNl

DRC is looking for a Sacramento-based The Public Policy Director to lead the team responsible for DRC’s legislative work. The deadline to apply is TOMORROW: December 23, 2020 Info and application: http://ow.ly/4p0C50CRmHH ... Additional job openings: http://ow.ly/2CeH50CRmHI Our new career page: http://ow.ly/muI150CRmHJ

#DYK an advocate with DRC's Client Assistance Program (CAP) can help you access services from the Department of Rehabilitation, Independent Living Centers, and exercise your employment rights under the #ADA by: Providing information about these programs and services Helping you understand your rights... Read more here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//client-assistance-prog

Free webinar TODAY: A Breath of Fresh Air Guidance for Relieving Stress December 22, 2020, 11 AM PST Register here: http://ow.ly/OwWx50CSiBE

Thank you to everyone who joined the housing meetings and shared their #AccessibleHousing stories. The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee voted yesterday to increase accessible & affordable housing. Your voice was heard and you made real positive change! New construction TCAC projects are now required to build an increased amount of mobility accessible units and hearing/vision accessible units.

Join us as a Disability Rights California Board Member! DRC’s work is guided by a board, which values diversity of culture, disability and other life experiences. We are looking for members who: Embrace what DRC stands for... Are leaders in their community Engaged & able to actively participate at board meetings /board committees Will work toward ensuring that DRC is focused on enhancing its services to people with disabilities. The deadline to apply is February 9, 2021 Information and application: http://ow.ly/WOhS50CRoyr

UPDATED housing meeting time: 3:20 pm PST (was 11:15 am PST) after Agenda Item 5. #CAHousing The CA Tax Allocation Committee will vote on whether to adopt a proposal to increase required accessible housing units TODAY. #CAHousing #AccessibleHousing Zoom: http://ow.ly/Bh5h50CRCol... Meeting ID: 871 6682 3814 and Passcode: 199276 If Zoom is full, you can join by Phone: Call (888) 557-8511 and enter Participant Code: 5651115

View our upcoming FREE webinars & trainings, including: A Breath of Fresh Air Guidance for Relieving Stress December 22, 2020, 11 AM PST ... Register here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//webinar-a-breath-of-fr Our events page: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events

Ali Stroker Says Bringing a Character with a Disability to Christmas Ever After 'Means So Much' Last year, Stroker became the first actor in a wheelchair to win a Tony Award for her performance in the Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! revival. Now, she's starring in Lifetime's Christmas Ever After. Read more here: http://ow.ly/kNvt50CRp5v

Job alert: DRC is looking for a Sacramento-based The Public Policy Director. This person will lead the team responsible for DRC’s legislative work. Deadline to apply is December 23, 2020. Information and application: http://ow.ly/2hJJ50CRmEg ... Additional openings: http://ow.ly/lfhK50CRmEf Our new career page: http://ow.ly/rRhK50CRmEh

Happening TODAY: The CA Tax Allocation Committee will vote on whether to adopt a proposal to increase required accessible housing units. #CAHousing #AccessibleHousing Here is how you can help! 1) Follow this link for a list of talking points in preparation for the meeting: http://ow.ly/KIZh50CRduv ... 2) Call in to the meeting at 11:15 AM PST on December 21, 2020 Zoom link: http://ow.ly/nURn50CRduw Meeting ID: 871 6682 3814 and Passcode: 199276 Call (888) 557-8511 and enter Participant Code: 5651115

California psychiatric hospital's Covid-19 outbreak has sickened almost 700 Anne Hadreas, an attorney with Disability Rights California, saidthey filed the emergency request after learning of a new outbreak at Patton. Read more here: https://www.theguardian.com//patton-state-hospital-covid-1... Read the full DRC press release: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//disability-rights-cali

DRC's Client Assistance Program (CAP) provides information, advice, and advocacy to help people w/ #Disabilities so they can understand their rights and get employment services from: Department of Rehabilitation Independent Living Centers Other programs funded under the Rehabilitation Act ... Read more here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//client-assistance-prog

#ICYMI: The CA Tax Allocation Committee will vote on whether to adopt a proposal to increase required accessible housing units Monday, December 21. #CAHousing #AccessibleHousing Here is how you can help! 1) Follow this link for a list of talking points in preparation for the meeting: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//2020-12-08_Help_Increa ... 2) Call in to the meeting on December 21, 2020 at 11:15 AM PST with your accessible housing stories Zoom link: https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 871 6682 3814 and Passcode: 199276 Call (888) 557-8511 and enter Participant Code: 5651115

DRC offers past-recorded and captioned webinars on many topics, including: Mental health Employment #COVID19 assistance programs/ resources... and more... More information: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events/past-webinars

San Diego cracks down on anyone living in his car San Diegans who live in their vehicles say the city has implemented new measures in its fight against so-called van life and the habitation of vehicles In addition to falling short on basic human rights standards, there is no Covid testing at these lots.- Ann Menasche, an attorney for the non-profit Disability Rights California... Read more here: http://ow.ly/45CP50COmWO

TOMORROW is the deadline The Department of Developmental Services is asking for your input into how COVID-19 has impacted you and your family as well as what is important to you. The survey will be available until December 18th, 2020 The survey can be accessed in English by the following link: http://ow.ly/ynBO50COmQT

Conozca a un defensor del Programa de Asistencia al Cliente durante nuestras Clínicas GRATUITAS de Empleo Integrado Competitivo. Jóvenes 16-22 años recibirán orientación,apoyo individualizados para completar solicitudes, formularios, realizar solicitudes de servicios Todavía hay espacios disponibles para familias de habla hispana Información y registro: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//webinar-virtual-compet

#ICYMI Thank you to everyone who signed up for English Competitive Integrated Employment trainings for ages 16-22 (and their families) through July 2021. Registration is closed. However, Spanish-speaking families are encouraged to continue registering! Learn everything you need to know to prepare for employment.... Self-advocacy skills Supports and services for students More information: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//webinar-virtual-compet

Próximo seminario web: ¿Vez lo Que Yo Veo? Reduciendo El Estigma Y Discriminación de Salud Mental 17 de Diciembre 2020 4:00 PM... Regístrese: http://ow.ly/KguW50COlBO

As Vaccines Arrive, Here’s How California Will Determine Who’s At The Front Of The Line The state appointed a Community Vaccine Advisory Committee to determine which industries and communities should be prioritized. The committee is made of representatives, including DRC’s executive director, Andy Imparato. Read more here: http://ow.ly/bpll50CNmto ... Read more about the committee: http://ow.ly/W6cV50CNmtn

Updated self-advocacy resource, available in multiple languages: How to Be Your Own Payee Fact Sheet Some people are not able to manage the money they get from Social Security Administration (SSA) due to illness or disability. If so, SSA chooses a relative, friend, or other person to be the representative payee. Read more here: http://ow.ly/YHyi50CNlct

Surging #COVID outbreak at Patton State Hospital prompts demand for release of patients Aaron J. Fischer, litigation counsel for Disability Rights California, said Tuesday that more than half of Patton’s patient population have medical conditions putting them at high risk for contracting COVID-19. Read more here: http://ow.ly/iyAG50CNmMj ... Read the full press release: http://ow.ly/rgoG50CNmMh

Happening MONDAY: The CA Tax Allocation Committee will vote on whether to adopt a proposal to increase required accessible housing units Monday, December 21. #CAHousing #AccessibleHousing Here is how you can help! 1) Follow this link for a list of talking points in preparation for the meeting: http://ow.ly/bUFC50CNkRS ... 2) Call in to the meeting on December 21, 2020 at 11:15 AM PST with your accessible housing stories Zoom link: http://ow.ly/LMwL50CNkRR Meeting ID: 871 6682 3814 and Passcode: 199276 Call (888) 557-8511 and enter Participant Code: 5651115

Disability Rights California and Covington & Burling, LLP Seek Emergency Court Action to Release Medically Vulnerable Patients from Crowded State Mental Health Hospital and Save Lives in the Midst of Surging #COVID19 Outbreak 110 patients with mental health disabilities test positive in two weeks; 10 dead since start of pandemic Read the full court document here: http://ow.ly/92jN50CMn5R ... Read the full press release: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//disability-rights-cali

Senator Bill Dodd was recognized for his legislative leadership at our 2020 legislative awards event Friday The board of Disability Rights California is pleased to recognize Sen. Dodd as one of our legislative leaders of the year. - Andrew Imparato, DRC’s executive director Read more here: http://ow.ly/IIBm50CMfXO... More information about the 2020 Legislative Awards event: http://ow.ly/KNxa50CMfXR Watch the past-recorded and captioned awards video: http://ow.ly/edci50CMfXN

DRC is looking for a Sacramento-based Public Policy Director. This person will lead DRC’s legislative and public policy advocacy activities. Deadline to apply is December 23, 2020. Information and application: https://jobs.lever.co//50f82bcc-7596-43b1-9357-d4bb817e7aa0 ... Additional openings, including Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant: http://ow.ly/ugEF50CJbBO Our new career page: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/careers

Free webinar TODAY: Just in Case: The Benefits of Having a Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plan 11 AM PST December 15, 2020 ... Registration and information: http://ow.ly/i0vt50CMay1

Join us as a Disability Rights California Board Member! Help us create a barrier-free, inclusive, diverse world where Californians with disabilities enjoy equal rights, dignity, choice, independence and freedom from abuse, neglect and discrimination. The deadline to apply is February 9, 2021.... Information and application: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//board-o/join-our-board

Thank you to everyone who joined and participated in our virtual 2020 Legislative Awards ceremony last week. We were honored to award seven legislators & their staff for efforts toward a barrier-free, inclusive and diverse world. #DisabilityRights #DRCLeg2020 More information about the event: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//2020-legislative-award Watch the past-recorded/captioned awards video: https://youtu.be/RhguWEBzfmg ... A special thank you to the contributing artists who crafted the beautiful awards. See the comments below for more information.

Free webinar tomorrow Just in Case: The Benefits of Having a Mental Health Crisis Prevention and Intervention Plan 11 AM PST December 15, 2020... Information and registration: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org//webinar-just-in-case-t

DRC provides past-recorded and captioned webinars on many topics, including: Paws for Assistance - A Guide to Psychiatric Service & Emotional Support Animals Best Practices for Employers & Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic Achieve A Better Life Experience (ABLE) Through A CalABLE Account... View them here: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events/past-webinars

Conozca a un defensor del Programa de Asistencia al Cliente (CAP) durante nuestras Clínicas GRATUITAS de Empleo Integrado Competitivo (CIE). Los jóvenes de 16 a 22 años recibirán orientación y apoyo individualizados para completar solicitudes, formularios y realizar solicitudes de servicios. Aprenda todo lo que necesita saber para prepararse para el empleo, que incluye: Habilidades de autodefensa Apoyos y servicios para estudiantes... Solicitud y servicios del Departamento de Rehabilitación (DOR) Tus derechos en el lugar de trabajo y en la escuela Información y registro: http://ow.ly/LnZI50CJcAT

Meet an Advocate from the Client Assistance Program (CAP) during our FREE Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) Clinics. Youth ages 16-22 will be provided with individualized guidance and support in completing applications, forms and making requests for services. Learn everything you need to know to prepare for employment, including: Self-advocacy skills Supports and services for students... Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) application and services Your rights in the workplace and at school Information and registration: http://ow.ly/Mquw50CJc5X

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We're looking for talented and enthusiastic individuals to join our team! We’re hiring for: Public Policy Director Legal Secretary Administrative Assistant... DRC employees are a valuable asset and vital to ensures our vision, mission, and values are fully realized. Information and applications: http://ow.ly/83Ww50CJbYr Career page: http://ow.ly/I5fS50CJbYq