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A comprehensive study about the frequency and use of solitary confinement in detention facilities can help guide conversations and create common safeguards that protect human rights.

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia
March 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
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We remain committed to building this world, and to protecting the rights of people with disabilities in employment and beyond.

Read the full statement: www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/...

#WashingtonDC #AA5342 #DisabilityRightsCalifornia
black background with a yellow outline. Top left in white text reads: Statement. Top Right: DRC blue/green logo. Under a thin white line across the graphic in bold white text reads: Disability Rights California (DRC) Condemns President Trump’s Comments Scapegoating Workers with Disabilities. Under a dotted white line, text reads: Attempting to blame workers with disabilities reinforces discriminatory beliefs that disabled workers are less qualified to perform their job functions. People with disabilities, just like any other workers, are not hired if they cannot perform the functions of the job safely.
January 31, 2025 at 12:56 AM
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Let this Valentine's Day serve as a reminder that DRC is here for you. We love our disability community and all of you in it. Together, we are community, so let's celebrate! Happy Valentine's Day!

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ValentinesDay
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February 14, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Here’s a letter mailed to my house demonizing disabled people. The source is Concerned Citizens of Santa Monica. #SantaMonica #disability @disabilityrightsCalifornia
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December 26, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Know Your Rights! California Law can protect you from landlord retaliation!

Learn more about protecting yourself and how to respond. Full resource at the link: www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications...

#HousingResource #landlord #DisabilityRightsCalifornia
White background. Yellow rectangle background with black text: Self-Advocacy Resource. Under in black text: Retaliation by your landlord: Know Your Housing Rights. Under, a blue/green DRC logo. Yellow stripe. Bottom is a photo of a blue and orange apartment building with black balconies at nearly every window.
February 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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March is Women's History Month and tomorrow March 8 marks International Women's Day.

THREAD - Celebrate with us by learning about some of the key women who have lent a powerful hand in shaping the disability rights movement!

#InternationalWomensDay #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #WomensHistoryMonth
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March 8, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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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: www.disabilityrightsca.org/events/know-...

Spanish interpretation will be offered.

#ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog
Know Your Rights: Support Animals in Housing | Disability Rights California
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April 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Today and all year we're reminded of the valuable contributions people with developmental disabilities bring to our communities.

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #NACDD #DDAwareness #WereHereAllYear
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March 11, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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This week DRC's ACE Peer Advocate Bhumit Shah and Policy Analyst Sabrina Epstein attended a press conference hosted by Congresswoman Nanette Barragan about the importance of Medicaid. Both Bhumit and the Congresswoman shared their connections to Medicaid.

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #Medicaid
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February 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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How will you celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth?

THREAD. Here are some events taking place throughout California this month:

· Black History Month in Oakland: www.visitoakland.com/black-histor...

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #BlackHistoryMonth #CaliforniaEvents

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February 10, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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USA Today Article (1/2)

DRC's Executive Director Andy Imparato quote was featured in a USA Today article by David Oliver. The "R" word as it has been used in a recent upswing is lazy, offensive, and a complete disservice to people with disabilities.

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #USAToday
Blue border. Top left, USA Today logo, a blue circle with black text to the right: USA Today. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Bold Text: Elon Musk keeps tweeting the 'R-word.' Disability advocates say he needs to stop. Text Below: "I am hopeful that (Musk) will find other ways to express his critiques without resorting to a hateful schoolyard put-down.” - Andy Imparato, Executive Director of DRC. "When people like Musk ... use this slur, it not only undermines our community but also opens the door for able-bodied people to justify discrimination and the denial of resources and opportunities to disabled people." - Nila Morton, Disability Advocate.
February 26, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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THREAD For Celebrating Transit Equity Day:

Today on the birthday of Rosa Parks we celebrate Transit Equity Day. Parks famously showed active resistance by refusing to move from her bus seat and later helped organize the Montgomery Bus Boycott. (1/4)

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #TransitEquityDay
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February 4, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Today the President signed an executive order that threatens to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and related programs.

You can read the full statement at the link: www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/...

#DepartmentOfEducation #ExecutiveOrder #DisabilityRightsCalifornia
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March 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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This week DRC staff at the Sacramento office gathered and celebrated the Lunar New Year! Everyone enjoyed good food, raffle prizes, and red envelopes! We hope everyone had an incredible Lunar New Year and we wish you great peace and prosperity!

#LunarNewYear #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #2025
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January 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Here’s my point: If there are such resources, #PG&E & the City should be sharing them.

Here’s some info from #DisabilityRightsCalifornia, but their helpline is only answered on weekdays.

www.disabilityrightsca.org/post/power-s...

#SFPowerOutage
Power Shutoff Resource Guide & How Disability Rights California Can Help You | Disability Rights California
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December 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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It’s #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek! Every eligible voter deserves equal access to their ballot—no matter accessibility needs. Stay informed about your rights and the tools available to vote. bit.ly/VR-DRC. #LWV #VotingRights #DisabilityRightsCalifornia
September 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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Do you rely on emotional support animals and/or service animals?

This training is aimed at tenants with disabilities and will help ensure that all Californians have access to the assistance they need.

Spanish interpretation will be offered.

#ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog
October 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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We will review best practices, discuss potential costs, and go over what to expect once you have made your requests.

#HousingResource #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #Webinar
October 2, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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This training is aimed at tenants with disabilities and will help ensure that all Californians have access to the assistance they need.

Spanish interpretation will be offered.

When: Tuesday, May 27th, 2025 1:00pm

#ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog
May 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Spanish interpretation will be offered.

When: Tuesday, March 25th, 2025 1:00pm

#ServiceAnimal #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #ServiceDog
March 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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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!

#RegionalCenterServices #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #SelfAdvocacy
March 14, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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All of these actions threaten the integrity of our education system and place millions of vulnerable students at risk.

You can read the full letter at the link: www.disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/...

#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #DepartmentOfEducation #LetterToCongress
Disability Rights California calls on California Members of Congress to Protect the US Department of Education | Disability Rights California
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March 13, 2025 at 11:32 PM
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(3/3) Disability-led non-profit, The Partnership For Inclusive Disaster Strategies, has a Disability & Disaster Hotline available:

Call/Text: +1 (800) 626-4959
Email: hotline@disasterstrategies.org

#DisasterResilienceAwarenessMonth #DisabilityRightsCalifornia
March 4, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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At the link, you'll find how to request SMHS, what Medi-Cal covers financially, criteria and requirements, and more.

#MentalHealthResource #DisabilityRightsCalifornia #MediCal
February 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Congress is proposing cuts to Medicaid at the federal level, but they are not final yet! We must PROTECT MEDICAID to protect our community's access to healthcare. Much like our health, Medicaid and the programs that share funding are all tied together.
#DisabilityRightsCalifornia #MediCal
February 20, 2025 at 9:18 PM