Our vision statement - Disability Rights California will create a world with quality, culturally responsive, safe, afforddable, accessible housing, benefits, education, health care, and transportation

Help support Disability Rights California's work

Since 1978 we have worked to create a barrier-free, inclusive California that values all people and supports their rights to dignity, freedom, independence and quality of life. Our advocacy makes a difference in the lives of Californians with disabilities: every year we investigate reports of abuse, work with legislators to find ways to eliminate discrimination and help thousands to access education, to leave institutions to live in the community, and obtain services to support independence. All of our services are provided free of charge. You may learn more about our work by reading our Annual Report. Click here for a summary of our fiscal year 2010.

As a result of the state’s fiscal crisis, services to Californians with disabilities have been dramatically reduced.  As a result, we face increased demand for our assistance and need your help.  We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that relies on your tax deductible donations to help us create an inclusive society.  You can be assured that your dollars will be well spent as 85% of expenses support advocacy programs.

Donation levels

Your donation will help DRC protect equality, dignity, freedom, and independence for our fellow Californians with disabilities. You may, of course, contribute any amount, and every dollar helps.

We encourage you to contribute at one of the levels below.

  • Supporter $250
  • Sponsor $500
  • Advocate $1,000
  • Champion $5,000
  • Benefactor $10,000
  • Patron $25,000
  • Other amount

All donors at Supporter level and above will be acknowledged on our website and in our Annual Report. We will contact Champions, Benefactors, and Patrons to discuss a place of acknowledgement at the new DRC headquarters in Sacramento.

How to donate

  • You may donate online at www.justgive.org.
  • You can send a check payable to Disability Rights California to:

    Maxine Dalaza
    Disability Rights California
    1831 K Street
    Sacramento, CA 95811
  • Donate your car to Disability Rights California

    Turn your used car into a donation to support us.  Car Program Inc.’s Vehicle Donation Program will make it easy for you.  They handle all the paperwork and pick up your car, and we receive 70% of the sale price.  All you have to do is click here, fill out the form and fax it to Car Program Inc.
  • Check with your employer who may also make a matching contribution.
  • Many of our donors give on a monthly-planned giving basis.

Other ways to support us