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Monitoring the Detention of Immigrant Children with Disabilities in California
The number of unaccompanied immigrant children in United States custody is at an all-time high, surpassing 14,000...
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DRC Spotlights Stories
Food Money for SSI Recipients!
In 2019, people who get SSI can get more money every month for food! Click below for more information!DRC's opposition letter to HUD’s proposed changes
DRC helps hundreds of Californians with disabilities to access public housing every year. In our experience, many mixed status American families are comprised of one or more children who have a recognized status and caregivers who do not have a recognized immigration status.
Legislative Advocacy
2019
2019
Public Policy
DRC’s legislative staff advocate in the California State Legislature and with the Governor on legislation and the state budget. We focus on legislation and budget items that impact people with disabilities and public programs that provide services and supports.Read More
Featured Publication
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Prepare for Hearing: IHSS Terminations or Reductions in Hours
This publication will help you review and challenge reductions or termination of your In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) hours.Read full publication
Disability Community Toolkit
While people with disabilities make up 22% of the American public according to figures released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2018, they remain largely a neglected, albeit sizeable minority...Read More
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