Self-Advocacy Resources
Materials and publications in this section help you understand your rights so you can advocate for yourself or another person.
Disability Rights California Advocacy
Information on this page is organized by topic for other advocates, facilities, organizations, and the public to learn more about our work and recommendations on specific issues.
AB 1225: Expanding Accessibility in California’s State Parks
California’s state parks and beaches are some of the most breathtaking natural landscapes in the world. Yet, for many individuals with disabilities, accessing and enjoying these spaces remains a challenge.
2024 Ballot Proposition Positions
There are ten propositions on the November 5, 2024 General Election ballot for voters to decide. DRC has taken positions on four of these initiatives that could have significant impacts on the disability community.
What Does the Passage of AB 545 (Pellerin, 2023) Mean for Voters with Disabilities?
AB 545 (Pellerin) is now in full effect as of January 1, 2024! This law improves in-person voting for voters with disabilities by ensuring greater accessibility at voting locations across California.
AB 701 (Ortega) - Study on Solitary Confinement
Solitary confinement is one of the most severe and destructive practices used in detention facilities. The World Health Organization, United Nations, and other international bodies have recognized solitary confinement as greatly harmful and potentially fatal.
Disability Rights California Information on CARE Act (SB 1338, Umberg 2022)
What is CARE Court? In 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 1338 (Umberg), creating the Community Assistance, Recovery, and Empowerment (CARE) Act, also known as CARE Court. This law allows certain third parties to petition a court to order people with Schizophrenia or other psychotic-spectrum disorders into treatment. All counties in California were required to implement CARE Court starting December 1, 2024.
Disability Rights California Regional Center Vendor Reporting
Access the incident and monthly data reporting portal. This is a secure form that regional center vendors may use to submit incident reports and data reports required by law to be reported to Disability Rights California.