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This pub tells you about laws that bar discrimination based on disability. It tells you about the laws that apply to state and local governments. It tells you what discrimination is. If a state or local government discriminates against you, it tells you what you can do about it. It gives you sample letters.
This pub tells you about laws that bar discrimination based on disability. It tells you about the laws that apply to businesses open to the public. It tells you what discrimination is. If a business discriminates against you, it tells you what you can do about it. It gives you sample letters.
A single mother of three children shares her experience requesting more respite hours and social recreation for her daughter. As of December 2022, her daughter does not have more respite and social recreation has not started.
This document addresses how people with disabilities may assert their legal rights when interacting with police. While knowing your rights may help, you have the best judgment about what will keep you safe.
In 2022, The Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy held a conference for Black regional center clients and families. The video uses 2021-2022 data to show how much the regional centers spend on Black families in California.
Beverly’s nephew is a regional center client. He does not have needed speech services from the regional center. Beverly requested the service for her nephew again and again.
Under the ADA, health care providers must provide effective communication for patients, family members, and visitors who are Deaf or hard of hearing using auxiliary aids and services.