2026 California Disability Leadership Alliance Day of Action at the Capitol

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Jul 1, 2026

2026 California Disability Leadership Alliance Day of Action at the Capitol

 

2026 California Disability Leadership Alliance Day of Action at the Capitol

On Tuesday, May 26, over 500 people gathered on the steps of the State Capitol for the second annual California Disability Leadership Alliance (CDLA) Day of Action. This rally for disability rights and services brought together self-advocates, disability activists, and legislators who support our movement to send a clear message to the Governor and State Legislature: “Nothing about us, without us, is for us.”

CDLA day featured a rally with inspiring speakers, engaging live performances, and powerful statements, followed by a powerful march to the Legislative offices for meetings with state lawmakers to make our voices heard. The day also featured a resource fair, where disability organizations shared information and support throughout the day’s events. 

Visit the California Disability Leadership Alliance website to learn more and join our movement. 

Rally for our Rights Program: 

IHSS

Mental Health 

Nothing About Us Without Us 

Performance Art 

Medi-Cal 

Technology Access 

Access to Disability Services 

Education 

Immigration 

Housing/Transportation and Infrastructure

Remarks from State Legislators 

 

Watch the Full Program

A crowd of people in a demonstration. They are crossing the street holding up a large banner.
A blind speaker presenting at the event. He is a heavy set hispanic man who is blind and holding a braille assistant device.
Two women with disabilities hugging each other at the event.

Quotes from the Day

“The promise of America for my people has only just begun to be realized, we must not and we will not go back.” — Sascha Bittner

“This is about compassion, this is about dignity, this is about doing what’s right for the most vulnerable for our state.” — Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez

“Let me tell you, not one single person voting on this would be able to survive with 2k in the bank…and they know that.” — Brittanie Hernandez-Wilson on proposed reinstatement of asset limits.

“When elected officials throw around waste, fraud, and abuse, what’s fraudulent is pretending these cuts are about efficiency.” — Keris Myrik

“Why do these savings need to come at the cost of our health and our ability to live in the community?” — Sabrina Epstein

“When the state supports family caregivers, it is keeping families together…that is why proposed cuts feel personal, this is not an abstract political debate.” — Margarita Spataro

“What brings us together is the belief that blind people deserve full and equal participation in society. No one should receive a notice that impacts your future without being able to read it.” — Guillermo Robles

A group af blind adults doing a improv show at the event. There is a seeing eye dog with them.
A black female speaking at the event.
A crowd of people in a demonstration. They are crossing the street holding up a sign that saying, Nothing about us without us.

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Disability Rights California 
  • Cal Voices 
  • Molina Healthcare 
  • Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund 
  • Norcal Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing 
  • CalABLE 
  • DO Network 
  • United Domestic Workers 
  • State Council on Developmental Disabilities 
  • Integrated Community Collaborative 
  • PPL