Budget Townhall: How will the Governor's 2026 Budget Affect Californians with Disabilities?
Budget Townhall: How will the Governor's 2026 Budget Affect Californians with Disabilities?
Join us for a virtual town hall
Join DRC to learn more about the Governor's 2026 State Budget! DRC staff will share their analysis of the disability-related proposals across health care, employment, education, and regional centers.
When:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pacific Time
About the town hall:
Governor Newsom released the 2026-2027 state budget at the start of January. The budget contains the state's policy priorities for the upcoming year. Many of these priorities affect people with disabilities.
This town hall will share the latest analysis of budget proposals in several areas, including:
- IHSS and other long-term services and supports
- Mental health
- Education
- The regional center system
We will share advocacy opportunities to elevate disability community voices during the budget process.
Speakers:
Sabrina Epstein, Policy Analyst, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Practice Group
Vivian Haun, Senior Attorney, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Practice Group
Allegra Cira Fischer, Senior Attorney, Youth Practice Group
Anna Leach-Proffer, Managing Attorney, Health and HCBS Practice Group
Monica Porter Gilbert, Associate Director and Senior Counsel of Public Policy, Legislation and Communications Unit
