Public Policy
Seminario Web: Ley de Igualdad de Acceso a los Servicios: Reforma de la Audiencia del Centro Regional: Cuales son los Cambios y Porque Son Importantes
Únase a la Oficina de defensa de los derechos de los clientes de DRC para conocer cambios importantes en el proceso de apelación del centro regional. Las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo, especialmente las personas de color encuentran muy difícil el proceso de apelación del centro regional.
Webinar: Equal Access to Services Act: Regional Center Fair Hearings Reform: What the Changes Are and Why Are They Important
Please join DRC’s Office of Clients’ Rights Advocacy to learn about important changes to the regional center appeal process. People with developmental disabilities, especially people of color, find the regional center appeal process very difficult. Many people and families tell us that the “fair hearing” system is “unfair” and very confusing.
Virtual Discussion: DRC Hosts Virtual Town Hall of Disability Equity
On October 31, 2022, Disability Rights California in collaboration with the Public Policy Committee and Community Engagement Committee of our Board invite you to join us for a virtual community discussion.
Webinar: Your Right to Vote: Voice Your Choice!
Exercising your right to vote is a powerful way to have a say about how our local, state, and federal governments operate. Voting for laws and candidates of your choice is your opportunity to make sure the government serves its citizens well. Join us to learn more about the importance of voting, your voting rights, and the voting process.
Webinar: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Have you ever wondered how a bill becomes a law? Have you ever wanted to follow the legislative process for a bill? Join us for a live webinar where we demystify the process of how a bill becomes a law.
Seminario Web: ¿Como una Idea se Convierte en Ley en California?
¿Alguna vez ha pensado "umm, podría el proceso legislativo SER más confuso?" Bueno, no está solo: gran parte del proceso legislativo y los proyectos de ley que la legislatura estatal está tratando de aprobar pueden parecer completamente inaccesibles. Sin embargo, comprender lo que está sucediendo en todo el estado es muy importante por que tienen un impacto directo en su vida. Pueden afectarle sobre los impuestos que paga, para aprobar políticas laborales, de salud mental y de vivienda para mejorar las vidas de millones de californianos.
Webinar: Disability Rights California Town Hall on Disability Policy Priorities in California
Panel discussions with diverse disability leaders, advocates and experts on issues affecting people with disabilities. Panelists will cover a wide range of topics including: discrimination, mental health and health equity and policies, accommodations in higher education, regional center services, public safety and more.
Webinar: Improving Civil Rights Enforcement for People with Disabilities in California
Panel discussion with diverse disability leaders about improving civil rights enforcement for people with disabilities in California.