2023 Year in Review
2023 Year in Review
As we wrap up 2023, we’re reflecting on the stories and social media posts that resonated with you, our community, this past year. We are excited for a new year of advocating for disability rights of all Californians!
As we wrap up 2023, we’re reflecting on the stories and social media posts that resonated with you, our community, this past year.
We are excited for a new year of advocating for disability rights of all Californians!
Top 10 Feature Stories
- We shared information about Senate Bill 43, which expands the definition of gravely disabled.
- Families wanted to know about a DRC webinar, Growing Stronger Together, Supporting Japanese and Vietnamese Regional Center Clients.
- We shared information about the CARE Act and its implications.
- The Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) practice team released a report addressing inequalities in California’s regional center system.
- DRC submitted a letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development that outlines recommendations to eliminate barriers to access to housing services.
- Our public policy team shared a summary of the 2023-24 state budget.
- You were interested in DRC’s letter of opposition to the California Department of Public Health’s updated guidance.
- We shared information about a DRC co-sponsored bill, Assembly Bill 280, the California Mandela Act.
- The I/DD Practice Group shared a Q&A report about the Porterville Developmental Center.
- Readers wanted to know about the 21st anniversary remembrance ceremony for the California Memorial Project.
Top Social Media Posts in 2023
"We shared photos from our first annual gala, the Art of Disability Justice!"
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We shared a message of opposition to the California Department of Public Health’s updated guidance on ending mask requirements in healthcare settings.
DRC opposes the @CAPublicHealth in their updated guidance ending mask requirements in healthcare, long-term, & other settings.
Read DRC’s opposition here: https://disabilityrightsca.org/latest-news/dr... was honored to be part celebration at the Vice President’s residence.
#KeepMasksInHealthcare — Disability Rights California (@DisabilityCA) March 23, 2023
You remembered the life of Judy Heumann, a trailblazing disability rights activist who is considered the “mother of the disability rights movement.”
You celebrated with us when the governor signed Senate Bill 274 into law, ending willful defiance suspensions to keep students in school.
We want to thank the disability community for your continued support. We’re excited to stay connected with you in 2024!
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