Latest News
Recent information and news that matters to Disability Rights California.
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights holding a public briefing examining the exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act- Section 14(c) waiver program
The Fair Labor Standards Act - Section 14(c) permits employers to pay less than the minimum wage to individuals with disabilities.
Census 2020 - The Census is Beginning Mid-March
Responding is important. A complete count helps ensure that services like Medicare, Medicaid, social security, and public transportation can support those who need them.
Disability Rights California Executive Director - Open Position
It has been a privilege to serve as Disability Rights California’s (DRC) Executive Director for more than 25 years and to be part of the disability rights movement for more than 40 years. It is time to transition to the next chapter of my life and toward that end, I am working with DRC’s Board on a succession and recruitment plan.
Governor Newsom signs legislation continuing the removal of offensive and stigmatizing language in our state codes
On June 26, 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 46 (Carrillo), cosponsored by Disability Rights California and the Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, which continues the work of replacing derogatory terms in the state criminal and civil codes relating to mental health disorders.
Food Money for SSI Recipients!
In 2019, people who get SSI can get more money every month for food! Read below for more information!
DRC releases it's 2018 Legislative Scorecard
We are releasing our first legislative scorecard to educate the public and persons with disabilities on how their elected representatives in the California State Legislature voted on legislation critical to their needs. We hope that this scorecard is also helpful to state legislators as they consider important policies that impact people with disabilities.
Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom Details Vision and Prioritizes Behavioral Health Solutions During Historic Meeting
SAN FRANCISCO – On Oct. 22, the Behavioral Health Action coalition held an historic meeting with California Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, engaging him in an in-depth conversation about California’s behavioral health system. Newsom is the highest-ranking California official in state history to meet with such a diverse coalition of leaders with a specific focus on mental illness and substance use challenges.
Voting Hotline
If you have a disability and:
- You cannot get into your polling place
- The accessible voting machine is not working
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- You are told you cannot vote because you have a disability
- You have a question about your right to vote or the voting process