Vision, Mission, Advocacy Principles
Vision, Mission, Advocacy Principles
Mission, Vision, Values
Our Mission
Disability Rights California (DRC) works in partnership with disabled people to defend rights, advance opportunities, grow power, and expand public support for disability justice in California and beyond.
Our Vision
DRC envisions a world where all people have power and are treated with dignity and respect. In this world, disability is recognized as a natural part of the human experience. People with disabilities are supported, valued, and afforded the same opportunities as people without disabilities. They are encouraged to take leadership in their communities and make their own decisions. Our vision is grounded in disability justice, where equity, self-determination, and collective liberation help to build a world in which all disabled people can thrive.
Our Values
At DRC, we value:
- Engaging in courageous and compelling advocacy
- Providing quality legal services to disabled Californians
- Exposing and ending the abuse and neglect of disabled people
- Responding creatively to environmental threats
- Working in coalition to influence policy at all levels of government
- Helping individuals and communities build power
- Taking direction from people with disabilities
- Sustaining a Board that maintains a culture of mutual respect and reflects the diversity and priorities of Californians with disabilities
- Supporting our staff to lead from all levels in the organization
- Partnering with organizations that can help us reach more people
- Demonstrating leadership and driving change at the local, state, national, and global levels
- Communicating accessibly in multiple formats and languages
DRC is committed to these values in our work with clients, community partners, our staff, and the public.
Strategic Goals
Deliver results for the people we serve. = Keyword: IMPACT
- Respond creatively to disability community priorities.
- Use feedback from clients and other stakeholders to evaluate the impact of our work.
- Collect and use data to advance equity and accountability in service delivery.
Secure the resources we need to be resilient and nimble as we advance our mission. = Keyword: RESILIENCE
- Strengthen long-term sustainability across our programs and partnerships.
- Generate new flexible funding, while preserving core funding.
- Invest in community partners to enhance their resilience and help them grow with us.
Model and build a culture where everyone belongs. = Keyword: BELONGING
- Listen to clients, community partners, and staff to understand what they need and how we can support them.
- Connect with partners who can help us address and embrace all forms of human diversity.
- Design and deliver programs so that everyone providing and receiving services feels supported and valued.
Expand the power of disabled people to drive change in California and beyond. = Keyword: POWER
- Broaden the impact of the disability movement by engaging new communities and audiences.
- Identify and cultivate diverse leaders with disabilities and family leaders.
- Work with and support other organizations to carry out a shared agenda and build power and capacity together.
Use storytelling to elevate disability pride and culture. = Keyword: PRIDE
- Produce original media and launch campaigns that expand the narrative about disability, foster disability identity development, and enrich disability pride.
- Reach linguistically diverse audiences in their native languages through multiple platforms, embracing innovation and new forms of accessible communication.
- Build connections with disability organizations, artists, and leaders across the country and the globe.
