Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Nov 10
November is Native American Heritage Month! This month and beyond is a great opportunity to celebrate the traditions, languages, stories, and contributions of Native American and Alaska Native communities. We cannot sanitize our history in this country. This month serves as time ience, rich histories, and diversity of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous Mexican, and affiliated Island communities. Their contributions and presence teach us so much about perseverance, power in community, and leadership. The indigenous disabled community is critical to our advocacy in disability rights and justice. We could not do this work without indigenous folks in our disability community.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, we have noted some key dates to be aware of and provided some documentary resources to check out and learn more!

#DisabilityRightsCA #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #Indigenous #ICWA #PeopleOfTheWest #Documentary

Art featured on Graphic 1 is by artist Victor Curran (2005).
Graphic 1: Text: November | National Native American Heritage Month. Below, a colorful art piece with several drawn indigenous figures along with a wolf, crops, and stars drawn. Bottom Text: Art by Victor Curran (2005). Graphic 2: Header Text: November 8. Title Text: 48th Anniversary of the Passage of the Federal Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). Body Text: This landmark law enacted by Congress in 1978 has played a crucial role in protecting the rights of Indian children, preserving cultural heritage, and upholding tribal sovereignty. Blue-filtered photo below of four indigenous children seated together with their backs turned.
Graphic 3: Header Text: November 27. Title Text: Native American Heritage Day. Body Text: We honor this day by recognizing the significant contributions, and achievements of the nation's original inhabitants and of their descendants. It is a time to celebrate Indian Country, the culture, the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, Indigenous Mexican, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation.
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Nov 9
Commentary: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure? latimes.com/california/sto…
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Nov 7
#FF @joanne_sansome @Claudia_SF @emony21 @nicaprincessa @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @HabenGirma @victorpineda @RollWithRussell @Rylin_Rodgers @CrosbyCromwell @HarkinAtDrake @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @LPFCH @KidsPartnership @fountainhouse @DisabilityCA @CFILC_1982 @AAPD @YEP4Rights
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Nov 4
Our team at DRC accomplished great work across California and the country, so we're taking a look back at a few highlights from our team during the month of October! Let's take a look at what everyone was up to in this DRC Wrap Up for October 2026!

We feel very lucky and honored partnership with disabled people to defend rights, advance opportunities, grow power, and expand public support for disability justice in California and beyond.

#DisabilityRightsCA #DRCWrapUp #BeingHeumann #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #IndependentLiving @AndyDRC @emony21
Graphic 1: Blue/green DRC logo. Title text: October Wrap Up! Body Text: DRC joined the California Department of Developmental Services, California Department of Rehabilitation, and the Sacramento Municipal Utility District for a celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Top group photo of Jenny, Liz, Karen, and another person with text on the backdrop: Talen in Every Workplace. Below, DOR Director Kim Rutledge speaking at a podium.Graphic 2: Text: DRC Public Policy Analyst Tremmel Watson traveled to Virginia for the 2026 ALDAcon (Association of Late-Deafened Adults). He gave the plenary address and shared his own story, gave others the courage to share their stories, and encouraged advocacy for communication access! Top photo of Tremmel and two others holding up the ASL sign for "love". Below, Tremmel speaking at a podium.
Graphic 3: Text: DRC’s Christina Fleeton and Elizabeth Campos joined Lighthouse for the Blind for a White Cane Day Advocacy Train Trip to Sacramento! Together this group traveled by train to the California Museum to explore, practice orientation and mobility (O&M) skills, build confidence using public transportation, and support one another as independent travelers. Photos of several people from the group, holding white canes, and gathering together on transport and in front of a museum.Graphic 4: Text: DRC came out to celebrate Resources for Independent Living’s (RIL) 50th anniversary! We had a blast at this 70's themed fundraising event. This was a special evening where we had the chance to connect with each other and raise funds to support independent living for people with disabilities! Top photo of 4 people smiling together in front of a 70s themed backdrop.
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Joanne Sansome@joanne_sansome
Nov 6
A late #FF @gymforthesoul @JudgeWren @AndyDRC @castleDD @VictoriaGraf1 @Chris_McClem @fobakesbadly @nmdacosta @AAPD
@johnpringdns @PhysicalImpair @PhoenixRises_24 @ImtacNI @shakespeare_d @spankychair @MykeyLorimer @GalwayCIL @SJA_McC @MarkYoung23 @KylaHollywood @Donate4Daithi 💜
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Nov 3
nytimes.com/2026/10/31/us/…
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AAPD
@AAPD
Nov 2
Congratulations to our former Board Chair and longtime board member @TedKennedyJR on this recognition as lawyer of the year from the Bar Association of D.C.!
Epstein Becker Green@ebglaw
Nov 2
Congratulations to @TedKennedyJR, named the Bar Association of D.C.’s 2026 Lawyer of the Year—the organization’s highest honor.
Ted has spent his career advancing disability rights and equal access. We’re proud to have him on our team.
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 30
#FF @YEP4Rights @MRFIVEINC @joanne_sansome @Rylin_Rodgers @AsieduEdmund @JudgeWren @McNhlapo @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @pplwillbefree @emony21 @victorpineda @HabenGirma @Jeharrislaw @KerisWithaK @DisabilityCA @Claudia_SF @LACANetwork @DisabledSouth @karentamley @TeamEzra05
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 23
#FF @Rylin_Rodgers @CrosbyCromwell @Tuesdaywithliz @emony21 @HabenGirma @victorpineda @HarkinAtDrake @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @nicaprincessa @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @YEP4Rights @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @debraruh @nikasoonshiong @AAPD @Momvocatemills @JessicAccess
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 22
Medi-Cal cuts could push seniors and people with disabilities off of coverage calmatters.org/health/2026/10…
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Oct 21
Replying to @DisabilityCA
Same logo. Header Text: Proposition 1 | DRC Supports. Body Text: Authorizes bonds for housing affordability programs. Issues $11.25 billion in bonds to fund Multifamily Housing Program, CalVet Home Loan Program, and youth housing. These funds would help increase available housing for people with disabilities, including people with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness or facing barriers to affordable housing.Graphic 4: Same logo. Header Text: Proposition 3 | DRC Supports. Body Text: Provides permanent funding for schools by extending existing tax on high incomes. Would make permanent an existing income tax on high earners that is set to end in 2031. This revenue would provide stable funding for schools and colleges, freeing up resources that can support programs and services for students with disabilities.
Graphic 5: Same logo. Header Text: Proposition 4 | DRC Supports. Body Text: Repeals prohibition against public funding of election campaigns. Would repeal California’s ban on public funding for candidate campaigns, allowing state and local governments to create public campaign financing programs. By making campaigns less dependent on personal wealth and wealthy donors, public financing could give more people with disabilities a meaningful opportunity to run for office and participate fully in our democracy.
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Oct 21
There are fourteen propositions that will be on the November 3 General Election ballot for voters to decide. Disability Rights California has taken positions on four of these initiatives that could have significant impacts on the disability community.

Learn more about which ts and opposes at the link: disabilityrightsca.org/public-policy/…

When we vote, we make decisions that impact the lives of everyone around us. Voters with disabilities, like all voters, have a right make voting decisions about elected leaders and propositions which could directly impact our communities. Make your vote count by this Election Day (November 3)!

#DisabilityRightsCA #Prop39 #VoterID #DisabledVoters #MidtermElection
Graphic 1: Blue/green DRC logo. Header Text: 2026 Election. Title Text: Midterm Election Ballot Initiatives Impacting People with Disabilities. Bottom Text: Learn about DRC’s stance on 4 critical Propositions. Photo in the middle of a Black individual in a wheelchair talking to an election poll worker. There's a graphic, colorful background with text "Vote".Graphic 2: Same logo. Header Text: Proposition 39 | DRC Opposes. Body Text: Prohibits citizens from voting unless they present government-issued identification. These requirements will create unnecessary barriers because California already has secure elections and procedures in place to verify voter identity and ensure secure elections. Requiring government-issued ID to vote in person will make it harder for some people with disabilities to cast their ballots because they are less likely to have current government-issued ID.
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 16
#FF @victorpineda @emony21 @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @AkwyZ @HabenGirma @KerisWithaK @pplwillbefree @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @ZdawgWong @RollWithRussell @Momvocatemills @Debbieke @NeilMilliken @CarolineBinc @AsieduEdmund @YEP4Rights @Flo4Sacramento @TeamEzra05 @AAPD
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Scoop@disabilityscoop
Oct 14
For the first time, individuals with #disabilities could see their Supplemental Security Income benefit from the federal government top $1,000 per month. #SSI #SocialSecurity disabilityscoop.com/2026/10/14/ssi…
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Oct 15
This time on The Game Plan, it’s a very special voting episode, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections! Eric is joined by Dora Rose, the Deputy Director for the League of Women Voters of California. We hope you enjoy this conversation! @LWV

Watch the podcast on with ASL, at the co/75YmskVdvl

You can also access the audio version of the podcast on the platforms below!
Substack: …sabilityrightscalifornia.substack.com/p/i-want-them-…
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-w…
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2pa20L…
Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/e6d96…

Dora brings years of advocacy to this conversation, breaking down how California runs elections and what people with disabilities should know before they vote. Dora brings her spunk and deep knowledge to encourage people to make their votes count.

#DisabilityRightsCA #TheGamePlan #Podcast #LeagueOfWomenVoters #ElectionDay #DoraRose @emony21 @AndyDRC
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Video Description: Podcast video clip of Eric Harris and Dora Rose speaking to each other over a video call. Dora is woman with short brown hair and wears pink glasses and has a purple LWV logo background. Eric is briefly on camera, he is a Black man with a shaved head and wears glasses. ASL interpreter below. Bottom logo text: The Game Plan A Disability Rights California Podcast.
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Andy Imparato retweeted
CalMatters@CalMatters
Oct 12
In the past three days, advocates say at least 100 people have been detained. cal.news/4hGed3e

📸 Larry Valenzuela
Detention officers escort a handcuffed person from a white van into a federal immigration office in downtown Fresno on Oct. 7, 2026. Photo by Larry Valenzuela for CalMatters
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Andy Imparato retweeted
Disability Rights California
@DisabilityCA
Oct 8
Disability Rights California (DRC) and the Law Office of Aaron J. Fischer have issued a findings letter identifying significant deficiencies in Butte County’s treatment of incarcerated people with disabilities. The letter concludes that the County fails to provide adequate care o programs and services at the Jail and upon release to the community, in violation of anti-discrimination laws and other constitutional and legal requirements.

You may learn more about the investigation, our findings, and Butte county's response at the full press release at the link: disabilityrightsca.org/press-release/…

DRC opened its investigation in 2025 after receiving complaints about Jail conditions, services, and inadequate coordination with behavioral health care. DRC found that many people with behavioral health needs were instead held in highly restrictive and dangerous isolation settings, worsening existing conditions and heightening the risk of suicide and self-harm.

The County has stated that it plans to expand Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services at the Jail. We will continue to monitor the County’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-related services and programs, including implementation of the County’s MAT expansion.

#DisabilityRightsCA #ButteCounty #Investigation #SubstanceUseTreatment #MentalHealthTreatment
Graphic 1: Blue/green DRC logo. Header Text: Press Release. Title Text: DRC’s Investigation Finds Serious Deficiencies in Butte County’s Treatment of Incarcerated People with Disabilities. Photo below of an empty jail common area with two floors of cells with bars and 4 tables on the bottom floor. Graphic 2: Same header. Quote Text: "Instead of harmful isolation, the County must provide clinically appropriate services in therapeutic settings so that people with disabilities may be served in the least restrictive setting appropriate to their needs—including through timely release to community programs that support mental health and serve to prevent future incarceration." Circled text: Read the full press release at the link
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 9
#FF @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @McNhlapo @emony21 @YEP4Rights @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @AsieduEdmund @ZdawgWong @HabenGirma @RupiLeghaMD @KerisWithaK @Momvocatemills @Rylin_Rodgers @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @CarolineBinc @anillife @RollWithRussell @nikasoonshiong @victorpineda @AAPD
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Andy Imparato retweeted
National Council on Disability (NCD)@NCDgov
Oct 8
Download NCD's 2026 Progress Report on our website. ncd.gov/report/nationa…
National Council on Disability cover titled "National Disability Policy: A Progress Report, 2026" with a large waving U.S. flag background, blue silhouette of Washington landmarks (Capitol, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial), the NCD seal, and the note "Available at NCD.gov."
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Andy Imparato@AndyDRC
Oct 7
GAO Puts Disability Compliance Back in the Spotlight: What Federal Contractors Should Do Now jdsupra.com/legalnews/gao-…
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