Every student should have the opportunity to learn. Right now, disabled students in California are separated from their peers, experiencing disproportionate discipline, and facing a shortage of trained staff.

Explore the full report: https://bit.ly/CA-state-of-state-2026

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Millions of disabled Californians continue to be excluded from the workforce, and our representation is critical.

Read the full report: https://bit.ly/CA-state-of-state-2026

California has long been an epicenter of civil rights progress. But for millions of disabled Californians, equity remains out of reach.

DREDF is highlighting findings from the 2026 State of the State: Disability Policy in California report: https://bit.ly/CA-state-of-state-2026

Thank you, AG Rob Bonta, for affirming his commitment to “upholding the law and will use the full force of my office to protect the rights of Californians with disabilities.”

Now we urge him to Sign the Commitment to Community Integration: https://dredf.org/september-2026-tell-bonta-to-sign/

At a time when our freedom to live in our communities is under attack, Congress can reaffirm it with H.R. 1586, a bipartisan House resolution that sends the message that disabled people belong in our communities. 

Urge your representative to cosponsor it: https://dredf.org/take-action-res-1586/

We make the choices about our own lives that most people never think twice about: where we live, who we live with, and how we spend our days. Help defend that freedom by taking action with our new guide: https://dredf.org/community-living-is-a-civil-right-2026/

The federal government has erased an important tool for enforcing our right to live in our communities. But it has not taken that right away.

DREDF and several organizations condemn this administration’s abandonment of disabled Americans.

Read more here: https://bit.ly/4dVqM8m

Sept. 21–27 is International Week of Deaf People. This year’s theme, “Declaring Deaf People’s Human Rights,” reminds us to celebrate the rich history, culture and impact of Deaf people who have shaped disability rights across generations and advanced human rights.

More: https://tinyurl.com/3jrysben

Join us on Oct. 8 for Readily Accessible Lawyering, a training on practical ways attorneys can reduce access barriers and better serve disabled clients.

12 - 1:15 pm PT 
MCLE credits available.

Register: https://bit.ly/4xunIae

We’re joining AAPD in #DisabilityVotingRightsWeek, a cross-disability, cross-movement week of nonpartisan action and celebration. Join us in becoming an Accessible Democracy Defender: https://www.aapd.com/disability-voting-rights-week/

A public space isn’t truly public if disabled people can’t use it. In Kirola v. San Francisco, the City is making legal arguments that could weaken ADA and Section 504 protections far beyond the city.

Learn more: https://dredf.org/kirola-cta-september-2026/

Disabled people have the right to live in our own homes with the support we need. But the federal government is trying to weaken that right. 

When 78 organizations asked AG Rob Bonta to sign a commitment defending community living, he didn't respond. 

Urge him to sign: https://bit.ly/3TnzxRG

Gregory Kase should still be here.
A Deaf man in crisis told deputies, “I can’t hear you.” In less than a minute, he was shot and killed. 
We are in solidarity with Gregory’s family and Rochester’s Deaf community as they gather Sept. 9 to mourn, demand accountability & change: https://bit.ly/3SMhfcF

Behind every disability rights victory are people who showed up for each other and kept fighting for a better future.

We look forward to seeing you on Sept. 10 to celebrate the community that makes our movement loud, proud & unstoppable.

Get your tickets: https://dredf.org/event/47th-gala/