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Advocate for Disability Rights

Be an advocate for disability rights, inclusive policies, and community change. Stay informed, take action and help create a more accessible future for individuals with disabilities throughout Southern California.

When people come together, their voices can help shape meaningful change. Easterseals Southern California keeps our community informed about disability advocacy opportunities and public policy issues that directly affect people with disabilities, families, caregivers, and supporters.

Our Advocacy Focus

We advocate for policies that promote inclusion, independence, access, and opportunity throughout Southern California. By elevating the voices of people with disabilities and those who support them, we help bring attention to disability policy issues that matter most to our community.

Below, explore the advocacy issues shaping our community and learn how you can take action to make your voice heard. 

Current Issues Impacting Disabled Californians 

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Protect Head Start: Your Voice Matters

The federal Department of Health and Human Services has released a proposal that would make sweeping changes to the Head Start program, which provides essential early education services and support for the families who need it most. See how proposed changes could affect programs and what you can do to protect them.

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Speak Up for Direct Support Professionals

Show your support and help ensure your elected officials understand just how important Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are to people with disabilities and our communities.