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ALT A slide, with 2 panels. On the left, is text “Welcome Special Guest Antonio Villaraigosa Candidate for California Governor and former Mayor of Los Angeles.” Antonio Villaraigosa’s photo is in the middle, he is wearing a blue green suit and light colored shirt. On the right is the logo for the Lanterman Coalition and the text “Keeping California’s Promise.”
ALT A screenshot from a Zoom session. There are 4 visible participants, they are, from left to right, top to bottom: Advocate from Easter Seals of Southern California, a self advocate from Van Nuys, candidate for governor Antonio Villaraigosa and ASL interpreter. They are captured while speaking.
ALT A slide titled “Upcoming Interviews,” with the text: “Monday, February 23, Tony Thurmond candidate for CA Governor and California Superintendent of Public Instruction. Wednesday, March 25, Tom Steyer, candidate for CA Governor and business executive, and philanthropist.” Their photos appear in the middle of the slide. At the bottom of the slide is the text “Register at TheLantermanCoalition.org”
![A social media graphic image titled, “Happy #EdRobertsDay!” On the left side of the title heading there is a party horn emoji, and on the right side there is an emoji of a person wearing a party hat and blowing a party popper style horn. Below this is a line of text that reads, “with [red heart emoji] from” and the logo of California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC). In the center of the image is an emoji version of Ed Roberts, including a visible respirator tube. Above his head is a thought bubble that includes 2 emoji: A wheelchair emoji denoting disability, an equals sign, and a muscled arm emoji. To the right of this image is a line of text reading, “What are your strengths?” Below is more text reading, “Let us know! Create a post with #DisabilityIsStrength”](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/G_T368ebkAAA8qK.jpg?name=orig)
ALT A social media graphic image titled, “Happy #EdRobertsDay!” On the left side of the title heading there is a party horn emoji, and on the right side there is an emoji of a person wearing a party hat and blowing a party popper style horn. Below this is a line of text that reads, “with [red heart emoji] from” and the logo of California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC). In the center of the image is an emoji version of Ed Roberts, including a visible respirator tube. Above his head is a thought bubble that includes 2 emoji: A wheelchair emoji denoting disability, an equals sign, and a muscled arm emoji. To the right of this image is a line of text reading, “What are your strengths?” Below is more text reading, “Let us know! Create a post with #DisabilityIsStrength”
ALT A screenshot of a Zoom meeting with 12 advocates from the LTSS4All Grassroots Coalition and a staff member from California Assemblymember Krell’s office. The people in the photo are smiling and posing for the camera. Starting in the upper left, the people listed are: Leslie D, Rebekah Reynolds, Joe Wilson, Kate Laddish, Julie, Dan Okenfuss, Jeff Thom, Brittanie, Nunie Matta, Robert Coplin, Regina Marie, Russell Dawson Rawlings and Jeffery Tardaguila.
ALT A group of rally participants gathered outside the West Steps of the California State Capitol. Many of the rally participants are holding signs with messages saying “Fight for Our Health” and “Corporations: Pay Your Share.” The speaker at the podium is wearing a purple shirt, and appears to be addressing the crowd.
ALT California Senator Smallwood-Cuevas addresses a rally crowd from behind a podium on the West Steps of the California State Capitol. Beside her is a sign language interpreter, interpreting her speech. Behind her is a group of people holding signs that say, “Fight for Our Health.”
ALT An informational graphic with the following information: Job Announcement, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC), Executive Director, For Position Information: https://cfilc.org/category/jobs
ALT Blue/Green background. Top left, DRC blue/green logo. Top Right, yellow background scribble with black text reading: Protect Medicaid! The main portion of the graphic depicts a multi-colored magenta, light pink, and yellow pile of yarn and thread with black and white text reading: Medicaid. Strips of ribbon, yarn, and thread come out of the pile and extend to the right of graphic. From above, a photo of a white hand with a white long sleeve button shirt, holding a pair of scissors, touches the strip of ribbon/yarn/thread, about to cut it. To the right of the scissors is a navy blue arrow pointing right with text: What is tied to Medicaid? (Swipe!). Bottom right, header reads: If Medicaid Gets Cut... Under, in light pink reads: So do the programs and services that rely on Medicaid funding. Current elected officials seeks to cut $880 Billion from Medicaid.
ALT Graphic depicts 5 categories with magenta headers and light pink bodies. Top, Header: Home-and-Community-based services. Body: - In-home supportive services (IHSS) - Home and Community-Based Alternatives (HCBA) waiver - Skilled nursing and assistance with activities of daily living - California Community Transitions (CCT) Left middle, Header: Children’s Medical Care. Body: - Medical appointments and medication - Dental care and eyeglasses - Speech Therapy and medical equipment - In home nursing for medically fragile kids Right middle, Header: Special Education. Body: - Occupational & Physical Therapy - Classroom Aides - Assistive technology & mobility aids Bottom, left Header: Mental Health. Body: - Therapy & Medication - Crisis Services - Targeted Case Management Bottom, right header: Regional Centers. Body: - Respite and personal assistance - Independent living services - Supported employment.
ALT Blue/Green background. Top left, DRC blue/green logo. Top Right, yellow background scribble with black text reading: Protect Medicaid! The extending thread from Graphic 1 and 2 extends through to Graphic 3. More threads circle the big bold text in the center reading: We NEED Medicaid. Bottom yellow text with black outline reads: More Healthcare Access, Not Less!. To the right, the same photo of a hand holding scissors is trying to cut the horizontal thread in the center. The photo of scissors has an 'X' crossed out over it.
ALT A photo of a group of people posing for the camera. In the group are (from left to right), a white man in a powered wheelchair, Congresswoman Doris Matsui an Asian woman in a limegreen pantsuit, a white man in a powered wheelchair, and a white lady in a powered wheelchair. They are posed in front of a wall that says “WellSpace Health.”
ALT A group of four people, Sacramento-area disability rights advocates, gathered together posing for the camera. In the photo is Russell Dawson Rawlings, a white man using a powered wheelchair; Robert Coplin, a white man wearing a black jacket and black pants; Helen O’Connell, a white woman in a powered wheelchair wearing a white jacket and a blue dress; and Joe Wilson, Systems Change Advocate at Resources for Independent Living, a white man using a powered wheelchair, wearing a green shirt and khaki pants.
ALT light blue background. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Right in bold navy blue text: Webinar. Under, orange thin line. Image of a black male-presenting wheelchair user wearing a plaid shirt, behind him stands a black male-presenting individual with a tan sweater. Kneeling by the wheelchair user's wheel is a black individual. They're all in a white and navy blue living room with a gray couch to the left and a black bookshelf behind them. Under image, navy blue text reads: Habitability and Tenants' Rights. Under, with a navy blue background and white text reads: When: February 18th, 2025 at 1:00pm.
ALT light blue background with a gray brick pattern. Red, orange, yellow, and pink confetti scatters all around the background. Thick blue outline of a house-shape. In the house outline, white background. Top, DRC blue/green logo. Under, centered blue and yellow text reads: Disability Rights California Fresno Office Open House. A thin blue line separates, under in blue text reads: When: Thurs. February 13th, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm. Light yellow background, blue text reads: Where: 1320 E. Shaw Ave. Suite 168 Fresno, CA 93710. Bottom, illustration of 9 people all of different ethnicities, ages, ability, and age.
ALT light blue background. Top right, blue/green DRC logo. Right in bold navy blue text: Webinar. Under, orange thin line. Image of a black male-presenting wheelchair user wearing a plaid shirt, behind him stands a black male-presenting individual with a tan sweater. Kneeling by the wheelchair user's wheel is a black individual. They're all in a white and navy blue living room with a gray couch to the left and a black bookshelf behind them. Under image, navy blue text reads: Habitability and Tenants' Rights. Under, with a navy blue background and white text reads: When: February 18th, 2025 at 1:00pm.
ALT A social media text image, with the California Foundation Independent Living Centers Logo. A headline reads “Statement Against Politicization of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA).” The excerpt of text reads: “… By suggesting that the inclusion of qualified individuals with disabilities in the federal workforce compromises safety, the president is perpetuating harmful and dangerous stereotypes. These remarks undermine decades of hard-fought progress toward equity, opportunity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) is about ensuring that all individuals—including those with disabilities—are hired based on their qualifications and abilities, not their perceived limitations. Any attempt to scapegoat marginalized communities in moments of national tragedy is reprehensible and must be met with unequivocal condemnation. …”
ALT A square graphic with a title, “Honoring Ed Roberts Day 2025, January 23.” In the center of the graphic is a black-and-white photo of Ed Roberts, a smiling middle-aged man using a ventilator. In the middle of the graphic is a banner that reads, “Remembering Zona Roberts (1920-2025).” In the bottom left corner is a black-and-white photo of Zona Roberts, smiling while holding a photo of her son Ed. The photo of Ed is from a rally, where he is holding a sign that says “Civil Rights for Disabled.” To the right of this photo of Zona is a box of text reads, “This year, we also remember Ed’s mother, Zona, often referred to as the Grandmother of the Independent Living Movement. Share a story in a comment with us: How has the Independent Living Movement changed your life? Did you meet Ed or Zona?
ALT Image of a form labeled "eviction notice" on a table. Text: Webinar. Eviction Notices in California. When: February 4th, 2025 1 p.m.
ALT Flyer for DCRC's Ed Roberts Day Celebration: Hybrid Event, either in person or on Zoom Date: Tuesday January 14th Time: 10 am - 12 pm
ALT Rolling Start Inc. Staff receiving a large supply of water bottles.
ALT Rolling Start Inc. Staff collecting water bottles from a large shipment and organizing in stackable boxes.
ALT Stack of boxes that we filled up with water bottles
ALT More stacks of boxes that we filled up with water bottles