CALIF System Watch Action Team

04/14/2026

04/14/2026

CALL TO ACTION - Remember to register
https://mailchi.mp/121af3a04032/join-us-april-16th-virtual-advocacy-hour-to-protect-ihss?e=d224bcb78b

04/12/2026

Looking for help paying rent? Contact our office to learn more about this program

04/12/2026

https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsCalifornia/posts/pfbid02rCyJRJSeyM7ncbRXBFUYHSVs7NHKmk2ivEcjL9t6rvtYjioFNTmfpFq88T3aCAkel

Have you had a repair or pest issue that a landlord just would not fix? This workshop will share red flags, best practices, and options for addressing an unsafe living environment while protecting your housing. We will discuss examples of habitability problems and what tenants can do to make sure the housing provider maintains the property and gives tenants a safe place to live.

After the virtual workshop, you will have the opportunity to get your questions answered in a one-on-one consultation.

Register at the link: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/events/habitability-and-the-right-to-safe-living-conditions-apr-2026

ASL and Spanish interpretation will be offered.

This event is only for tenants with disabilities, not landlords or home owners.

When: April 21th, 2026 at 1:00pm


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04/10/2026

Rally against proposed State budget cuts in downtown LA 2015. And yes we continue our advocacy work! What is something you would like to advocate for?

Image description: disability advocates holding picket signs outside Ronald Reagan State Building

03/26/2026

03/24/2026

https://www.facebook.com/theRealNationalADAPT/posts/pfbid0xv5RWWqCMWT24kRAEZYTRZ1hKiLmAa9pemhhDSyxKuFKYavcwwSU9ENQaR9EkzdFl

Voting rights for disabled people should not be a partisan issue, writes Naomi Hess.

03/18/2026

To register please use this link -
https://pascla.formstack.com/forms/your_voice_matters_ihss_advocacy_education_summit_registration

03/17/2026

https://www.homebaseccc.org/transitional-rent/

Health Care Transitional Rent. For the first time in California’s history, Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) will provide up to 6 months rental assistance (known as “Transitional Rent”) to members who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to enable them to transition to stable,...

03/16/2026

https://www.facebook.com/pascihss/posts/pfbid0vVJQivahHjcSepw5RfUb34PSeYaThtsnT519CDwyL8TWBn6UfQEyxGg3jqs2tTUNl

03/14/2026

https://www.facebook.com/DisabilityRightsCalifornia/posts/pfbid03513A3VZRLepfyY6ogdhSiLAMsaCpjTC5BgQfb69FswkgkkYTgCLGVP4x6R1MFZiRl

DRC has a resource intended to help you challenge denials, insufficient amount of hours, reductions in hours, and/or the termination of your In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) hours and prepare you for the state fair hearing. When you disagree with a county action, such as a reduction of hours, denial of an IHSS service, program or service termination, or if the County fails to take an action such as reviewing and processing an application you submitted, you can appeal your Notice of Action by requesting a fair hearing. Check out the full resource so you may learn how to request a hearing, notices you may encounter, possible outcomes, and more.

Explore the full resource and learn your rights at the link: https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/publications/ihss-fair-hearings-guide-how-to-prepare-for-ihss-terminations-or-reductions-in-hours

DRC has a library of resources available on our website covering over 20 categories and translated into several languages. Know your rights and become a well-informed self-advocate!


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02/19/2026

FREE ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 18-24 AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS in LA

Young people between the ages of 18 – 24, who are homeless or at risk of being homeless, may seek free resources from Ruth’s Place, temporarily located at 4920 S. Avalon Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90011. Services include food, rental assistance, case management, and employment referrals. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call (323) 432–2440.