SDA News & Highlights
The day has finally arrived: Election Day is Tomorrow, November 3rd!
The measures on this ballot decide whether seniors and disabled people can access critical services and resources.
Thank you to everyone who phonebanked, flyered, canvassed, and talked with community members this election season. You are a critical part of this movement.
Now, it's time to vote!
No matter the results, the SDA movement is strong, and we will keep fighting, together.
SDA Ballot Measure Priorities:
San Francisco:
YES on Props H and RTM to save Muni, BART, and our free senior and disabled passes.
YES on Props C and I to fund affordable housing. Prop I dedicates existing tax revenue from property sales over $10 million to affordable housing, with no new taxes.
California:
NO on Props 41, 42, 43 to prevent the rich from prohibiting new taxes.
Click here for the SDA voter guide
December In-Person Social Picnic
Come share a meal, connect with other members, and celebrate everything we've accomplished together this year. Whether you've been a member since the beginning or this will be your first SDA event, please join us!
What: SDA's end-of-year community picnic
When: Tuesday, December 8th | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Garfield Square Park in the Mission: Enter at the corner of 25th St and Harrison St
Food: Please bring drinks or a side dish to share! We'll provide main courses.
Access: Garfield Square Park has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessibility ramp with a metal handrail. There will be seating available at picnic tables, as well as tables without chairs for wheelchair users. Accessible public restrooms are on-site. Accessible street parking is available near the park. Please share any other access needs on the RSVP form.
Click here to register for the in-person December social
December Virtual Social Gathering
Join us virtually to connect with members and celebrate everything we've accomplished together this year. Everyone is welcome, whether this is your first SDA gathering or your thousandth!
What: An online gathering to connect and celebrate the year together
When: Thursday, December 10 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Where: On Zoom (RSVP to get the link)
Access: Automatic captions will be provided. Please share any other interpretation or access requests when you register.
Click here to register for the virtual December social
Resource Highlight
Free Employment Law Consultations
Get free, confidential, one-on-one advice from volunteer employment lawyers who are experienced in employment law and can address issues including disability accommodations, the interactive process for disability accommodations requirements, medical and sick leave, whistleblower protections, and other forms of unlawful discrimination and retaliation, as well as general questions about pay and benefits.
What: Free employment law consultations
When: Wednesday, November 4 | 5:00 PM - 7:15 PM PT
Where: Virtual on Zoom, hosted by the Disability Cultural Center.
Accessibility: ASL will be provided
Before you go: You must be in California. Have your key documents ready.
Click here to register for a consultation.
Community Events
Town Hall: Closing the Homecare Gap
Too many people fall through the cracks of California's homecare system: they make slightly too much to qualify for Medi-Cal and IHSS, but can't afford private care. Join disability advocates, policy experts, and people with lived experience to explore how California can lead the nation in closing this gap.
What: A town hall on creating a California pathway for homecare reform, hosted by the Disability Organizing (DO) Network
When: Thursday, November 19 | 10:15 AM - 12:00 PM PT
Where: Virtual on Zoom
Panel: Long Beach City Councilmember Mary Zendejas; Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations; Jennifer Kumiyama, Disability Resource Center; and disabled advocate Rusty Krumm
Let’s build this movement together. Donate to SDA today!
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