Andy Imparato

CEO @DisabilityCA, @HPRScholars advisor, Harkinista, Sacramentan, my tweets are my own. He, him, his.

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

Commentary: L.A. mayors have long promised to end homelessness. Can Raman break the cycle of failure? https://t.co/wsppQ0wLD8

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @joanne_sansome @Claudia_SF @emony21 @nicaprincessa @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @HabenGirma @victorpineda @RollWithRussell @Rylin_Rodgers @CrosbyCromwell @HarkinAtDrake @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @LPFCH @KidsPartnership @fountainhouse @DisabilityCA @CFILC_1982 @AAPD @YEP4Rights

[Disability Rights California @DisabilityCA]

Our team at DRC accomplished great work across California and the country, so we're taking a look back at a few highlights from our team during the month of October! Let's take a look at what everyone was up to in this DRC Wrap Up for October 2026!

We feel very lucky and honored to continue our work in partnership with disabled people to defend rights, advance opportunities, grow power, and expand public support for disability justice in California and beyond.

#DisabilityRightsCA #DRCWrapUp #BeingHeumann #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #IndependentLiving @AndyDRC @emony21

[Joanne Sansome @joanne_sansome]

A late #FF @gymforthesoul @JudgeWren @AndyDRC @castleDD @VictoriaGraf1 @Chris_McClem @fobakesbadly @nmdacosta @AAPD
@johnpringdns @PhysicalImpair @PhoenixRises_24 @ImtacNI @shakespeare_d @spankychair @MykeyLorimer @GalwayCIL @SJA_McC @MarkYoung23 @KylaHollywood @Donate4Daithi 💜

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

https://t.co/gnPbUW2vZN

[AAPD @AAPD]

Congratulations to our former Board Chair and longtime board member @TedKennedyJR on this recognition as lawyer of the year from the Bar Association of D.C.!

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @YEP4Rights @MRFIVEINC @joanne_sansome @Rylin_Rodgers @AsieduEdmund @JudgeWren @McNhlapo @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @pplwillbefree @emony21 @victorpineda @HabenGirma @Jeharrislaw @KerisWithaK @DisabilityCA @Claudia_SF @LACANetwork @DisabledSouth @karentamley @TeamEzra05

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @Rylin_Rodgers @CrosbyCromwell @Tuesdaywithliz @emony21 @HabenGirma @victorpineda @harkinatdrake @LexStepp @pplwillbefree @nicaprincessa @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @YEP4Rights @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @debraruh @nikasoonshiong @AAPD @Momvocatemills @JessicAccess

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

Medi-Cal cuts could push seniors and people with disabilities off of coverage https://t.co/9MmlwEm93M

[Disability Rights California @DisabilityCA]

There are fourteen propositions that will be on the November 3 General Election ballot for voters to decide. Disability Rights California has taken positions on four of these initiatives that could have significant impacts on the disability community.

Learn more about which propositions DRC supports and opposes at the link: https://t.co/jM1BRPaIVv

When we vote, we make decisions that impact the lives of everyone around us. Voters with disabilities, like all voters, have a right make voting decisions about elected leaders and propositions which could directly impact our communities. Make your vote count by this Election Day (November 3)!

#DisabilityRightsCA #Prop39 #VoterID #DisabledVoters #MidtermElection

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @victorpineda @emony21 @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @AkwyZ @HabenGirma @KerisWithaK @pplwillbefree @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @ZdawgWong @RollWithRussell @Momvocatemills @Debbieke @NeilMilliken @CarolineBinc @AsieduEdmund @YEP4Rights @Flo4Sacramento @TeamEzra05 @AAPD

[Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop]

For the first time, individuals with #disabilities could see their Supplemental Security Income benefit from the federal government top $1,000 per month. #SSI #SocialSecurity https://t.co/PxKBF7n7xk

[Disability Rights California @DisabilityCA]

This time on The Game Plan, it’s a very special voting episode, ahead of the 2026 midterm elections! Eric is joined by Dora Rose, the Deputy Director for the League of Women Voters of California. We hope you enjoy this conversation! @LWV

Watch the podcast on with ASL, at the link in bio: https://t.co/75YmskVdvl

You can also access the audio version of the podcast on the platforms below!
Substack: https://t.co/vaV9Ckdj7g
Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/Ydb8IUVCvg
Spotify: https://t.co/NUWyBsCwPN
Amazon Music: https://t.co/Lozb73L5PL

Dora brings years of advocacy to this conversation, breaking down how California runs elections and what people with disabilities should know before they vote. Dora brings her spunk and deep knowledge to encourage people to make their votes count.

#DisabilityRightsCA #TheGamePlan #Podcast #LeagueOfWomenVoters #ElectionDay #DoraRose @emony21 @AndyDRC
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Video Description: Podcast video clip of Eric Harris and Dora Rose speaking to each other over a video call. Dora is woman with short brown hair and wears pink glasses and has a purple LWV logo background. Eric is briefly on camera, he is a Black man with a shaved head and wears glasses. ASL interpreter below. Bottom logo text: The Game Plan A Disability Rights California Podcast.

[CalMatters @CalMatters]

In the past three days, advocates say at least 100 people have been detained. https://t.co/weGc2IAhOW

📸 Larry Valenzuela

[Disability Rights California @DisabilityCA]

Disability Rights California (DRC) and the Law Office of Aaron J. Fischer have issued a findings letter identifying significant deficiencies in Butte County’s treatment of incarcerated people with disabilities. The letter concludes that the County fails to provide adequate care and meaningful access to programs and services at the Jail and upon release to the community, in violation of anti-discrimination laws and other constitutional and legal requirements.

You may learn more about the investigation, our findings, and Butte county's response at the full press release at the link: https://t.co/fFUNb5LpeD

DRC opened its investigation in 2025 after receiving complaints about Jail conditions, services, and inadequate coordination with behavioral health care. DRC found that many people with behavioral health needs were instead held in highly restrictive and dangerous isolation settings, worsening existing conditions and heightening the risk of suicide and self-harm.

The County has stated that it plans to expand Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services at the Jail. We will continue to monitor the County’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD)-related services and programs, including implementation of the County’s MAT expansion.

#DisabilityRightsCA #ButteCounty #Investigation #SubstanceUseTreatment #MentalHealthTreatment

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

#FF @JudgeWren @joanne_sansome @McNhlapo @emony21 @YEP4Rights @LexStepp @nicaprincessa @AsieduEdmund @ZdawgWong @HabenGirma @RupiLeghaMD @KerisWithaK @Momvocatemills @Rylin_Rodgers @NeilMilliken @AkwyZ @CarolineBinc @anillife @RollWithRussell @nikasoonshiong @victorpineda @AAPD

[National Council on Disability (NCD) @NCDgov]

Download NCD's 2026 Progress Report on our website. https://t.co/WiFTJiv7Gn

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

GAO Puts Disability Compliance Back in the Spotlight: What Federal Contractors Should Do Now https://t.co/gqGHlmWo7b

[Andy Imparato @AndyDRC]

Disabled Arkansas kids wait years for care. How parents united to fight https://t.co/o54epGP71H via @usatoday