Disability Rights Legal Center

GALA

Thank you to all who celebrated with us at the 49th Annual FDR Dinner at the Skirball Cultural Center on October 5th!

The unforgettable evening highlighted DRLC’s victories and mission to champion the rights of people with disabilities, set in exquisite old Hollywood glamour with an elegant guest list, jazz band, and dynamic awards program.

We are grateful to our sponsors and community partners for a wonderful evening honoring Lauren Ridloff; Jennifer Kumiyama; Keker, Van Nest & Peters; Salesforce; and Toyota.

Photos courtesy of Isabel Gomes and Lawrence Gund of Isabel Lawrence Photographers.

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HISTORY

Founded in 1975, DRLC houses the nation’s oldest disability rights program. With a strong commitment to intersectionality, DRLC’s programs confront attitudinal and programmatic barriers that maintain discriminatory structures, prevent equal access, and prevent people with disabilities from full inclusion in society.

PROGRAMS

Civil Rights Litigation Program: DRLC is proud to house the nation’s oldest disability rights program. The Civil Rights Litigation Program invests in otherwise neglected communities by creating access. These cases aim to create lasting changes that benefit the entire community, reshape attitudes and perceptions, and influence future policies, procedures, and structures to effect change across the country. (Transparent circle behind program title, off-white text on vertical, rectangular black background.)

Cancer Legal Resource Center: DRLC’s Cancer Legal Resource Center addresses legal issues faced by people with cancer, whose needs are unique in the disability community. Through its national telephone assistance line, outreach programs, and community activities, the Cancer Legal Resource Center (CLRC) has reached more than half a million cancer-affected individuals since its creation in 1997. (Transparent circle behind program title, off-white text centered on vertical, rectangular black background.)

CORE Program: The Community Outreach, Resources, & Education (CORE) Program serves as DRLC’s front line, ensuring two-way communication between our teams and community. CORE seeks to map existing resources and to connect community-based organizations to work synergistically alongside established and emerging leaders and remain responsive and attuned to the community. (Design: Transparent circle behind program title, off-white text centered on vertical, rectangular black background.)

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