On October 19, California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary Kim Johnson sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice. The letter restated California’s commitment to protecting the rights of people with disabilities to live, work, and fully participate in their communities.
The letter also raises concerns and strong opposition to recent federal actions that weaken civil rights protections. These protections come from the Americans with Disabilities Act and the U.S. Supreme Court’s landmark Olmstead v. L.C. decision.
California remains committed to supporting people with disabilities by providing access to the services, supports, and opportunities they need to live independently and thrive in the communities they choose.
Read Secretary Johnson’s full letter.