The Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program enables over 40,000 people with disabilities and elderly people to live in the community with dignity and independence. It also serves as an important source of work, disproportionately for women of color.  We support the retention of funding for the PCA program which reduces reliance on nursing homes, and advocate that the language curtailing the program in future years be removed. 

Are you a health care provider? Get a FREE 1-Credit Training on providing health care and screenings to individuals with disabilities.

DPC believes that when decisions are made about people with disabilities, people with disabilities should play a leading role in formulating, implementing, and evaluating them. Check out this guide book for our input on making events more accessible.

Missed the 2023 John Winske Memorial Awards? Check out this recap with a letter from DPC’s executive director, and download the event booklet PDF.

New research from The Trevor Project investigates the role that online spaces can play in supporting or harming the mental health and well-being of LGBTQ young people—particularly those of color. This survey adds to growing evidence and discussion around the potential benefits and harms associated with social media.

At DPC, we believe information is vital for an educated and empowered consumer or customer. Be safe our friends. Check out our COVID-19 resources—including a section for information in ASL.