Equity and Power are Priorities at Summit of Latino Disability Community Leaders

Woman standing in front of attendees of the Latino Summit who are seated at a long table. Woman is giving a lecture.

Last Saturday, September 10th, leaders from across California convened in Sacramento for a summit of leaders in the Latino disability community as a first-of-its-kind effort to organize local and regional activities into a coordinated statewide movement. The summit was a result of a year-long planning by the Advisory Committee of El Arc de California, which is chaired by Grace Huerta, Executive Director of the Exceptional Family Center and Vice-President of The Arc of California.

The day was kicked off by Mike Madrid, a nationally recognized expert on Latino voting trends, and facilitated by Ana Garcia-Ashley, Executive Director of the national Gamaliel Foundation. Attendees were led into a discussion to establish goals, strategies, and actions for the community and entered robust conversations about the needs of the community, the inequities they encounter, and the potential for change. The day was filled with passion, energy, and hope.

The summit will lead to action items and further organizing efforts across the state. CLICK HERE to stay connected with the movement!

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