2024-11-14T13:25:54-08:00 2023-12-31 330526484 Lieb Cody & Co CPAs Inc 25550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 100 Torrance CA 90505 990 2023-01-01 821243094 Disability Voices United DISA 5305646388 8939 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 110-196 Los Angeles CA 90045 Judy Mark President 2024-11-14 true true Michael C Cody CPA P00453576 3103781248 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Judy Mark 8939 S Sepulveda Blvd Ste 110-196 Los Angeles CA 90045 972847 false X disabilityvoicesunited.org X 2017 CA AdvocacyIn 2023, Disability Voices United educated the public and advocated for systemic changes, including reforming the regional center system and improving the Self-Determination Program. DVU also advocated for elimination of persistent racial and geographic disparities in the developmental disabilities system and increased oversight and accountability over systems that serve people with developmental disabilities. DVU testified before various policy committees to call for equity, accountability and transparency.Narrative ChangeIn 2023, Disability Voices United led efforts to change the narrative around a range of disability issues and eliminate societal ableism. DVU worked to change the public perception of disability through our Self-Advocates Speakers Bureau made up of people with disabilities whom we have trained in presentation skills. DVU has trained over 100 self-advocates. DVU also appeared extensively in the media on a range of disability issues with the most extensive cove 11 11 12 50 0 603823 899328 0 552 3757 10482 69762 614857 972847 0 0 335695 517699 0 25481 273686 421736 609381 939435 5476 33412 409972 465758 24502 46876 385470 418882 X Disability Voices United is directed by and for people with disabilities and their family members. 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DVU spoke at various community-based organizations' meetings and assembled diverse coalitions representing the broad range of people with disabilities and families affected by discrimination and disparities. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT COPY OF THIS FORM 990 BY EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF FILING THIS FORM AND WERE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE COMMENTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 DIABILITY VOICES UNITED MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.