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November 12, 2024 at 9:34 PM

DRA's 2024 Gala is TOMORROW!

DRA's 2024 Gala is TOMORROW! Register for Free to Celebrate with DRA “Tomorrow! Disability Rights Advocates, 2024 Gala” + DRA logoDRA’s 2024 Gala is TOMORROW!Image collage of New York special guests: portraits of Stress Dolls, James Ian, and Emily LadauDisability Rights Advocates is th…
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November 8, 2024 at 10:51 PM

RSVP Today for the Free Livestream of DRA’s 2024 Gala on Wednesday November 13

RSVP Today for the Free Livestream of DRA’s 2024 Gala on Wednesday November 13 Register for Free to Celebrate with DRA “Disability Rights Advocates, 2024 Gala, November 13”RSVP Today for the Free Livestream of DRA’s 2024 GalaImage collage of New York special guests: portraits of Stress…
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October 22, 2024 at 6:38 PM

DRA Fall 2024 Newsletter

DRA Fall 2024 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "DRA Fall 2024 Newsletter" In This Issue Letter from the President & CEO 2024 Nationwide Gala A Conversation with James Ian Impact Report …
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September 19, 2024 at 10:00 PM

BREAKING NEWS! DRA Gala Performers

BREAKING NEWS! DRA Gala Performers “Disability Rights Advocates, 2024 Gala, November 13”Breaking News!Shane and Hannah BurcawDRA Gala Emcees Disability Rights Advocates and Content CreatorsDanielle HollobaughPerforming live in New YorkAward-winning singer, songwriter, and RAMPD memberStre…
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August 13, 2024 at 8:00 PM

Join Us! DRA’s 2024 Annual Nationwide Gala

Join Us! DRA’s 2024 Annual Nationwide Gala View this email in your browser Image ID: "Disability Rights Advocates, 2024 Annual Nationwide Gala, November 13, 2024, San Francisco and New York" + Colorful abstract shapes S…
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July 26, 2024 at 4:43 PM

DRA's ADA Anniversary Newsletter

DRA's ADA Anniversary Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Celebrate the 34th Anniversary of the ADA Americans with Disabilities Act" + Portraits of DRA clients + US Congress building + Disability Pride flag In…
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June 20, 2024 at 6:59 PM

DRA Summer 2024 Newsletter

DRA Summer 2024 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: DRA logo + "DRA Summer 2024 Newsletter" In This Issue Letter from the President & CEO 2024 Annual Nationwide Gala Impact Report …
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May 28, 2024 at 5:59 PM

Save November 13th for DRA's 2024 Nationwide Annual Gala!

Save November 13th for DRA's 2024 Nationwide Annual Gala! View this email in your browser “Disability Rights Advocates – 2024 Nationwide Gala, November 13, 2024, San Francisco and New York City” + Colorful abstract shapes …
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April 24, 2024 at 12:59 PM

DRA Spring 2024 Newsletter

DRA Spring 2024 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: DRA logo + "DRA Spring 2024 Newsletter" In This Issue Letter from the President & CEO You Are Invited to DRA's 2024 Gala on November 13 …
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January 22, 2024 at 3:00 PM

DRA Welcomes Shawna Parks as Chief Litigation Officer

DRA Welcomes Shawna Parks as Chief Litigation Officer View this email in your browser Image: Portrait of DRA Chief Litigation Officer Shawna Parks + "Meet DRA's Incoming CLO Shawna Parks" January 22, 2024 - Disability Righ…
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December 15, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Join the Transformation!

Join the Transformation! View this email in your browser Dear Supporters, As we wrap DRA’s 30th year, I couldn’t feel prouder of our accomplishments. You’ll read a sampling of these in our 2023 annual report. DRA has, for three decades, through case by pr…
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November 16, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Thank You for Celebrating DRA’s 30th Anniversary With Us!

Thank You for Celebrating DRA’s 30th Anniversary With Us! View this email in your browser “Thank You for Joining Us!” What a Fantastic National Celebration of Disability Rights Advocates! We truly appreci…
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November 10, 2023 at 12:14 AM

DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala Begins in One Hour!

DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala Begins in One Hour! View this email in your browser “Today!” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023   Celebrating 30 years advancing the rights, inclusion, and equity of people with disabil…
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November 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

James Ian to Perform at DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Thursday!

James Ian to Perform at DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala on Thursday! View this email in your browser “Tomorrow” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023   Musician and actor James Ian will perform live in San Francisco! DR…
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November 2, 2023 at 8:10 PM

DRA's 30th Anniversary Gala Is One Week Away!

DRA's 30th Anniversary Gala Is One Week Away! View this email in your browser “One Week Away” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023   Celebrating 30 years advancing the rights, inclusion, and equity of people with di…
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October 27, 2023 at 5:12 PM

Don’t Miss Out on DRA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration!

Don’t Miss Out on DRA’s 30th Anniversary Celebration! View this email in your browser “Disability Rights Advocates – 30th Anniversary Gala: A Coast to Coast Celebration” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023   Celebr…
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October 5, 2023 at 3:33 PM

Join Us! DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration

Join Us! DRA’s 30th Anniversary Gala Celebration View this email in your browser “Disability Rights Advocates – 30th Anniversary Gala: A Coast to Coast Celebration” Sponsorships and Tickets …
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July 26, 2023 at 3:00 PM

DRA Celebrates Disability Pride and 33 Years of the ADA

DRA Celebrates Disability Pride and 33 Years of the ADA View this email in your browser Image: DRA pride flag + "Celebrating Disability Pride and 33 Years of the ADA" + DRA logo In This Issue Letter from th…
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June 7, 2023 at 2:59 PM

Save November 9th to Celebrate DRA's 30th Anniversary!

Save November 9th to Celebrate DRA's 30th Anniversary! View this email in your browser “Disability Rights Advocates – 30th Anniversary Gala: A Coast to Coast Celebration” Sponsorships and Tickets …
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May 4, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Invest in DRA's Future Today!

Invest in DRA's Future Today! View this email in your browser Image: Portrait of DRA President & CEO Rebecca Williford + "Invest in DRA's Future Today!" It is DRA’s 30th anniversary year. We’ve hired an outstanding Presi…
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April 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Introducing DRA's President & CEO

Introducing DRA's President & CEO View this email in your browser Image: Portrait of smiling DRA President & CEO Rebecca Williford + "Meet DRA's New President/CEO, Rebecca Williford" Dear DRA Supporters, I write t…
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February 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM

DRA February 2023 Newsletter

DRA February 2023 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "February 2023, DRA Newsletter" + Portrait of the late Larry Paradis working at his office desk + "2023 Larry Paradis Legacy Fund Projects" In this Issue …
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December 9, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Read DRA's 2022 Annual Report & Support Our Mission!

Read DRA's 2022 Annual Report & Support Our Mission! View this email in your browser December 8, 2022 Dear DRA Community, I started at Disability Rights Advocates in 1995—answering phones for our founders, Larry and Sid, in a small, donated office sp…
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November 9, 2022 at 2:20 PM

DRA’s President & CEO Search

DRA’s President & CEO Search View this email in your browser Image: DRA logo: Yellow arc on a black square + "Disability Rights Advocates" Dear DRA Supporters,   I’m pleased to announce the launch of DRA’s next Preside…
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November 3, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Please Watch and Share: DRA 2022 Gala!

Please Watch and Share: DRA 2022 Gala! View this email in your browser Image: "2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, Please Watch and Share" Dear DRA Family,   We are so grateful to each one of you who took time to partic…
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October 12, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Thank You for Joining Us at DRA's 2022 Gala!

Thank You for Joining Us at DRA's 2022 Gala! View this email in your browser Image: "Thank You for Joining Us! 2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala" Dear DRA Family,   Wow!  We are so grateful to each one of you who took …
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October 6, 2022 at 3:37 PM

DRA’s Virtual Gala is TODAY!

DRA’s Virtual Gala is TODAY! View this email in your browser Image: "Today! 2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, Thursday October 6, 4PM PDT/7PM EDT" Advocating from the Heart, Raising All Boats Thursday October 6th 4pm …
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October 5, 2022 at 7:58 PM

DRA’s Virtual Gala: TOMORROW

DRA’s Virtual Gala: TOMORROW View this email in your browser Image:"2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, featuring emcee Amna Nawaz" + Portrait of Amna Nawaz Advocating from the Heart, Raising All Boats Thursday October …
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October 3, 2022 at 8:23 PM

DRA 2022 Gala - Breaking News!

DRA 2022 Gala - Breaking News! View this email in your browser Image: "2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, Featuring Many Harvey, Jazz & Pop Singer & Songwriter, America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer Winner, Thursday October 6th 4PM …
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September 20, 2022 at 5:09 PM

DRA September 2022 Newsletter

DRA September 2022 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: 2022 September Newsletter" + Icons for Twitter, Facebook, Instagram + "@DRALegal" In this Issue Letter from…
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August 18, 2022 at 8:52 PM

You're Invited to DRA's 2022 Gala!

You're Invited to DRA's 2022 Gala! View this email in your browser Image:"2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, featuring emcee Amna Nawaz" + Portrait of Amna Nawaz Advocating from the Heart, Raising All Boats Thursday Oc…
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July 26, 2022 at 5:58 PM

Celebrating 32 Years with the ADA

Celebrating 32 Years with the ADA Celebrating 32 Years with the ADA Image: Former President George H.W. Bush signing the ADA in 1990 + DRA logo + "ADA 32: Celebrate. Learn. Share." Dear DRA Family,   Today marks the 32nd ann…
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July 7, 2022 at 5:30 PM

DRA Summer 2022 Newsletter

DRA Summer 2022 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: 2022 Summer Newsletter" In this Issue Letter from the Acting President & CEO DRA's 2022 Virtual Gala, Octo…
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June 2, 2022 at 1:00 PM

Save October 6th to Celebrate the Fight for Equality and Inclusion

Save October 6th to Celebrate the Fight for Equality and Inclusion View this email in your browser Image: "Save the Date, 2022 Disability Rights Advocates Gala, Featuring Amna Nawaz, October 6th" + Portrait of Amna Nawaz Dea…
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May 16, 2022 at 1:04 PM

Make Your Gift to DRA Today

Make Your Gift to DRA Today View this email in your browser Image: Portrait of DRA client Sasha Blair-Goldensohn + "Support DRA!" Dear DRA Supporters, As recent news has made incredibly clear, our court system has the power…
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March 31, 2022 at 1:00 PM

A New Day at DRA

A New Day at DRA View this email in your browser Image: DRA board member echo Greenlee (CEO of deaffriendly.com), a woman with blonde hair looking away and smiling with her hands folded + "It's A New Day" + DRA logo (Yellow arc within a blac…
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March 1, 2022 at 1:59 PM

DRA March 2022 Newsletter

DRA March 2022 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: March 2022 Newsletter" In this Issue Letter from the President & CEO New Board Member Profile: Sofia Vergar…
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December 15, 2021 at 1:59 PM

Thanks to You

Thanks to You View this email in your browser Image: "Thank You for Supporting DRA This Year!" Image: Portrait of President & CEO Kathy Martinez Dear DRA Community, In my e-mail last week…
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December 9, 2021 at 7:12 PM

DRA's 2021 Annual Report

DRA's 2021 Annual Report View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: December 2021 Newsletter" Image: Portrait of President & CEO Kathy Martinez Dear DRA Communit…
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December 2, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Victory and Justice for Dayniah!

Victory and Justice for Dayniah! View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates" Dear Friends, In a truly gratifying victory, the New York City Department of Education will provide desperately needed re…
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November 18, 2021 at 5:23 PM

DRA November 2021 Newsletter

DRA November 2021 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: November 2021 Newsletter" In this Issue Letter from the President & CEO Thomson Reuters Public Interest …
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October 13, 2021 at 4:52 PM

What a Night!

What a Night! View this email in your browser Image: "Thank You for Supporting DRA's 2021 Virtual Gala" “Interesting!” “Fun!” “Fast-paced!” “Inspiring!” Some of you were awed by Raul’s rocking musical performance, others wer…
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October 7, 2021 at 12:59 PM

DRA Virtual Gala: TODAY!

DRA Virtual Gala: TODAY! View this email in your browser Image: "DRA Virtual Gala, see you tonight!" Today is the day! We look forward to you joining us for our free, virtual gala TODAY, Thursday, October 7th at 4pm PT/7pm E…
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October 6, 2021 at 12:59 PM

DRA Virtual Gala: TOMORROW!

DRA Virtual Gala: TOMORROW! View this email in your browser Image: "Last chance to register! DRA Virtual Gala tomorrow!" Thanks to all of you who have enthusiastically registered to attend! We look forward to you joining us …
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September 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM

DRA Virtual Gala Is One Week Away!

DRA Virtual Gala Is One Week Away! View this email in your browser Image: "Register now! DRA Virtual Gala, Just One Week Away!" There’s still time to register to attend DRA’s free, virtual gala to be held next Thursday, Octo…
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September 22, 2021 at 7:05 PM

DRA to Present Susan Dooha With the Inaugural Edith Prentiss Disability Justice Award

DRA to Present Susan Dooha With the Inaugural Edith Prentiss Disability Justice Award View this email in your browser Image: Portrait of Susan Dooha + "Edith Prentiss Disability Justice Awardee, Susan Dooha, D.R.A. Virtual Gala, 10.7.2021" …
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September 15, 2021 at 8:12 PM

Event Sponsors Who Make it all Happen

Event Sponsors Who Make it all Happen View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates, 2021 Virtual Gala, October 7, 2021 at 4pm PST/7pm EST" Thank you to all of our generous gala sponsors! Your support …
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September 1, 2021 at 1:00 PM

You're Invited! DRA's Virtual Gala on October 7th

You're Invited! DRA's Virtual Gala on October 7th Join us virtually at our 2021 Gala View this email in your browser Image: "You're invited! D.R.A. Virtual Gala, 10.7.2021" Please join us on Thursday, October 7th, 2021 at 4…
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July 26, 2021 at 7:49 PM

DRA July 2021 Newsletter

DRA July 2021 Newsletter View this email in your browser Image: "Disability Rights Advocates: July 2021 Newsletter" In this Issue Letter from the President & CEO 2021 Virtual Gala New Board Member Profi…
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June 25, 2021 at 6:28 PM

Save Thursday October 7th for DRA!

Save Thursday October 7th for DRA! Join us virtually at our 2021 Gala View this email in your browser Image: "DRA Virtual Gala, Save the Date, 10.7.2021" Please save Thursday, October 7th at 4pm PT/7pm ET for DRA’s Virtual …