Disability Rights California
Mariza Ochoa is working towards obtaining a Bachelor's degree from the University of the Pacific to become a Spanish literature teacher. She was the winner of the Jan Good Award in 2019.
She is a former president of "Fuerzas Unidas," empowering families with children who have a disability through education and advocacy. Since 2017, she has been a member of California's Gamaliel organization, fighting for equal opportunity for all communities.
She advocates for families with children with disabilities, fighting for social justice and equal rights in housing, migration, and education for those where not knowing the language impedes learning about their rights. She focuses on barriers to education and comprehensive development.
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Disability Rights California
DRC is a nonprofit agency. They are the largest disability rights group in the nation. Federal law established DRC to protect and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. They are the protection and advocacy agency for California.