Thank you to @borealisphil.bsky.social and the Disability Inclusion Fund for renewing our general operating grant! With this support we'll expand our work in 2026 by hiring more Peer Advocates, growing the Muni Forever campaign, and offering programs in more languages to reach communities across SF.

SDA’s team of seven Peer Advocates — seniors and disabled people themselves — connects community members to vital resources. As budget cuts threaten programs that help us live independently, this peer-led work is a lifeline. Make a year-end gift today to support this program! sdaction.org/donate

Last week, we rallied at City Hall with our @muniforever.bsky.social partners. 100+ people came to call for a progressive Muni funding measure on the ballot next November. [1/2]

Join the Anti-Displacement Coalition & SDA to urge Asm. Stefani (D19) to vote YES on the Affordable CA bills! We’re phone banking Tues 12/16, 3–5pm, to protect renters from big rent hikes and expand time to pay late rent. RSVP: bit.ly/affordableCAphonebank

For many seniors & disabled riders, losing a seat on the bus can mean pain, risk of falling, or not being able to ride at all. That’s why SDA, SF Transit Riders & our partners have been fighting hard all year against SFMTA budget cuts through the Muni Now, Muni Forever campaign. [1/2]

SDA is on the radio! Check out Director of Organizing Shaya French's interview with Eddie Ytuarte on KPFA's Pushing Limits! kpfa.org/episode/push...

We’re rallying in front of City Hall on Monday, Dec 8 at 12pm to support the “Muni Forever Proposal.” Join us to fight for a plan that will fairly fund and improve Muni. @sftru.bsky.social @muniforever.bsky.social Register for the rally at: 🔗 luma.com/t74ror5t

ICYMI: we need 100 sustaining donors by Giving Tuesday on December 2 to fuel our organizing and education work by and for seniors and disabled people! Set up a recurring monthly or yearly donation to become a sustainer today! sdaction.org/donate

The SDA community mourns Alice Wong and celebrates her legacy. She has done so much to shape the disability justice movement internationally and our local Bay Area disability community. Read our full reflection here: sdaction.org/news/remembering-alice-wong

Collective action fuels movements — grassroots giving sustains them. 🌱 Help us reach 100 Sustainers by Giving Tuesday (Dec 2) and power our fight for senior and disability justice. Become a Sustainer today! sdaction.org/donate

Covid vaccines offered will be Pfizer for Covid and fluarix and flublok for flu and senior flu. Join us next Tuesday!

Our city’s future is on the line – from housing justice to Muni funding. Join our Nov 13 General Meeting (10am–12pm) to learn about upzoning, displacement, and what’s next for Muni service and funding. Hybrid (SF + Zoom). Register + more details: bit.ly/SDA-Nov25GM

Until SNAP is funded, here’s an ongoing list of Bay Area restaurants where SNAP recipients can receive free food. Just bring your EBT card!

Increasing reports of ICE being deployed to the Bay Area. @bayresistance.bsky.social is organizing TONIGHT 6pm Weds Oct 22. Register for Zoom link: ✅ Know Your Rights ✅ Get Trained ✅ Day 1 Mobilization Plan ✅ Unite around STAY OUT OF THE BAY Register now: actionnetwork.org/events/stay-...

Medicaid, home care, and disability rights are under attack. Prop 50 helps us fight back and make our votes count. YES on Prop 50! bit.ly/Prop50Disability

ICYMI: SDA membership is now for life — no dues, no renewals. Though membership is free, grassroots donations are crucial. We’re aiming for 100 Sustainers by Giving Tuesday — 100 people giving what they can on a monthly/yearly basis to power our work. sdaction.org/donate

✨Exciting Update! SDA’s membership is now for life — no renewals, no dues. Whether you’re new or have been part of SDA since the beginning, go to this link to affirm your membership with us today! 🔗 bit.ly/SDAmember

Are you worried that your bus route/s will get cut amid Muni's budget crisis? Want to get involved? Join our weekly drop-in meetings on Tuesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm to get plugged in to the Muni Now, Muni Forever campaign. We'll help you plan an event in your area. Zoom link in bio!

Did you know? The Sutter Health CPMC (Davies Campus) Community Aquatic Group Exercise Program in SF is open! Your support is still needed to advocate for expanded classes for seniors and disabled people. More info and add your name to the petition here: www.change.org/p/sarah-krev...

If you'd like to learn more about the crisis in our healthcare system, how we got here, and how you can be a part of the movement to achieve a health care system we deserve, join us next Thursday, Sept 25, 7-8pm PT for a virtual teach-in. Register at bit.ly/itsnotnormal [1/2]

We ❤️ the just-passed #SFStreetSafetyAct! Walk SF is beyond grateful to Supervisor @myrnamelgard7.bsky.social for writing a resolution that lays out how traffic safety can happen systematically and at scale, with crucial commitments and accountability for City agencies to deliver results.

Come join us for our next masked outdoor hangout at Golden Gate Park next Sunday, Sept 21, from 2-5pm. RSVP and find details and access info at: tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang

Do you live in an SRO? Join our SRO Listening Session on Thurs, Sept 25, 11am-12pm on Zoom. This is an opportunity to speak directly to city officials from the Mayor's Office of Housing and the Planning Commission as they evaluate SROs. bit.ly/SROlistening [1/2]

Happening today!

We’re organizing a rally beforehand at 12:30PM on the steps of City Hall, then giving public comment at the hearing afterward. Join us for one or both ➡️ walksf.org/rally #SFStreetSafetyAct @sfbike.org @sdaction.org @streetsforallsf.org

District 7 Supervisor @myrnamelgard7.bsky.social recently introduced the Street Safety Act: a resolution that includes a suite of actions that will bring the changes needed to reduce serious traffic crashes. The resolution will have its first and only hearing next Mon, Sep 8 — & we need you there!

Help shape programs for seniors and disabled people in SF! Tell the Dept of Disability and Aging Services what services we need most as seniors and disabled people. Take the 10-min survey or sign up for an upcoming virtual or in-person forum at sfhsa.org/DFCNA

Join SOMA Pilipinas, SOMCAN, and SDA for an in-person community meeting on Thur 9/4, 5:30 to 7pm at 180 11th St (The Arc) on the Mayor's proposed upzoning and impacts to the city and Western SOMA, including potential displacement of small businesses and residents. [1/3]

We had a great turnout at our Muni Forever Summit last week! Thanks to everyone who participated, virtually and in person, in these important discussions on our vision for a fully funded Muni that works for all of us. If you missed this event, don’t worry! [1/3]

There is still some space available for virtual attendance at this event! Register at dcc.page/clap

Sign up for this powerful event we’re cosponsoring. Register at dcc.page/clap

Help shape services for older adults and people with disabilities in SF! Take an anonymous 10-minute survey or join a community forum to share what your community needs most. Share your input and enter a raffle to win a $50 gift card! Get more info at: sfhsa.org/DFCNA.

Calling all qualified disabled leaders: Apply now for the Disability Rising Fellowship! - Media training & coaching - Speaking & publishing opportunities - $5000 individual or org stipend Ready to shift the narrative? Apply: tinyurl.com/DisabilityRising Deadline: 8/22/25, 11:59 p.m. ET

Grabación en español aquí: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AAJ...

Recording available here: youtu.be/_ctU9jsnnR4

You’re invited to the Muni Forever Summit on August 20, 5 to 7pm at the SF Main Library. To help inform the Muni Forever campaign, we need to form a citywide vision. Join us! Space is limited. Register here: lu.ma/w8b6rj9d

There's still time to buy tickets for our CommUNITY Celebration, coming up on August 14! bit.ly/SDA-Celebrat... The event will include a variety show with wonderful performers from our senior and disabled community. [1/2]

Acompáñenos a una sesión virtual gratuita de educación legal HOY, el jueves 31 de julio, de 7:00 a 8:30 pm. (hora del Pacífico): Conozca sus Derechos y Defienda sus Derechos: Capacitación para Activistas Adultos Mayores, Discapacitados y Aliados Más información aquí: bit.ly/protestkyr-SDA

Join us for a free, virtual teach-in TODAY, Thursday, July 31, 7 to 8:30pm PT: Know Your Rights, Fight Back: Training for Senior, Disabled, and Allied Activists Register and find more information here: bit.ly/protestkyr-SDA

Stop by our Bake Sale to Fund Muni at Mission Sunday Streets next Sunday, July 20, 11am to 4pm! Muni is facing a deficit, we are getting desperate, and we don't know what our leaders are going to do to prevent cuts. lu.ma/muniforever [1/3]

We at SDA are full of outrage and grief at the passage of the federal budget reconciliation bill last week. Read our full statement on our website. bit.ly/SDA-budget-r...

ADA turns 35! 🎉 Join us July 11 (3–7pm) on Woolsey St for a bold, outdoor celebration of disability culture & power. There will be speakers, performers, mutual aid workshops, an art build & quilt unveiling, a kid’s space & more! 🔗 thecil.org/ada35 #ADA35 #BayAreaEvents

Mayor Lurie is moving to get more control over voter-approved funds, including critical affordable housing funds such as Prop C. Write a letter to protect your voting rights and Prop C! sdaction.org/sf-budget-re... And join the press conference next Tuesday, 7/8, 12pm at SF City Hall!

The horrible budget bill is now making its way to the House for final approval, and will likely be on the President's desk by the end of the week. Now is our last chance to speak out against this bill! Call your representatives at 202-224-3121!

RIGHT NOW the Senate is reviewing and voting on Trump’s budget bill, and it could be going to the House for a final vote and back to Trump’s desk by the end of the week. bit.ly/Medicaid-Phonebank [1/3]

URGENT: ALL OUT TO SF CITY HALL! Mayor Lurie is blocking the budget restoration process. Any possibility for getting our budget cuts restored is stuck. If you can get to City Hall now, please show up to urge the Mayor to stop obstructing the Board of Supervisors’ budget!

Congress is proposing harmful cuts to SNAP and Medicaid. Take action now to protect the health and nourishment of older adults and people with disabilities using these vital programs by sending an email to your Member of Congress: www.tinyurl.comHandsOffSNAP2025 @ca4ssi.bsky.social

Sign up to phonebank in states with senators who could be moved to vote against healthcare cuts in the federal budget. Go to bit.ly/SaveTransHea... to sign up and get more information on phonebanks currently scheduled. Now is the time to take action!

If your idea of disability justice doesn't include Palestinians being bombed, amputated, and denied care in Gaza, it's not justice. It's branding. You can't be "intersectional" while ignoring colonial violence. Free Palestine, always and forever.

We are aware of the concerns surrounding the SF LightHouse for the Blind. This important resource for the Northern California blind community is a treasured institution and is experiencing a period of transition. [1/3]