Mission

Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities of California (APIDC) gives a voice and a face to Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) with physical, mental, and developmental disabilities. We seek to help break down the service and cultural barriers faced by APIs with disabilities, to provide knowledge to APIs with disabilities and their families, and to create a community network for empowerment and independence.

Key to our mission is the development of the next generation of leaders—youth with disabilities.

2016 Third Annual Gala

2016 Youth Leadership Institute

Congratulations to our 2016 Youth Leadership Institute graduates!

Pictured: Standing, L-R: Mikela Amido (2016 Graduate), Brian McGrath (2015), Kristen Higa (2016), Ann Kwong (2016), Kevin Phung (2014), Cara Vezeau (2016)

Kneeling/Sitting, L-R: Raymond Kwong (2014), Nikita Wang (2016), Jonathan Chan (2016)

2016 Statewide Disabilities Conference

The Conference has ended, with over 500 people attending! Go to the 2016 Disabilities Conference page for the Conference Brochure and breakout session presentations.

See this story on KABC Non-profit Helps Asians and Pacific Islanders with Disabilities that talks about some of the challenges faced by Asians and Pacific Islanders with disabilities.

APIDC Boardmembers and Volunteers at the Statewide Disabilities Conference — APIDC Board members and volunteers at the Statewide Disabilities Conference (photo courtesy of Angela Oh)

Items of Interest