About Us

ACSED, which was originally named Disabled in State Service-DISS, was formed in 1976. It was incorporated in 1982 as a California non-profit public benefit corporation and has been granted 501 [c][3] nonprofit status by the IRS and the Franchise Tax Board

Since that time, ACSED has:

• Participated in the CalHR/SPB Joint Project to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations for improving the hiring and retention of employees with disabilities in state government.
• Coordinated with Senator Pan’s office and the Department of Rehabilitation in conducting a job seminar on how to apply for State service positions.
• Sponsored state legislation requiring departments to have Disability Advisory Committees (DACs)
• Successfully advocated for creation of the Statewide Disability Advisory Council (SDAC)
• Promoted an increase in the disability employment representation rate
• Sought and obtained revisions to equal employment opportunity laws to ensure protection of employees with disabilities
• Encouraged SPB to create a Model of Disability Employment program

2020 Board of Directors
Scott Richmond – President
Dan Clark – Immediate Past President
Lisa Brown – Vice President and Membership Registrar
Ralph Black – Treasurer
Catherine Campisi – Recording Secretary
Bobby Dutta – Corresponding Secretary
Cynthia Cadet – Member at Large
Karen Shrawder – Member at Large

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