We live in interesting times. We, as CAPED members, need to seize our opportunities and, building on the legacy and work of our amazing disability rights champions, need to ensure that accessibility is included in every initiative and discussion regarding diversity, equity and inclusion in every California Higher Education Institution, let it be a community college, private or public university. And not just as an acronym in our DEIA plans, but with concrete, actionable goals that will contribute to recognizing and validating the rights of students with disabilities. We have civil rights laws to back our claims, but I believe it is our responsibility to go beyond the minimum requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and other laws and regulations, and advocate for creating an environment where all people with disabilities feel equally included and respected. We can only achieve all this if we come together as a family and support each other to do the work on our local campuses. As in every family, we will have disagreements, but we need to keep the common goal in mind and collaborate. CAPED is committed to providing resources in the form of professional development and networking opportunities. However, as a volunteer organization, we rely on member engagement. We need every disability professional from all California higher education systems to come together. Every voice counts. Let’s take advantage of the opportunities we have to continue the CAPED legacy in making a difference for students with disabilities both on the state and local levels. I look forward to seeing you at our various committee meetings and professional development opportunities.