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Two people wearing glasses sitting outdoors using mobility aids sharing a moment outside of the Abilities Expo.
Man sitting on a chair next to a woman in a wheelchair with a black poodle wearing a red harness between them outside of the Abilities Expo.
A person in a red tracksuit sitting in a wheelchair points their finger at the camera during a fashion show at the Abilities Expo.
Two individuals posing in front of an adapted American flag, one wearing a helmet and sitting in a wheelchair and the other standing behind with a hand on their shoulder during the Abilities Expo.
✨ Humans of the #AbilitiesExpo ✨
#LACountyAD is running it back to last weekend's #AbilitiesExpoLA. AD loved connecting with so many inspiring people and organizations dedicated to empowering those with disabilities.
#AbilitiesExpoLA #Inclusion #LACounty #DisabilityPride #AdaptiveTech
A light pink graphic featuring three ornately decorated Easter eggs in gold, lavender, and teal. Above the eggs, the text reads "Happy Easter" in a mix of script and bold block lettering. Small white flowers are scattered throughout the background. The footer includes the website bos.lacounty.gov, the social handle @LACountyBOS, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors logo.
Happy Easter, #LACounty! 🐰 🌼
Whether you're gathering with loved ones, enjoying a quiet moment of reflection, or taking part in community traditions, we hope your day is filled with warmth and connection.
Three people holding hands in unity on a flyer with a blue patterned background and supportive text to celebrate Arab American Heritage Month.
This #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth, #LACountyAD is celebrating the diverse legacies of Arab Americans who have shaped #LACounty & the nation. The department remains committed to serving older adults and people with disabilities with dignity, cultural respect, & accessibility.
#ManyVoicesOneCommunity
⚠ There is a wildfire near Acton area. ⚠
An Evacuation Order has been issued near Soledad Canyon Road & Crown Valley Road.
If you need emergency assistance, dial 9-1-1.
Check alertla.org for more information.
#CrownFire #LACounty
Flyer for LA County’s April 2026 Second Chance Month hosted by JCOD. The graphic features a collage of smiling community members and a list of resource fairs, open houses, and festivals held throughout the month in Lancaster, Reseda, Los Angeles, Pasadena, and Long Beach. Full schedule and details at jcod.lacounty.gov.
Join the Justice Care & Opportunities Dept. at one of their community resource events across #LACounty! 🤝
Hosted during #SecondChanceMonth, these events provide access to services, support, & resources for the system-impacted residents.
🔗: jcod.lacounty.gov
Group of five women standing in front of a screen congratulating Maral Karaccusian as director of the Aging and Disabilities Department.
A woman in a beige blazer signs a document on a wooden table while three other women watch attentively in a formal setting.
A collage with a group photo of diverse professionals celebrating Maral Karaccusian's MSW achievement with a congratulatory message on screen, a woman in a beige blazer and a man in a polo shirt, and a woman in a beige blazer embracing an older woman in a black shirt.
A collage including a group of professionals posing in front of a congratulatory screen for Maral Karaccusian from the Aging and Disabilities Department and a plague.
Throwback to a special day for #LACountyAD ⏪✨
Last week, AD welcomed Director Maral Karaccusian with an oath ceremony that celebrated the vision and leadership she brings to serve #LACounty's older adults and individuals with disabilities.
Watch 👉 youtu.be/Pv4WbgyR9kc
#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Today marks the 1-year anniversary of the #LACoFD LA-DROP program, w/whole blood available in the field for FFPMs to use on critically ill trauma patients.
LA-DROP is the #LACounty collaborative & CAL-DROP the 5-County collaborative. To date, LA-DROP has transfused 57 patients.
A festive graphic for Passover featuring the text "HAPPY PASSOVER" above an illustrated blue Seder plate surrounded by colorful flowers and greenery. The plate holds traditional items: matzah, a shank bone, a hard-boiled egg, charoset, parsley, and lettuce. The bottom includes the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors logo, the website bos.lacounty.gov, and the social media handle @LACountyBOS.
Happy Passover! We send warm wishes to all who celebrate and may this season inspire reflection, renewal, and meaningful time with loved ones. Chag Sameach!
#LACounty #Passover
We are so proud of CHIRLA's Executive Director, Angelica Salas, who received the Courage Award from the #LACounty Human Relations Commission! 🌟🎉
This recognition reflects Angelica's unwavering dedication to human rights and dignity for all in our county.
#SomosCHIRLA #LosAngeles #ImmigrantRights
Attendees engaging with exhibitors at Abilities Expo 2026, exploring informational booths in a busy convention hall.
People in wheelchairs engaging with representatives at an accessibility-focused event booth with informational materials.
People engaging at a booth for the Los Angeles County Commission on Disabilities during a public event with informational materials displayed.
Attendees explore informational booths at a community event hosted by Los Angeles County Aging & Disabilities Department.
Thank you to everyone who visited our booths at #abilitiesexpo! 💙 #LACountyAD and #LACCOD loved meeting you and can’t wait to stay connected. Join an online workshop or visit one of our 13 centers across #LACounty #AccessibilityMatters
A series of diverse seniors doing activities on a flyer for workshop on safeguarding money, property, and personal info from scammers at East Rancho Dominguez Community Center on 4/7/2026
Your safety matters. ❤️
Swing by the East Rancho Dominguez Community Center for a scam prevention workshop that helps safeguard you and your loved ones. 🛡️ Presented with #LACountyDCBA, Bet Tzedek, and #LACountyAD.
#LACounty #StopScammers #ProtectYourself
Gemini said An official flyer for International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2026, issued by the LA County LGBTQ+ Commission. The graphic features a background of abstract pink and light blue brushstrokes, reflecting the colors of the Transgender Pride flag. The image includes the LA County seal and the logo for the Executive Office of the Board of Supervisors, along with the website bos.lacounty.gov and the social media handle @LACountyBOS.
Happy #TransDayOfVisibility!
Across #LACounty, transgender people bring creativity, leadership, and joy to our communities every day. Today we celebrate that impact—and keep pushing for a County where everyone can live openly, safely, and with pride.
🏳️⚧️ Today, #LACounty recognizes International Transgender Day of Visibility — a day to celebrate the lives, contributions, and resilience of transgender and gender-diverse communities.
10 Essential Emergency Supplies 1. Water for 3-10 days (1 gallon per person per day) 2. Food for 3-10 days (including pet food) 3. First Aid Kit and instructions 4. Flashlights (and extra batteries) 5. Radio (and extra batteries) 6. Medications (prescription and non-prescription) 7 Cash and important documents (small bills, birth certificates, tax returns, deeds, titles, insurance papers, medical cards) 8. Clothing and sturdy shoes 9. Tools (wrench, duct tape, fire extinguisher, sturdy gloves, whistle) 10. Sanitation and hygiene supplies When purchasing a fire extinguisher the best type is ABC, which covers combustibles, liquids, and electrical fires. Be sure to check the expiration date on your extinguisher.
📍 On this day in 1931, a significant earthquake struck the city of Managua in Nicaragua. Less than 2 years later came the 1933 Long Beach Earthquake.
🌎 Earthquakes are part of life in #LACounty.
All of us can take steps to prepare.
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The grand opening of the Toy Loan Center at #LACountyAD Florence-Firestone Community Service Center with #LACountyDPSS was a success!
Now, kids can borrow toys and earn rewards—just like checking out books from a library.
Learn more about the #LACounty Toy Loan program 👉 ow.ly/cVZv50YzjWU
The #LACoFD would like to congratulate & highlight a few of our many firefighters and chief officers who have recently retired after countless years of dedicated service to the Department & #LACounty residents.
We wish all of our retirees well in this next chapter of life. 🎉🚒
Submitted your rent relief application? Swipe through the carousel to see what happens next 👉
Need extra help? Visit lacountyrentrelief.com/get-help
#LACounty #RentRelief #HousingResources #TenantResources #HomeownerResources #DisasterRelief #LAResidents
A promotional graphic for Social Work Month 2026 from the LA County Aging & Disabilities Department. The top half features a vibrant word cloud on a light background, highlighting core values in various colors and sizes. Large, prominent words include impact, UPLIFT, DEFEND, TRANSFORM., empathy, service, resilience, and advocacy. Smaller supporting words like integrity, courage, and trust are scattered throughout. The bottom half has a purple gradient background with the following text: Social Work Month 2026 Behind Every Word Is Skilled, Complex Work. Adult Protective Services #LACountyAD The bottom corners display the official seals for the County of Los Angeles and the Aging & Disabilities Department.
What word describes Adult Protective Services social workers?
This @lacountyad.bsky.social’s #SocialWorkMonth WordCloud celebrates the values that define APS across #LACounty. Thank you, social workers for uplifting and defending our communities every day!
Angelica Salas of CHIRLA accepts the Yvonne B. Burke Courage Award at the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations' 49th JAF Awards.
A representative accepts the John Allen Buggs Leadership Award on behalf of California Attorney General Rob Bonta at the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations' 49th JAF Awards.
The Disabled Individual Advocacy Program of Communities Actively Living Independent and Free is the Human Relations Award honoree for Supervisorial District.
The Freedom Schools of One LA-IAF is the Human Relations Award honoree for Supervisorial District 2.
The #LACounty Human Relations Commission hosted its 49th JAF Awards last week, which honored County leaders & programs for their work in nurturing intergroup interactions & defending the human rights of diverse communities.🧵
This image depicts part of the lacounty.gov/emergency page. There is a map that will show real-time information in the event of a large-scale emergency or disaster. The image has text that says: "County of Los Angeles Emergency Map "This map is intended for regional emergencies that pose significant threat to large numbers of people and/or property. Check media and local fire and/or law enforcement for information about smaller, localized events."
✔ If you live in, work in, or visit #LACounty, bookmark lacounty.gov/emergency
That's the place to go for official info during a disaster or a large-scale emergency in our county.
#ReadyLACounty #DisasterPrep
#BreakingNews: #LACounty deputy Darin Van Arsdale, 34, was #arrested March 23 in #Calabasas for alleged off-duty sex crimes with a minor. The case began March 18 after a runaway girl reported inappropriate online conversations and sending photos to a man who knew her age.
A slide highlighting LA County Public Health efforts, including evaluating over 2,400 people exposed to TB and detecting six new outbreaks. It also details support provided to patients, such as 4,605 nights of housing and 11,057 grocery gift cards.
Final slide asking "Think you might be at risk?" It encourages viewers to contact a medical provider to schedule a TB test, noting that early testing saves lives. It provides the website ph.lacounty.gov/tb for more information.
The #LACountyBOS joins the #LACounty Dept. of Public Health in recognizing the dedication & tireless work of the County’s public health professionals, community partners, & healthcare providers who work to eliminate TB.
Find out more: ph.lacounty.gov/tb
Graphic for World Tuberculosis Day on March 24th. The text states that TB is the deadliest infectious disease in the world but is preventable and treatable. The background features an illustration of human lungs and the Los Angeles County Public Health logo.
An infographic titled "Two Types of TB." It defines TB Infection as having no symptoms and dormant germs that can later turn into disease. It defines TB Disease as being deadly if untreated, with symptoms including a cough for 3+ weeks, fever, night sweats, and unexplained weight loss.
A list of TB risk factors, including traveling to countries where TB is common, living or working in group settings like jails or shelters, and having a weakened immune system due to conditions such as HIV, diabetes, or kidney disease.
Statistics for LA County in 2025 showing 554 reported cases of TB disease and 59 related deaths. It also notes that over 674,000 people in the county are estimated to have a TB infection.
Today is #WorldTuberculosisDay.
Did you know that TB is the deadliest infectious disease in the world? It’s also preventable & treatable.
Swipe ➡️ through the graphics in this thread to learn more from the #LACounty Dept. of Public Health 🧵
LA County Aging & Disabilities Director Maral Karaccusian smiles wearing a tan jacket while holding a plaque with her name on it alongside LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn.
LA County Aging & Disabilities Director Maral Karaccusian stands in tan suit speaking at a podium with Los Angeles County seal during her oath ceremony.
Group photo of professionals standing in front of a screen congratulating Maral Karacusian as Director of Aging and Disabilities Department.
Group photo of diverse professionals celebrating Maral Karaccusian's appointment as Director of Aging and Disabilities Department with a congratulatory screen behind them.
#LACountyAD Director Maral Karaccusian was officially sworn in today!
With decades of experience, she’s committed to serving older adults and individuals with disabilities with dignity and compassion.
Join #LACounty in congratulating her! Learn more: ow.ly/2AiX50YxS6q
Looking back at the APS Social Worker Appreciation Luncheon 💙
Thank you to the #LACountyAD social workers who dedicate their lives to supporting older and dependent adults every day. #LACounty celebrates the vital role you play in advocating for vulnerable populations.
#SWMonth2026
A purple flyer for the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors' Public Hearing. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at 9:30 A.M. The text directs viewers to bos.lacounty.gov for information on how to watch and submit public comments. The bottom of the flyer features a silhouette of the Los Angeles skyline and official county logos.
Join us TOMORROW, March 24 at 9:30 a.m. for the #LACountyBOS Public Hearing!
➡️ View the agenda & participate: bos.lacounty.gov
➡️ Watch live: youtube.com/LACountyBOS
#LACounty
Word cloud highlighting social work themes like defend, empathy, impact, and advocacy on a blue background with Social Work Month 2026 message.
One word can say a lot.
For #SocialWorkMonth, #LACountyAD staff were asked to share what comes to mind when they think of #APSSocialWorkers.
The result: a powerful reflection of dedication, service, and integrity.
Thank you the #APS workers making a difference every day.
#SWMonth2026 #LACounty
Los Angeles County CEO Fesia Davenport to Resign April 16 Due to Health Issues
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Usuarios: It's clickbait ⚠️
#fesiadavenport #lacounty #resignation
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