two people standing on the street wearing masks. One of them is holding a sign that says “Keep masks in healthcare”; four people stand at the entrance to a BART station, holding pro-transit signs; a group of people crossing the street on a red light.

At a Glance:

Program Teams

A large group of masked people outside on a street corner, including two in the foreground who are holding a sign that says “keep masks in healthcare.”

Masks for Equity (M4E)

A group of SDA members advocating for COVID protections including mask requirements in healthcare and other essential places, clean air standards, and free testing and treatment. Since COVID disproportionally harms seniors, disabled, poor, and BIPOC people, we fight for masking as an issue of access and equity. Email allegra@sdaction.org for more information.

A group of approximately 40 people standing on the steps of City Hall. They are holding banners that say “People’s Congress”, “HIV Long-Term Survivors”, and “Senior & Disability Action”.

Housing Collaborative

SDA’s Housing Collaborative is a group of tenants, homeowners, SRO residents, and community advocates, working to preserve and create quality, affordable, accessible housing in San Francisco, by organizing to win change. Join us every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1-3 pm. Email itzel@sdaction.org for more information.

SDA’s Senior and Disability SRO Workgroup brings together residents of Single Room Occupancy hotels and coalition partners to stop speculation and improve living conditions. Email anakhsul@sdaction.org for more information.

A group of people crossing the street on a red light. One of them is in a wheelchair. They are holding signs that say “Safety first!” and “We need more time to cross.”

Transit Justice Team

SDA’s Transit Justice group organizes for pedestrian safety and good public transit for seniors, disabled people, and all San Francisco residents. Meetings: fourth Friday of each month, Email shaya@sdaction.org for more information.

A group of people stands in front of a banner that says Senior and Disability Action. Others hold smaller signs that say Happy 59th Birthday Medicare and Medicaid and Happy Birthday Medicare & Social Security.

Healthcare Action Team (HAT)

HAT is a coalition of seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and community agencies working together to advocate for expansion of homecare services and quality health care. We use songs, storytelling and other popular education and participatory research models to raise awareness of the growing need for quality services and housing and the important role they play in our community. Meetings: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 11-1. Email ligia@sdaction.org for more information.