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Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature
April 21, 2024
By Pat Hornbecker, Board Chair, The Arc of California California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, who is the parent of a child … Continue reading “Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature”
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SB 882: Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Disabilities and Law Enforcement Holds First Meeting
April 21, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, the SB 882 Advisory Council … Continue reading “SB 882: Advisory Council on Improving Interactions between People with Disabilities and Law Enforcement Holds First Meeting”
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LA Times Articles Highlights Impact of Governor’s Proposed Funding Cuts to Disability Services
April 21, 2024
Last week, the Los Angeles Times Staff Writer Karen Garcia published an important investigative article showing how Governor Newsom’s proposed … Continue reading “LA Times Articles Highlights Impact of Governor’s Proposed Funding Cuts to Disability Services”
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The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Alleged Torture in Group Home, Prompting Urgent Reforms to Prevent Abuse
April 8, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California The Arc of California and The Arc of Los Angeles … Continue reading “The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Alleged Torture in Group Home, Prompting Urgent Reforms to Prevent Abuse”
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Update on Priority Legislation by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration
April 8, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc-UCP California Collaboration AB 2360 introduced by Speaker Emeritus Anthony Rendon (Family … Continue reading “Update on Priority Legislation by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration”
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Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 Chair Declares Proposed Funding Cuts for Disability Services a Priority
March 25, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The March 21st Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 on Health and … Continue reading “Senate Budget SubCommittee #3 Chair Declares Proposed Funding Cuts for Disability Services a Priority”
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No More Deaths! – Police Interactions Must Be Improved
March 25, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director The Arc of California The Arc of California mourns the death of Ryan Gainer, a … Continue reading “No More Deaths! – Police Interactions Must Be Improved”
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Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen to Deliver Keynote Speech at the “DisCo at the Capitol” Advocacy Day
March 18, 2024
We are very excited to announce Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen as keynote speaker for the 1st Annual “DisCo at the … Continue reading “Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen to Deliver Keynote Speech at the “DisCo at the Capitol” Advocacy Day”
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The Arc-UCP’s Sponsored Bill AB 1906 Unanimously Passes its First Committee Hearing
March 18, 2024
Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California AB 1906, authored by Assembly Member Mike Gipson, is aimed at … Continue reading “The Arc-UCP’s Sponsored Bill AB 1906 Unanimously Passes its First Committee Hearing”
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Legislative Activities Supporting Direct Support Professionals will Benefit Californians with Developmental Disabilities
March 18, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration Last week, AB 1914, authored by Assembly Member … Continue reading “Legislative Activities Supporting Direct Support Professionals will Benefit Californians with Developmental Disabilities”
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