California Students Pre-K Through Third Grade are Potentially Excluded from Inclusive Settings Due to Existing Barriers, According to New Report from The California Department of Education

Tips for Being a Successful Advocate

July 30, 2023

By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration As an elected official, I was approached thousands … Continue reading “Tips for Being a Successful Advocate”

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New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies

July 17, 2023

By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) … Continue reading “New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies”

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More than 10 million people with disabilities rely on Medicaid

The Arc of California Submits Comments on Major Proposed Medicaid Rule

July 5, 2023

In early May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency responsible for the oversight and regulation … Continue reading “The Arc of California Submits Comments on Major Proposed Medicaid Rule”

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Major Steps Toward Better Police Protection for People with Disabilities and Seniors

July 5, 2023

In a major step toward revolutionizing policing to better protect people with disabilities and older adults, Governor Newsom last week … Continue reading “Major Steps Toward Better Police Protection for People with Disabilities and Seniors”

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Senior and Disability Justice Bill Goes to Governor

June 20, 2023

By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California The Legislature has taken the next, major step toward a … Continue reading “Senior and Disability Justice Bill Goes to Governor”

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Happy Father's Day with Joshua Weitzman standing next to his daugher Hannah outside in front of a building

A Special Father’s Day Message

June 18, 2023

By Joshua Weitzman, Executive Director, Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara and father of Hannah Sixteen years ago, my wife … Continue reading “A Special Father’s Day Message”

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