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California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities
Governor Gavin Newsom’s initial January budget proposal was a relatively status quo budget; however, his May Revise budget proposed drastic … Continue reading “California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities”
The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid
On July 6, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1—the nearly 900-page Budget Act”—a sweeping federal budget that slashes essential … Continue reading “The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid”
In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid
Negotiations in the U.S. Senate continue this week as members of Congress make efforts to meet the July 4th deadline … Continue reading “In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid”
Heartfelt Reflections from Just Two Dads
By Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian, Hosts of Just Two Dads Podcast This Father’s Day, we’re honoring the love, strength, … Continue reading “Heartfelt Reflections from Just Two Dads”
Protecting Disability Communities: The Arc of California Responds to Federal Immigration Data Sharing with ICE Agents
It has been reported to The Arc of California that disability service providers in California have been targeted by ICE … Continue reading “Protecting Disability Communities: The Arc of California Responds to Federal Immigration Data Sharing with ICE Agents”
ACTION ALERTS
The Governor’s January 2025 budget announcement noted that the number of individuals with developmental disabiltiies served by regional centers is expected to grow from 465,165 in the current year to 504,905 next year. However, funding for services hasn’t kept up over the past two decades, and has not addressed this increase in those needing services. Given the many uncertainties that can impact funding, such as the Los Angeles fires, and a new federal Administration that threatens cuts to Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid) programs, we MUST be prepared as a community to fight for vital services for those with disabilities, and their families. And continue to address the workforce shortage! Join our disability rights movement by signing up for our action alerts! Stay informed, and be ready to get involved.
Let’s build a future that will provide Californians with disabilities, their families and the professionals who provide their supports and services a chance to live full and equitable lives. Let’s get on a PATH TO THRIVE!
