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Funding for HCBS is long overdue. Congress must act now!
Millions of people with disabilities rely on home and community-based services (HCBS) to stay in their communities and out of … Continue reading “Funding for HCBS is long overdue. Congress must act now!”
Arc/UCP-Backed Bills Target Hate Crimes Against People with Disabilities and All Californians By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California
The Senate Public Safety Committee has given unanimous passage to two Arc/UCP-backed bills to better protect people with disabilities – … Continue reading “Arc/UCP-Backed Bills Target Hate Crimes Against People with Disabilities and All Californians By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California”
Research Paper Writing – Basic Pointers to Help You Succeed
The job of writing a check online grammar free fantastic research paper is a whole lot tougher than it sounds. … Continue reading “Research Paper Writing – Basic Pointers to Help You Succeed”
California’s 2022-23 Approved State Budget Final Detailed Summary
This year’s state budget process was remarkable for a variety of reasons, most notably the record $300 billion final package. … Continue reading “California’s 2022-23 Approved State Budget Final Detailed Summary”
U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Ban Electric Shock Devices
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration Last week the U.S. House of Representatives voted 392 to … Continue reading “U.S. House of Representatives Votes to Ban Electric Shock Devices”

ACTIVE CAMPAIGNS

The disability system is facing a serious workforce shortage and people with disabilities are either going without services, or not getting the full services they need. Last year, this Legislature passed a historic budget that included a “phased-in” five-year plan to close the $1.8 billion funding gap to the disability system that would ultimately stabilize the direct support workforce. Unfortunately, the bulk of the investments are not scheduled to occur until 2024 and 2025.

Due to the pandemic, circumstances are rapidly changing, such as a shifting workforce and inflation, which now threaten the viability of that five-year plan, creating a “too little too late” scenario.

TAKE ACTION! Urge your elected officials to address the staffing crisis by accelerating the IDD five-year funding plan by one year, so those investments start NOW. It can’t wait.

Let’s build a future that will provide Californians with disabilities and the professionals who provide their supports and services a chance to live full and equitable lives. The Future Includes Us!