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Rallies for Disability Week of Action Planned in Bakersfield, Palm Desert, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, and San Diego Area
April 14, 2025
Medicaid-funded supports that Californians with disabilities rely on such as Medi-Cal, regional center services, In-Home Support Services and much more, … Continue reading “Rallies for Disability Week of Action Planned in Bakersfield, Palm Desert, Anaheim, Santa Barbara, and San Diego Area”
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Advocates Unite at Disability Policy Seminar: Protecting Medicaid and Empowering the Disability Community
April 14, 2025
By Melissa Crisp-Cooper, Associate Director of Participant Experience, The Arc of San Francisco Last week, I had the honor of … Continue reading “Advocates Unite at Disability Policy Seminar: Protecting Medicaid and Empowering the Disability Community”
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April is Sexual Assault Month – Reporting and Supporting: Approaching Mandated Reporting with Care
April 8, 2025
Tragically, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are at much higher risk of experiencing sexual assault. April is Sexual Assault … Continue reading “April is Sexual Assault Month – Reporting and Supporting: Approaching Mandated Reporting with Care”
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18th Annual DisCo at the Capitol: A Record-Breaking Success
April 8, 2025
Last week, on April 1 and 2, the 18th Annual DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference brought … Continue reading “18th Annual DisCo at the Capitol: A Record-Breaking Success”
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the California Supreme Court Decision on Developmental Services Entitlement
March 31, 2025
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration On Friday, March 21, Assembly Member Jeff Gonzalez (Coachella) … Continue reading “Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the California Supreme Court Decision on Developmental Services Entitlement”
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Carr-Ramos Family Story
March 24, 2025
Like many parents and caregivers in California with a family member who has a developmental disability, Sherrean Carr is “petrified” … Continue reading “Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Carr-Ramos Family Story”
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Chadwick Family Story
March 17, 2025
In a poignant narrative that underscores the vital role of Medicaid funding, Cynthia Chadwick, president of the Board of Directors … Continue reading “Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Chadwick Family Story”
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Get Involved! This Is a Critical Week to Protect Medicaid
March 17, 2025
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration As members of Congress return home this week for … Continue reading “Get Involved! This Is a Critical Week to Protect Medicaid”
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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Simon Family Story
March 10, 2025
At The Arc of California, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, respect, and the supports … Continue reading “Proposed Medicaid Cuts Threaten California Families: The Simon Family Story”
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The Arc & UCP California Raises Awareness of Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities During Legislative Hearing
March 10, 2025
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration On Wednesday, March 5, I had the … Continue reading “The Arc & UCP California Raises Awareness of Emergency Planning for People with Disabilities During Legislative Hearing”
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