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The Arc of California Responds to Latest Federal Medicaid Funding Deferral
July 27, 2026
The Arc of California is speaking out after the federal government announced a second deferral of Medicaid funding to California … Continue reading “The Arc of California Responds to Latest Federal Medicaid Funding Deferral”
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Celebrating the ADA by Carrying Forward a Legacy of Disability Leadership
July 27, 2026
As the disability community celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, The Arc … Continue reading “Celebrating the ADA by Carrying Forward a Legacy of Disability Leadership”
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Community Voices: Disability Pride Means Believing in Yourself and Never Giving Up
July 27, 2026
For Shannon Bishop, Disability Pride means believing in yourself, embracing new opportunities, and reminding the world that disability should never … Continue reading “Community Voices: Disability Pride Means Believing in Yourself and Never Giving Up”
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Disability Pride Means Living Authentically at the Intersection of Disability and Identity
July 20, 2026
Disability Pride is about more than celebrating disability. For many people, it also means embracing every part of who they … Continue reading “Disability Pride Means Living Authentically at the Intersection of Disability and Identity”
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California Creates New Career Pathway for Youth Caregivers with Passage of AB 2324
July 20, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2324 (Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez) into law, creating new opportunities for young caregivers to transform … Continue reading “California Creates New Career Pathway for Youth Caregivers with Passage of AB 2324”
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California Reaches Major Milestone on Hate Crime Policies, But Officer Training Remains the Next Step
July 20, 2026
California has reached an important milestone in strengthening protections for victims of hate crimes. A new California Department of Justice … Continue reading “California Reaches Major Milestone on Hate Crime Policies, But Officer Training Remains the Next Step”
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Disability Pride is Knowing Your Life Has Value, and Refusing to Let Others Define Your Worth
July 13, 2026
By Mark Gordon, Disability Rights Advocate, Founder of Here’s The Deal When people ask me what Disability Pride means, my … Continue reading “Disability Pride is Knowing Your Life Has Value, and Refusing to Let Others Define Your Worth”
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Understanding the New Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule
July 13, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid … Continue reading “Understanding the New Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule”
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California’s Final Budget Protects Many Essential Supports for Disability Community, but Work Remains
July 6, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed California’s final 2026-27 state budget, concluding months of negotiations over proposals that would have significantly … Continue reading “California’s Final Budget Protects Many Essential Supports for Disability Community, but Work Remains”
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Community Voices: A Blog Series Celebrating the Lived Experiences of Californians with Developmental Disabilities for Disability Pride Month
July 6, 2026
By Nickole Mensch, HCBS Mentor, Bakersfield ARC I was born with cerebral palsy in 1960, and from the very beginning, … Continue reading “Community Voices: A Blog Series Celebrating the Lived Experiences of Californians with Developmental Disabilities for Disability Pride Month”
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