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Federal Court Removes Community Integration Language From Section 504 Regulations
September 28, 2026
On September 23, a federal court approved an agreement in Texas v. Kennedy that removes community integration provisions from the … Continue reading “Federal Court Removes Community Integration Language From Section 504 Regulations”
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California Celebrates $2.4 Million Investment in Special Education Parent Action Network
September 28, 2026
Last week, parents, advocates and disability community leaders joined Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen at the California State Capitol to celebrate a … Continue reading “California Celebrates $2.4 Million Investment in Special Education Parent Action Network”
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Know Your Voting Rights: Accessible Voting and Where to Get Help
September 21, 2026
Voters with disabilities have the right to participate in elections privately and independently. Accessibility can include physical access to voting … Continue reading “Know Your Voting Rights: Accessible Voting and Where to Get Help”
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Get Ready to Vote During Disability Voting Rights Week
September 14, 2026
Disability Voting Rights Week takes place September 14–18, followed by National Voter Registration Day on September 15. Together, these nonpartisan … Continue reading “Get Ready to Vote During Disability Voting Rights Week”
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A Major Special Education Victory and One More Action to Take
September 8, 2026
California is taking an important step toward strengthening special education advocacy for families. Now, we need your help securing another … Continue reading “A Major Special Education Victory and One More Action to Take”
Read More Texas v. Kennedy: Another Community Integration Mandate Attack
September 8, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The Arc of California joins The … Continue reading “Texas v. Kennedy: Another Community Integration Mandate Attack”
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AB 2526 Would Expand Special Education Funding for Students with Intensive Support Needs
August 31, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration California has made a commitment to … Continue reading “AB 2526 Would Expand Special Education Funding for Students with Intensive Support Needs”
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Our Roadmap for the Next Three Years
August 27, 2026
At a time of profound change for California’s disability community, The Arc of California is looking ahead with purpose, urgency … Continue reading “Our Roadmap for the Next Three Years”
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You Didn’t Know That I Was Smart
August 24, 2026
By Yanling Wang, Parent Advocate My 13-year-old son, Yi, is autistic and nonspeaking. He was called “the “R” word at … Continue reading “You Didn’t Know That I Was Smart”
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Why The Arc of California Opposes AB 2490
August 24, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration California schools are facing a serious … Continue reading “Why The Arc of California Opposes AB 2490”
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