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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”
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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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August 2026 Legislative Update: Which Disability Bills Are Moving Forward?
August 17, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration August 13 was a major deadline … Continue reading “August 2026 Legislative Update: Which Disability Bills Are Moving Forward?”
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Understanding the DDS Proposal on Equitable Access to Intake and Services
August 7, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The California Department of Developmental Services … Continue reading “Understanding the DDS Proposal on Equitable Access to Intake and Services”
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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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