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The Master Plan for Developmental Services: A Community-Driven Vision is Finalized
April 28, 2025
By Joe Perales, Director, El Arc de California After a year of dedicated collaboration, listening sessions, and thoughtful discussions with … Continue reading “The Master Plan for Developmental Services: A Community-Driven Vision is Finalized”
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Congratulations to The Newly Elected Officers of The Arc of California and Lifelong Champions
April 28, 2025
In early April the Board of Directors for The Arc of California elected its President and other three officers to … Continue reading “Congratulations to The Newly Elected Officers of The Arc of California and Lifelong Champions”
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Why Medicaid Matters In Republican Districts
April 21, 2025
Currently Republican members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are developing the specifics on how to cut Medicaid … Continue reading “Why Medicaid Matters In Republican Districts”
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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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