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“We Are The Arc Family”: By Sandy Waterbury, parent advocate and Secretary, The Arc of California Board of Directors
April 18, 2022
I am the proud mother of four children, the youngest being my beautiful daughter Shannon. Shannon is a happy, young … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family”: By Sandy Waterbury, parent advocate and Secretary, The Arc of California Board of Directors”
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Governor Newsom’s Budget for Developmental Disabilities Summarized by Legislative Analyst Office
April 11, 2022
The California Legislature’s nonpartisan fiscal and policy advisor office, Legislative Analyst’s Office, has recently released a summary of Governor Newsom’s … Continue reading “Governor Newsom’s Budget for Developmental Disabilities Summarized by Legislative Analyst Office”
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California Statewide Special Education Taskforce Published Progress Report on Achieving ONE SYSTEM
April 11, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration In 2013 the California Statewide Special Education Task Forced convened … Continue reading “California Statewide Special Education Taskforce Published Progress Report on Achieving ONE SYSTEM”
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“We Are The Arc Family”: Advocating NOW for Direct Support Professionals for the Future
April 11, 2022
By Felisa Strickland, ARC Representative, Board Member, and parent mentor for Alpha Resource Center of Santa Barbara. I am a … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family”: Advocating NOW for Direct Support Professionals for the Future”
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“We Are The Arc Family” The Importance of Self-Advocacy by Joseph Meadours
April 4, 2022
I would like to share with you my story, how and why I got involved with The Arc of California. … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family” The Importance of Self-Advocacy by Joseph Meadours”
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and Developmental Disability Services (C.A. LEADDS)
April 4, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During this month people … Continue reading “PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and Developmental Disability Services (C.A. LEADDS)”
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Legislative Analyst Investigates Family Engagement in California Policymaking
March 21, 2022
When families are engaged in the policymaking process, outcomes for children improve because programs are adjusted to better serve their … Continue reading “Legislative Analyst Investigates Family Engagement in California Policymaking”
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Senate Bill 882 Advances in Legislative Process with Zero “No” Votes and Gains Two Additional Co-Sponsors
March 21, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The Arc/UCP California Collaboration, United Domestic Workers/AFSME Local 3930, and … Continue reading “Senate Bill 882 Advances in Legislative Process with Zero “No” Votes and Gains Two Additional Co-Sponsors”
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“We Are The Arc Family” – The Arc of California is Part of My Family
March 21, 2022
By Grace Miranda Huerta, Parent, The Arc California, Vice President; El Arc de California, Chair, Co-Founder, The Exceptional Family Center … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family” – The Arc of California is Part of My Family”
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Improve Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities: You Can Help Now!
March 21, 2022
The Arc of California is partnering with ValorUS on a new project called “California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and … Continue reading “Improve Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities: You Can Help Now!”
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