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“We Are The Arc Family”: Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California – Fighting for Connections and Socialization for Her Son
March 21, 2022
By Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California My son, Michael, attends one of The … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family”: Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California – Fighting for Connections and Socialization for Her Son”
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We Are The Arc Family: Becoming a Dad-Vocate
March 8, 2022
By Raymond Hampson, Board Treasurer, The Arc of California Before I knew about The Arc of California’s advocacy presence in … Continue reading “We Are The Arc Family: Becoming a Dad-Vocate”
Read MoreNational Advocacy Organizations Weigh-in on President Biden’s Pick for The Supreme Court
February 28, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The message to President Joe Biden is clear! The … Continue reading “National Advocacy Organizations Weigh-in on President Biden’s Pick for The Supreme Court”
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We Are The Arc Family: Pat Hornbecker – Tenacious Mother, Advocate and Arc Family Member – Shares her Story
February 28, 2022
By Pat Hornbecker My son Joseph, 41 years old with Angelman Syndrome, lives in supported living in San Francisco. He … Continue reading “We Are The Arc Family: Pat Hornbecker – Tenacious Mother, Advocate and Arc Family Member – Shares her Story”
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Introducing a New Series of Stories Giving Arc Families a Voice in California
February 28, 2022
The Arc of California is the largest family-founded, driven and led organization in the country for more than 70 years. … Continue reading “Introducing a New Series of Stories Giving Arc Families a Voice in California”
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Submissions for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Contest is Now OPEN!
February 22, 2022
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge gives filmmakers—with and without disabilities—the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase disability … Continue reading “Submissions for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Contest is Now OPEN!”
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The Arc Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Voter Engagement and People with Developmental Disabilities
February 22, 2022
Mid-term elections are fast approaching, and we have lots of work to do in the months ahead to make sure … Continue reading “The Arc Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Voter Engagement and People with Developmental Disabilities”
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Governor Newsom Releases California’s SMARTER PLAN for COVID-19 Response
February 22, 2022
Last week Governor Newsom released California SMARTER Plan: The Next Phase of California’s COVID-19 Response. The Governor is referring to … Continue reading “Governor Newsom Releases California’s SMARTER PLAN for COVID-19 Response”
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Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 Hearing Addresses Future of IDD Community Funding and Services
February 14, 2022
On February 9, the California Assembly Budget Sub-1 Committee, Chaired by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D- Fresno), held a marathon hearing … Continue reading “Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 Hearing Addresses Future of IDD Community Funding and Services”
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“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Developmental Milestones Revised for the First Time in Decades
February 14, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc-UCP California Collaborative The “Learn the Signs. Act Early” program offers a … Continue reading ““Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Developmental Milestones Revised for the First Time in Decades”
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