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New Legislation Would Drop Misleading Disability Language from State Law
February 5, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc California The misleading legal terms “dependent adults” and “dependent persons” would be … Continue reading “New Legislation Would Drop Misleading Disability Language from State Law”
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Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for Inspiring the Disability Rights Movement
January 15, 2024
By The Arc of California, California Foundations for Independent Living Centers, Disability Rights California, State Council on Developmental Disabilities Today, … Continue reading “Honoring the Legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for Inspiring the Disability Rights Movement”
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The Disability Community Prepares for Legislative Action
January 8, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc of California / UCP California Collaborative Californians with disabilities aren’t being supported to … Continue reading “The Disability Community Prepares for Legislative Action”
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A Caregiver’s Message of Hope and Resiliency for the New Year
January 1, 2024
By Pat Hornbecker, President, The Arc of California Board of Directors I wanted to share a message about hope and … Continue reading “A Caregiver’s Message of Hope and Resiliency for the New Year”
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California Faces $68 Billon Dollar Deficit, while Californians with Developmental Disabilities and their Families Struggle
December 11, 2023
California’s budget deficit could hit a record $68 billion in the 2024-25 fiscal year, according to a report released last week from … Continue reading “California Faces $68 Billon Dollar Deficit, while Californians with Developmental Disabilities and their Families Struggle”
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DID YOU KNOW: A List of Available Regional Center Services are on the DDS Website?
December 4, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration There is a list of services that are posted on … Continue reading “DID YOU KNOW: A List of Available Regional Center Services are on the DDS Website?”
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Transportation and Remote Services are Extended to 2025, as Described in Important DDS Directives
December 4, 2023
Welcome news was received on November 30 when the California Department of Developmental Services published two directives to all 21 … Continue reading “Transportation and Remote Services are Extended to 2025, as Described in Important DDS Directives”
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Dolores Huerta Inspires to Build Power and Influence Systemic Change at the California Latino Disability Leadership Summit in Los Angeles
December 4, 2023
By Tim Hornbecker, Grassroots Organizer, The Arc of California I was inspired, informed, and challenged by attending the El Arc … Continue reading “Dolores Huerta Inspires to Build Power and Influence Systemic Change at the California Latino Disability Leadership Summit in Los Angeles”
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DID YOU KNOW: An Advocacy Coordinator is Available to Help You Access Services and Supports?
November 27, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration In 1998, The Lanterman Act was amended to … Continue reading “DID YOU KNOW: An Advocacy Coordinator is Available to Help You Access Services and Supports?”
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The Arc Family Convenes in New Orleans!
November 13, 2023
By Pat Hornbecker, Chair, The Arc of California Board of Directors The Arc of the United States held its national … Continue reading “The Arc Family Convenes in New Orleans!”
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