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School Safety Emergency Plans for Students with Disabilities – An Overwhelming Concern for Families According to Survey
August 7, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration Believe it or not, there is no state … Continue reading “School Safety Emergency Plans for Students with Disabilities – An Overwhelming Concern for Families According to Survey”
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California Students Pre-K Through Third Grade are Potentially Excluded from Inclusive Settings Due to Existing Barriers, According to New Report from The California Department of Education
July 30, 2023
California lags far behind the national average when getting students aged 3-5 into inclusive settings. In our state, only 29% … Continue reading “California Students Pre-K Through Third Grade are Potentially Excluded from Inclusive Settings Due to Existing Barriers, According to New Report from The California Department of Education”
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Tips for Being a Successful Advocate
July 30, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration As an elected official, I was approached thousands … Continue reading “Tips for Being a Successful Advocate”
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California Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Adler Makes Special Vow for Disability Pride Month
July 24, 2023
Nicole Adler is a two-time Governor appointed Council Member for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and is also a … Continue reading “California Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Adler Makes Special Vow for Disability Pride Month”
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California Parks and Recreation Facilities Desperately Need Inclusion Programs for the Disability Community
July 24, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration A study by the National Recreational and Park … Continue reading “California Parks and Recreation Facilities Desperately Need Inclusion Programs for the Disability Community”
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New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies
July 17, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) … Continue reading “New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies”
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California’s 2023-24 Approved State Budget Final Detailed Summary
July 10, 2023
June 30, 2023 – This year’s state budget was finalized within the context of a $32 billion deficit with projected … Continue reading “California’s 2023-24 Approved State Budget Final Detailed Summary”
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The Arc of California Submits Comments on Major Proposed Medicaid Rule
July 5, 2023
In early May, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency responsible for the oversight and regulation … Continue reading “The Arc of California Submits Comments on Major Proposed Medicaid Rule”
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Major Steps Toward Better Police Protection for People with Disabilities and Seniors
July 5, 2023
In a major step toward revolutionizing policing to better protect people with disabilities and older adults, Governor Newsom last week … Continue reading “Major Steps Toward Better Police Protection for People with Disabilities and Seniors”
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Senior and Disability Justice Bill Goes to Governor
June 20, 2023
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California The Legislature has taken the next, major step toward a … Continue reading “Senior and Disability Justice Bill Goes to Governor”
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