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More Than 700 Advocates Unite at the 19th Annual DisCo at the Capitol
May 27, 2026
More than 700 self-advocates, family members, service providers, disability rights leaders and community partners from across California traveled to Sacramento … Continue reading “More Than 700 Advocates Unite at the 19th Annual DisCo at the Capitol”
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Governor Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal Released
May 18, 2026
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision of California’s … Continue reading “Governor Newsom’s May Revision Budget Proposal Released”
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Advocacy Works: Indiana Shows What’s Possible
May 11, 2026
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration At a time when the rights of people with … Continue reading “Advocacy Works: Indiana Shows What’s Possible”
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This Mother’s Day, We Honor Every Journey
May 10, 2026
A special message from Pat Hornbecker, President, The Arc of California Board of Directors, and mother of Joseph Mother’s Day … Continue reading “This Mother’s Day, We Honor Every Journey”
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Arc Beacon: Sounding the Alarm
April 24, 2026
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration We expect the Governor’s May Revision of the California … Continue reading “Arc Beacon: Sounding the Alarm”
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AB 2189 Advances to Assembly Education Committee — Parents Urged to Speak Up
April 20, 2026
A key bill to strengthen the voice of families in California’s special education system is moving forward—and now is the … Continue reading “AB 2189 Advances to Assembly Education Committee — Parents Urged to Speak Up”
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New State Plan Aims to Transform Law Enforcement Response to People with Disabilities
April 20, 2026
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California A sweeping new statewide plan released by California Attorney General … Continue reading “New State Plan Aims to Transform Law Enforcement Response to People with Disabilities”
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AB 1575 Advances Person-First Language and Clarifies Definition of In-Home Respite Care
April 20, 2026
A bill sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration to modernize the Lanterman Act moved forward last week in … Continue reading “AB 1575 Advances Person-First Language and Clarifies Definition of In-Home Respite Care”
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Arc of Ventura Participants Reach for the Stars with Artemis II Mission to the Moon
April 13, 2026
There’s a lot of excitement in the air—and beyond—at The Arc of Ventura County. Adult day program participants recently took … Continue reading “Arc of Ventura Participants Reach for the Stars with Artemis II Mission to the Moon”
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CalMatters Commentary Sounds Alarm on Medi-Cal Dental Care Cuts
April 6, 2026
A new commentary was published today in CalMatters by longtime parent-advocate Pat Hornbecker raising urgent concerns about proposed cuts to … Continue reading “CalMatters Commentary Sounds Alarm on Medi-Cal Dental Care Cuts”
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