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Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election
March 16, 2026
Californians will head to the polls on June 2, 2026 to vote in the statewide primary election—and the disability community … Continue reading “Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election”
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Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage
March 9, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration In January, Governor Gavin Newsom released a … Continue reading “Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage”
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Act Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental
March 3, 2026
In this week’s Arc Beacon, Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc & UCP California Collaboration, breaks down … Continue reading “Act Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental”
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The Arc of California Joins Press Conference in Support of SCR 89: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
February 23, 2026
Last week at the California State Capitol, Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy for The Arc & UCP California … Continue reading “The Arc of California Joins Press Conference in Support of SCR 89: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion”
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A Small Act with a Big Message of Peace
February 23, 2026
By Esther Anaya, Executive Director, The Arc of Ventura County In late December, adult participants at The Arc of Ventura … Continue reading “A Small Act with a Big Message of Peace”
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Health Care for Every Californian: Understanding AB 1900 and the CalCare Proposal
February 17, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc of California On February 12, 2026, Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) … Continue reading “Health Care for Every Californian: Understanding AB 1900 and the CalCare Proposal”
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New CalFresh Work or Community Engagement Rules
February 2, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc and UCP California Collaboration Changes to CalFresh will begin on … Continue reading “New CalFresh Work or Community Engagement Rules”
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From Advocacy to Action: DDS Will Now Track and Report Service Denials
January 27, 2026
Families across California have long raised concerns about service denials, notices of action, and disagreements during Individual Program Plan (IPP) … Continue reading “From Advocacy to Action: DDS Will Now Track and Report Service Denials”
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Hope and Unity: Charting a Positive Path Forward
December 22, 2025
Dear Friends, On behalf of all of us at The Arc of California, we hope you are enjoying a peaceful … Continue reading “Hope and Unity: Charting a Positive Path Forward”
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Medi-Cal & CalFresh Work Requirements for People with Disabilities Explained
December 15, 2025
Recent passage of the federal budget law known as H.R.1 includes new “community engagement” or work requirements for certain people … Continue reading “Medi-Cal & CalFresh Work Requirements for People with Disabilities Explained”
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