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August 2026 Legislative Update: Which Disability Bills Are Moving Forward?
August 17, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration August 13 was a major deadline … Continue reading “August 2026 Legislative Update: Which Disability Bills Are Moving Forward?”
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Understanding the DDS Proposal on Equitable Access to Intake and Services
August 7, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The California Department of Developmental Services … Continue reading “Understanding the DDS Proposal on Equitable Access to Intake and Services”
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The Arc of California Responds to Latest Federal Medicaid Funding Deferral
July 27, 2026
The Arc of California is speaking out after the federal government announced a second deferral of Medicaid funding to California … Continue reading “The Arc of California Responds to Latest Federal Medicaid Funding Deferral”
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Celebrating the ADA by Carrying Forward a Legacy of Disability Leadership
July 27, 2026
As the disability community celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, The Arc … Continue reading “Celebrating the ADA by Carrying Forward a Legacy of Disability Leadership”
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Community Voices: Disability Pride Means Believing in Yourself and Never Giving Up
July 27, 2026
For Shannon Bishop, Disability Pride means believing in yourself, embracing new opportunities, and reminding the world that disability should never … Continue reading “Community Voices: Disability Pride Means Believing in Yourself and Never Giving Up”
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Disability Pride Means Living Authentically at the Intersection of Disability and Identity
July 20, 2026
Disability Pride is about more than celebrating disability. For many people, it also means embracing every part of who they … Continue reading “Disability Pride Means Living Authentically at the Intersection of Disability and Identity”
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California Creates New Career Pathway for Youth Caregivers with Passage of AB 2324
July 20, 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed AB 2324 (Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez) into law, creating new opportunities for young caregivers to transform … Continue reading “California Creates New Career Pathway for Youth Caregivers with Passage of AB 2324”
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California Reaches Major Milestone on Hate Crime Policies, But Officer Training Remains the Next Step
July 20, 2026
California has reached an important milestone in strengthening protections for victims of hate crimes. A new California Department of Justice … Continue reading “California Reaches Major Milestone on Hate Crime Policies, But Officer Training Remains the Next Step”
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Disability Pride is Knowing Your Life Has Value, and Refusing to Let Others Define Your Worth
July 13, 2026
By Mark Gordon, Disability Rights Advocate, Founder of Here’s The Deal When people ask me what Disability Pride means, my … Continue reading “Disability Pride is Knowing Your Life Has Value, and Refusing to Let Others Define Your Worth”
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Understanding the New Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule
July 13, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid … Continue reading “Understanding the New Medicaid Work Requirements Interim Final Rule”
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