Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election

Disability Vote CA Last Day to Register to Vote is May 18

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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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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Friendship Bracelets CArry a Message of Peace to Washington D.C. Supporting the Monks Walk for Peace

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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New CalFresh Work Requirements

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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