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Disability Services Hang In Limbo as Legislature Has Two Weeks Left to Approve A State Budget Before June 15th Deadline
June 3, 2019
The California Budget Conference Committee began its meetings this week and will continue again starting today. The Committee, which is … Continue reading "Disability Services Hang In Limbo as Legislature Has Two Weeks Left to Approve A State Budget Before June 15th Deadline"
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SSI Recipients May be Eligible for CalFresh Food Benefits.
June 3, 2019
As many of you know, SSI recipients are now eligible to apply for CalFresh benefits. All counties are now accepting … Continue reading "SSI Recipients May be Eligible for CalFresh Food Benefits."
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School Transition…What Comes Next?
June 3, 2019
For many families and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the excitement of graduation, promotion or certification is tempered by … Continue reading "School Transition…What Comes Next?"
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Budget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services
June 3, 2019
After months of hearings and discussions, combined with an intense final week of negotiations, Governor Newsom and legislative leadership agreed … Continue reading "Budget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services"
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The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)
May 28, 2019
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for their decision to feature the … Continue reading "The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)"
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Trauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD
May 28, 2019
What is trauma informed care? There are several bills in the legislature that seek to address trauma through screening, intervening … Continue reading "Trauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD"
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Thursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!
May 20, 2019
Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day is a day-long event mobilizing California’s aging and disability communities at the Capitol. It’s filled … Continue reading "Thursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!"
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Supported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!
May 20, 2019
View Training Modules “Do I HAVE to get conservatorship?” Every day, parents of people with disabilities are told they MUST … Continue reading "Supported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!"
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STATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!
May 20, 2019
State Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 Votes to Approve a Minimum 8% Rate Increase and Restore Recession Era Cuts to Developmental … Continue reading "STATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!"
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Disability Services Hang In Limbo as Legislature Has Two Weeks Left to Approve A State Budget Before June 15th Deadline
June 3, 2019
The California Budget Conference Committee began its meetings this week and will continue again starting today. The Committee, which is … Continue reading "Disability Services Hang In Limbo as Legislature Has Two Weeks Left to Approve A State Budget Before June 15th Deadline" Read MoreSSI Recipients May be Eligible for CalFresh Food Benefits.
June 3, 2019
As many of you know, SSI recipients are now eligible to apply for CalFresh benefits. All counties are now accepting … Continue reading "SSI Recipients May be Eligible for CalFresh Food Benefits." Read MoreSchool Transition…What Comes Next?
June 3, 2019
For many families and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the excitement of graduation, promotion or certification is tempered by … Continue reading "School Transition…What Comes Next?" Read MoreBudget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services
June 3, 2019
After months of hearings and discussions, combined with an intense final week of negotiations, Governor Newsom and legislative leadership agreed … Continue reading "Budget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services" Read MoreThe Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)
May 28, 2019
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for their decision to feature the … Continue reading "The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)" Read MoreTrauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD
May 28, 2019
What is trauma informed care? There are several bills in the legislature that seek to address trauma through screening, intervening … Continue reading "Trauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD" Read MoreThursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!
May 20, 2019
Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day is a day-long event mobilizing California’s aging and disability communities at the Capitol. It’s filled … Continue reading "Thursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!" Read MoreSupported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!
May 20, 2019
View Training Modules “Do I HAVE to get conservatorship?” Every day, parents of people with disabilities are told they MUST … Continue reading "Supported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!" Read MoreSTATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!
May 20, 2019
State Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 Votes to Approve a Minimum 8% Rate Increase and Restore Recession Era Cuts to Developmental … Continue reading "STATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!" Read More