SearchAnnouncing “Darby’s Legacy:” a New Statewide Resource for Families with Infants and Toddlers Who Are Medically Fragile
Announcing “Darby’s Legacy:” a New Statewide Resource for Families with Infants and Toddlers Who Are Medically Fragile
February 27, 2023
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration Sweet Darby Jean was born in August 2017, diagnosed with … Continue reading “Announcing “Darby’s Legacy:” a New Statewide Resource for Families with Infants and Toddlers Who Are Medically Fragile”
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New Bill Improves Police Protection for All People with Disabilities and Seniors
February 27, 2023
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California In a far-reaching effort to provide much better police protection … Continue reading “New Bill Improves Police Protection for All People with Disabilities and Seniors”
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The Arc of California Awarded Grant Funding to Strengthen California’s Spanish-Speaking Disability Community
February 27, 2023
The California Department of Public Health has awarded The Arc of California a grant as part of the California Equitable … Continue reading “The Arc of California Awarded Grant Funding to Strengthen California’s Spanish-Speaking Disability Community”
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget and its Impact on Californians with Development Disabilities
February 21, 2023
This Wednesday, February 22, starting at 1:30 p.m., the California State Assembly’s Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health & Human Services … Continue reading “MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD: Governor Newsom’s Proposed Budget and its Impact on Californians with Development Disabilities”
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The Department of Developmental Services Releases Updated Safety Net Plan
February 21, 2023
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) published an updated … Continue reading “The Department of Developmental Services Releases Updated Safety Net Plan”
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Major Hate Crime Bill Introduced, With Special Importance to People with Disabilities
February 13, 2023
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California Assemblyman Phil Ting (D- San Francisco) last week introduced Assembly … Continue reading “Major Hate Crime Bill Introduced, With Special Importance to People with Disabilities”
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Medi-Cal Renewals Start April 1, 2023. Update Your Contact Info Now!
February 7, 2023
During the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), Medi-Cal beneficiaries have remained enrolled in the program without needing to complete renewals. … Continue reading “Medi-Cal Renewals Start April 1, 2023. Update Your Contact Info Now!”
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Californians Who Endured Forced Sterilization Are Entitled to At Least $15,000
January 17, 2023
Part of California’s dark history is forced sterilizations of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Legislation in 2021 approved reparations … Continue reading “Californians Who Endured Forced Sterilization Are Entitled to At Least $15,000”
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Important Directive on Regional Center Transportation Service Rates Issued by DDS
January 17, 2023
On January 6, 2023, California’s Department of Developmental Services (DDS) published a directive to all regional centers acknowledging the impact … Continue reading “Important Directive on Regional Center Transportation Service Rates Issued by DDS”
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A New Year Means New Laws for the Disability Community
January 9, 2023
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration On January 1, 2023, many important pieces of legislation from … Continue reading “A New Year Means New Laws for the Disability Community”
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