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Inclusive Policing, Improved Public Safety: A Conversation on Disabilities and Policing
September 15, 2021
Join a panel discussion on September 23 from 11 a.m. to Noon on disability advocacy, law enforcement, and mental health … Continue reading “Inclusive Policing, Improved Public Safety: A Conversation on Disabilities and Policing”
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CDC Releases New COVID-19 Resources for People With Developmental Disabilities
September 15, 2021
By Disability Scoop As the delta surge renews concerns about COVID-19 across much of the country, the Centers for Disease … Continue reading “CDC Releases New COVID-19 Resources for People With Developmental Disabilities”
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Recognizing the Value of Direct Support Professional During Recognition Week September 12 to 18
September 15, 2021
By Teresa Anderson, Arc of California, Director of Public Policy Each year, since 2008, we have celebrated the Direct Support … Continue reading “Recognizing the Value of Direct Support Professional During Recognition Week September 12 to 18”
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In Pursuit of Justice: Attorney General Bonta Files Felony Charges Against the Ex-LAPD Officer Who Shot and Killed Kenneth French and Critically Wounded His Parents
August 16, 2021
August 16, 2021 by Teresa Anderson, Director, Public Policy First and foremost, I want the French family to know that … Continue reading “In Pursuit of Justice: Attorney General Bonta Files Felony Charges Against the Ex-LAPD Officer Who Shot and Killed Kenneth French and Critically Wounded His Parents”
Read MoreDirect Support Professional Labor Shortage – Featuring The Arc CA’s Past-President, Betsy Katz
August 7, 2021
August,6,2021 Before the pandemic, David Katz had his own home with supported living services in Rocklin, a 12-minute drive away … Continue reading “Direct Support Professional Labor Shortage – Featuring The Arc CA’s Past-President, Betsy Katz”
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A Special Honorary Event for Direct Support Professionals
August 6, 2021
August,6,2021 Assemblymember Holden introduced a resolution in the California Legislature to honor the skills and dedication of direct support professionals who … Continue reading “A Special Honorary Event for Direct Support Professionals”
Read MorePolicy Updates from The Arc and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
August 6, 2021
August,6,2021 Over the last few months, The Arc’s Policy and Positions Committee has reviewed 14 position statements. Of those, 12 … Continue reading “Policy Updates from The Arc and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities”
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Feds Clarify That Stimulus Does Not Count Against SSI
August 6, 2021
August,6,2021 At the end of last month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) released a pair of guidance documents stating that … Continue reading “Feds Clarify That Stimulus Does Not Count Against SSI”
Read MoreSo Much Confusion…It Is Hard to Know What Is Going On! Attend the DS Taskforce to Get More Information.
July 30, 2021
July,30,2021 This last week has been confusing for many people because of the mixed messages about safety precautions for the … Continue reading “So Much Confusion…It Is Hard to Know What Is Going On! Attend the DS Taskforce to Get More Information.”
Read MoreFunding for Home and Community-Based Services Is on the Line
July 23, 2021
July,23,2021 Contact Congress Now A new bill that is essential for people with disabilities, their families, and the direct support professional workforce, … Continue reading “Funding for Home and Community-Based Services Is on the Line”
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