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“We Are The Arc Family” The Importance of Self-Advocacy by Joseph Meadours
April 4, 2022
I would like to share with you my story, how and why I got involved with The Arc of California. … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family” The Importance of Self-Advocacy by Joseph Meadours”
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PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and Developmental Disability Services (C.A. LEADDS)
April 4, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During this month people … Continue reading “PROJECT HIGHLIGHT: California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and Developmental Disability Services (C.A. LEADDS)”
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Legislative Analyst Investigates Family Engagement in California Policymaking
March 21, 2022
When families are engaged in the policymaking process, outcomes for children improve because programs are adjusted to better serve their … Continue reading “Legislative Analyst Investigates Family Engagement in California Policymaking”
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Senate Bill 882 Advances in Legislative Process with Zero “No” Votes and Gains Two Additional Co-Sponsors
March 21, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Public Policy Director, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The Arc/UCP California Collaboration, United Domestic Workers/AFSME Local 3930, and … Continue reading “Senate Bill 882 Advances in Legislative Process with Zero “No” Votes and Gains Two Additional Co-Sponsors”
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“We Are The Arc Family” – The Arc of California is Part of My Family
March 21, 2022
By Grace Miranda Huerta, Parent, The Arc California, Vice President; El Arc de California, Chair, Co-Founder, The Exceptional Family Center … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family” – The Arc of California is Part of My Family”
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Improve Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities: You Can Help Now!
March 21, 2022
The Arc of California is partnering with ValorUS on a new project called “California Advocates Leading in Engagement, Accessibility, and … Continue reading “Improve Services for Survivors of Sexual Assault with Disabilities: You Can Help Now!”
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“We Are The Arc Family”: Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California – Fighting for Connections and Socialization for Her Son
March 21, 2022
By Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California My son, Michael, attends one of The … Continue reading ““We Are The Arc Family”: Mary Platt, Mother, Advocate, and Board Member of The Arc of California – Fighting for Connections and Socialization for Her Son”
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We Are The Arc Family: Becoming a Dad-Vocate
March 8, 2022
By Raymond Hampson, Board Treasurer, The Arc of California Before I knew about The Arc of California’s advocacy presence in … Continue reading “We Are The Arc Family: Becoming a Dad-Vocate”
Read MoreNational Advocacy Organizations Weigh-in on President Biden’s Pick for The Supreme Court
February 28, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc/UCP California Collaboration The message to President Joe Biden is clear! The … Continue reading “National Advocacy Organizations Weigh-in on President Biden’s Pick for The Supreme Court”
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We Are The Arc Family: Pat Hornbecker – Tenacious Mother, Advocate and Arc Family Member – Shares her Story
February 28, 2022
By Pat Hornbecker My son Joseph, 41 years old with Angelman Syndrome, lives in supported living in San Francisco. He … Continue reading “We Are The Arc Family: Pat Hornbecker – Tenacious Mother, Advocate and Arc Family Member – Shares her Story”
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