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Introducing a New Series of Stories Giving Arc Families a Voice in California
February 28, 2022
The Arc of California is the largest family-founded, driven and led organization in the country for more than 70 years. … Continue reading “Introducing a New Series of Stories Giving Arc Families a Voice in California”
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Submissions for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Contest is Now OPEN!
February 22, 2022
The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge gives filmmakers—with and without disabilities—the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase disability … Continue reading “Submissions for Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Contest is Now OPEN!”
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The Arc Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Voter Engagement and People with Developmental Disabilities
February 22, 2022
Mid-term elections are fast approaching, and we have lots of work to do in the months ahead to make sure … Continue reading “The Arc Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Voter Engagement and People with Developmental Disabilities”
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Governor Newsom Releases California’s SMARTER PLAN for COVID-19 Response
February 22, 2022
Last week Governor Newsom released California SMARTER Plan: The Next Phase of California’s COVID-19 Response. The Governor is referring to … Continue reading “Governor Newsom Releases California’s SMARTER PLAN for COVID-19 Response”
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Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 Hearing Addresses Future of IDD Community Funding and Services
February 14, 2022
On February 9, the California Assembly Budget Sub-1 Committee, Chaired by Assemblyman Joaquin Arambula (D- Fresno), held a marathon hearing … Continue reading “Assembly Budget Subcommittee 1 Hearing Addresses Future of IDD Community Funding and Services”
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“Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Developmental Milestones Revised for the First Time in Decades
February 14, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc-UCP California Collaborative The “Learn the Signs. Act Early” program offers a … Continue reading ““Learn the Signs. Act Early.” Developmental Milestones Revised for the First Time in Decades”
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Freedom from Hate Crimes Act focuses on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes
February 14, 2022
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California Anti-disability hate crimes are the invisible hate crimes. Police virtually … Continue reading “Freedom from Hate Crimes Act focuses on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes”
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Share Your Experience: Accessing Behavioral Health Services in California
February 7, 2022
Last year, the California Department of Managed Healthcare’s (DMHC) Division of Plan Surveys began conducting interviews to assess the barriers … Continue reading “Share Your Experience: Accessing Behavioral Health Services in California”
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New Guidance on Rate Adjustment for Transportation Providers
February 7, 2022
On February 4 the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provided a webinar training specifically for transportation providers that are vendors … Continue reading “New Guidance on Rate Adjustment for Transportation Providers”
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Senator Susan Eggman Champions Senate Bill 882: Improving Outcomes for the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Communities
January 31, 2022
By Teresa Anderson, Director of Public Policy, The Arc of California We are very pleased to announce that Senator Susan … Continue reading “Senator Susan Eggman Champions Senate Bill 882: Improving Outcomes for the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Communities”
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