SearchAct Now! Urge Governor Newsom to Sign AB 2423 into Law to Update Funding Rates for Disability Services
Act Now! Urge Governor Newsom to Sign AB 2423 into Law to Update Funding Rates for Disability Services
September 3, 2024
Thank you to EVERYONE who contacted their Senators in the last few weeks! Your advocacy efforts made a difference. AB … Continue reading “Act Now! Urge Governor Newsom to Sign AB 2423 into Law to Update Funding Rates for Disability Services”
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AB 1906 Goes to Governor for Signature, Requiring the State to Change Confusing “Dependent Adult” Language
September 3, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc California AB 1906, a bill sponsored by The Arc & United Cerebral … Continue reading “AB 1906 Goes to Governor for Signature, Requiring the State to Change Confusing “Dependent Adult” Language”
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Legislative Status Update on AB 2383 and AB 2360 – Sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration
August 26, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration On August 15, two bills sponsored by … Continue reading “Legislative Status Update on AB 2383 and AB 2360 – Sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration”
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DDS Director Nancy Bargmann Announces Retirement
July 29, 2024
After more than 40 years of serving Californians with developmental disabilities in various roles, Nancy Bargmann, Director of the California … Continue reading “DDS Director Nancy Bargmann Announces Retirement”
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SB 882 Advisory Council Meeting Featured Subject Matter Experts to Inform the Development Law Enforcement Training Modules
July 29, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration On July 25 the SB 882 (Eggman) … Continue reading “SB 882 Advisory Council Meeting Featured Subject Matter Experts to Inform the Development Law Enforcement Training Modules”
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Master Plan for Developmental Services: Upcoming Workgroup Meetings with Public Comment Opportunities
July 22, 2024
The Master Plan for Developmental Services has created workgroups to focus on five specific areas within the developmental services system, … Continue reading “Master Plan for Developmental Services: Upcoming Workgroup Meetings with Public Comment Opportunities”
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Second Round of Bridge To Recovery Grants Announced for Day Program Services
July 22, 2024
The California Department of Aging (CDA) released the announcement of Round Two of the Bridge to Recovery Grant Program, which … Continue reading “Second Round of Bridge To Recovery Grants Announced for Day Program Services”
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One Step Closer to Banning Shock Therapy – Shock Therapy Is Not Included in Congressional Appropriations Bill
July 15, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration For decades disability community has advocated to ban the … Continue reading “One Step Closer to Banning Shock Therapy – Shock Therapy Is Not Included in Congressional Appropriations Bill”
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New Standardized Template for IPPs Released by Department of Developmental Services
July 15, 2024
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) recently sent guidance to all regional center directors with instructions for a new … Continue reading “New Standardized Template for IPPs Released by Department of Developmental Services”
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The Latest on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes, and How You Can Help Make a Difference
July 6, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California As of July 1, every law enforcement agency in California … Continue reading “The Latest on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes, and How You Can Help Make a Difference”
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