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June 25 is National Call Congress Day to Defend IDEA
June 25, 2026
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc of California I want to bring your attention to an important call to … Continue reading “June 25 is National Call Congress Day to Defend IDEA”
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This Week, Congressional Hearing Targets Medicaid Programs in California (Medi-Cal) on Waste, Fraud and Abuse
June 22, 2026
The disability community is under attack by the federal government. On Thursday, June 25, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on … Continue reading “This Week, Congressional Hearing Targets Medicaid Programs in California (Medi-Cal) on Waste, Fraud and Abuse”
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Showing Up: A Father’s Day Reflection
June 22, 2026
By Theodore Leanord, Parent-Advocate When people ask me what my greatest accomplishment is, my answer is simple: nothing compares to … Continue reading “Showing Up: A Father’s Day Reflection”
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California State Budget Update: Advocacy is Making a Difference
June 15, 2026
On June 11, the California Legislature released its updated 2026–27 budget proposals, rejecting many of the Governor’s most harmful proposed … Continue reading “California State Budget Update: Advocacy is Making a Difference”
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Support A Statewide Special Education Parent Collaborative in California – Help Pass AB 2189!
June 8, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration AB 2189 by Assembly Member Stephanie … Continue reading “Support A Statewide Special Education Parent Collaborative in California – Help Pass AB 2189!”
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The Arc of California Raises Concerns Over Federal Government Withholds $1.3 Billion in IHSS Funding from California
June 8, 2026
In May, the federal government withheld $1.3 billion in Medicaid funding from California, including more than $1.1 billion designated for … Continue reading “The Arc of California Raises Concerns Over Federal Government Withholds $1.3 Billion in IHSS Funding from California”
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URGENT! Take Action Now and Tell Lawmakers to Protect Med-Cal and IHSS
June 5, 2026
Tell Assembly Leadership to Reject Governor’s Proposal to Impose Harmful Asset Caps More than 525,000 Californians with intellectual and developmental … Continue reading “URGENT! Take Action Now and Tell Lawmakers to Protect Med-Cal and IHSS”
Read More Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Special Education in California: Add Your Name in Support of AB 2189
June 1, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Esq., Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration We are excited to share that … Continue reading “Help Us Build a Stronger Voice for Special Education in California: Add Your Name in Support of AB 2189”
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CalFresh Changes Take Effect June 1 Many People with Disabilities Are Exempt
June 1, 2026
Beginning June 1, 2026, California is implementing new CalFresh work or community engagement rules for some food assistance recipients. These … Continue reading “CalFresh Changes Take Effect June 1 Many People with Disabilities Are Exempt”
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Senate Rejects Governor’s Cuts to Medi-Cal and IHSS
June 1, 2026
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration The Senate Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services … Continue reading “Senate Rejects Governor’s Cuts to Medi-Cal and IHSS”
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