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From Advocacy to Action: DDS Will Now Track and Report Service Denials
January 27, 2026
Families across California have long raised concerns about service denials, notices of action, and disagreements during Individual Program Plan (IPP) … Continue reading “From Advocacy to Action: DDS Will Now Track and Report Service Denials”
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Hope and Unity: Charting a Positive Path Forward
December 22, 2025
Dear Friends, On behalf of all of us at The Arc of California, we hope you are enjoying a peaceful … Continue reading “Hope and Unity: Charting a Positive Path Forward”
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Medi-Cal & CalFresh Work Requirements for People with Disabilities Explained
December 15, 2025
Recent passage of the federal budget law known as H.R.1 includes new “community engagement” or work requirements for certain people … Continue reading “Medi-Cal & CalFresh Work Requirements for People with Disabilities Explained”
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Latino Disability Leaders Align on 2026 Policy Priorities at El Arc Summit
December 15, 2025
El Arc de California convened a highly impactful two-day Latino Disability Leadership Summit on December 5–6 in San Bernardino, bringing … Continue reading “Latino Disability Leaders Align on 2026 Policy Priorities at El Arc Summit”
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A Thanksgiving Message of Hope and Strength by Pat Hornbecker
November 26, 2025
By Pat Hornbecker, Parent-advocate and President, The Arc of California Board of Directors This Thanksgiving, my heart is full of … Continue reading “A Thanksgiving Message of Hope and Strength by Pat Hornbecker”
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Where Caregivers Find Strength: The Transformative Power of Community
November 24, 2025
Guest Blog by Jessica Patay, Founder & Executive Director, We Are Brave Together, and Mom to Son Ryan, 22, with … Continue reading “Where Caregivers Find Strength: The Transformative Power of Community”
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Reflections on The Arc’s 75th Anniversary National Convention
November 17, 2025
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc and UCP California Collaboration Last week, I had the privilege of attending The … Continue reading “Reflections on The Arc’s 75th Anniversary National Convention”
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Celebrating the Love and Strength of Family Caregivers
November 10, 2025
By Felisa Strickland, Parent-Educator for Caring Futures, The Arc of California Board Member, and caregiver to daughter Lily November is … Continue reading “Celebrating the Love and Strength of Family Caregivers”
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ICE Raid Near The Arc of Ventura County Day Program in Oxnard Raises Urgent Concerns for Disability Safety
November 3, 2025
On October 29, before sunrise, a large-scale federal operation took place outside The Arc of Ventura County’s Oxnard day program. … Continue reading “ICE Raid Near The Arc of Ventura County Day Program in Oxnard Raises Urgent Concerns for Disability Safety”
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Major Wins for Californians with Disabilities in the 2025 Legislative Session
October 27, 2025
The 2025 legislative session brought big victories for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families. Every bill … Continue reading “Major Wins for Californians with Disabilities in the 2025 Legislative Session”
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