COVID-19 Tips
COVID-19 Tips
June 26, 2020
The California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) hosts an Access and Functional Needs Leadership call every week to discuss … Continue reading “COVID-19 Tips”
Read MoreEmergency Preparedness During COVID-19
June 20, 2020
The mere idea that we could have to deal with a natural disaster during this pandemic is undoubtedly overwhelming, but … Continue reading “Emergency Preparedness During COVID-19”
Read MoreCOVID-19 Stimulus Checks for People Who are Receiving SSI – A Joint Statement from CalABLE and The Arc of California
June 20, 2020
Many people on SSI will receive their $1200 Covid-19 stimulus payment from the Federal government in the amount of $1200. … Continue reading “COVID-19 Stimulus Checks for People Who are Receiving SSI – A Joint Statement from CalABLE and The Arc of California”
Read MoreCalABLE Ambassador Program Application Period Closes June 26, 2020
June 19, 2020
CalABLE is launching the inaugural class of CalABLE Ambassadors 2020. Ambassadors are an extension of the CalABLE team, they promote … Continue reading “CalABLE Ambassador Program Application Period Closes June 26, 2020”
Read MoreTwo Important Covid-19 Directives Issued by Department of Developmental Services Impacting Early Start and Non-Residential Services
June 19, 2020
Last week the Department of Developmental Services issued two important guidances impacting the intellectual and developmental disability community. The first, … Continue reading “Two Important Covid-19 Directives Issued by Department of Developmental Services Impacting Early Start and Non-Residential Services”
Read MoreHow families caring for children with special needs are coping during the pandemic
June 19, 2020
Click Here to watch This Video from the Today Show Re-Opening Day Programs and Other Disability Services: YOUR INPUT … Continue reading “How families caring for children with special needs are coping during the pandemic”
Read MoreUPDATE: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) ACA Section 1557 Rule and Impacts on Transgender Californians with (and Without) Disabilities
June 19, 2020
On June 12, 2020 HHS announced changes to the Affordable Care Act’s section 1557 rule which excluded transgender patients … Continue reading “UPDATE: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) ACA Section 1557 Rule and Impacts on Transgender Californians with (and Without) Disabilities”
Read MoreRe-Entering Disability Services: A Special Message for Families of Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities / Un mensaje especial para las familias de niños y adultos con discapacidades intelectuales
June 17, 2020
Re-Entering Disability Services: A Special Message for Families of Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities It’s been three months since … Continue reading “Re-Entering Disability Services: A Special Message for Families of Children and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities / Un mensaje especial para las familias de niños y adultos con discapacidades intelectuales”
Read MoreEngaging in an Era of Police Reform
June 13, 2020
A year ago, this week, we were all deeply saddened by the tragic death of Kenneth French. Kenneth was a … Continue reading “Engaging in an Era of Police Reform”
Read MoreTwo Federal Civil Rights Policy Changes Which Will Affect Patients With Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
June 13, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 9th, in response to the first federal complaint challenging discriminatory hospital “no-visitor” policies, the Office for … Continue reading “Two Federal Civil Rights Policy Changes Which Will Affect Patients With Disabilities During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond”
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