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Bill Giving Judges the Power to Allocate Child Support to a Special Needs Trust Awaits Governor’s Signature
June 17, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration AB 2397 (Maienschein) – Child Support to … Continue reading “Bill Giving Judges the Power to Allocate Child Support to a Special Needs Trust Awaits Governor’s Signature”
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Happy Father’s Day to all the dads of special kids!
June 16, 2024
By Nick Lutton, Family Engagement Program Manager, Family Voices of California and dedicated father Father’s Day is a time to … Continue reading “Happy Father’s Day to all the dads of special kids!”
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The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Abuse with Autism and Needed Reforms to Prevent Abuse
May 28, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California The Arc of California and The Arc of Los Angeles … Continue reading “The Arc of California Seeks Justice for Victims of Abuse with Autism and Needed Reforms to Prevent Abuse”
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Record a Video Message to Share with Governor Newsom Rejecting His Proposed $1 Billion in Budget Cuts
May 28, 2024
The clock is ticking! Legislators and the Governor are negotiating the final 2024-25 State Budget in the next several days. … Continue reading “Record a Video Message to Share with Governor Newsom Rejecting His Proposed $1 Billion in Budget Cuts”
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Thousand to Protest the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts on May 31 at Rallies Across the State
May 28, 2024
Disability community leaders are calling for participation at rallies in Los Angeles, West Covina, Orange County, and San Diego on … Continue reading “Thousand to Protest the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts on May 31 at Rallies Across the State”
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Next Big Step in Addressing Hate Crimes Against People with Disabilities
May 13, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc California Police report less than one-half of one percent (0.4%) of all … Continue reading “Next Big Step in Addressing Hate Crimes Against People with Disabilities”
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PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings
May 13, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration Last week, Governor Newsom released his May … Continue reading “PUBLIC NOTICE: Disability Advocates Encouraged to Attend Upcoming Budget Hearings”
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New Disability Caucus Created and Signing of Section 504 Commemorated with Assembly Resolution 179
May 13, 2024
Last Thursday the California Assembly voted on and unanimously approved ACR 179 (Jones-Sawyer), a new resolution that recognizes the importance … Continue reading “New Disability Caucus Created and Signing of Section 504 Commemorated with Assembly Resolution 179”
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A Mother’s Day Reflection
May 11, 2024
By Felisa Strickland, Parent Advocate, and Board Member, The Arc of California Before I became a mother, this day was … Continue reading “A Mother’s Day Reflection”
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Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature
April 21, 2024
By Pat Hornbecker, Board Chair, The Arc of California California Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen, who is the parent of a child … Continue reading “Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s Letter to Governor Newsom Gaining Support with Members of the Legislature”
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