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AB 1575 Advances Person-First Language and Clarifies Definition of In-Home Respite Care
April 20, 2026
A bill sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration to modernize the Lanterman Act moved forward last week in … Continue reading “AB 1575 Advances Person-First Language and Clarifies Definition of In-Home Respite Care”
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Arc of Ventura Participants Reach for the Stars with Artemis II Mission to the Moon
April 13, 2026
There’s a lot of excitement in the air—and beyond—at The Arc of Ventura County. Adult day program participants recently took … Continue reading “Arc of Ventura Participants Reach for the Stars with Artemis II Mission to the Moon”
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CalMatters Commentary Sounds Alarm on Medi-Cal Dental Care Cuts
April 6, 2026
A new commentary was published today in CalMatters by longtime parent-advocate Pat Hornbecker raising urgent concerns about proposed cuts to … Continue reading “CalMatters Commentary Sounds Alarm on Medi-Cal Dental Care Cuts”
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A Mother’s Perspective on Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy
April 6, 2026
By Felisa Strickland, Secretary, The Arc of California Board of Directors and Parent Educator Around the world, April is a … Continue reading “A Mother’s Perspective on Autism: Awareness, Acceptance, and Advocacy”
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New Bill AB 2209 to Strengthen Caregiver Succession Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
March 30, 2026
El Arc de California is proud to sponsor a new bill introduced last week by Assemblymember Dr. Jasmeet Bains (D–35), … Continue reading “New Bill AB 2209 to Strengthen Caregiver Succession Planning for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities”
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El Arc de California’s Community Advocacy Initiative Drives New Statewide Transparency Measures
March 30, 2026
Over the past year, from January 2025 through February 2026, the El Arc de California team and its statewide network … Continue reading “El Arc de California’s Community Advocacy Initiative Drives New Statewide Transparency Measures”
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Your Voice Matters: Key Legislative Hearings You Should Know About
March 23, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration As California moves forward with key budget … Continue reading “Your Voice Matters: Key Legislative Hearings You Should Know About”
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Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election
March 16, 2026
Californians will head to the polls on June 2, 2026 to vote in the statewide primary election—and the disability community … Continue reading “Your Voice, Your Vote: Make a Plan for the June 2026 Primary Election”
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Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage
March 9, 2026
By Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration In January, Governor Gavin Newsom released a … Continue reading “Proposed Budget Changes Could Affect Access to State-Funded Medi-Cal Coverage”
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Act Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental
March 3, 2026
In this week’s Arc Beacon, Julie Schurman, Director of Public Policy for The Arc & UCP California Collaboration, breaks down … Continue reading “Act Now to Stop $1 Billion in Cuts to Medi-Cal Dental”
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