Legislation to Improve Dental Services for People with Developmental Disabilities Moves Forward

The Arc Board Releases Statement Strongly Opposing ICE Enforcement Activities

August 8, 2025

The Arc of California stands in firm opposition to the harmful and discriminatory immigration enforcement practices carried out by U.S. … Continue reading “The Arc Board Releases Statement Strongly Opposing ICE Enforcement Activities”

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Community Voices: What Disability Pride Means to Kathleen Barajas

July 21, 2025

By Kathleen Barajas, Board Member, The Arc of California Disability Pride has evolved in my life over the years. As … Continue reading “Community Voices: What Disability Pride Means to Kathleen Barajas”

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Introducing The Arc Beacon: Keeping You Informed. Empowered. Engaged.

July 14, 2025

We are very excited to launch “The Arc Beacon”: Your regular advocacy report for California’s disability community. As we face … Continue reading “Introducing The Arc Beacon: Keeping You Informed. Empowered. Engaged.”

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Families Deserve Answers—Help Ensure AB 1220 Moves Forward

July 14, 2025

California’s 21 Regional Centers play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. As families navigate … Continue reading “Families Deserve Answers—Help Ensure AB 1220 Moves Forward”

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Voices of Our Community: Celebrating Disability Pride Month

July 14, 2025

By Melissa Crisp-Cooper, Board Member, The Arc of California July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the historic signing of … Continue reading “Voices of Our Community: Celebrating Disability Pride Month”

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Community Impact Survey – We want to hear from you!

July 14, 2025

The Arc of California invites you to take its 2025 Community Impact Survey and make your voice heard! This brief … Continue reading “Community Impact Survey – We want to hear from you!”

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California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities

July 10, 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom’s initial January budget proposal was a relatively status quo budget; however, his May Revise budget proposed drastic … Continue reading “California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities”

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The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid

July 7, 2025

On July 6, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1—the nearly 900-page Budget Act”—a sweeping federal budget that slashes essential … Continue reading “The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid”

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The Final Hours to Save Medicaid from Cuts

In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid

June 30, 2025

Negotiations in the U.S. Senate continue this week as members of Congress make efforts to meet the July 4th deadline … Continue reading “In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid”

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