Protect Social Security and SSI!
Protect Social Security and SSI!
January 24, 2020
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has proposed a rule that would require complicated paperwork more often and put benefits for … Continue reading “Protect Social Security and SSI!”
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Honoring Ed Roberts, One of The Greatest Civil Rights Activists
January 24, 2020
In 2010 Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into a law a bill by Senator Loni Hancock that declared January 23rd of … Continue reading “Honoring Ed Roberts, One of The Greatest Civil Rights Activists”
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The Lanterman Coalition Proposes 3 Year Budget Investment
January 18, 2020
In response to decades of underfunding, the Lanterman Coalition – a coalition of statewide and regional organizations representing people with … Continue reading “The Lanterman Coalition Proposes 3 Year Budget Investment”
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Exciting Opportunities for Research in Early Intervention
January 18, 2020
The University of California Mind Institute is recruiting research participants for a study that will examine early intervention services, how … Continue reading “Exciting Opportunities for Research in Early Intervention”
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Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 January Budget Proposal
January 11, 2020
Thursday, January 10th, 2020, Governor Newsom released his 2020-21 budget blueprint. The budget projects continued surplus revenue for 2020-21, but … Continue reading “Governor Newsom’s 2020-21 January Budget Proposal”
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Important Upcoming Hearings in the Capitol for I/DD Community
January 11, 2020
The end of this month two hearings will take place in the state Capitol building which will impact California’s I/DD … Continue reading “Important Upcoming Hearings in the Capitol for I/DD Community”
Read MoreCUTTING THROUGH THE FOG
January 6, 2020
A Self-Advocacy Column by Eric Gmeinder Driving Soon? On Saturday I had my second driving lesson. I had the choice to … Continue reading "CUTTING THROUGH THE FOG" Read More
Hundreds of New California Laws in 2020
January 4, 2020
While it is not practical to list all the new laws that went into effect on January 1, 2020 (unless … Continue reading “Hundreds of New California Laws in 2020”
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Defining Person-Centered Planning
December 20, 2019
A major principle guiding home and community based services is the systemwide shift to Person-Centered Practices. Definitions and policy guidance … Continue reading “Defining Person-Centered Planning”
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Helpful Hints for the Holidays…. A Collection from Families
December 20, 2019
A beautifully decorated and clean house, the perfect holiday background music, the table is set with all the matching holiday … Continue reading “Helpful Hints for the Holidays…. A Collection from Families”
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