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School Transition…What Comes Next?
June 3, 2019
For many families and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the excitement of graduation, promotion or certification is tempered by … Continue reading "School Transition…What Comes Next?" Read MoreBudget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services
June 3, 2019
After months of hearings and discussions, combined with an intense final week of negotiations, Governor Newsom and legislative leadership agreed … Continue reading "Budget Deal Made Between Governor and Legislature – Impacts to Developmental Services" Read MoreThe Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)
May 28, 2019
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) for their decision to feature the … Continue reading "The Autistic Self Advocacy Network strongly condemns the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) (repost from ASAN)" Read MoreTrauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD
May 28, 2019
What is trauma informed care? There are several bills in the legislature that seek to address trauma through screening, intervening … Continue reading "Trauma Informed Care – Dispelling the Myth of Trauma and People With IDD" Read MoreThursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!
May 20, 2019
Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day is a day-long event mobilizing California’s aging and disability communities at the Capitol. It’s filled … Continue reading "Thursday, May 23, Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day – More Than 1,000 People Registered!" Read MoreSupported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!
May 20, 2019
View Training Modules “Do I HAVE to get conservatorship?” Every day, parents of people with disabilities are told they MUST … Continue reading "Supported Decision-Making As An Alternative to Conservatorship: New Training Module for Parents, Individuals, and Professionals!" Read MoreSTATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!
May 20, 2019
State Senate Budget Subcommittee #3 Votes to Approve a Minimum 8% Rate Increase and Restore Recession Era Cuts to Developmental … Continue reading "STATE SENATE VOTED TO APPROVE A MINIMUM 8% INCREASE FOR IDD SUPPORTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND VOTED TO RESTORE SOCIAL RECREATION & CAMP, ADDRESS THE MINIMUM WAGE “QUIRK”, AND MORE. ASSEMBLY MEETS TUESDAY TO VOTE – YOUR ADVOCACY IS WORKING AND IS NEEDED! TAKE ACTION NOW!" Read MoreHUD Releases Guidance on ABLE Accounts
May 13, 2019
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) recently issued a notice regarding the treatment of funds in or … Continue reading "HUD Releases Guidance on ABLE Accounts" Read MoreThe Arc-UCP’s Justice Act selected as a priority bill for the Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day May 23
May 13, 2019
Our bill to improve law enforcement agencies’ protection of children and adults with disabilities and of senior citizens continued its … Continue reading "The Arc-UCP’s Justice Act selected as a priority bill for the Disability and Aging Capitol Action Day May 23" Read MoreThe Rate Study and The Governor’s Proposed Budget May 2019 Revision
May 13, 2019
It is definitely a VERY BUSY time of year and with all that is going on between the Department of … Continue reading "The Rate Study and The Governor’s Proposed Budget May 2019 Revision" Read More