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One Step Closer to Banning Shock Therapy – Shock Therapy Is Not Included in Congressional Appropriations Bill
July 15, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration For decades disability community has advocated to ban the … Continue reading “One Step Closer to Banning Shock Therapy – Shock Therapy Is Not Included in Congressional Appropriations Bill”
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New Standardized Template for IPPs Released by Department of Developmental Services
July 15, 2024
The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) recently sent guidance to all regional center directors with instructions for a new … Continue reading “New Standardized Template for IPPs Released by Department of Developmental Services”
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The Latest on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes, and How You Can Help Make a Difference
July 6, 2024
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California As of July 1, every law enforcement agency in California … Continue reading “The Latest on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes, and How You Can Help Make a Difference”
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A Personal Reflection for Disability Pride Month
July 6, 2024
By Azucena Garcia-Ferro, Project Coordinator, The Arc of California I was born in April of 1988 and diagnosed with cerebral … Continue reading “A Personal Reflection for Disability Pride Month”
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Status of The Arc & UCP of California Collaboration of Bills Going Through Legislative Process
July 1, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration At the start of this year’s legislative … Continue reading “Status of The Arc & UCP of California Collaboration of Bills Going Through Legislative Process”
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California Announces Emergency Alert for Extreme Heat this Week
July 1, 2024
California will experience a Statewide Severe Weather Event beginning today. In response, starting on Monday (7/1), the California Office of … Continue reading “California Announces Emergency Alert for Extreme Heat this Week”
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Final State Budget Agreement Includes Six Month Delay in New Funding for Regional Center Services
June 24, 2024
By Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration This year’s state budget was finalized within the context … Continue reading “Final State Budget Agreement Includes Six Month Delay in New Funding for Regional Center Services”
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Update on AB 2382 “Darby’s Legacy” Bill Being Heard in Senate Health Committee This Week
June 24, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration AB 2383 (State Department of Developmental Services: … Continue reading “Update on AB 2382 “Darby’s Legacy” Bill Being Heard in Senate Health Committee This Week”
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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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