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Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen to Deliver Keynote Speech at the “DisCo at the Capitol” Advocacy Day
March 18, 2024
We are very excited to announce Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen as keynote speaker for the 1st Annual “DisCo at the … Continue reading “Assembly Member Stephanie Nguyen to Deliver Keynote Speech at the “DisCo at the Capitol” Advocacy Day”
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The Arc-UCP’s Sponsored Bill AB 1906 Unanimously Passes its First Committee Hearing
March 18, 2024
Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California AB 1906, authored by Assembly Member Mike Gipson, is aimed at … Continue reading “The Arc-UCP’s Sponsored Bill AB 1906 Unanimously Passes its First Committee Hearing”
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Legislative Activities Supporting Direct Support Professionals will Benefit Californians with Developmental Disabilities
March 18, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration Last week, AB 1914, authored by Assembly Member … Continue reading “Legislative Activities Supporting Direct Support Professionals will Benefit Californians with Developmental Disabilities”
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A Special Parent Message for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March 18, 2024
By Pat Hornbecker, Board President, The Arc of California I wear many roles in the disability community as a disability … Continue reading “A Special Parent Message for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month”
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Five Bills Sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration
March 11, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration Over the last several months The Arc & … Continue reading “Five Bills Sponsored by The Arc & UCP California Collaboration”
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Priorities for California’s Master Plan on Developmental Services Outlined in Letter From The Lanterman Coalition
March 4, 2024
The Lanterman Coalition, representing major statewide and regional stakeholders in the developmental disability community, has published a letter prioritizing issues … Continue reading “Priorities for California’s Master Plan on Developmental Services Outlined in Letter From The Lanterman Coalition”
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Governor Newsom’s $1 Billion Cut to Developmental Services is Opposed by Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee
March 4, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration On February 28, hundreds of advocates from California’s … Continue reading “Governor Newsom’s $1 Billion Cut to Developmental Services is Opposed by Chair of Assembly Budget Subcommittee”
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US Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against LA County for Discriminating Against Persons with Disabilities at Vote Centers
February 26, 2024
Following a lengthy investigation that determined the County of Los Angeles discriminated against persons with disabilities at vote centers during … Continue reading “US Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against LA County for Discriminating Against Persons with Disabilities at Vote Centers”
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El Arc de California Director Selected for Developmental Services Master Plan Stakeholder Committee
February 26, 2024
We are sharing exciting news: The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) has appointed El Arc de California Director, … Continue reading “El Arc de California Director Selected for Developmental Services Master Plan Stakeholder Committee”
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Calling All Advocates to Sacramento!
February 20, 2024
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration and former Assembly Member Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed … Continue reading “Calling All Advocates to Sacramento!”
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