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Congreso Familiar Hosts Successful In-Person Community Event Post Pandemic
August 15, 2023
Congreso Familiar was established in 1990 by Spanish-speaking parents and community partners in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties in collaboration … Continue reading “Congreso Familiar Hosts Successful In-Person Community Event Post Pandemic”
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More than 200,000 People with Disabilities Lost Their Medi-Cal Coverage in June
August 15, 2023
In June 2023, more than 200,000 people lost their Medi-Cal coverage because they did not return the information that was … Continue reading “More than 200,000 People with Disabilities Lost Their Medi-Cal Coverage in June”
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The Arc of Maui Needs Your Help!
August 15, 2023
Dear Friends, I am writing to ask you to support the individuals, families and staff of The Arc of Maui … Continue reading “The Arc of Maui Needs Your Help!”
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Addressing the Significant Shortage of Special Education Teachers in California
August 14, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration The shortage of special education teachers in California … Continue reading “Addressing the Significant Shortage of Special Education Teachers in California”
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School Safety Emergency Plans for Students with Disabilities – An Overwhelming Concern for Families According to Survey
August 7, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration Believe it or not, there is no state … Continue reading “School Safety Emergency Plans for Students with Disabilities – An Overwhelming Concern for Families According to Survey”
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California Students Pre-K Through Third Grade are Potentially Excluded from Inclusive Settings Due to Existing Barriers, According to New Report from The California Department of Education
July 30, 2023
California lags far behind the national average when getting students aged 3-5 into inclusive settings. In our state, only 29% … Continue reading “California Students Pre-K Through Third Grade are Potentially Excluded from Inclusive Settings Due to Existing Barriers, According to New Report from The California Department of Education”
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Tips for Being a Successful Advocate
July 30, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration As an elected official, I was approached thousands … Continue reading “Tips for Being a Successful Advocate”
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California Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Adler Makes Special Vow for Disability Pride Month
July 24, 2023
Nicole Adler is a two-time Governor appointed Council Member for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and is also a … Continue reading “California Disability Rights Advocate Nicole Adler Makes Special Vow for Disability Pride Month”
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California Parks and Recreation Facilities Desperately Need Inclusion Programs for the Disability Community
July 24, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Public Policy Director, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration A study by the National Recreational and Park … Continue reading “California Parks and Recreation Facilities Desperately Need Inclusion Programs for the Disability Community”
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New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies
July 17, 2023
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc / UCP California Collaboration The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) … Continue reading “New Report Recommends Special Education Funding Go Directly to Districts, Not Regional Agencies”
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