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People with Disabilities Deserve to See Ourselves in Movies and TV

February 4, 2019

Controversy surrounding the new movie “The Upside” is the most recent example of how much the disability community cares about being … Continue reading “People with Disabilities Deserve to See Ourselves in Movies and TV”

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Hate Crimes Escalate, We Continue to Shine Light on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes

February 4, 2019

The California and national hate-crime wave continues to grow, new research showed last week. Police in major American cities reported … Continue reading “Hate Crimes Escalate, We Continue to Shine Light on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes”

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IMPORTANT DATES – RALLY & CAPITOL HEARINGS

February 4, 2019

As we’ve reported, California’s intellectual and developmental community’s future is in peril and will leave thousands of people at risk unless the … Continue reading “IMPORTANT DATES – RALLY & CAPITOL HEARINGS”

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A Big Budget Win on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes

A Big Budget Win on Anti-Disability Hate Crimes

February 1, 2019

The 2019-20 Governor’s Budget includes one big win for the disability community and the civil rights groups in general: $797,000 …

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Talk About Sexual Violence (TASV) Initiative is Expanding 

Talk About Sexual Violence (TASV) Initiative is Expanding 

February 1, 2019

People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) face far greater rates of sexual violence than their …

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A FUTURE IN PERIL Why California is at A Crossroads in 2019 for Supports for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

A FUTURE IN PERIL Why California is at A Crossroads in 2019 for Supports for People with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

February 1, 2019

More than 350,000 Californians with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities live in California as our neighbors, classmates, coworkers, family, and friends; …

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The United States Adaptive Recreation Center Brings Ski Season to Californians with Disabilities

USARC Brings Ski Season to Californians with Disabilities

February 1, 2019

Participating in outdoor activities can be exhilarating, offering us a chance to feel the calm assurance of our own capabilities …

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Improving Health and Behavioral Outcomes for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Improving Health & Behavioral Outcomes for Disabled People

February 1, 2019

The Office of Developmental Primary Care, UCSF Department of Family and Community Medicine, has published their 2018 Annual Report which …

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