SearchIntroducing The Arc Beacon: Keeping You Informed. Empowered. Engaged.
Introducing The Arc Beacon: Keeping You Informed. Empowered. Engaged.
July 14, 2025
We are very excited to launch “The Arc Beacon”: Your regular advocacy report for California’s disability community. As we face … Continue reading “Introducing The Arc Beacon: Keeping You Informed. Empowered. Engaged.”
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Families Deserve Answers—Help Ensure AB 1220 Moves Forward
July 14, 2025
California’s 21 Regional Centers play a vital role in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. As families navigate … Continue reading “Families Deserve Answers—Help Ensure AB 1220 Moves Forward”
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Voices of Our Community: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 14, 2025
By Melissa Crisp-Cooper, Board Member, The Arc of California July 26th marks the 35th anniversary of the historic signing of … Continue reading “Voices of Our Community: Celebrating Disability Pride Month”
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Community Impact Survey – We want to hear from you!
July 14, 2025
The Arc of California invites you to take its 2025 Community Impact Survey and make your voice heard! This brief … Continue reading “Community Impact Survey – We want to hear from you!”
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California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities
July 10, 2025
Governor Gavin Newsom’s initial January budget proposal was a relatively status quo budget; however, his May Revise budget proposed drastic … Continue reading “California’s 2025-26 Budget: What It Means for People with Disabilities”
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The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid
July 7, 2025
On July 6, 2025, President Trump signed into law H.R.1—the nearly 900-page Budget Act”—a sweeping federal budget that slashes essential … Continue reading “The Fight Isn’t Over: The Arc Responds to Historic Federal Budget Cuts to Medicaid”
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In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid
June 30, 2025
Negotiations in the U.S. Senate continue this week as members of Congress make efforts to meet the July 4th deadline … Continue reading “In the Final Hours: Parents Urge Members of Congress to Protect Medicaid”
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Heartfelt Reflections from Just Two Dads
June 15, 2025
By Shawn Francis and Brian Altounian, Hosts of Just Two Dads Podcast This Father’s Day, we’re honoring the love, strength, … Continue reading “Heartfelt Reflections from Just Two Dads”
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Protecting Disability Communities: The Arc of California Responds to Federal Immigration Data Sharing with ICE Agents
June 15, 2025
It has been reported to The Arc of California that disability service providers in California have been targeted by ICE … Continue reading “Protecting Disability Communities: The Arc of California Responds to Federal Immigration Data Sharing with ICE Agents”
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A Family’s Voice: The Gotts on Autism, Advocacy, and a System in Crisis
June 9, 2025
In a powerful and deeply personal interview with Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director of The Arc of California, parents and advocates … Continue reading “A Family’s Voice: The Gotts on Autism, Advocacy, and a System in Crisis”
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