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Picture This: a Disability Community That’s Truly Inclusive of All
September 10, 2018
(reprinted from the Rooted in Rights blog) Close your eyes and picture a disabled person. At work, one of my jobs is … Continue reading "Picture This: a Disability Community That’s Truly Inclusive of All" Read MoreSeptember is National Preparedness Month
September 10, 2018
National Preparedness Month (NPM), recognized each September, provides an opportunity to remind us that we all must prepare ourselves and … Continue reading "September is National Preparedness Month" Read MoreLand at Sonoma Developmental Center Could Fill Housing and Workforce Shortage
September 10, 2018
As released in a report last week, the land at Sonoma Developmental Center, the state’s largest and oldest operating institution … Continue reading "Land at Sonoma Developmental Center Could Fill Housing and Workforce Shortage" Read MoreMeet Me: A Newspaper Insert Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion
September 4, 2018
Last week you may have noticed a special insert in your local newspaper or the Sacramento News and Review featuring … Continue reading "Meet Me: A Newspaper Insert Breaking Down Barriers to Inclusion" Read MoreBOLD MOVES…The 2018 National Sexual Assault Conference
September 4, 2018
The 2018 National Sexual Assault Conference was held in Anaheim and we were fortunate, thanks to the wonderful support from … Continue reading "BOLD MOVES…The 2018 National Sexual Assault Conference" Read MoreStakeholder’s Discuss How To Spend $40 Million “Bridge” Funding
September 4, 2018
Last Wednesday the Department of Developmental Services convened the Developmental Services Taskforce to discuss various options for spending $40 million … Continue reading "Stakeholder’s Discuss How To Spend $40 Million “Bridge” Funding" Read MoreUnity Brings Quick Action On Hate Crimes
September 4, 2018
Hate crimes targeting people with disabilities have been called the invisible hate crimes. By participating actively with other California civil … Continue reading "Unity Brings Quick Action On Hate Crimes" Read MoreDon’t Miss the Self-Determination Deadline
August 27, 2018
The Self-Determination rollout is fast approaching! The deadline to enter the lottery to participate in the three-year pilot of the … Continue reading "Don’t Miss the Self-Determination Deadline" Read MoreAbuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting: A Free & Valuable Resource
August 27, 2018
Strengthening protections for the people we care about is important to all of us. Mandating reporting laws are a critical … Continue reading "Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporting: A Free & Valuable Resource" Read MoreSave CalFresh – Food Assistance For People With Disabilities
August 27, 2018
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known federally as SNAP, or known in California as CalFresh) is a federally mandated, state-supervised, … Continue reading "Save CalFresh – Food Assistance For People With Disabilities" Read More