March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

March 5, 2018

by Teresa Anderson, MPH For more than 30 years we have recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.  I want … Continue reading "March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month"

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Get Involved

March 2, 2018

The Arc of the United States wants to hear from you about the disproportionate rate of minority students in special … Continue reading "Get Involved"

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FOCUS ON: New Technical Assistance Opportunity EFSLMP Provider Transformation 2.0 Webinar Series

February 26, 2018

In March 2018, the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) will launch the Provider Transformation 2.0 Webinar Series, six (6) … Continue reading "FOCUS ON: New Technical Assistance Opportunity EFSLMP Provider Transformation 2.0 Webinar Series"

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TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE. REGISTER NOW!

February 26, 2018

Our conference is the leading event for self-advocates, family members, community service providers, direct support professionals, regional center professionals, policymakers, … Continue reading "TWO WEEKS UNTIL THE ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE. REGISTER NOW!"

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Discrimination Revisited – Learn from Our History!

February 26, 2018

I want to share a blog from my friend, Heidi Kuhn, founder and CEO of Roots of Peace. Her inspiration … Continue reading "Discrimination Revisited – Learn from Our History!"

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Social Recreation and Camp for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

February 26, 2018

by Teresa Anderson, MPH Many individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families have felt the consequences of losing … Continue reading "Social Recreation and Camp for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities"

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Critical State Budget Hearings on Developmental Services

February 26, 2018

In the next two weeks the California Senate and Assembly budget committees will hear and discuss issues that will have … Continue reading "Critical State Budget Hearings on Developmental Services"

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Unfunded Mandates!

February 12, 2018

by Teresa Anderson, MPH The Governor's 2018-19 proposed budget has reignited the conversation of unfunded mandates and the impact they … Continue reading "Unfunded Mandates!"

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Protect The ADA and Speak Out Against H.R. 620 – ACT NOW

February 12, 2018

This week the House of Representatives may vote on H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act. If passed, this resolution … Continue reading "Protect The ADA and Speak Out Against H.R. 620 – ACT NOW"

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FOCUS ON: ONE MONTH UNTIL THE ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE. REGISTER NOW!

February 12, 2018

Our conference is the leading event for self-advocates, family members, community service providers, direct support professionals, regional center professionals, policymakers, … Continue reading "FOCUS ON: ONE MONTH UNTIL THE ANNUAL PUBLIC POLICY CONFERENCE. REGISTER NOW!"

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