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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" Read MoreUnfunded 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!" Read MoreProtect 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" Read MoreFOCUS 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!" Read MoreTwo-Year Federal Budget Deal and 6 Week Funding Bill Enacted
February 12, 2018
On February 9, the House and Senate passed a 6-week spending bill that ended an hours-long government shutdown and President … Continue reading "Two-Year Federal Budget Deal and 6 Week Funding Bill Enacted" Read MoreIt takes pixels to change pictures!
January 22, 2018
Tim Hornbecker, Director of Advocacy & Community Organizing As a community organizer, have you ever approached someone about joining an … Continue reading "It takes pixels to change pictures!" Read MoreREGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Arc & UCP Public Policy Conference
January 22, 2018
I'm thrilled to share our lineup of incredible speakers and topics for this year's Public Policy Conference. This year we … Continue reading "REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The Arc & UCP Public Policy Conference" Read MoreFOCUS ON: Abused & Betrayed: NPR’s Special Series On Sexual Assault Against People with Intellectual Disabilities
January 22, 2018
Christian McMahon, Communications Specialist Californians with IDD are the victims of sexual assault and rape far more frequently than their non-disabled … Continue reading "FOCUS ON: Abused & Betrayed: NPR’s Special Series On Sexual Assault Against People with Intellectual Disabilities" Read MoreCUTTING THROUGH THE FOG A Self-Advocacy Column by Eric Gmeinder
January 22, 2018
You Had an Even Worse Day... Back in September, I wrote a column about my struggles with depression, what may … Continue reading "CUTTING THROUGH THE FOG A Self-Advocacy Column by Eric Gmeinder" Read MoreFOCUS ON: Abused & Betrayed: NPR’s Special Series On Sexual Assault Against People with Intellectual Disabilities
January 16, 2018
Christian McMahon, Communications Specialist Californians with IDD are the victims of sexual assault and rape far more frequently than their … Continue reading "FOCUS ON: Abused & Betrayed: NPR’s Special Series On Sexual Assault Against People with Intellectual Disabilities" Read More