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Imagine the power of 4 million Californians with disabilities voting
MONDAY MORNING MEMO
The Arc of California Responds to Results of the U.S. Presidential Election
Dear Community Members, Friends, Families, Partners and Advocates, Since last week’s election, our team at The Arc of California has … Continue reading “The Arc of California Responds to Results of the U.S. Presidential Election”
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month in November
Families are often the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. In fact, today in America, … Continue reading “Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month in November”
Top Five Things You Need to Know Before Tomorrow’s Election
Are you ready for the presidential election tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5? A recent poll showed 1 in 6 voters has … Continue reading “Top Five Things You Need to Know Before Tomorrow’s Election”
SB 882 Advisory Council Continues Public Meetings on Improving Interaction Between Law Enforcement and People with Disabilities
By Jim Frazier, Director of Public Policy, The Arc & UCP California Collaboration On October 18, the SB 882 Advisory … Continue reading “SB 882 Advisory Council Continues Public Meetings on Improving Interaction Between Law Enforcement and People with Disabilities”
Attorney General Rob Bonta Allocates Funding to Review Law Enforcement Hate-Crime Policies
By Greg deGiere, Civil Rights Advocate, The Arc of California In a major breakthrough in the fight against anti-disability hate … Continue reading “Attorney General Rob Bonta Allocates Funding to Review Law Enforcement Hate-Crime Policies”
ACTIVE CAMPAIGNS
The disability system is facing a serious workforce shortage and people with disabilities are either going without services, or not getting the full services they need. Last year, this Legislature passed a historic budget that included a “phased-in” five-year plan to close the $1.8 billion funding gap to the disability system that would ultimately stabilize the direct support workforce. Unfortunately, the bulk of the investments are not scheduled to occur until 2024 and 2025.
Due to the pandemic, circumstances are rapidly changing, such as a shifting workforce and inflation, which now threaten the viability of that five-year plan, creating a “too little too late” scenario.
TAKE ACTION! Urge your elected officials to address the staffing crisis by accelerating the IDD five-year funding plan by one year, so those investments start NOW. It can’t wait.
Let’s build a future that will provide Californians with disabilities and the professionals who provide their supports and services a chance to live full and equitable lives. The Future Includes Us!
