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Back to School for Kids with Disabilities
Back to School for Kids with Disabilities Tips for Parents, Guardians, and Advocates The start of a new school year is often a reset for families — a time to adjust to new schedules, set up a new routine, and…
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Webinar: Proposed Rule on Ensuring Access to Medicaid Services: What Californians with Developmental Disabilities Need to Know
The federal government proposed a new rule on access to Medicaid which would affect home- and community-based services (HCBS) and other services for disabled Californians. In particular, this rule could provide more oversight and accountability in our developmental disabilities system. This webinar will go over the proposed changes and have an opportunity to ask questions so that you can provide feedback on the proposed rule. Spanish translation, ASL, and captioning provided.
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Disability Rights California’s Summary of The Governor’s Proposed 2023-24 Budget
Governor Newsom released his 2023-24 proposed budget on January 10, 2023 (https://ebudget.ca.gov/budget/2023-24/#/BudgetSummary). The Governor’s Budget proposes $296.9 billion in total spending. In contrast to recent years where California enjoyed large budget surpluses, this year’s budget projects a $22.5 billion deficit, which the Governor proposes to address primarily with delays in some funding. The Governor stressed the State’s robust reserves to provide readiness for an economic downturn.
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Kecia’s Housing Story
Kecia’s Housing Story In this blog post, Kecia shares her experience with living independently in the community and the supports that make it possible. She discusses issues such as Section 8 voucher waiting lists and segregated housing…
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Webinar: Start Here: What To Know If You Want To Work
Summer is here, maybe you’re looking to secure a summer job. Maybe you’re looking to rejoin the workforce after a long time away. In this webinar we’ll discuss topics like resumes, how to write a cover letter, and how to prepare for an interview.
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Seminario Web: Explore Su Derecho a Condiciones de Vivienda Segura
Muchas Personas con una discapacidad de salud mental se pierden de oportunidades de acceso a la igualdad porque no saben que tienen derechos a condiciones de vivienda segura. Únase a nuestro seminario web para aprender más sobre sus derechos, sus habilidades de auto-abogacía y los procesos de denuncia que le pudieran beneficiarle como una persona con una discapacidad.
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Honoring the Life of Lillibeth Navarro
Honoring the Life of Lillibeth Navarro Disability Rights California is saddened by the loss of Lillibeth Navarro, founder and Executive Director of Communities Actively Living Independent and Free (CALIF) and co-founder of Personal…
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Educators Informing Policy Change on Youth Residential Facility Placements
Educators Informing Policy Change on Youth Residential Facility Placements The webinar was co-sponsored by Unsilenced Learn about DRC and Unsilenced’s efforts to promote community-based, less restrictive alternatives…
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Mental Health Providers Informing Policy Change on Youth Residential Facility Placements
Mental Health Providers Informing Policy Change on Youth Residential Facility Placements This webinar was co-sponsored by Unsilenced Learn about DRC and Unsilenced’s efforts to promote community-based, less…
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Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests in Housing: Verification Letters
Reasonable Accommodation and Modification Requests in Housing: Verification Letters #8101.01 Verification letters are sometimes needed when making requests to housing providers. This…
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