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We are excited to announce the 1st Annual California Disability Caregivers Conference on October 7, 8, & 9 from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. It's a FREE virtual conference with informative sessions each day by caregiving experts. Learn more at www.caringfutures.org/conference #caregiversconference
September 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
We are excited to announce the 1st Annual California Disability Caregivers Conference on October 7, 8, & 9 from 9 AM to 1 PM each day. It's a FREE virtual conference with informative sessions each day by caregiving experts. Learn more at www.caringfutures.org/conference #caregiversconference
Our Unite For Disability Rights Rally was a wonderful representation of the Santa Barbara Community! We are grateful for the support of our local/state elected representatives, and disability orgs for supporting our efforts to maintain and preserve our disability rights, supports and services!
Hundreds gathered at in Santa Barbara for a Unite For Disability Rights rally as the House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that would include $880 billion in Medicaid cuts that would affect funding to the disability community.
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#edhat #SBnews
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#edhat #SBnews
Hundreds March at Unite for Disability Rights Rally in Santa Barbara
Hundreds gathered at De la Guerra Plaza in Santa Barbara for a rally to Unite For Disability Rights of people with disabilities. In attendance were individuals with disabilities, local and state elect...
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April 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Our Unite For Disability Rights Rally was a wonderful representation of the Santa Barbara Community! We are grateful for the support of our local/state elected representatives, and disability orgs for supporting our efforts to maintain and preserve our disability rights, supports and services!
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So obviously people are noticing and not pleased with the Trump Elon agenda
30,000 people reportedly showed up to see @aoc.bsky.social and @sanders.senate.gov speak in Denver
March 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
So obviously people are noticing and not pleased with the Trump Elon agenda
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The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
benefit.me
March 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The administration is removing phone support for Soc Security recipients. Making it more difficult for seniors to get their checks. It’s a back door way to cut SS benefits. Horrific.
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
If you know anyone who is impacted, please help them get online to get their benefits approved
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President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
March 15, 2025 at 6:26 PM
President Trump's executive order to eliminate the Institute of Museum & Library Services would have disastrous effects for communities nationwide. We call on all Americans who value reading & learning to reach out to their elected leaders.
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
Read ALA's full response: www.ala.org/news/2025/03...
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From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
March 15, 2025 at 7:17 PM
From interview of Lee Bollinger, 1st Amendment scholar who served as dean of @UMichLaw, president of @UMich, and president of Columbia University.
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
www.chronicle.com/article/were...
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I can’t believe we are going to waste precious time and resource on this nonsense again!
The #CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between #autism and #vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources. #disabilities
CDC To Revisit Debunked Link Between Vaccines And Autism
The CDC is planning a large study on the long-discredited connection between autism and vaccines, a move that advocates say will squander precious government resources.
www.disabilityscoop.com
March 10, 2025 at 3:49 AM
I can’t believe we are going to waste precious time and resource on this nonsense again!
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"When we ask for accommodations, we are not asking for special treatment or being selfish. We are simply advocating for our needs to be met so that we can fully participate and contribute to the world around us." -The Autistic Teacher.
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
The Autistic Teacher
The Autistic Teacher, London. 68,156 likes · 7,107 talking about this. Autistic and proud! Sharing insight and understanding to help the autistic community.
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March 6, 2025 at 4:08 AM
"When we ask for accommodations, we are not asking for special treatment or being selfish. We are simply advocating for our needs to be met so that we can fully participate and contribute to the world around us." -The Autistic Teacher.
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
www.facebook.com/autisticteac... #neurodiversity #autism
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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! A time to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities and celebrate their achievements. We are proud to advocate for those with developmental disabilities, their families, and the dedicated workforce.
#DDAwarenessMonth25
#DDAwarenessMonth25
March 3, 2025 at 9:57 PM
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! A time to raise awareness about people with developmental disabilities and celebrate their achievements. We are proud to advocate for those with developmental disabilities, their families, and the dedicated workforce.
#DDAwarenessMonth25
#DDAwarenessMonth25
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We’ve been hearing a lot about “waste” and “fraud” in Medicaid, but what’s the truth in those claims? For #MedicaidMinute, we break down just how efficient this program is – and why the claims of fraud and abuse are just a distraction.
We won’t take any cuts or concessions #ProtectMedicaid
We won’t take any cuts or concessions #ProtectMedicaid
March 1, 2025 at 9:20 PM
We’ve been hearing a lot about “waste” and “fraud” in Medicaid, but what’s the truth in those claims? For #MedicaidMinute, we break down just how efficient this program is – and why the claims of fraud and abuse are just a distraction.
We won’t take any cuts or concessions #ProtectMedicaid
We won’t take any cuts or concessions #ProtectMedicaid
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Look at this leader. Lift her up.
Colorado's Rep Brittany Pettersen (D) flew cross-country with her one-month-old to vote against the GOP budget tonight. Dems ended up one vote short. Pettersen was part of an unsuccessful bipartisan push to allow new mothers to vote remotely. #copolitics
February 26, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Look at this leader. Lift her up.
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Experts say the future pipeline of direct support professionals is "extremely threatened" by policies that slow immigration, exacerbating a dire shortage of care workers for those with #disabilities.
Immigration Crackdown Has Caregiving Industry On High Alert
Experts say the future pipeline of direct support professionals is "extremely threatened" by policies that slow immigration, exacerbating a dire shortage of care workers for those with disabilities.
www.disabilityscoop.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Experts say the future pipeline of direct support professionals is "extremely threatened" by policies that slow immigration, exacerbating a dire shortage of care workers for those with #disabilities.
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URGENT ALERT! On Tues., Feb. 25, the House of Representatives will vote on a budget proposal to cut Medicaid by $880 billion. Call (866) 426-2631 NOW & tell your legislator to oppose cuts to Medicaid, which would be catastrophic for millions of people with disabilities! tinyurl.com/mk5b3fc8
URGENT CALL ALERT: Tell Your Congressional Representative to Oppose Cuts to Medicaid
On Tuesday, February 25 the U.S. House of Representatives is planning to vote "Yes" or "No" on catastrophic cuts to disability services. Call (866)426-2631 to tell your Congressional Representative to...
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February 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
URGENT ALERT! On Tues., Feb. 25, the House of Representatives will vote on a budget proposal to cut Medicaid by $880 billion. Call (866) 426-2631 NOW & tell your legislator to oppose cuts to Medicaid, which would be catastrophic for millions of people with disabilities! tinyurl.com/mk5b3fc8
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As President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education moves toward confirmation, her knowledge of #SpecialEducation and her plans for the program are raising concerns. #disabilities
Trump's Pick For Education Secretary Proposes Offloading Special Ed
As President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education moves toward confirmation, her knowledge of special education and her plans for the program are raising concerns.
www.disabilityscoop.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:18 AM
As President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Department of Education moves toward confirmation, her knowledge of #SpecialEducation and her plans for the program are raising concerns. #disabilities
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ATTENTION DISABILITY ADVOCATES: Upcoming rallies to SAVE MEDICAID from proposed $1 trillion cut!
Rep. Jay Obernolte: 2/19 at 10 AM (Hesperia, CA)
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Rep. Ken Calvert: 2/19 at 6 PM (Corona, CA)
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Rep. Young Kim: 2/20 at 6 PM (Tustin, CA)
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Rep. Jay Obernolte: 2/19 at 10 AM (Hesperia, CA)
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Rep. Ken Calvert: 2/19 at 6 PM (Corona, CA)
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Rep. Young Kim: 2/20 at 6 PM (Tustin, CA)
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February 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
ATTENTION DISABILITY ADVOCATES: Upcoming rallies to SAVE MEDICAID from proposed $1 trillion cut!
Rep. Jay Obernolte: 2/19 at 10 AM (Hesperia, CA)
tinyurl.com/4dyhndfc
Rep. Ken Calvert: 2/19 at 6 PM (Corona, CA)
tinyurl.com/3mk53dzv
Rep. Young Kim: 2/20 at 6 PM (Tustin, CA)
tinyurl.com/ynhpvt47
Rep. Jay Obernolte: 2/19 at 10 AM (Hesperia, CA)
tinyurl.com/4dyhndfc
Rep. Ken Calvert: 2/19 at 6 PM (Corona, CA)
tinyurl.com/3mk53dzv
Rep. Young Kim: 2/20 at 6 PM (Tustin, CA)
tinyurl.com/ynhpvt47
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Run for something!
Any terminated/current federal employee who’s furious & wants to run for local office, @runforsomething.net would love to help you figure out next steps. We have lots of public resources for all & programming for ppl of all ages, even if our endorsements are targeted. runforwhat.net
Where Can I Run — Run for Something Action Fund
Use this tool to find out when, where and how you can run for office.
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February 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Run for something!
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“I’m not in this game to just yell at Dems and say be better. I want to be cheering them on as a unified opposition.”
@ezralevin.bsky.social tells @maddow.msnbc.com what it will take to get more Democrats to stand up to Trump.
@ezralevin.bsky.social tells @maddow.msnbc.com what it will take to get more Democrats to stand up to Trump.
February 5, 2025 at 3:09 AM
“I’m not in this game to just yell at Dems and say be better. I want to be cheering them on as a unified opposition.”
@ezralevin.bsky.social tells @maddow.msnbc.com what it will take to get more Democrats to stand up to Trump.
@ezralevin.bsky.social tells @maddow.msnbc.com what it will take to get more Democrats to stand up to Trump.
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🚨 Medicaid is at risk in 2025. Lawmakers are eyeing cuts, and The Arc is fighting back.
ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc
#Medicaid #disability
ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc
#Medicaid #disability
Watch the Webinar: Medicaid Advocacy in 2025
Learn about the growing concern of potential cuts to Medicaid and what you can do to help protect it.
pulse.ly
January 31, 2025 at 6:43 PM
🚨 Medicaid is at risk in 2025. Lawmakers are eyeing cuts, and The Arc is fighting back.
ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc
#Medicaid #disability
ICYMI: Our webinar on Medicaid advocacy this week drew 1,000+ advocates—and you can watch it now! Learn what’s at stake and how to take action: pulse.ly/6oiwyjyehc
#Medicaid #disability
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Take Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid
February 6, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Take Action today! Any cuts to Medicaid would have serious consequences—people with disabilities will lose the care they count on. Tell your members of Congress: no cuts to Medicaid. Take action now: bit.ly/3EBAVZ4 #HandsOffOurMedicaid #ProtectMedicaid
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Congress is rushing through cuts to Medicaid that will strip health insurance from millions – making our costs skyrocket. They need to hear from you to STOP THESE CUTS. 📞 Call your lawmaker now at 866-426-2631 and tell them reckless Medicaid cuts should be off the table.
February 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Congress is rushing through cuts to Medicaid that will strip health insurance from millions – making our costs skyrocket. They need to hear from you to STOP THESE CUTS. 📞 Call your lawmaker now at 866-426-2631 and tell them reckless Medicaid cuts should be off the table.
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
Block Donald Trump’s Attempts to Abolish the Department of Education
Public education in this country is under attack. And Trump has already made clear his intentions to undermine public education even further at every turn—including the extreme proposal to completely ...
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February 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: sign.moveon.org/petitions/bl...
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Why doesn’t anyone in the media say the word DISABILITY when baselessly blame shifting the plane crash… yes he pivoted to DEI as a whole… but specifically he targeted disabled people… SAY THAT.
February 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Why doesn’t anyone in the media say the word DISABILITY when baselessly blame shifting the plane crash… yes he pivoted to DEI as a whole… but specifically he targeted disabled people… SAY THAT.
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As immigrant raids in California continue this week, we wanted to ensure our community members know their rights & are prepared, whether documented or undocumented. We assembled a comprehensive bilingual guide with important legal information & resources. Link to guides: thearcca.org/8543-2/
The Arc of California
Immigrants, whether documented, undocumented, United States (U.S.) citizens or non-citizens, play a vital role in shaping communities across the country. Yet, many experience significant challenges, i...
thearcca.org
January 27, 2025 at 11:28 PM
As immigrant raids in California continue this week, we wanted to ensure our community members know their rights & are prepared, whether documented or undocumented. We assembled a comprehensive bilingual guide with important legal information & resources. Link to guides: thearcca.org/8543-2/
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🆘📣URGENT! The U.S. Administration is planning to cut Medicaid by $2.3 Trillion. The budget is expected to go to Congress Friday. Medicaid funds about 70% of California's Medi-Cal programs. This is a VERY SERIOUS CONCERN! CONTACT YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS NOW! 📢SHARE! ACT NOW: action.thearc.org/MPAZgOs
January 31, 2025 at 12:53 AM
🆘📣URGENT! The U.S. Administration is planning to cut Medicaid by $2.3 Trillion. The budget is expected to go to Congress Friday. Medicaid funds about 70% of California's Medi-Cal programs. This is a VERY SERIOUS CONCERN! CONTACT YOUR MEMBER OF CONGRESS NOW! 📢SHARE! ACT NOW: action.thearc.org/MPAZgOs