The Arc of California
@thearcca.bsky.social
Since 1950, The Arc of California has been promoting and protecting the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
In a major victory for California’s disability community, Governor Newsom signed AB 341 into law. This landmark legislation, by Asm Dr. Joaquin Arambula, is a major step toward transforming how people with developmental disabilities receive dental care.
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
October 14, 2025 at 12:54 AM
In a major victory for California’s disability community, Governor Newsom signed AB 341 into law. This landmark legislation, by Asm Dr. Joaquin Arambula, is a major step toward transforming how people with developmental disabilities receive dental care.
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
Read the statement tinyurl.com/5669pnua
The Arc of the United States has released an update on what the disability community should know about the Government shutdown: tinyurl.com/5n8khwbs
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
October 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The Arc of the United States has released an update on what the disability community should know about the Government shutdown: tinyurl.com/5n8khwbs
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
**Please contact your local and/or state government offices if you experience a disruption in services. We will continue to keep you updated.
More than 800 members of California’s disability community shared their voices through The Arc of California’s Community Impact Survey. The results shine a light on the urgent challenges families face—and the priorities in the year ahead.
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
September 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
More than 800 members of California’s disability community shared their voices through The Arc of California’s Community Impact Survey. The results shine a light on the urgent challenges families face—and the priorities in the year ahead.
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
Read the report & executive summary: tinyurl.com/4nmpck38
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
"And as I say to you my friends, let freedom ring!" Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day of freedom & remembrance. The Black & disability communities share a long history of fighting discrimination & demanding justice. We reaffirm our commitment to equity for all. #blackhistory
June 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
"And as I say to you my friends, let freedom ring!" Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we honor #Juneteenth — a day of freedom & remembrance. The Black & disability communities share a long history of fighting discrimination & demanding justice. We reaffirm our commitment to equity for all. #blackhistory
This week, @elarcdecalifornia.bsky.social coalition responds to Governor Newsom's May Revise state budget, which targets the lifeline of services for immigrants with disabilities and their families with unsatisfactory citizenship status.
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
May 31, 2025 at 12:59 AM
This week, @elarcdecalifornia.bsky.social coalition responds to Governor Newsom's May Revise state budget, which targets the lifeline of services for immigrants with disabilities and their families with unsatisfactory citizenship status.
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
Read story: tinyurl.com/2szme9h8 #disabilityrights
📣The time is NOW to urge our state Senators and Assembly Members to reject Governor Newsom's proposed funding cuts to vital services for Californians with disabilities & their families! Individuals with disabilities deserve to live full, equitable lives! ➡️ACT NOW: p2a.co/VZE0alr
#KeepThePromise
#KeepThePromise
May 29, 2025 at 8:12 PM
📣The time is NOW to urge our state Senators and Assembly Members to reject Governor Newsom's proposed funding cuts to vital services for Californians with disabilities & their families! Individuals with disabilities deserve to live full, equitable lives! ➡️ACT NOW: p2a.co/VZE0alr
#KeepThePromise
#KeepThePromise
Grab your posters & head to the California State Capitol on May 22 to join dozens of disability advocacy organizations from across the state for this HISTORIC event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For a full agenda, list of presenters, visit thelantermancoalition.org/rally #keepthepromise
May 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Grab your posters & head to the California State Capitol on May 22 to join dozens of disability advocacy organizations from across the state for this HISTORIC event from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For a full agenda, list of presenters, visit thelantermancoalition.org/rally #keepthepromise
We just released our initial response to Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revise budget. In a nutshell, California faces cuts to disability services in the Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Plan amid federal Medicaid threats. Read the full response and find out how you can join the fight!! conta.cc/3YK03nQ
May 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM
We just released our initial response to Governor Gavin Newsom's May Revise budget. In a nutshell, California faces cuts to disability services in the Governor’s 2025-26 Budget Plan amid federal Medicaid threats. Read the full response and find out how you can join the fight!! conta.cc/3YK03nQ
SAVE THE DATE!! Join disability organizations from across California on Thursday, May 22, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (PST) at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a historic Keep the Promise Rally! PLEASE SHARE! LEARN MORE: rally.thelantermancoalition.org #KeepThePromise #ProtectMedicaid
May 13, 2025 at 7:49 PM
SAVE THE DATE!! Join disability organizations from across California on Thursday, May 22, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM (PST) at the California State Capitol in Sacramento for a historic Keep the Promise Rally! PLEASE SHARE! LEARN MORE: rally.thelantermancoalition.org #KeepThePromise #ProtectMedicaid
Today, Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director of The Arc of CA stopped by the office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to present her with the Disability Community Champion Award. Nguyen is a passionate advocate for People w/ developmental disabilities and their families. TY! #disabilityadvocate
May 7, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Today, Jordan Lindsey, Executive Director of The Arc of CA stopped by the office of Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen to present her with the Disability Community Champion Award. Nguyen is a passionate advocate for People w/ developmental disabilities and their families. TY! #disabilityadvocate
The Master Plan for Developmental Services lead by @calhhs.bsky.social has been finalized and made public. This is the culmination of a collaborative effort among 36 stakeholders representing the disability community in California over the past year. Read more: tinyurl.com/fmjhvtuy #masterplanforIDD
April 29, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Master Plan for Developmental Services lead by @calhhs.bsky.social has been finalized and made public. This is the culmination of a collaborative effort among 36 stakeholders representing the disability community in California over the past year. Read more: tinyurl.com/fmjhvtuy #masterplanforIDD
Congrats to newly elected officers of The Arc of California Board of Directors! In April the Board of Directors elected its President & other 3 officers to serve as leaders of the organization: Pat Hornbecker, Grace Huerta, Felisa Strickland, Ray Hampson. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/45vfj4jr
April 28, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Congrats to newly elected officers of The Arc of California Board of Directors! In April the Board of Directors elected its President & other 3 officers to serve as leaders of the organization: Pat Hornbecker, Grace Huerta, Felisa Strickland, Ray Hampson. Read the full story: tinyurl.com/45vfj4jr
We are alarmed by recent rhetoric by the Secretary of the HHS, Robert Kennedy Jr., who publicly described autism as a “chronic disease,” or “epidemic,” & said people with autism will “never hold a job, write a poem, or go on a date.” Such language fosters stigma. Read statement: tinyurl.com/3ttdzf7a
April 18, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We are alarmed by recent rhetoric by the Secretary of the HHS, Robert Kennedy Jr., who publicly described autism as a “chronic disease,” or “epidemic,” & said people with autism will “never hold a job, write a poem, or go on a date.” Such language fosters stigma. Read statement: tinyurl.com/3ttdzf7a
Join today's free Caring Conversation webinar with disability rights activist Pat Hornbecker at 10 AM (PST). Pat is not only the parent of an adult son with disabilities, but she is also the President of The Arc of California Board of Directors. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4uynbng
April 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Join today's free Caring Conversation webinar with disability rights activist Pat Hornbecker at 10 AM (PST). Pat is not only the parent of an adult son with disabilities, but she is also the President of The Arc of California Board of Directors. Register: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4uynbng
📣Medicaid-funded supports that millions of Californians with disabilities rely on are being threatened. Massive cuts to #Medicaid are being proposed in Congress. Join rallies across the state for Disability Week of Action from 4/21-4/25 📢 PLEASE SHARE! Learn more: tinyurl.com/hyxbs2z5
#SaveMedicaid
#SaveMedicaid
April 15, 2025 at 3:27 PM
📣Medicaid-funded supports that millions of Californians with disabilities rely on are being threatened. Massive cuts to #Medicaid are being proposed in Congress. Join rallies across the state for Disability Week of Action from 4/21-4/25 📢 PLEASE SHARE! Learn more: tinyurl.com/hyxbs2z5
#SaveMedicaid
#SaveMedicaid
⏰ LAST WEEK to register for California's biggest advocacy event for the disability community on APRIL 2 from 9 AM-4 PM in Sacramento, CA. 📣 We need the entire community to join forces & rally against ANY federal or state funding cuts to essential services. Register by 3/25 at discoatthecapitol.org.
March 19, 2025 at 5:29 PM
⏰ LAST WEEK to register for California's biggest advocacy event for the disability community on APRIL 2 from 9 AM-4 PM in Sacramento, CA. 📣 We need the entire community to join forces & rally against ANY federal or state funding cuts to essential services. Register by 3/25 at discoatthecapitol.org.
We are thrilled to unveil our lineup of guest speakers for “DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference,” on April 1 and 2, 2025 in Sacramento, CA! 📲GET TICKETS AT discoatthecapitol.org
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
March 5, 2025 at 12:41 AM
We are thrilled to unveil our lineup of guest speakers for “DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference,” on April 1 and 2, 2025 in Sacramento, CA! 📲GET TICKETS AT discoatthecapitol.org
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
#DisCoAtTheCapitol
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
We are thrilled to announce Tiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, as our featured speaker for DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference. Register now & the EARLY BIRD ticket rate: discoatthecapitol.org - First 150 tickets include an evening reception w/ book signing.
February 20, 2025 at 10:04 PM
We are thrilled to announce Tiffany Yu, Founder of Diversability, as our featured speaker for DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference. Register now & the EARLY BIRD ticket rate: discoatthecapitol.org - First 150 tickets include an evening reception w/ book signing.
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
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
ACTION ALERT! Calling all disability advocates in the Los Angeles & surrounding areas to join the RALLY planned for Wed., Feb 19 at 10 AM at the office of Congressman Jay Obernolte urging his support to protect Medicaid, which funds more than half of Medi-Cal programs, such as HCBS, IHSS, SDP, etc.
February 18, 2025 at 8:05 PM
ACTION ALERT! Calling all disability advocates in the Los Angeles & surrounding areas to join the RALLY planned for Wed., Feb 19 at 10 AM at the office of Congressman Jay Obernolte urging his support to protect Medicaid, which funds more than half of Medi-Cal programs, such as HCBS, IHSS, SDP, etc.
Today at 11 AM, we will be hosting a live conversation on the topic of conservatorship when there is no successor. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate these crucial decisions.
Join us on Zoom: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c7brsus #futureplanning
Join us on Zoom: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c7brsus #futureplanning
February 18, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Today at 11 AM, we will be hosting a live conversation on the topic of conservatorship when there is no successor. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to navigate these crucial decisions.
Join us on Zoom: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c7brsus #futureplanning
Join us on Zoom: lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/c7brsus #futureplanning
How are you doing with your wellness goals for 2025? If you are a caregiver struggling to prioritize your well-being, join our online Self-Care Matters class. Connect with other caregivers, & get strategies for self-care. Class starts 2/21 at 1 PM (PST). Learn More: www.caringfutures.org/classes
February 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
How are you doing with your wellness goals for 2025? If you are a caregiver struggling to prioritize your well-being, join our online Self-Care Matters class. Connect with other caregivers, & get strategies for self-care. Class starts 2/21 at 1 PM (PST). Learn More: www.caringfutures.org/classes
Early bird registration is now OPEN for "DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference" 4/1 & 4/2 in Sacramento, CA. Join us for California's premiere event for the disability community! Learn more and register at discoatthecapitol.org @eastersealssocal.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Early bird registration is now OPEN for "DisCo at the Capitol: California Disability Community Advocacy Conference" 4/1 & 4/2 in Sacramento, CA. Join us for California's premiere event for the disability community! Learn more and register at discoatthecapitol.org @eastersealssocal.bsky.social