Disability Voices United

A California advocacy organization directed by and for people with disabilities and our families.

[Disability Voices United @DisabilityVU]

Join us tonight as we kick off our new meeting, Supported Decision-Making Connect! Learn, connect, and collaborate with a growing community of SDM users—perfect for self-advocates, family members, and professionals at every stage of their SDM journey.

https://t.co/cyHsqIk1gg

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Join today at 2:00pm as the Little Hoover Commission assesses the impact of past recommendations on reducing geographic and ethnic disparities in the developmental disabilities system.

Public comments will be allowed, make your voice heard !

https://t.co/y5RTbVlkrt

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Executive Director of the Self-Determination Institute, Kristianna Moralls, is joining us now to answer our most commonly asked questions about accessing communication services in the SDP. Listen In https://t.co/hJg7dpka7b

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DVU staff and volunteers are joining @Fight4OurHealth today at the State Capitol to send a clear message to California lawmakers: Medi-Cal must be protected for people with disabilities and all Californians. #fightforourhealth

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@RepDavidValadao @23ABCNews Thank you, Congressman Valadao, for standing up for people with disabilities. We need you to fight for us like your life depends on it. Because our lives depend on it. Don’t balance the tax cuts on the backs of disabled people. Vote no on Medicaid cuts.
#MedicaidMatters

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Detenga los recortes de Medicaid - ¡Actúe! Únase a DVU para una Semana de Acción de Discapacidad del 21 al 25 de abril. Se necesitan autogestores, familiares y aliados para lograr que las cosas cambien. Actúa ahora: https://t.co/HpF7sSPaQ7

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Stop Medicaid Cuts – Take Action! Join DVU for a Disability Week of Action from April 21-25. Self-advocates, family members, and allies needed to make a difference. Act now: https://t.co/HpF7sSPaQ7

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REMINDER: Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. (PT) for SDP Connect. Don't miss it! Register here: https://t.co/P6saAve2fJ

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6 DAYS LEFT to SAVE 25% on tickets to our Equity Conference! Don't miss breakout sessions, panels & more. Secure your spot and discount TODAY! https://t.co/cUk1twAcMB

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1 WEEK LEFT to SAVE 25% on tickets to our Equity Conference! Don't miss breakout sessions, panels & more. Secure your spot and discount TODAY! https://t.co/cUk1twzEX3

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AB 1147 is now on Governor Newsom's desk, this bill would bring more transparency to regional centers serving Californians with developmental disabilities. Read more about this potential change and what it means for our community. https://t.co/3wk4WofORA

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SB 1281 has passed unanimously on the Assembly and Senate floors. A huge thank you to @SenatorMenjivar! Now, it's headed to the @CAgovernor desk, and we need your support to get it signed, along with our other two SDP bills. Here’s how you can help: https://t.co/2s7B80DvtZ

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REMINDER: Join us at Communication Access Connect TODAY at 4PM (PT). Register here: https://t.co/zzkCIhmST8

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@GavinNewsom - Please sign AB 1147 to ensure transparency for the 450,000 children and adults with developmental disabilities served by regional centers.

https://t.co/IdqeotmyBQ

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@CaliforniaDDS @GavinNewsom We’re calling on you to support AB 1147! This crucial bill authored by @AsmDawnAddis will ensure transparency and accountability at regional centers by making them subject to the Public Records Act. Learn more: https://t.co/2s7B80DvtZ

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REMINDER: Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. (PT) for SDP Connect. Don't miss it! Register here: https://t.co/P6saAve2fJ

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@CaliforniaDDS @CAgovernor We’re calling on you to support SB 1463! Authored by, @SenRogerNiello, this bill creates a Deputy Director of the SDP at DDS, ensuring leadership and success for the program. Here’s how you can help: https://t.co/2s7B80CXEr

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Special Announcement: Pete Cervinka (Chur-vinka) has been appointed Acting Director of @CaliforniaDDS, following Nancy Bargmann's departure. Pete brings a strong history of public service and led efforts for DVU’s fair hearing reform law. We look forward to working with him!

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Join us at noon today to learn what the Self-Determination Program is, who can participate, and why it’s the regional center’s best-kept secret! Register at https://t.co/n8XYmaiBr4 today.

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SB 1281 passed unanimously in every committee and on the floors of the Assembly and Senate. A huge thank you to @SenatorMenjivar! Now on to @CAgovernor desk. We will need your help to get the Governor to sign this bill. Here’s how you can help: https://t.co/2s7B80CXEr