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Disability Voices United @DisabilityVU

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

Joined June 2017
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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. us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
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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 ! lhc.us15.list-manage.com/tra…
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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 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Communication Access Connect . After registering, you...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Communication Access Connect . After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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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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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: tinyurl.com/disabilityaction
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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: tinyurl.com/disabilityaction
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REMINDER: Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. (PT) for SDP Connect. Don't miss it! Register here: dvunited.org/sdp
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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! disabilityvoicesunited.org/e…
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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! disabilityvoicesunited.org/e…
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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. kqed.org/news/12005734/bill-…

Bill Would Mandate Greater Transparency From Nonprofits Serving Californians With Developmental...

A bill on Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk would make the 21 nonprofit 'regional centers' throughout the state that serve nearly 450,000 people with developmental disabilities subject to the California...

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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: disabilityvoicesunited.org/s…
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REMINDER: Join us at Communication Access Connect TODAY at 4PM (PT). Register here: dvunited.org/cac
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REMINDER: Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. (PT) for SDP Connect. Don't miss it! Register here: dvunited.org/sdp
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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 dvunited.org/choose 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: disabilityvoicesunited.org/s…
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Interested in learning more about our Ambassador Program? Visit: disabilityvoicesunited.org/a…
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REMINDER: Join us TODAY at 4:30 p.m. (PT) for SDP Connect. Don't miss it! Register here: dvunited.org/sdp
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Interested in learning more about our Ambassador Program? Visit: disabilityvoicesunited.org/a…
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The Self-Advocates Speakers Bureau Website is NOW LIVE! To find a speaker, go to: disabilityvoicesunited.org/s…
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