Are you following the discussion regarding workshops and sub-minimum wage? National Public Radio published a good piece on this subject (the link to the full article is below). The comments…
Dear Friends, The Lanterman Coalition’s campaign to save our community services is off to an exciting start. Thanks to the coordinated advocacy of literally thousands of you all over California and some…
Suggestions and Tips for Your Calls You might know your legislators a lot better than I do and not need any suggestions from me. This is for those who want…
The Achieving a Better Life Experience(ABLE Act) recently passed. ABLE allows tax free savings for disability expenses. To read more, click the link below! Thanks! Andrea Erickson OPARC President/CEO
OPARC just signed the petition “California State House: Support the Developmental Disabilities Community” on Change.org, supporting supporting the effort to keep the dream alive for people with disabilities. It’s important….
In this video produced by ACCSES, an organization that works with government and other stakeholders to assure that services recognize and support the full potential of each person with a…
OPARC has connected with What Matters Most To help ensure all people with disabilities continue to get the support and opportunities they deserve, we adding our voice in unison with…
Did you know that almost half of the funding for California programs for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities comes from federal dollars? New rules for states are being developed by the…