'When students are non-speaking or cannot rely on speech to be understood, our school systems frequently segregate them,' she said. 'And once a student is segregated, it's hard to shake things up. We have to rewrite those rules.'
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@CalSCDDis looking for a new Deputy Director!
This is a readvertisement. If you have previously applied, you do not need to resubmit an application. The final filing date is May 5, 2024.
Learn more about the position and how to apply here: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

The May Newsletter from Official California State Council on DD is blooming with helpful info!
This month the deadline to apply for the Cycle 47 Project Development Grants comes & goes, & if you enjoy reading SCDD’s Storytellers Blog Page, you can now subscribe.
Read all about it: conta.cc/3wgn6eS

Congratulations to Official California State Council on DD Councilmember, Nicole Adler, who was voted the member’s choice as Grand Marshall of this year’s San Francisco Pride Parade!

'Polling locations are supposed to be accessible to all voters, including disabled and aging ones. But nearly one in five polling locations in the United States is a church, and religious entities are exempt from the Americans with Disabilities Act...'
motherjones.com/politics/2024/…

Queremos su opinión mientras revisamos las prioridades de nuestro trabajo para 2025. Díganos qué es importante para usted respondiendo las preguntas de nuestra encuesta anual de DRC.

Queremos asegurarnos de escuchar a personas con experiencias vividas y capturar las diversas…

We want your input as we review and revise the priorities of our work for 2025. Tell us what's important to you by answering the questions in our annual DRC survey.

We want to ensure that we hear from people with lived experience and capture the diverse perspectives within the…

'I have a lot of friends and support. I am involved in People First, an organization by and for people with developmental disabilities. I speak up for myself and others. ' — Rosie Ryan
Read the rest of Rosie's story at the Storytellers Page: scdd.ca.gov/2024/04/23/loo…

Don't forget to participate in the National Core Indicators (NCI) Family Surveys! Let your voice be heard! Data collected will be used to improve practice at state & federal levels & shape policy & inform strategic planning in IDD supports & services. idd.nationalcoreindicators.org

¡No olvide participar en las Encuestas Familiares de Indicadores Básicos Nacionales (NCI)! ¡Deja que se escuche tu voz! idd.nationalcoreindicators.org

Join our transition team and partners in an upcoming in-person workshop on 5/16 at 6:00pm in Santa Ana. Regional Center OC Official California State Council on DD CalOptima See the flyer for additional details and register here: tinyurl.com/3cnzv4fk

Today is Earth Day, a global event that increases awareness about what is needed to protect our planet. This year's theme is Planet vs. Plastics. Click on the link to learn more and to take part in virtual activities:
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#FUNDING Official California State Council on DD is supporting projects implemented by CBOs that research, develop and/or implement innovative programs and promising/best practices in communities throughout the state. Apply by 5/10. l8r.it/7WFz

'Because a lot of autism research has historically focused on males, the diagnostic criteria has long been based on how they experience the condition.'
sandiegouniontribune.com/caregiver/news…

Disabled people and their families laud the program, but complain that getting in can be “time consuming, labor-intensive, and demanding,” a report from UCLA Tarjan Center, Official California State Council on DD and other groups found.
latimes.com/california/sto…

Don't leave money on the table!
Official California State Council on DD has $3 Million available for SDM-TAP Grants & Contracts.

ACT FAST! The first deadline to apply will be here before you know it.

April 19 to be exact.

For details & how to apply, visit: scdd.ca.gov/sdm-tap-grants…

SDM-TAP Grants & Contracts Can Now Be Completed in 18 Mos Instead of 12 Mos! SDM-TAP has extended the project term for the Implementation Grants & the Admin Contracts through 12/31/2025! For details visit: scdd.ca.gov/sdm-tap-grants…

“I decided to start a Podcast. The first episode of The Awareness Show Podcast aired 13 years ago, and now there are over 115 episodes.” — Michelle Padilla
Read more about Michelle’s journey and hear about the experiences of other self-advocates: scdd.ca.gov/scdd-communica….

Official California State Council on DD is looking for grantees for the next Cycle 47—Project Development Grants!
Learn more at the Cycle 47 Bidder's Conference Call this Thursday at 11a.m.!

More info & registration details are here: scdd.ca.gov/grantinformati…