Resources on Coronavirus
Disability Voices United has been a leader in advocating for people with disabilities during the coronavirus pandemic. Click here to see our coronavirus resources website, including plain language resources and health passports, and information on regional centers, congregate settings, education, self-care, and civil rights. It also contains recordings of the many webinars we have conducted.
Upcoming Events and Trainings
June 14, 2023
4:30 - 6:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
SDP Connect
An information-sharing Zoom meeting for Self-Determination Program participants from everywhere in California, family members, independent facilitators, FMSs, regional center staff, service providers, and anyone else who is interested in moving the SDP forward!
June 20, 2023
4:00 - 5:30 PM PT
Communication Access Connect
via Zoom
The Communication Disability Access Network is starting a monthly virtual meeting for those interested in learning about and talking about communication and AAC barriers and solutions.
June 28, 2023
4:30 - 6:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
SDP Connect
An information-sharing Zoom meeting for Self-Determination Program participants from everywhere in California, family members, independent facilitators, FMSs, regional center staff, service providers, and anyone else who is interested in moving the SDP forward!
Take Action
Drastic Proposed Cuts to Developmental Services
The California budget may face drastic cuts to developmental services in the coming months. These terrible cuts can be avoided if the U.S. Congress passes the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Solutions (HEROES) Act. Click below to find out how to contact your Senators and urge them to pass the HEROES Act.
SDP Connect
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30pm via Zoom
A weekly information-sharing Zoom meeting for Self-Determination Program participants from everywhere in California, family members, regional center staff, service providers, and anyone else who is interested in moving the SDP forward! The first 15-20 minutes will be a presentation on a different topic followed by questions and answers from attendees at the meeting.
Information and resources on how to move forward in the California's Self-Determination Program
Ten children and adults who imagine their lives under Self-Determination
Self-Determination
Resources and information on California’s Self-Determination Program by the organization that got the law passed.
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Meaningful Outcomes
Education, employment, fun, relationships, plus a critical safety net – all of the things that make a good life but are often hard to get for people with disabilities.
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Equity
Reports and advocacy around eradicating the racial and ethnic disparities that exist in diagnosis, services, and education for disability communities of color.
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Accountable Systems
The systems that support us, such as regional centers, school districts, and county health departments are not responsive enough and lack accountability.
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A place for the developmental disabilities community to exchange ideas, information, and resources
Resources on the the Self-Determination Program in California., news related to the program, and forums to connect with others in the community. The Self-Determination Interchange is available in both English and Spanish.
Focuses on the human right to communication access. This website has plain language legal resources from Disability Rights California, news, advocacy opportunities, and forums to connect with others interested in communication access.
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