CA State Council on Developmental Disabilities @CalDisability

Over 12,000 Californians with disabilities work for less than minimum wage in segregated settings. We are happy to co-sponsor SB 639 with @DisabilityCA which would stop California employers from paying workers with disabilities less than the California minimum wage. 1/4

The Orange County Regional Office is re-launching its Self-Advocate Speaker Series, and the first self-advocate to be featured is Sean McElwee! Read more about his journey by clicking his name on the OC Regional Office page, scdd.ca.gov/orangecounty. #Entrepreneur #SelfAdvocate

SCDD and @DisabilityVU collaborated to provide helpful tips for family advocates and medical staff in preparing someone with a developmental disability for their vaccination day. Vaccination Day – Tips for Family Advocates: bit.ly/49SAqYt

SCDD y @DisabilityVU han colaborado ​​para brindar consejos útiles para los miembros de familia y el personal médico para preparar a alguien con una discapacidad del desarrollo para el día de vacunación. Consejos para miembros de familia: bit.ly/3x5MUG9

FREE presentation about CalABLE. Covers what CalABLE is, and who is eligible for it. On April 9th at 10:00 am. Presented in Spanish. Special guest presenter: Sofía Cervantes from @CalSCDD For more info & registration: csun.edu/family-focus-r…

The next Consumer Advisory Committee Meeting (CAC) is this Wed, 4/7th at 11:00 am. Christofer Arroyo from @CalSCDD will speak about how to connect with your legislators. For more info, contact Jose Rodriguez at [email protected] or at (818) 756-6289 nlacrc.org/Home/Component…

Check out this awesome World Down Syndrome Day (3/21) video by @dscbayarea! 🕺💃 youtu.be/-0EeTtNfRM0 #DDawareness2021 #WeAllCan #WDSD

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we'd like to share "Let's Work!" again. It's a documentary about 8 young people with intellectual & developmental disabilities and their success in competitive integrated employment. #DDawareness2021 youtu.be/Jgl-tfUkhsQ

Any job that pays ⬇️ the legal minimum wage violates the civil rights of the workers. Eliminating the use of subminimum wages means people with disabilities will be employed & paid based on the basics of labor law. Thank you for your leadership, @SenMariaEDurazo. #DDawareness2021

Senator María Elena Durazo @SenMariaEDurazo

5 years ago

Any job that pays ⬇️ the legal minimum wage violates the civil rights of the workers. Eliminating the use of subminimum wages means people with disabilities will be employed & paid based on the basics of labor law. Thank you for your leadership, @SenMariaEDurazo. #DDawareness2021

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This campaign is a great opportunity to reach out beyond our everyday network and connect with neighbors, businesses, schools, and elected officials. We encourage everyone to share their own story, and for social media include #DDawareness2021 in your posts.

March is recognized nationwide as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. State Council on Developmental Disabilities works with local and national partners to highlight inspiring stories and to raise awareness of the barriers that persist in the community. #DDawareness2021

Work at the Small State Employer of the Year! (That's us😉) We're looking for a Staff Services Analyst to do analytical tasks related to the planning, development, maintenance & reporting of State Plan activities and annual workplans. calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo… #disability #hiring

Thank you, @AsmFrazier for demanding answers on why people w/ disabilities haven't been prioritize to receive COVID vaccines. We continue advocate with data & are grateful for those that are working to ensure safety for people with IDD. #HighRiskCA #NoBodyIsDisposable #WeCantWait

In this @KTVU story, @CalSCDD's Bay Area regional manager Sheraden Nicholau describes, "Really, equity is all about addressing disproportional risks and addressing disproportionate impacts." #COVID #COVIDVaccine #disability

Caroline McManus @imcar0nline

5 years ago

In this @KTVU story, @CalSCDD's Bay Area regional manager Sheraden Nicholau describes, "Really, equity is all about addressing disproportional risks and addressing disproportionate impacts." #COVID #COVIDVaccine #disability

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Here's a @CapRadioNews story by @SammyCaiola on Californians with disabilities and COVID vaccine with a quote from @CalSCDD's Executive Director: As California Makes Age A Bigger Factor In When You Get Vaccinated, People With Disabilities Are Concerned capradio.org/articles/2021/…

Congratulations to @CalSCDD!

Official California State Council on DD @CalSCDD

5 years ago

Congratulations to @CalSCDD!

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Congratulations on your well-deserved award, @CalSCDD! 🎉

Official California State Council on DD @CalSCDD

5 years ago

Congratulations on your well-deserved award, @CalSCDD! 🎉

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Make sure you check out @CalSCDD monthly Self-Advocacy Chats!

NLACRC @NLACRC

5 years ago

Make sure you check out @CalSCDD monthly Self-Advocacy Chats!

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No vaccine is 100% effective although the COVID vaccines are highly effective. Even after receiving the vaccine, people should still wear face coverings and continue to wash their hands frequently and keep physical distance from others.

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Some people with developmental disabilities in California will soon be asked if they want to get a COVID vaccine. You may be asked to sign a consent form. This information may help you decide for yourself. You can access the text-only version at scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/upl….

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