Official California State Council on DD @CalSCDD
Through advocacy, capacity building & systems change, @CalSCDD ensures people with intellectual & developmental disabilities receive needed services. scdd.ca.gov Sacramento, CA Joined November 2016-
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📢 Deadline: Sept 2 The U.S. Department of Labor wants to roll back rules that protect caregiving workers’ pay. ➡️Share your story and comment today: regulations.gov/commenton/WHD-… Learn more here: conta.cc/47PVy0c
📢 Fecha límite: 2 de septiembre El Departamento de Trabajo de EE.UU. quiere cambiar las reglas que protegen el pago de los trabajadores de cuidado. ➡️Comparte tu historia y envía tu comentario aquí: regulations.gov/commenton/WHD-… Aprende más aquí: conta.cc/47PVy0c
@CalSCDD mourns the passing of Councilmember Eric Ybarra. He was a strong advocate for people with developmental disabilities, and his leadership and advocacy efforts have left a lasting legacy. Read the Council’s statement here: conta.cc/47yEoEz
@CalSCDD is seeking an Office Technician to support the Basic State Grant Program and Quality Assurance Project. 📅 Final filing date: August 25, 2025 Apply today and make an impact: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…
📢 Last SCDD Medicaid Trainings in August 📢 👉Learn what’s changing 👉When it will happen 👉How to advocate for what you need Your participation is more important than ever! 📅 See the calendar here: conta.cc/4oJom0v
📢 Últimos entrenamientos de Medicaid de SCDD en agosto 📢 👉Aprende qué está cambiando 👉Cuándo pasará 👉Cómo defender lo que necesitas ¡Tu participación es más importante que nunca! 📅 Mira el calendario aquí: conta.cc/4oJom0v
📚 August is here & so is our Back-to-School Resource Guide! 📝It’s packed with tools for families navigating special ed, IEPs, & more. 🔹 Mondays: Advocacy Clinics 💬 Join our Medicaid Trainings for the latest law updates The August newsletter is here! conta.cc/45kMDRE
Happening tonight, Thursday, July 31, SCDD Executive Director Aaron Carruthers will join ICC Community Cafecito for a conversation about Medicaid funding. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Zoom link: us02web.zoom.us/j/83821632719?… Zoom ID: 838 2163 2719
Ocurre esta noche, jueves 31 de julio: el Director Ejecutivo de SCDD, Aaron Carruthers, se unirá al Cafecito Comunitario del ICC para una conversación sobre el financiamiento de Medicaid. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Enlace de Zoom: us02web.zoom.us/j/83821632719?… ID de Zoom: 838 2163 2719
Back by popular demand! The 2025-2026 Back-to-School Resource Guide, curated by the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, is here: scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…
Ya está disponible la Guía de recursos para el regreso a clases 2025-2026, elaborada por @CalSCDD: scdd.ca.gov/wp-content/upl…
60th Anniversary of Medicaid Learn the Updates. Sharpen Your Skills. Get informed about important changes to Medicaid, when it’s happening, and how to advocate for what you want and need. To view the calendar of SCDD Medicaid trainings visit: conta.cc/4o7Djck
@CalSCDD Responds to Federal Executive Order Affecting People with Disabilities On July 24, 2025, a federal executive order titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” was issued. Read the entire SCDD statement here: conta.cc/3IJsmO5
Autism is neither a disease nor a sickness. But for the increasing population of those diagnosed — one in 31 children is the current count in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — it’s quite real. comstocksmag.com/longreads/myst…
@CalSCDD Bill Idea Contest happening now until July 18. Please submit your idea here: bit.ly/BillIdeas2025
Concurso de Ideas para Proyectos de Ley de @CalSCDD abierto ahora hasta el 18 de julio. Envía tu idea aquí: bit.ly/BillIdeas2025.
🚨 Hot off the press: SCDD’s June Newsletter is here! 🔍 Find your fit. Join a meeting. Make your voice heard. Don't be the last to know! The Council's June newsletter is available now! conta.cc/43wJzkt
@CalSCDD offices are closed on Monday, May 26, 2025, as we remember and honor all those who served.
Congress Has a Plan to Cut $715 billion in Medicaid Funding! Learn More at One of These Three SCDD Trainings Happening This Week! For meeting details visit: conta.cc/3F7bkIe

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