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The Arc of California RESOLUTION OF SOLIDARITY 2009

This Resolution is the work of families and friends joined together through The Arc of California working with and on behalf of people with developmental disabilities and their families, standing united and dedicated to protecting the rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities in the State of California.

The Arc of California views its responsibilities and commitments to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as the primary purpose of the organization. We recognize that the needs of people do not change based on a reduction in financial resources. We are dedicated to honoring our purpose, whether financial times are good or bad.

The Arc of California feels strongly that the continuation and expansion of cuts and freezes in the Purchase of Service and regional center Operations budgets are devastating to the lives of consumers and families. In particular, across-the-board cuts and expansion of family participation fees to all services put in immediate jeopardy the health and safety, well-being, civil rights and freedom of people with developmental disabilities. We cannot, in good conscience, allow any curtailment of these rights. These actions increase the isolation and stigmatizing of people with disabilities within their communities.

The Arc of California resolves that our mission and purpose requires us to commit our full energy and efforts to assure that we:

1. Provide unequivocal support of the entitlement for people with developmental disabilities as established by the California Supreme Court, defend their rights established in the Lanterman Act, and the integrity of the IPP process

2. Oppose any threats to individualized services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families. These threats include:

• reductions in regional center Purchase of Service an Operations budgets, 
• reductions in IHSS,
• reductions in Medi-Cal,
• reductions in SSI/SSP,
• The imposition of new or expanded fees on families,
• The continuation and addition of new freezes or reductions in rates paid to service providers,
• The denial of due process rights,
• The establishment of waiting lists for Healthy Families,
• Reductions in education impacting students with disabilities 
• The continuation of limitations on eligibility for services in the developmental disabilities system.
  

The Arc of California resolves to act consistent with these principles so as to preserve the integrity of the system of services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

The Arc of California RESOLUTION OF SOLIDARITY

 This Resolution is the work of families joined together through The Arc of California working with and on behalf of people with developmental disability and their families, standing united and dedicated to serving and protecting the rights of children and adults with developmental disabilities in the State of California

The Board of Directors of  The Arc of California  views its responsibilities and commitments to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as a sacred covenant and as the primary purpose of the organization.  We recognize that the needs of people do not change based on a reduction in financial resources.  As a Board we are dedicated to honoring our purpose, even in the face of the current fiscal crisis.

The Arc of California Board feels strongly that the Budget and Trailer Bill language that has been submitted by the Administration to accompany the proposed 2003-04 State Budget is devastating to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The Budget Trailer Bill language jeopardizes the safety, well-being, civil rights and freedom of people with developmental disabilities.  We cannot, in good conscience, allow any curtailment of the civil rights, or services as defined by the Individual Program Plan (IPP) for each person and family we serve.  Therefore, The Arc of California Board is vehemently opposed to the Trailer Bill language because it destroys key protections of the Lanterman Act and the fundamental rights, including the right to services, mandated by each person’s IPP.

The Arc of California Board resolves that our mission and purpose requires us to commit our full energy and efforts to assure that we:

1)  Provide unequivocal support of the entitlement for people with developmental disabilities as established by the California Supreme Court, and defend their rights established in the Lanterman Act; 

2) Oppose any threats to individualized services and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families, including the imposition of new or expanded fees on families, denial of due process rights, or the limitation of eligibility as it is currently defined in the Lanterman Act;

Further, The Arc of California Board resolves to act consistent with these principles so as to preserve the integrity of our stated mission and purpose.

Resolution of the Board of The Arc of California, January 22, 2005   The Arc of California recognizes California’s need to access federal participation funds through the waiver process.  The Arc of California will support waiver language that reflects the following underlying principles:  

1.     A Waiver shall not reduce or constrain an individual’s right to services protected under the Lanterman Act.   

2.     A Waiver shall promote individual/family control of resources that fully embodies the principle of self-determination and not be used solely or primarily as a cost containment measure.  

3.     A Waiver shall allow families and individuals to access a full array of services and supports through the IPP process.  

4.     A Waiver shall not create another layer (or duplicative layer) of costs.   M/S/A The Arc of California Board of Directors Saturday January 22, 2005

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• 2004 - 2005 Budget Proposal Overview
• The Arc supports Proposition 57
• Proposition 58 Needed to pass Prop. 57
• Position Statement on
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• Our Budget Position