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Our President and CEO Bob Watson was on OC Talk Radio’s Impact OC program on December 12th, talking about Project Independence and the wonderful people we serve!

For me, I love seeing the look on people’s faces when they’ve done something they want to do, whether it’s getting a job or going to a college course, or learning how to use a computer…

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Disability Week of Action

Orange County Rally to Save Medicaid! Right now, there’s a lot of talk in Congress about cutting Medicaid (which is called MediCal in California) —and that could hit people with developmental disabilities especially hard. If Medicaid gets cut, people with developmental disabilities could lose access to the healthcare they depend on every single day. We're talking about things like doctor visits, medications, therapy, and even basic preventive care. Without Medicaid, many people simply wouldn’t be able to afford the care they need to stay healthy and live as independently as possible. The stakes are high. Medicaid provides healthcare for nearly ...

California’s Master Plan for Developmental Services

California released a comprehensive plan last month aimed at reducing service barriers and enhancing support in employment, education, transportation, and health for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Master Plan is all about making life better and more independent for people with developmental disabilities in California. It aims to improve access to services like housing, healthcare, education, and jobs — and make those services more person-centered and easier to navigate. It also focuses on raising pay for support workers, reducing wait times, making sure services are more fair and equitable for everyone, and helping people thrive in their own communities. Basically, ...

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