United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire

06/24/2015

Our Governor has let us down. No 10% or 5% or even 2.5% increase was budgeted for the developmental services system. There will be no support from our legislatures to save our programs and services to meet the needs of individuals with special needs. While we could not be more disappointed with our legislatures we are pleased to announce Desert Health Care District has stepped up to the plate, once again, and yesterday voted to provide funding for our after-school programs. DHCD has provided Ucp Inland Empire with $178,894 over a two year period to support our after-school and summer programs in, Desert Hot Springs, Palm Springs, and Cathedral City. Thank you, Desert Health Care District! Despite this set back with the support of our community Ucp Inland Empire will continue to move forward and do our best for the people we serve!

California’s new budget included no extra funds for programs for those with developmental disabilities

06/23/2015

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06/22/2015

We could not be more thankful to The Community Foundation for their on-going support of UCPIE. Here is a great article about our programs and services.

News: FOUNDATION SPOTLIGHT: United Cerebral Palsy of the Inland Empire | children, inland, community, foundation, through, program, families, group, services, funding

06/05/2015

Another great article, please read. Governor Jerry Brown's Office.

Sometimes, a glass half full doesn’t cut it. That’s the case for the state budget’s progress vis-a-vis the Lanterman Coalition’s call for a 10 percent hike in funding for services for those with developmental disabilities.

06/04/2015

Great, our represenatives agree... a 10% increase is needed to meet the needs of the people we serve.... now we need them to act, keep the calls, tweets, and messages going.

Live and Recorded Public meetings of Joint Legislative Budget Conference Committee for The California Channel

06/01/2015

Irvine, California - The U.S. Postal Service begins celebrating the 2015 Special Olympics World Games by issuing the Special Olympics World Games...

05/26/2015

We did make progress! Just keep talking to your legislatures. Let them know how important this is for you. We can do this : ) .

Here's the latest update on budget negotiations... We are making historic progress, thanks to you, but it's not over yet!!

05/20/2015

We are happy for the hard working people who will now make a liveable wage. We are sure they worked hard for their victory. NOW it is time for Gov. Brown and our legislatures to provide their partners with 10% ..to be able to manage the changes we are seeing. do not let our workforce down. They have the most important job imaginable.. taking care of our most vunarable Californians.

The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-1 on Tuesday to increase the minimum wage, potentially setting off a wave of similar increases across Southern California.

05/19/2015

Good morning! The Lanterman Coalition had a great turn out in Sacramento yesterday...., but our work is not done. Continue to call, fax, e-mail, facebook, tweet, your support for a 10% increase to support people with special needs.

05/18/2015

People with developmental disabilities in California are at risk of losing significant funding. State reimbursement rates have barely budged in two decades while the cost of services has steadily increased. If you think individuals with disabilities need more support, here are three ways to help:
1. Write your local legislator's office and the governor's office.
2. Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/california-state-house-california-state-senate-keep-the-promise-to-protect-people-with-developmental-disabilities
3. Share with anyone you know who believe that people with developmental disabilities deserve the best shot at success & happiness that we can give them!

05/18/2015

Call, fax, or e-mail today!

IT'S GO TIME! We need you to make phone calls and send faxes to legislators asking them to support Californians with developmental disabilities.
You can send a fax at office supply stores like Office Max or Staples. Or try stores like Mailboxes Etc that ship FedEx and UPS.
You can also send a fax with your computer through free online service like www.efax.com.
But before you do anything, click on this link for contact information and what to say: http://arcanet.org/10-advocacy-plan/keepthepromise.html
If you have other suggestions about sending a fax, please post in the comments section. Thank you!!

05/15/2015

California friends - this is so frightening! The Lanterman Coalition is in trouble. Governor Brown is not supporting our call for a 10% increase to support people with special needs. Please help us take action to not lose the 10% emergency funding for Californian's with Developmental Disabilities. Hearings are May 18 & 19. Call your senator and local state assembly represenative before then!

05/11/2015

Please read this article..join us to support the LantermanCoalition coalition to advocate to properly fund services for people with special needs.... You can make a difference in this effort : )

We’ll find out next week whether Gov. Jerry Brown has heeded the call to take care of California’s most vulnerable individuals.The governor will release the “May revise” — his updated version of the budget he

05/05/2015

When people ask, "What is the Lanterman Act?" direct them to the petition. Here's an excerpt of the letter we want ALL state legislators to sign and stick to...
https://www.change.org/p/california-state-house-california-state-senate-keep-the-promise-to-protect-people-with-developmental-disabilities

05/05/2015

The day just started and we get news TWO of our after-school team members were recognized by the Desert Sands Unified School District for their work as para-educators. The para-educator award is meant to recognize district staff that make a positive impact in their student's lives. Congratulations Jannell Johnson and Thelma Garcia!! We are so proud of the great work you do in our community.

04/27/2015

We have to make ourselves stand out. Tell Gov. Brown to to Californians w/ developmental disabilities. SHARE this post to spread the word...

04/20/2015

What a great weekend... The ladies of the Gamma Alpha, a chapter of Psi Delta Sigma sorority made us their charity of choice. Our very own Greg Wetmore attended a wonderful tea party to benefit UCPIE. How amazing is that... They called us : )! Too cool.