California Disability Services Association

07/01/2025

July is Disability Pride Month! Join us in celebrating the strength, resilience, and unique talents of people with disabilities.

Across the state, CDSA members are advancing inclusion, supporting independence, and promoting the contributions of Californians with disabilities every day. We proudly celebrate our progress this Disability Pride Month. Together, we’re building a California where every person is valued, supported, and empowered to live fully.

05/27/2025

News coverage from FOX40 reporter Noah Anderson on yesterday's Keep the Promise Rally at the State Capitol. Thank you to Jordan Lindsey at The Arc of California, Barry Jardini at California Disability Services Association and Russell Rawlings of California Foundation for Independent Living Centers for speaking with the media about this historic time for individuals with disabilities and their families. Any federal or state cuts in funding for disability services and supports will be harmful to our community.
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Senator Suzette Martinez Valladares Senator Shannon Grove Senator Tim Grayson Governor Newsom

The Lanterman coalition helped the "Keep The Promise" rally to protest budget cuts to programs that support people with disabilities.

05/21/2025

CDSA, the Lanterman Coalition, and other community partners, are calling on state and federal policymakers to uphold the promise of the Lanterman Act. The services and supports that Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families rely on are facing budget reductions at the state level. Services are under even greater threat due to potential federal Medicaid cuts. The IDD community is rallying TOMORROW with a clear message to elected officials: Keep The Promise, protect funding for disability services!

📅 TOMORROW, Thursday, May 22
⏰ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm PDT
📍 California State Capitol West Steps

04/29/2025

We hope Congressional leaders across California hear this message by Edward Hershey, CEO at Home of Guiding Hands and CDSA Board member, loud and clear:

"So to our elected officials, I say this: When you vote to reduce Medicaid funding, you’re not just cutting dollars — you are cutting into lives. Into futures. Into the promise of inclusion and equity that we, as a society, claim to uphold.

Protect Medicaid. Stand with people with disabilities and their families. And choose compassion over cuts. Because how we treat our most vulnerable defines who we are."

Californians with disabilities, their families, and communities are hanging in the balance.

As the CEO of Home of Guiding Hands, I oversee an organization that supports more than 5,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across San Diego and Imperial…

04/25/2025

Great turnout so far at the Chico rally! We’re ready to tell Congressman LaMalfa that his constituents with disabilities expect him to vote to !

04/23/2025

Already a powerful crowd at the Rocklin march! Getting ready to tell Congressman Kevin Kiley that his constituents with disabilities expect him to !

04/22/2025

It's not too late to join Disability Week of Action rallies across the state! Medicaid funds critically important disability services. Show your member of Congress that you expect them to protect critical services and supports by joining a rally near you!

REGISTER NOW: https://tinyurl.com/disabilityaction

03/21/2025

CDSA was proud to honor Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen with our Legislative Leadership Award this week at our Legislative Affairs Conference. The award was presented by her constituent and CDSA member Joe Jacquez, Executive Director at Elk Grove Adult Community Training. During the event, the Assemblymember shared her hopes for her daughter with special needs and for all Californians with disabilities. As a dedicated advocate for disability services, she has been a powerful voice for the community, and we are deeply grateful for her support.

02/25/2025

Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities use regional center services to build life skills, find jobs, and access their communities. Medicaid funds disability services—and Congress is considering budget cuts. Tell your members of Congress to protect Medicaid NOW!

By phone: 866-426-2631
Online: ancor.org/amplifier

02/21/2025

Today and every day, CDSA appreciates the direct support professionals and family caregivers who keep people with disabilities safe, healthy, and thriving in their homes and communities. in your life today!

09/29/2024

Thank you to California Governor for signing AB 2423 to regularly update and publish disability service rates! This is an important step toward long term service stability and access for Californians with disabilities. CDSA sponsored this bill in partnership with author Assemblyman Devon Mathis and we couldn't be more grateful for the unanimous support from state leadership.

State of California

09/14/2024