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Governor signing message says "still much work to be done" and many questions remain.

Article | October 9, 2011 - 1:05pm | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Major disability rights victory supporters say.

Article | October 9, 2011 - 1:03pm | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Governor signs SB 161 impacting students with epilepsy.

Article | October 7, 2011 - 11:20pm | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Rally to be held in Berkeley at Ed Roberts Campus. Senators Steinberg, Leno and Corbett scheduled to speak along with advocates.

Article | September 29, 2011 - 1:18pm | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Rally at west steps of State Capitol. Families and other advocates will gather to urge Governor Brown to sign AB 946. Advocates say measure is critical step in disability rights.

Article | September 26, 2011 - 9:00am | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Rallies being held to support Senate Bill 946 on September 26th and 30th.

Article | September 16, 2011 - 7:24am | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Bill heads to State Senate for final action, then to governor.

Article | September 9, 2011 - 12:43pm | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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Contains "trigger" for more cuts if revenues don't come in by January 2012.

Article | June 28, 2011 - 3:50am | By Marty Omoto

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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network

CDCAN Disability Rights News goes out to over 55,000 people with disabilities, mental health needs, seniors, traumatic brain & other injuries, veterans with disabilities and mental health needs, their families, workers, community organizations, including those in Asian/Pacific Islander, Latino, African American communities, policy makers and others across California.

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