Governor takes action on several key health related bills, also issues new executive order on contract website posting.
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Governor signing message says "still much work to be done" and many questions remain.
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Major disability rights victory supporters say.
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Governor signs SB 161 impacting students with epilepsy.
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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network
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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.
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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network
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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.
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Executive Director of California Disability Community Action Network
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Rallies being held to support Senate Bill 946 on September 26th and 30th.
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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.
Treatment required to be provided to those with autism spectrum disorders.
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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.