Read more about Por qué importa Medicaid: la lucha de una madre por su hijo con discapacidad del desarrollo y por familias en nuestra comunidad (con subtítulos en inglés)
“Los recortes a Medi-Cal afectarían enormemente a nuestra familia. Nos empujarían a dejarlo, y nuestro sueño es que siempre esté en casa con sus cuidadores, con sus apoyos y con sus hermanos mayores. Escuchen todas estas historias porque son reales.”
Read more about Strikes, Spares, and Smiles: Fun Times at Harley’s Valley Bowl
The weekly bowling nights are more than a game—they are a display of how our community is working to include people with developmental disabilities. For many, this event is a favorite part of their week, giving them a space to feel valued and accepted.
Read more about Living and Loving with Laughter
“I like to make people laugh. It does not matter to me if people laugh at me or with me, I just like to hear laughter. We all need laughter in our lives!”
Read more about Breaking Barriers for a More Inclusive Future
“Lisa is determined to take her advocacy work to the federal level. Her journey started when she was in her 20s, advocating for better transportation services in her local area. What began as a personal mission soon grew into helping others navigate the complex web of services for people with disabilities.”
Read more about With Proper Love and Support It is Easy to Thrive
“In 2018, when I told my mom that I was wanting to be a trans man, and my mom was supportive of that and not everybody was so supportive of it, but that’s okay. Receiving the support from my mom definitely boosted my self-confidence.”