The Arc-Solano

This is an URGENT CALL TO ACTION for everyone to contact legislators by Thursday, August 15 urging them to support AB 2423 that would require the state to review developmental disability service rates every two years, so funding keeps pace with economic changes, like cost of living, minimum wage increases, etc.

The bill is being considered in Senate Appropriations Committee on Thursday, August 15. We need your voice to make it clear how important fair rates are for disability services.

AB 2423 would also require that the Department of Developmental Services post updated rates to their website for purposes of better transparency. The updated rates will provide valuable information to lawmakers when deciding on funding for vital disability services and supports.

After decades of underfunding, we need to protect the recent investments in the disability services system and make sure we never go back. Please reach out to Senate Appropriations Committee members and the Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire asking them to support AB 2423!

TAKE ACTION NOW!

Take Action! Urge Legislators to Support AB 2423 to Regularly Update Rates for Services URGENT ACTION ALERT! Contact legislators urging them to support AB 2423 in Sen Approps Committee on 8/15/24 requiring the State to update rates for vital disability services every two years. People with disabilities, their families & the workforce deserve to live full and equitable lives! Let's....

Thank you to all who attended our Rock Painting Party- it was such a relaxing, creative, and collaborative afternoon! Also, thank you to our instructor, Rachel Ford, for your time, supplies, and guidance.

Shoutout to Watch Me Grow and Jameelah Hanif for hosting this wonderful ACES Resource Fair! We encountered so many interesting people and resources found in our vibrant community.

📣 Attention, Everyone! 📣

Join us for the Watch Me Grow Inc. 4th Annual Community Resource Fair and Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway! The Arc-Solano is excited to have a table at this event. 🎒📚

📅 Date: Saturday, August 10th
📍 Location: Vallejo City Park- 425 Alabama St, Vallejo
🕒 Time: 11am-3pm

Come out for a day filled with fun, food, games, haircuts, backpack and school supplies giveaway, prizes, and music by a live DJ! 🎶🍔🎉

This is a perfect opportunity to gather resources, meet local businesses and organizations, and ensure our kids are ready for the school year ahead. Plus, FREE backpacks and school supplies for the kids! 🎒✏️📘

Don’t miss out on this amazing community event! Tag your friends and family, and let’s make this day unforgettable!

For more details, visit www.WatchMeGrowInc.
See you there! 👋✨

The Arc-Solano BEADAdazzlers & TDS are at the Benicia Farmer's Market today 4:00-8:00. Come check us out and say HI!

Check out our August Newsletter at https://t.e2ma.net/message/zttqli/zd9n1s

Today was our second trip to Personal Space, a lovely art gallery on Tennessee street in Vallejo. The window facing outside features artwork from our Art@Arc artists, three of whom posed outside. Our artists also posed with their favorite pieces currently on show inside, all done by other artists.
We were excited to meet other artists from NIAD, another art program that serves adults with developmental disabilities in Richmond and Winslow Place, located in Vallejo.

The Arc-Solano and NIAD artist got to meet at the Personal Space Gallery! It was so much fun. Then, some of us went to the perfect attendance lunch at Mare Island Brewery.

Volunteering with the Coach Sarna League at THE ROLLING STONES concert!!! 🎶 ❤️🎉

Hey Everyone, The Arc-Solano is pleased to announce that the Personal Space Gallery will be displaying artwork from our Art@Arc's Artists. Come enjoy 😍🎨🖼️! The exhibit's o
pening is tomorrow Sunday July 14, 2-5pm. 1505 Tennessee St, Vallejo, CA 94590

Nocturnes (July 14 - Sept 1, 2024) — Personal Space Nocturnes flyer design by Crystal Dawana. Image by Ocean Escalanti. NocturnesJuly 14 - September 1, 2024 Opening Sunday July 14, 2-5pmPersonal Space’s 1 year anniversary!!! The opening includes live music by Agnes Martian, refreshments by Village, art cake by Lisa Nuñez-Hancock, and savory treats...

Hey Everyone come and see us at the Benicia Farmers Market today. We have beautiful BeadDazzlers jewelry, awesome TDS and crafts and for the first time we have AJ drawing Caricatures. Come and get some.

I hope you all had a happy 4th of July!

We've had a makeover! Check out our refreshed website.

Home : The Arc-Solano The mission of The Arc-Solano is to promote the greatest personal growth, community understanding, and full participation of people with developmental disabilities and their families through support, education, and advocacy.

Tomorrow night at 7 pm is our Annual Membership Meeting! Please join us at 3272 Sonoma Blvd., Suite 4. We look forward to seeing you!

Hey Everyone, Come and see us at the Benicia Farmers Market. BeadDazzlers and TDS Craft are here selling products.

Happy Juneteenth everyone! Thanks Angel for helping us celebrate this very important Holiday!

Proposed Bill Clarifies Student Loan Forgiveness for Parents of Students with Disabilities

Proposed Bill Clarifies Student Loan Forgiveness for Parents of Students with Disabilities Vol. 18 Issue 6 This issue of The Voice® is prepared by SNA Public Policy Advisor Brian Lindberg in conjunction with members of the SNA Public Policy Committee. 

We had so much fun at the Solano County Fair today. What a beautiful day!