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Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
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California Legislative and Budget Updates – May 2026
with Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Thursday, May 21, 2026, 12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT
Free Zoom webinar
As Medicaid cuts and changes are implemented at the federal level, and new bills are being voted on that affect special education, we’re seeing the impact on California systems that families of kids with disabilities rely on.
Join us for a FREE webinar with Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, to hear about how the state’s proposed 2026-27 budget will affect services for individuals with disabilities and how families can advocate for what our kids need.
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As Medicaid cuts and changes are implemented at the federal level, and new bills are being voted on that affect special education, we’re seeing the impact on California systems that families of kids with disabilities rely on.
Join us for a FREE webinar with Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, to hear about how the state’s proposed 2026-27 budget will affect services for individuals with disabilities and how families can advocate for what our kids need.
RSVP to submit your questions before our event and receive the link to participate. If you can’t join us live, be sure to register your email to receive the full recording and recap!
About the speaker
Aaron Carruthers
Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD), has worked in civil rights policy and programs for over 25 years, including as an appointee of two Governors, for California’s Attorney General, and in the State Senate and Assembly. He is currently carrying out the Council’s goals, including top priorities of housing, employment, and safety, along with phasing out subminimum wage. Last year, SCDD’s work impacted more than 6.6 million Californians and was named Employer of the Year for people with disabilities. He is a child of parents with developmental and other disabilities, is a person with disabilities, and is the parent of young man with disabilities. He is a graduate of the National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities and was a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs.
Learn more
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