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California’s Budget Explained: What’s at Stake for People with Disabilities
with Christofer Arroyo, Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. PT
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California Governor Newsom announced the proposed 2026-27 budget on January 9, and it must be finalized before July, so now is the time for disability advocacy organizations and families to make our voices heard about the programs that mean so much to our kids as we face potential budget cuts.
Join us for a Zoom webinar with Christofer Arroyo, Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the proposed budget. Chris will lay out everything we need to know, answer questions from the chat, and provide advice to help inform and empower parents as we advocate for our children’s futures.
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California Governor Newsom announced the proposed 2026-27 budget on January 9, and it must be finalized before July, so now is the time for disability advocacy organizations and families to make our voices heard about the programs that mean so much to our kids as we face potential budget cuts.
Join us for a Zoom webinar with Christofer Arroyo, Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, about the proposed budget. Chris will lay out everything we need to know, answer questions from the chat, and provide advice to help inform and empower parents as we advocate for our children’s futures.
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About the speaker
Christofer Arroyo
Christofer Arroyo has worked with individuals with developmental disabilities and their families for over 35 years. Chris is currently the Deputy Director of Policy and Public Affairs for the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, where he has worked for over 26 years. Chris’ experience includes working as a clients’ rights advocate at a state developmental center, a service provider running programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities, a contracted service coordinator for a regional center, chair of Santa Monica’s Disabilities Commission, an advocate specializing in systemic change, and more. Chris has become known in both the English and Spanish-speaking communities for the trainings he has provided to thousands of attendees.
Learn more
Parent Advocacy for Disability Rights: What We Can Do Now to Protect Our Children’s Rights
California Public Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Parent Resources on Disability Awareness and Acceptance
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