tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80640032012-02-09T03:41:57.621-08:00This is the Comments Blog for Californians for Disability Rights, Inc. <br> Please visit the web pages at: www.disabilityrights-cdr.org<br> Primarily concerned with California Legislation affecting the lives of person's with disabilities. <br> Link to California Bills: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/bilinfo.html<p> <A HREF="http://www.disabilityrights-cdr.org">Return to CDR Home</A>CDR 17noreply@blogger.comBlogger531100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093374694761621752011-04-20T16:59:00.000-07:002011-04-20T17:10:59.266-07:00

Please feel free to post comments and opinions on any listed State of California Legislation related to Disability Rights, or National Legislation limited to compelling Disability Rights issues. Comments are now moderated to avoid spammers - sorry To get a bill or proposition listed please email the information to: cdr4info@aol.com Thank you for visiting the CDR Legislative Comments Blog!

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Office of Assemblymember Mariko Yamada • AB 999 Fact Sheet • 4/20/2011 • Page 1 Assembly Bill 999 (Yamada) Long-Term Care Insurance SUMMARY Assembly Bill 999 would modify the long-term care (LTC) insurance premium rate development process to protect consumers from excessive premium rate volatility. In addition, AB 999 would allow consumers to review policy language prior to purchase to allow a

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January 12, 2010 Honorable Darrell Steinberg State Capitol Sacramento, CA 95814 SUBJECT: SB 500 (as amended 1/12/10) – Support if Amended Dear Senator Steinberg: Californians for Disability Rights, Inc., [CDR] is the largest cross-disability membership advocacy organization in California. CDR has long fought for affordable and accessible housing for Californians with disabilities; as

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-6409688350084334232008-04-25T13:04:00.000-07:002011-04-20T17:24:21.812-07:00

Parking in Two Spaces Allows PWD's with placards or plates to park in two standard spaces in public or private parking lots or on streets or highways. CDR SPONSORED/Chaptered 2007-08 Session - California Assembly Bill 463 Link to information sheet

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-52811318121961381762008-03-27T11:51:00.000-07:002008-03-27T12:05:46.824-07:00

So just why hasn't the USA signed the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? Guiding Principles of the ConventionThere are eight guiding principles that underlie the Convention and each one of its specific articles:-Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one's own choices, and independence of persons -Non-discrimination -Full and

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-19723413820659082282008-01-25T22:53:00.000-08:002008-01-25T23:02:22.202-08:00

Accessible Parking, Multiple offender fines; state parking lotsCDR SUPPORTS/Chaptered2007-08 Session - California Assembly Bill 1531

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-53132125770047868942008-01-25T22:46:00.000-08:002008-01-25T23:00:07.867-08:00

This bill authorizes a private hospital to post its hospital discharge planning policy and to provide specified patients with information relating to community-based long-term care options. CDR SUPPORTS/Chaptered2007-08 Session - California Senate Bill 633

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-47514525820614352812008-01-25T22:34:00.000-08:002008-01-25T22:59:36.273-08:00

250% Working Disabled Remove sunset, expand eligibilityCDR SUPPORT/VETOED2007-08 Session - California Assembly Bill 1113

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-25311778306857728682008-01-25T12:50:00.000-08:002008-01-25T13:44:30.218-08:00

Blind Services Reader BillProvides up to one hour per month to read correspondence. We do not ask recipients to have a friend or neighbor assist with bathing - why would we tell blind recipients to ask friends or neighbors to read thier personal mail?CDR SUPPORTS/VETOED2007-08 Session - California Assembly Bill 238

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-28103960695073366472008-01-25T12:44:00.000-08:002008-01-25T13:37:55.220-08:00

Signature Stamp BillThis act shall be known as the Warren Mattingly Signature Stamp Act.CDR Supports/Chaptered2007-08 Session - California Assembly Bill 18

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144876044655036992006-05-01T13:40:00.000-07:002008-01-25T13:40:02.730-08:00

AB 1847 Leslie - CDR is a co-sponsor of this legislation.We were disappointed that it was kept in appropriations.The first hearing in Tax and Revenue was March 28th. It enjoyed wide support from many disability organizations, including CFILC, CCB, CDR, CARA; business organizations including the restaurant association, builders association; and local governments through the local building

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1146599705750179652006-04-30T12:51:00.000-07:002008-01-25T15:25:32.600-08:00

AB 2014, as amended, Berg Programs for the seniors andindependent adults.Existing law provides various services to persons withdisabilities and seniors, which are overseen by the State Departmentof Social Services, including the In-Home Supportive ServicesProgram, the Elder Abuse and Dependent Adult Civil Protection Act,and the development of guidelines in the implementation of localadult

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1146600155378211142006-04-24T12:56:00.000-07:002006-05-02T13:02:35.896-07:00

SB 1724, as amended, Runner California State University. The bill would, notwithstanding a provision of existing law thatrequires the Department of General Services to approve, with respectto access compliance, plans and specifications for state buildingsthat are intended for use by the public and constructed with statefunds, authorize the trustees to perform this function for CaliforniaState

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1147134141198522432006-04-13T17:07:00.000-07:002006-05-08T17:22:21.586-07:00

SB 1248, as amended, Alquist Long-term health care facilities:resident rights. Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation by theState Department of Health Services of skilled nursing andintermediate care facilities. Existing law requires that writtenpolicies regarding the rights of patients in thosefacilities be established and made available by such afacility to the patient,

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SB 1451, as amended, Kehoe Emergency preparedness, planning, andinformation. Existing law provides for emergency services, as specified. This bill would provide that the State Fire Marshal shall convenea permanent advisory committee, composed of representatives fromspecified groups, to make recommendations to the State Fire Marshal,the Legislature, and appropriate state and local agencies

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144880856283908712006-04-12T11:21:00.000-07:002006-04-12T15:28:36.570-07:00

AB 2536 (Montanez), would eliminate the personal attendant exemption of overtime for third party employers and individuals who provide personal care services to supervise, feed and dress a person who by reason of advanced age, physical disability, or mental disability needs supervision. The end result is reduced shifts for clients and wages for workers, with more split shifts with different

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144882729320690562006-04-12T09:56:00.000-07:002006-04-12T15:58:49.940-07:00

Having the right assessment tool has been talked about in these many years of Olmstead Planning - I move we support AB 3019,Laura BILL NUMBER: AB 3019 INTRODUCEDBILL TEXTINTRODUCED BY Assembly Member Daucher FEBRUARY 24, 2006 An act to add Section 14495.15 to the Welfare and InstitutionsCode, relating to Medi-Cal, and declaring the urgency thereof, totake effect

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144882447228765262006-04-12T09:51:00.000-07:002006-04-12T16:01:17.080-07:00

AB 2634 would address California's affordable housing crisis for its most vulnerable residents, by amending state law to ensure that local communities develop housing plans that adequately address the housing needs of extremely low income (ELI) households including persons with disabilities, entry level workers, and seniors.

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144883262908159842006-04-12T09:07:00.000-07:002006-04-12T16:07:43.330-07:00

SB 1114 by the Senate Human Services Committee requires 20% of all boards of directors of agencies who serve the blind to be comprised of blind or visually impaired board members. This is for agencies that receive rehab funds.

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SB 1116, as amended, Scott Conservatorships. (1) Existing law generally authorizes a guardian or conservator tofix the residence of a conservatee or ward within the state withoutpermission of the court, by selecting the least restrictiveappropriate setting, as specified, that is in the best interests ofthe conservatee. Existing law requires the guardian or conservator topromptly give notice of

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1147133189590676782006-04-10T17:04:00.000-07:002006-05-08T17:06:29.653-07:00

AB 1363, as amended, Jones Omnibus Conservatorship andGuardianship Reform Act of 2006. Existing law governs the establishment of conservatorships andguardianships. Existing law requires conservators and guardians topresent a biennial accounting of the assets of the conservatee orward and requires a biennial review of each conservatorship. Existinglaw requires the Department of Justice to

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1147134713396244002006-04-10T16:29:00.000-07:002006-05-08T17:33:44.703-07:00

AB 1948, as amended, Montanez Medi-Cal program: Healthy FamiliesProgram: Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) program. This bill would require the department, by July 1, 2008, to modifythe electronic preenrollment application process to include aprocess to be used, at the option and with the written consent of theperson applying on the child's behalf, to simultaneously preenrolland

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144881680018119542006-03-10T10:38:00.000-08:002006-05-08T16:58:00.963-07:00

AB 3048 (Dymally) is sponsored by the California Association of PublicAuthorities and co-sponsored by SEIU and UDW. This bill allows IHSS workersto be paid for accompanying their consumers on medical appointments. Wehope you will be able to support this important measure and write a letterin support. AB 3048 will be heard in the Assembly Human Services Committeeon April 25th and a sample

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1144881454512873152006-03-10T10:33:00.000-08:002006-05-08T16:59:09.846-07:00

AB 2120, as introduced, Liu Vehicles: disabled persons: disabledveterans: parking placards. Existing law authorizes the Department of Motor Vehicles to issuedistinguishing placards to disabled persons or disabled veterans, tobe used for parking purposes, as described. Prior to issuing theparking placard, the Department of Motor Vehicles requires thesubmission of a certificate, signed by an

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1146600989448848492006-03-05T13:06:00.000-08:002006-05-08T17:00:47.393-07:00

AB 2278, as amended, Koretz Assistive animals. Existing law authorizes disabled persons to full and equal accessto facilities and accommodations, as specified. Existing law alsoauthorizes those persons to be accompanied by service dogs, asspecified. This law would require the state State andConsumer Services Agency to designate a lead agency to beresponsible for creating and producing

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124334027219358402006-03-01T13:00:00.000-08:002006-04-12T14:37:36.253-07:00

AB651 Berg Assisted Suicide [see also AB654]Two bills to legalize physician-assisted suicide are stalled but remain alive. As of this writing, AB 654 (Berg-Levine) is on the Assembly Inactive File[now dead], and its gutted-and-amended clone, AB 651 (Berg-Levine) is in the California Senate, where it has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee but not scheduled for a hearing. Both bills

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124334531027554292006-03-01T11:07:00.000-08:002006-04-12T14:49:07.780-07:00

Universal -Single payer- Health CoverageCDR SUPPORTS

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AB1643 JonesState employees LTCCoverage for disabled in state service. A feasibility study to cover employees with disabilities - currently not eligible for LTC insurance.CDR SUPPORTSUPDATE!! Hearing Cancelled at request of author 8-16-05

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AB 707, as amended, Hancock Voting by mail: June 6, 2006, primary election. (1) Existing law authorizes a local, special, or consolidatedelection to be conducted wholly by mail if the governing body of thelocal agency authorizes the use of all mailed ballots for theelection, the election is held on an established mailed ballotelection date, and the election meets certain other

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1125641243535889222006-02-01T23:04:00.000-08:002006-04-12T14:56:35.870-07:00

MiCASSAS.401 Sponsor: Sen Harkin, Tom [IA] and Sen Specter, Arlen [PA]H.R.910 Sponsor: Rep Davis, Danny K. [IL-7] and Rep Shimkus, John [IL-19]Federal Legislation to ensure services at home.CDR SUPPORTsMoney Follows the PersonS.528 H.R. 3063SIGNED! A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to States to conduct demonstration projects that are designed

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AB258 Matthews [chaptered]UPDATE!! Amendments of 30 August inserted "Certificate of Medical Necessity" - just when medicare is getting it right to ELIMINATE the CMN, Medi-Cal wants to insert it! This term is most often used to deny mobility equipment we need for community living. Medi-Cal Durable Medical Equipment Requires a qualified rehab professional for custom durable medical

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124333847783600552005-09-04T07:55:00.000-07:002006-04-12T14:41:23.596-07:00

[chaptered] This bill had last minute changes to require a Certified Access training for engineers 180 days after the CASP becomes effective.Moves the requirement to approve contracts in re: disability access from DSA to DOT. There was voiced concern that Caltrans, in the past, has not appropriately provided oversight to compliance with state and federal access laws.There is insufficient evidence

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124334627201603782005-08-17T20:08:00.000-07:002006-04-12T14:42:54.370-07:00

SB643 Chesbro [chaptered]Transition from SNF to Community Services, case management. Olmstead implications Reduced to be a waiver slot add of 500 slots.CDR SUPPORTS

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124334260743002972005-08-17T20:02:00.000-07:002005-08-17T20:04:45.690-07:00

Require DHS to adopt by July 1, 2007, a uniform statewide tool for the appropriate placement and discharge in compliance with the Olmstead SC decision. To require a pilot in three areas; charge a fee to non-medicaid consumers for LTC navigation servisews. To apply for federal matching funds - to be used for navigation for medicaid eligibles.CDR SUPPORTS

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AB778 MullinAuto Insurance:IHSSProhibits the insurance industry from canceling an auto policy due to the insured IHSS worker using a private vehicle to provide transportation for the IHSS consumer.CDR SUPPORTS

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Would require notice and waiting period before commencing litigation for disability access laws, codes and regulation violations.CDR STRONGLY OPPOSES

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1124333299253515562005-08-17T19:43:00.000-07:002005-08-17T19:51:44.080-07:00

Amends Civil Code 54.3The Disabled Persons Act Would preclude an action for damages against a public facility for de minimus deviation from a code or regulation. Provides only injunctive relief and attorney's fees.CDR OPPOSES

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093375995212864862004-09-29T23:35:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:46:36.123-07:00

!!VETOED!! Wednesday, September 29thTo the Members of the California State Senate:I am returning Senate Bill 1760 without my signature.The State of California provides civil and administrative protections against disabilitydiscrimination that are as broad as those provided under federal law. In many instances,California disability laws provide more extensive remedies than those contained

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096081996008535782004-09-24T20:09:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:30:22.573-07:00

SB 1775, Ortiz. Public buildings: disability access.An act to amend Sections 4450 and 4454 of the Government Code,relating to disability access, and making an appropriation therefor.In no case shall the State Architect's regulations andbuilding standards prescribe a lesser standard of accessibility orusability than provided by the Accessibility Guidelines prepared bythe federal Access Board as

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096079886641181892004-09-24T19:34:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:49:02.460-07:00

SB 1234, Kuehl. Crimes: civil rights.This bill would revise and recast the provisions relating to hatecrimes by, among other things, providing a definition for the term"hate crime." This bill would reduce the above property damage amountto $400. Because this bill would change the definition of existingcrimes and expand the scope of an existing crime, it would impose astate-mandated local program.

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096079258871378662004-09-24T19:26:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:51:35.866-07:00

AB 2982, Pacheco. County employees' retirement: disabilityretirement.Under the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937, after theboard of retirement determines that a member of the retirement systemhas been incapacitated for the performance of his or her duties butis capable of performing other duties, the appropriate county agencyis requested to initiate and implement a rehabilitation plan

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096078543175247932004-09-24T19:14:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:52:45.876-07:00

AB 20, Lieber. Victims of crime.Existing law provides that a leading question may be asked ofa child witness who is under 10 years of age in specified casesinvolving prosecution of physical, mental, or sexual abuse. This bill would expand this provision to provide that leadingquestions may be asked of a dependent person with a substantialcognitive impairment in the same circumstance.Existing law

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096078186436670922004-09-24T19:08:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:54:13.623-07:00

SB 1725, Knight. Vehicles: disabled person: disabled veterans:parking privileges.This bill would require the department, upon a request to thedepartment by a local or state public law enforcement agency or localagency responsible for the administration or enforcement of parkingregulations, to make available to the requesting agency anyinformation contained in a physician's certificate submitted

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096077942147787532004-09-24T18:55:00.000-07:002005-08-18T17:56:15.043-07:00

AB 1592, Committee on Veterans Affairs. California DisabledVeteran Business Enterprise Program.The bill would specify that the Department of General Services isthe administering agency of the California Disabled Veteran BusinessEnterprise Program except in the case of contracts for professionalbond services, would specify the duties of the Department of GeneralServices in meeting that requirement

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1096077292966012652004-09-24T18:48:00.000-07:002005-08-18T20:03:06.756-07:00

AB 323, Parra. Nonprofit veteran service agencies.A nonprofit veteran service agency shall be eligiblefor certification as a small business under the Small BusinessProcurement and Contract Act, as described in Chapter 6.5 (commencingwith Section 14835) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of theGovernment Code, and may be granted a small business bid preferenceif it meets all of the following

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093835297857743502004-08-29T20:06:00.000-07:002005-08-18T20:02:16.633-07:00

!UPDATE!! SIGNED!! Tuesday September 28thThe Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens Property TaxPostponement Law allows senior citizens and disabled persons topostpone their payment of ad valorem property taxes, specialassessments, and fees and other charges due on a residentialdwelling, where household income, as defined, does not exceed either$34,000 or $24,000, as applicable.

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093834637046045982004-08-29T19:47:00.000-07:002005-08-18T20:00:28.383-07:00

!!UPDATE!!! VETOED on 9-21 -To the Members of the California State Assembly:I am returning Assembly Bill 2536 without my signature as the intent of this bill can bedone administratively through the regulatory process and does not require legislation.This bill requires the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) toestablish building standards by January 1, 2006 regarding the

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093538253005983782004-08-26T09:33:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:35:43.340-07:00

!!VETOED!!!! Tuesday September 28thTo the Members of the California State Senate:I am returning Senate Bill 1365 without my signature.I support the author’s goal to ensure that Californians are provided comprehensiveservices supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities, regardless of age or type ofdisability, into community life in lieu of unnecessary institutionalization, consistent

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093454829262769302004-08-25T10:24:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:33:57.820-07:00

!Vetoed! Wednesday, September 29thReposting the Alert, the Ragged Edge Article, and the letter to the State Agencies so you can frame your comments.Thank you for your continued support of this important legislation!***Sovereign Immunity, Disability Discrimination and UsBy Laura WilliamsWhat is "sovereign immunity" and why should we care?The Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution reads, "The

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093409672500214542004-08-24T21:48:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:31:51.373-07:00

!UPDATE! VETOED with attached message. CDR SUPPORTED this measure.It is with great regret that I must tell you the Governor has vetoed AB1707.The text of his veto message appears below.I think it speaks for itself, so I won't add any commentary at this point except to say that I think I know what kind of legislative proposals we can expect to see next year.GOVERNOR'S VETO MESSAGE: This bill

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093378568309080892004-08-24T13:13:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:30:03.546-07:00

!UPDATE! AB 1801 Signed Into Law! CDR Supported this measure.FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 30, 2004CONTACT: Sean PetersenTELEPHONE: (916) 319-2041Pavley Bill Stiffens PenaltiesFor Attacks on Guide and Service Dogs(Woodland Hills, CA) - As hard as it is to imagine, working service dogs areall too often the victims of interference and attacks by other dogs that areallowed to run loose or whose owners

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093378230118753682004-08-24T13:04:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:26:19.756-07:00

!UPDATE! Signed into Law! CDR OPPOSED this measureThis bill, on and after July 1, 2005, would require a disabledperson or disabled veteran issued a special license plate, uponrequest, to present to a peace officer, or person authorized toenforce parking laws, ordinances, or regulations, a certificationform, as prescribed by the department, that substantiates theeligibility of the disabled person

CDR 17noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8064003.post-1093377273843928812004-08-24T12:42:00.000-07:002005-08-18T19:24:34.683-07:00

The State Council of Californians for Disability Rights Voted to Oppose the gut and amend AB1629. We want REAL reform with protections for the residents of nursing homes! We oppose the proposed [withdrawn] Tort Reforms, we oppose rate reform that does not include staffing wages, staffing levels and provisions for care for the residents.Laura Williams, PresidentCalifornians for Disability Rights.!

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