Welcome to the CCB Courier for August 28, 2026
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From ACB:
As many of our members know from our frequent posts about the Texas v. Kennedy case, the rights of people with disabilities to receive care in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs is currently getting a lot of attention. Although the Supreme Court has determined that these rights are found in the Americans with Disabilities Act as well as Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, some are questioning this determination. In response, the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act was reintroduced in both the House and the Senate this summer. We are pleased to support that reintroduction with a Speak4 campaign, linked below. The Latonya Reeves Freedom Act would clarify and strengthen the integration mandate and affirm that people with disabilities have a right to receive care in the most integrated setting appropriate. Here is a link to the Speak4 campaign that you can use to tell your representatives to support this bill: https://speak4.app/lp/g301tsla?ts=1787163608
If you would like to read through the text of this bill, you can use this link: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4865/text/is
From the Technology Committee:
Have you ever wanted to know how to fill out online forms? Well, it’s true more forms are accessible, but we are still having trouble filling them out. The technology committee welcomes you on Tuesday September 8 at 7:30PM as we present “how to work with online forms. Please email joe.green@ccbnet.org for the Zoom link.
From the California Collaborative for Long-term Services and Support:
As California prepares for a new Governor and Administration, there is an important opportunity to help shape what comes next for aging, disability, and LTSS.
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• CCLTSS is participating in a coordinated statewide effort to elevate LTSS during the gubernatorial transition and help ensure that the next Administration has a strong foundation for action. This effort is an opportunity to make sure the next Administration hears clearly from aging and disability communities about what is working, where Californians continue to face barriers, and where state leadership can make a meaningful difference.
We’d appreciate your help. Individual Survey
Just as importantly, this effort needs to be informed directly by older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers, and others with lived experience. Please share the survey broadly with individuals and community partners. I encourage you to add your perspectives.
Calling Advocates for Local Teams:
Thank you to all who have answered the call for advocacy on behalf of OIB funding. (Older Individual Blind) We encourage you to continue to contact your local legislators. While we may not be able to get this budget ask through this year, we will continue the push. We are still collecting organizational sign-ons. Also, establishing a relationship now will assist next year with our legislative proposals. If you haven’t been contacted and would like to help, contact Regina Brink at regina.brink@ccbnet.org or call her at (800)221-6359.
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