California State Council on Developmental Disabilities

📣 The June SCDD Newsletter is here!

This month’s edition includes:
✅ New Regional Center Services Resource Page
✅ AB 2360 legislative update
✅ Council meetings, trainings, and more!

Stay informed, get connected, and learn about resources, events, and opportunities happening across California.

📖 Read the June newsletter today: https://conta.cc/3PXbfw6

THIS MORNING!

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities meets in person this morning, Wednesday, May 27 — and the public is welcome to attend.

📍 Holiday Inn Sacramento-Downtown
300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
🕥 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Agenda topics available here: https://scdd.ca.gov/councilmeetings/

Join us to see the Council in action and share your opinion about what matters most to you! See less

SCDD offices are closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, as we remember and honor all those who served.

Happening tomorrow! You don't want to miss this.

Don't miss your chance to learn all about how California's budget could affect the disability community! 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 here: https://www.undivided.io/event-may-budget-revise-with-aaron-carruthers/ and submit your questions before our event. You’ll receive the link to participate. If you can’t join us live, register your email to get the full recording and recap!

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White background with Undivided logo and url in upper right corner and photograph of an adult male standing at a podium in the lower right corner. In black text, along left side, is “California Legislative and Budget Updates, Thurs. May 21, 2026 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. PST. Featuring Aaron Carruthers, Executive Director of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities. RSVP today for our FREE event!”

“The biggest barrier is not the service. The barrier is understanding the information.”

When forms and letters are confusing, people can miss benefits, lose services, or never know help is available.

AB 2360 helps fix that.

👉 Learn more and take a position:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2360

Mental Health & Co-Occurring Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD): A Guide for Families to Access Services

Only two events remain in SCDD’s Mental Health Awareness Month series.

Many children, teens, and adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) also experience mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or mood disorders. These needs are common, real, and treatable.

Join these Zoom presentations to learn about co-occurring mental health needs, available resources, crisis services, and where families can begin seeking support.

Register today for one of the events here: https://conta.cc/4nF0zyK

🗓️ SAVE THE DATE!

The California State Council on Developmental Disabilities meets in person on Wednesday, May 27 — and the public is welcome to attend.

📍 Holiday Inn Sacramento-Downtown
300 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
🕥 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Agenda items to be announced: https://scdd.ca.gov/councilmeetings/

Join us to see the Council in action and share your opinion about what matters most to you!

💡 Have an idea to make systems work better for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities?

California SCDD wants to hear from YOU!

Enter the 6th Annual “There Should Be a Law!” Contest and share a problem you see — along with your solution.
Your idea could become SCDD’s next legislative priority.

✅ Two easy ways to enter:

🔗 Submit online: bit.ly/BillIdeas2026
📱 Or scan the QR code on the flyer.

🗓 Deadline: June 30, 2026

Your idea matters. Your voice matters. Start here.

💡 ¿Tiene una idea para hacer que los sistemas funcionen mejor para las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo?

¡California SCDD quiere escuchar sus ideas!

Participe en el 6.º Concurso Anual “¡Debería Haber una Ley!” y comparta un problema que usted ve — junto con su solución. Su idea podría convertirse en la próxima prioridad legislativa del SCDD.

✅ Hay dos maneras fáciles de participar:

🔗 Envíe su idea en línea: bit.ly/BillIdeas2026
📱 O escanee el código QR en el volante.

🗓 Fecha límite: 30 de junio de 2026

Su idea importa. Su voz importa. ¡Participe hoy!