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Dave Mulvey (left) and Assemblymember Wes Chesbro, the author of AB 1244.

Photo above: Dave Mulvey, Regional Center Service Coordinator, Past-Chair of the SEIU DD Council on the left with Assemblymember Wes Chesbro, the author of AB 1244.

AB 1244 would have given people with development disabilities the CHOICE to keep the services they have now OR to choose Self-Determination.

Despite an outpouring of support from families and advocates, AB 1244, Self-Determination, was withdrawn from consideration on June 28.

Will YOU help make self-determination a reality for the thousands of Californians who want more control over their lives? If people are to be given the choice for self-determination, we are going to fight for it.

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Help make self-determination a reality for the thousands of Californians who want more control over their lives.

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Self-Determination Pilot Projects: Real people, real lives

AB 1244

DRC/ASLA letter in support of AB 1244 (PDF)

My life, my future, my choice

Working to Protect and Improve Services for People with Developmental Disabilities

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    Self-Determination Pilot Projects: Real people, real lives
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    My life, my future, my choice
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    Sign the Petition to Support Self-Determination
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    History of Advocacy
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    Supporting People, Supporting Communities
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    Working to Protect and Improve Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
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    East Bay Innovations Launches Innovative Worker Career Training
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  • SIGN THE PETITION TO SUPPORT SELF-DETERMINATION
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Self-Determination Pilot Projects: Real people, real lives



"Self-Determination gave me the tools to prepare for, search for, and get a good job.  I was able to get off of welfare and pull myself out of poverty."
-- MARIA MARQUEZ, Rosemead
East Los Angeles Regional Center Self-Determination Pilot

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Nikita wants an “awesome” life


Nikita and her mother Cathay Liu live in Los Angeles. They support Self-Determination for People with Developmental Disabilities. Read more.

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