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Each issue of Bridges lifts up the voices and lives of Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Receive stories that reflect our community, along with the latest from the Department straight in your inbox every month.
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Rainier’s Talent Shines at Phenix Fire Helmets
At Phenix Fire Helmets, Rainier Ewan Thorn helps make helmets for firefighters and first responders. Watch Rainier at work and discover why is supervisor calls him a “rock star.”
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Share Your Thoughts on the Definition of “Cost-Effective” Services by July 31
July 29, 2026
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Walk and Roll Celebration Marks 36 Years of the ADA and Honors California Disability Advocates
July 29, 2026
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Voces, Acción y Liderazgo Organizado (VALOR): New Statewide Initiative to Support Latino Families and Self-Advocates
July 29, 2026
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New Online Tool Makes County Behavioral Health Information Easier to Explore
July 29, 2026
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10 Years of Expanding Access for Californians with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
June 24, 2026