Family Voices of California is thrilled to announce our partnership with The Arc of California, the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, Easter Seals of Southern California, and United Cerebral Palsy for the inaugural DisCo at the Capitol. This two-day event marks our legislative day at the State Capitol in Sacramento, dedicated to supporting children and youth with special healthcare needs. Join us in making a difference – we look forward to seeing you there!
2023 Health Summit Video Links to all Sessions
Health Summit 2023 Reports:
Health Summit 2023 Annual Report
2023 Videos:
Telehealth and Access to Care for CYSHCN
Partnering with Your Regional Center to Meet Your Child’s Needs
CA Children’s Services (classic) and the Whole Child Model
A Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC) Opportunities and Challenges for the Community
Keynote: The Impact of Public Health Emergency Unwinding for CYSHCN/Disabilities
Climate Change effect for CYSHCN
Impact of Pandemic on Child Development – Moving Forward
Young adults panel – Lived Experience “Developing Positive Disability Identity
Keynote Address: Andy Imparato, Executive Director Disability Rights California
2019 Materials:
Interested in the Health Summit? Take a look at the 2019 Program here, and the 2019 presentation slides below!
Presentations
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Moving from Individual to Systems Advocacy – Elaine Linn and Elizabeth Mercado
Enhancing Social Media through Advocacy
Monday, March 11, 2019
What Happens in Washington Doesn’t Stay in Washington – Anthony Wright
Family Empowerment for Health Systems Change – Elaine Linn, Elizabeth Mercado
How Does California’s Health System “Rate?” – Kimber Rice
Envisioning Better Brain Health – Alex Briscoe
Envisioning Better Brain Health – Kimberly Lewis
BREAKOUT: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment and Care – Liz Helms
BREAKOUT: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment and Care – Kimberly Lewis
BREAKOUT: CCS and the Whole Child Model – Ali Barclay and Wendy Longwell
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Legislation Briefing, Follow Up Tips – Carl London
Meeting with Legislators – Carl London’s Tip Sheet