We are thankful for the community and businesses that attended our First Friday Coffee this morning. We hope you learned more about how PSW can serve you and look forward…
Join us as Derri discusses the Art Program at Club 621. With her passion for art, she is dedicated to sharing that enthusiasm with our individuals. Derri’s engaging art workshops…
Every year, for various holidays, the employees do something special for the individuals at Club 621. However, this year was a bit different and very special. On February 12th, for…
In January 2025, the Tulare County Board of Supervisors approved the 2025-2027 State Legislative Platform, emphasizing the need to address structural inequities and advocate for equitable resource distribution. Supervisor Eddie…
In September 2024, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a comprehensive package of legislation designed to make California more accessible and inclusive for individuals with disabilities. This suite of laws aims to…
Assemblymember Mathis and his team worked closely with PSW and the California Disability Services association to authored AB 2423, which was signed into law on September 28, 2024. This legislation…
Assembly Bill 162, enacted in July 2024, mandates the creation of a comprehensive Master Plan for Developmental Services. This plan aims to strengthen accessibility, quality, and equity for all individuals…
Milestone: Record impact—600 individuals and 200 staffDate: 2024 Today, PSW supports over 500 individuals and employs over 200 staff. Every service is shaped by listening, every plan is made with…
Assembly Bill 1147, signed into law in 2024, subjects California’s regional centers to the California Public Records Act starting January 1, 2026. This move enhances transparency and accountability, allowing stakeholders,…
California’s Self-Determination Program (SDP) offers individuals with I/DD greater control over their services and supports. Recent legislative efforts have focused on expanding access to the SDP, providing resources for participants,…
Senate Bill 882, authored by Senator Susan Eggman, establishes an advisory council aimed at improving interactions between law enforcement and individuals with I/DD. The council evaluates existing training programs and…
Building a Life of Confidence, Health, and Independence When Rose joined PSW’s Independent Living Program (ILP) in July 2001, she was a devoted single mother raising four teenagers, three sons…
The Department of Developmental Services has implemented rate reforms to ensure that service providers receive fair compensation, thereby enhancing the quality of care for individuals with I/DD. These reforms address…
In 2023, Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Visalia), working with PSW, introduced AB 248, known as the Dignity for All Act. This legislation aimed to eliminate outdated and offensive terminology such as…
In response to the tragic death of Max Benson, California enacted SB 483, banning the use of prone restraints in public schools. This legislation seeks to protect students with I/DD…
