UDW activists join Homecare Coalition and

stand strong to make a difference at “THE STATE OF THE PEOPLE” event in Sacramento

Homecare supporters announce their challenge to legislators and the governor; to spend some time with providers & clients in their homes, in their local districts and learn what IHSS means to them.

watch KXTV video coverage (14.84 MB)

TAKE OUR DARE; SHOW YOU CARE!

Californians with disabilities have been saying for years, that cuts to Medi-Cal and SSI/SSP threaten the quality of our lives. After years of suffering through these cuts, the Governor’s proposed decimation of In-Home Supportive Services now threatens to endanger our lives.  That is why we are challenging every legislator and the Governor to spend some time with their constituents who rely on homecare services. The theme is: Take Our Dare: Show You Care!  Following this news conference, we will be delivering letters to the Governor and every legislator inviting them to take part in this program,” said Herb Meyer, a disabled senior from Marin County who relies on In-Home Supportive Services to live his life independently and in his own home.

“California families are here to report what you won’t hear from the Governor tomorrow: budget cuts over the last three years have deeply wounded our families’ health and well-being, diminished our children’s opportunity for the future, and damaged our economy.” said Evan LeVang, Director, Independent Living Resource Center of Northern California.

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Group that brought the message from the people,

and spoke in person to the governor’s office.