To: Governor Gavin Newsom
Governor Brown: Fund Programs for People with Disabilities
Despite this year's budget surplus, the Governor has ignored the recommended increase to funding for disability services. Many rates are actually lower than they were 20 years ago. Tell Governor Brown to support people with disabilities and authorize the first rate increase in 10 years!
Why is this important?
On Wednesday, May 20th, California will decide whether to increase funding for disability services or ignore the pleas of people with disabilities and their service providers.
Liz Grigsby, like many people with disabilities, wants to keep living in her own home. Without adequate funding, people like her can end up isolated in an institution. Liz wants people to know that "We have a right to live in the community just like everyone else." Tell Governor Brown to approve the rate increase!
Liz Grigsby, like many people with disabilities, wants to keep living in her own home. Without adequate funding, people like her can end up isolated in an institution. Liz wants people to know that "We have a right to live in the community just like everyone else." Tell Governor Brown to approve the rate increase!