Have the California budget cuts hurt you, a person you care for or a family member with disabilities?Many people have lost their Medi-Cal benefits covering their dental, podiatry, mental health or chiropractic needs. Others who are under a Level 4 on the Scale of Need by Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) no longer have In Home Support Services (IHSS) to do their shopping, meal preparation and cleaning. Transportation services have been cut, respite hours have been drastically reduced, and our clients over 50 must now be offered a new Senior Service at a 1-to-8 staff-to-client ratio at $35 per day, versus the prior 1-to-3 staff ratio at $72 per day.
$334 million has been cut from our DDS budget, which means many of you have lost services. Please let us know so we can advocate to the Governor and Legislators about how your lives have been impacted. Your voice matters.
From Tim Hornbecker
Timothy Hornbecker is Chief Executive Officer, The Arc of San Francisco
1 comment:
Tim - that is so tragic. What is really going to happen to our clients, caregivers and family members?? This is a very serious issue - thanks for providing the summary!
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