Disability rights advocates protest Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home supportive services in California
By
Katie King
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Summary
Disability rights advocates and lawmakers protested outside the California state Capitol against Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed cuts to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program, which provides in-home care for disabled and elderly individuals. The protest highlighted that the cuts would affect real people—children, seniors, veterans, and individuals with disabilities—who rely on these services for their independence and quality of life.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledThese aren't just numbers in a budget; these are real people.
These are children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities whose independence and quality of life depend on these services every single day.
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