California Disability Services Association (CDSA)

CDSA was proud to honor @AsmNguyen with our Legislative Leadership Award at this week’s Legislative Affairs Conference. A champion for disability services, she shared her hopes for her daughter and all Californians with disabilities. We’re grateful for her support!

Regional center service providers help Californians with disabilities build life skills, find jobs, and stay independent—funded by Medicaid. Congress may cut Medicaid, threatening these essential services. Act now! Web: ancor.org/amplifier Phone: 866-426-2631 #SaveMedicaid

Today and every day, CDSA appreciates the direct support professionals and family caregivers who keep people with disabilities safe, healthy, and thriving in their homes and communities. #ThankACaregiver in your life today! #NationalCaregiversDay

Thank you @CAGovernor for signing AB 2423 to regularly update disability service rates, a step toward stability and access for Californians with disabilities. CDSA sponsored this bill with author @devonjmathis and we're so grateful for all the support from state leadership.

“He makes sure I get ready for anything, a new job or anything. He’s really nice and has good ideas for work.“ – Igor Zelenov says he’s happy Direct Support Professional Vaming Xiong is his job coach. We’re thankful for Vaming and all California’s DSPs. #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

Art Mentor Lupita is supporting people to achieve their dreams as commissioned artists! She’s one of the DSP at Alchemia in the North Bay mentoring artists to embrace their creativity & share their voices with the community. We’re celebrating DSP like her for #DSPRW2024! #DSPofCA

Direct Support Professional Empowerment Award winner Briana Izurieta is an exceptional OPARC Community Coach. She is committed to empowering those she serves through consistent advocacy for their needs, developing resources and personalized curriculum. #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

DSP Empowerment Award winner Frank Kemmeter found his true calling in life working with and supporting people with disabilities. He ensures that those he serves are heard and their preferences are honored, and he is highly regarded as a strong advocate. #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

DSP Empowerment Award winner Sonja Wiley-Hill has been a making a difference at Manos Home Care for 15+ years, serving with dedication and professionalism. She goes above and beyond for the individuals she supports and the peers she mentors. #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

DSP Empowerment Award winner Carmen Sanchez has dedicated 23 years to serving people with disabilities at Las Trampas. Carmen’s patience and personalized support has made a lasting impact on the lives of the people she serves. #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

“Jennifer is helping me connect with my neighbors & build my community.” – Les Larson. DSP Jennifer Stone is focused on community connection & supporting people to meet their goals. We’re celebrating DSPs like her all week #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

DSP Empowerment Award winner Jennifer Stone exemplifies dedication, creativity, and excellence in person-centered support since joining Becoming Independent in 2023. Thank you, Jennifer, for your exceptional contributions! #DSPRW2024 #DSPofCA

It’s DSP Recognition Week, honoring the direct support professionals (DSPs) who empower Californians with disabilities to thrive! CDSA will share winners of our first-ever DSP Empowerment Awards throughout #DSPRW2024. Help us celebrate exceptional DSPs across the state! #DSPofCA

URGENT! Tell @CAGovernor to sign AB 2423, which would require the state to update rate information for disability services every other year. Californians with disabilities deserve stability! ACT NOW: bit.ly/SignAB2423 #TheFutureIncludesUs #AB2423

ACTION ALERT! Urge your Senator to vote yes on AB 2423, which requires the state to update rate models for disability services every other year. ACT NOW: bit.ly/AB2423 #TheFutureIncludesUs #AB2423

@AsmNguyen As the author of the joint letter rejecting the funding delay, we cannot thank you enough for spearheading this fight. Californians with IDD and the workforce that supports them will benefit from your resolute advocacy!

Thank you, @AsmNguyen, for your courage as one of the most-outspoken legislators in support of desperately needed disability services funding.

Thank you, @CASpeakerRivas, for your unwavering leadership this year. We look forward to building towards a sustainable system of services with your support. We appreciate the Assembly’s commitment to improving the lives of Californians with IDD!

Thank you, @ilike_mike, for passing a budget that prioritizes the lives of Californians with IDD and the workforce that supports them. We are grateful for the Senate’s commitment to disability services!

Thank you, @Scott_Wiener, for your steadfast leadership as chair of Senate Budget Committee. Your commitment impacts the lives of hundreds of thousands of Californians with IDD, their families, and the workforce that supports them. We appreciate your support!