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Press releases

2012

1/20/12 - Judge grants preliminary injunction, stopping IHSS across-the-board cuts from going forward

1/18/12 - January 18 Press Advisory: January 19 Federal Court Hearing to determine if 20% cuts of In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) will go forward—press opportunities for interviews immediately following hearing

2011

12/15/11 - Fresno Jail Prisoners Sue Over Dangerous Conditions Prisoners Are Suffering Daily from Serious and Unnecessary Harm and Injuries

12/1/11 - ALERT – There will be a litigation briefing for reporters at 3:30 pm today. Interested media should dial 800-230-1093 and reference "IHSS Litigation"

11/17/11 - Adult Day Health Care Settlement:  New Program for People at Risk of institutionalization, December 1 Elimination Date Postponed

10/7/11 - New monument to be dedicated October 10 at Patton State Hospital in memory of people with disabilities who died there

9/14/11 - All welcome to join Remembrance Day ceremonies at 9 sites around California, in honor of thousands who died in state institutions

6/23/11 - New video and publications available about rights of Californians with disabilities

6/9/11 - People with disabilities sue to halt elimination of Adult Day Health Care

5/23/11 - 8th Annual Disability Capitol Action Day to Draw Thousands; Disability Activists, Legislators and over 2,000 participants to rally at the Capitol

5/19/11 - Governor’s May Revise: Some good news for people with disabilities, but leaves Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) clients stranded and raises questions about mental health services

3/22/11 - Attorneys for special education students announce voluntary dismissal of federal lawsuit: "our objective has been met"

3/8/11 - Impassioned advocate for Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) dies, just days after after Budget Conference Committee votes to defund it

2/9/11 - People with disabilities, families rally against further California budget cuts

1/10/11 - Budget harms people with disabilities:  advocates offer alternatives

Press Release Archive