The Power Healthcare Gives Us
The Power Healthcare Gives Us
The Power HEALTHCARE Gives Us
The Power Healthcare Gives Us is a series of short documentary pieces that provide an intimate look into the lives of six Californians with disabilities. This series was made possible through a grant from the California Endowment Fund.
Each of the series’ subjects is empowered to thrive through critical services like Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS).
This series was created in response to the 2025 federal budget bill H.R. 1, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This bill eliminated a record 900 billion dollars in Medicaid funding, leaving states to fill in the gaps.
Cuts to healthcare come at a cost. Not just money, but a real, human cost.
That’s why we made this series. Through telling these stories, we are fighting back against attacks on these crucial services from both the federal and state level.
Ana
Ana’s heart is as big as her dreams for change. She strives for a world where all people with disabilities have the services and support they need to thrive in their communities. For Ana, Medi-Cal and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) aren’t just far-off policies; they’re close to home. As the director and founder of an organization for parents of children with disabilities, the mother of a child with disabilities, and living her own disabled life, Ana’s personal and professional life has been directly impacted by these crucial services.
Check this page for new videos, releasing in August and September.
