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‘I don’t have a life’: Parents struggle to get home nurses for medically fragile kids
To make sure her 3-year-old daughter survived the night on her ventilator, Amber Suarez stayed awake for four hours, then woke up her husband to watch Mia for another four hours as the girl dozed.
UCLA to host disability rights advocate Judy Heumann for Regents’ Lecture
Knowing that higher education can play a powerful role advancing disability justice, inclusivity and equity, UCLA’s School of Nursing and disability studies program are welcoming internationally renowned disability rights activist Judy Heumann to campus for a week of conversations, talks and workshops.
San Jose Sidewalk Construction Causes Pedestrian Safety Concerns
Prolonged construction on a busy Santana Row intersection has frustrated some locals who say it poses a threat to pedestrian safety.
Parents sue for medically fragile children who need distance learning
The California Department of Education is scrambling Tuesday to meet a court order protecting a number of students with special needs.
County Considers $110 Million in Financing for Jail, Probation Headquarters, Other Capital Projects
Santa Barbara County plans to take on about $110 million in debt financing next year to fund a series of major capital projects, including new buildings and facility upgrades.
Board of Supervisors to consider Main Jail renovations
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors will consider options for the renovation of the Santa Barbara County Main Jail, ranging in cost from $24.2 million to $67.1 million, during its meeting Tuesday.
Did you get an eviction notice in California? Don’t leave yet. Follow these steps
A recent pulse survey from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that millions of American households are concerned they may leave their home due to eviction in the next few months.
UNHOUSED, EMMY-AWARD WINNING JOURNALIST WITH DISABILITIES SETTLES FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF SANTA BARBARA AND INDIVIDUAL OFFICERS OVER CIVIL RIGHTS AND ADA VIOLATIONS
After ten months of litigation, Stephen David Price reached a settlement with the City of Santa Barbara and individual officers over the summary destruction of Price’s property, which included a draft sequel to his published quizbook, scripts and screenplays.
Did you get an eviction notice in California? Don’t leave yet. Follow these steps.
Tenant protections put in place during the coronavirus pandemic are ending around the country, and increasing the potential for nonpayment-based evictions.
Advocates say they hope new California law protecting unaccompanied kids is duplicated nationwide
A coalition of children’s rights and immigrant advocacy groups are applauding new law signed by California Gov. Gavin Newsom that strengthens protections for unaccompanied children in state-licensed facilities.
Are immigrants getting left out of California’s rent relief?
Non-English speaking immigrants face some of the biggest hurdles to receiving California rent relief. Advocates say informal leases, lack of technology access and language barriers are getting in the way.
New California law seeks to boost state’s oversight of unaccompanied immigrant children
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a bill strengthening the state’s mandate to look out for the welfare of unaccompanied immigrant children housed in state-licensed facilities across California.
NY Reaches Agreement With DOJ Over Vaccine Access for Blind People
Five New York state and local government agencies agreed to fix covid-19 vaccine websites to make them accessible for blind users following a Department of Justice investigation spurred by a KHN story.
Opinion: Give Britney her life back
Britney Spears has been in a conservatorship under her father for the last 13 years. According to the California Courts, a conservatorship is a case where a responsible person or organization is appointed as a conservator by a judge to care for an adult who cannot care for their self or manage their finances.
California will streamline, extend assisted death law under bill signed by Newsom
California will streamline and extend its assisted death law under a bill signed Tuesday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that reduces the time until terminal patients can choose to be given fatal drugs.
A whole class of Californians can be paid less than minimum wage: Those with disabilities
Each year, thousands of Californians are legally allowed to be paid less than minimum wage for their labor. This is because some employers qualify for 14(c) certificates, allowing them to pay Californians with disabilities sub-minimum wages.
Study ranks Sacramento low on list of disability-friendly cities
In America, 61 million people live with a disability that impacts major life activities. Wallet Hub released its 2021’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities study, and Sacramento didn’t fare so well.
Study ranks Sacramento low on list of disability-friendly cities
In America, 61 million people live with a disability that impacts major life activities. Wallet Hub released its 2021’s Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities study, and Sacramento didn’t fare so well.
California must protect unaccompanied immigrant children
The California Legislature has taken an important step to protect unaccompanied immigrant children by passing AB 1140, the Unaccompanied Immigrant Children Protections Act.
Santa Clara County paratransit riders want service improvements
Zsa Zsa Taylor has been doing everything possible to keep her joy alive after a diagnosis of MS and cancer. But her commute makes that tough.