To All California DUers

[stuckinlodi]

If you know a blind or disabled person, please check on them starting Feb. 1. The State of California is cutting off all aid to them on that date. They will be without money or caregivers as of that date because California will be out of money.

I am a full-time caregiver for my disabled father. Thankfully, he is a federal retiree and will not be affected, but I am quite concerned for those without family who are in the state system. If you can help, please do so. Thank you so much for reading this.

[JeffR]

1. K & R.

:kick:

[babylonsister]

2. All aid? Do you have a link, because I have a sister there who

would be interested in hearing about this if she hasn't already. Thanks.

[Irishonly]

3. Here's one link

http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_11475776?source=most_viewed

[lies and propaganda]

4. here you go..

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2009/01/17/MNSI15BSS2.DTL

I said this in another thread too.. I have a girlfriend who has parents in the 60 years range, both on disability.. They check they just got BOUNCED.

CA doesnt have the funds to cover a $650 check... its scary

[asdjrocky]

5. Thanks for posting this. K&R!

[Political Tiger]

6. I know this wouldn't change things, but

is Schwarzenegger still receiving a paycheck?

[stuckinlodi]

7. Arnold doesn't take a paycheck

and it's really our asinine legislature - along with a constitutional requirement that all taxation changes get a 2/3 majority vote - that's the holdup.

[CreekDog]

11. Arnold vetoed a duly passed budget just a month ago

this is all unnecessary. :rant:

[Merlot]

20. Just another way to cut public services repub style

The service cut include education, social services, elderly and disabled. Gov't employees loosing their jobs are on the lowest level.

As soon as they can cut enought services, arnie will pass a budget.


They disgust me.

[DemBones DemBones]

18. That's noble of Arnold but reminds me that

President Hoover didn't take a paycheck, either. Will there be "Arnoldvilles" in California soon?

[Merlot]

21. It's not noble of arnie, just politically savy

and I'm sure he makes up for the lack of salary with all kinds of nice fees and things.

[bleever]

8. K&R.

[jennied]

9. Hmmm...

I just talked with a social worker about being a caregiver for my mother. Why would she talk to me if they don't want me as a caregiver?

This really sucks, but I was being a caregiver to my mother anyway, without a state check and I will continue. Although, a state check would really help.

[stuckinlodi]

12. I don't get paid

but social workers always try to get the caregiver paid. In my case, my dad's pension is too high for me to get paid. Hopefully, the CA money woes won't last forever, and you might be able to get paid in the future. Also, some caregivers are paid by the county, not the state, so the social worker might know of a county program that still has money.

[truedelphi]

10. I'm giving this a needed K & R

Those who are without sight are penalized again and again in our society.

Most people rely on cars, the blind need public transportation or a network of family and friends.

[Gregorian]

13. I've been helping a friend whose main source of income is disability.

This is horrible. It will put sick people out on the streets.

If this happens, I will personally help to pay to keep my friend in his apartment. This is very dark and worrisome.

[annm4peace]

14. Repel Prop 13. and raise some Revenue

and also put a tax on War Profiteers.

[ThomCat]

15. So the most vulnerable will suffer for the state's budget problems.

The people with the fewest options and the least ability to go out and find help will be the ones to take the hit.

:(

That's true republican compassion.

[Raine]

16. Delete (posted in the wrong thread) nt

[xchrom]

17. recommend

[Alameda]

19. I wonder if there is any type of list that would let us know if

there is anyone in our neighborhood who needs help?

[barbtries]

22. i do know a blind person

and i have no doubt that she is at the mercy of the state. it is an outrage.

[abirdinthehand]

23. I am currently on state STD

I am grateful that we have a bumper in the bank that should see us through.
Shame on Schwarzenegger for vetoeing the last budget. He reminds me of that jacka$$ in DC (up till last Friday, that is....)who vetoed the children's medical bill. Shameless. My district voted overwhelmingly against Schwartzenegger in the last election. For that I am proud.

[Skittles]

26. welcome to DU, abirdinthehand

good to have you here

[Ladyhawk]

24. This is how I hear of this? I'm disabled in CA.

No social security disability checks? Are you sure?

If this happens, I'm toast.

[Hannah Bell]

25. social security disability = federal. no worries.

[SoCalDem]

27. After living here 30 years, I suspect that an "11th hour" solution will be found..

Our governator/legislature likes to play "kamikaze budget" every few years.. They huff & pus and threaten, but in the end, someone always backs down, and they fund things..

It's hard to believe that pre-Reagan Calif had PLENTY of money and even free-college..:(