Record a Video Message to Share with Governor Newsom Rejecting His Proposed $1 Billion in Budget Cuts

The clock is ticking! Legislators and the Governor are negotiating the final 2024-25 State Budget in the next several days. The Governor has proposed a $1 billion delay/cut to funding vital disability services that will have devastating consequences for Californians with developmental disabilities and their families, and worsen the existing staffing crisis of direct support professional. It is one of the LARGEST delays/cuts to funding in the Governor’s budget, and it sends a message that the disability community is not a priority.

Please take 5 mins of your day to record a short video letting the Governor and legislators know that any delays in funding will be detrimental to the quality of life for people with disabilities and their access to a lifeline of services. Tell them: “Do NOT delay or cut critically-needed funding for disability services from this year’s budget. It’s unacceptable and it can’t wait!”

Record your video message at mystory.thelantermancoalition.org

Your videos will be shared with the Governor and elected officials by email and social media channels.

DON’T FORGET TO SPREAD THE WORD!