Thousand to Protest the Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts on May 31 at Rallies Across the State

MAYDAY RALLIES ON FRIDAY, MAY 31

Disability community leaders are calling for participation at rallies in Los Angeles, West Covina, Orange County, and San Diego on Friday, May 31, 2024 to reject the Governor’s proposal to delay/cut $1 billion in funding for the development disability services system. With an ever-increasing shortage of direct care staff, this delay threatens to destabilize the support system that people with developmental disabilities rely on to live safely and successfully in their communities.

In 2024-2025, more than 465,000 Californians with developmental disabilities will rely on state services – an increase of more than 35,000 individuals served. The Department of Developmental Services contracts with 21 Regional Centers throughout the state to coordinate services and provide the support that people with disabilities and their families need to thrive. Due to years of chronic underfunding, the system is failing. The direct support workforce is leaving the field due to low wages, essential programs are closing throughout the state, and individuals are struggling with inadequate supports or going without supports altogether.

This is one of the largest proposed delays or cuts in the Governor’s 2024-25 state budget.

Please try to join one of the following rallies planned on Friday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m.:

We encourage everyone in the disability community to attend, including individuals with disabilities, families, friends, direct support professionals, regional center and service provider staff, and all disability rights advocates.

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