Category Archives: Protests
Judge Extends Block to IHSS Cuts
As reported in the Sacramento Bee, a federal judge on Thursday (1/19/12) continued to block the state from reducing in-home care to low-income disabled and elderly residents, a budget cut pursued last year by Gov. Jerry Brown and lawmakers. The reduction … Continue reading
Rally Against More Cuts
Services for disadvantaged citizens have already been cut to the bone. Join us to protect vital services. Your well-being depends on it. Federal magistrate Wilkens has prevented a 20% cut in IHSS because that would force people from their homes … Continue reading
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Rally Against the Trigger Cuts POSTPONED!
The rally against unfair and inhumane state budget cuts to health & human services HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL (most likely) JANUARY 18. This new date will coincide with Governor Brown’s “State of the State” Speech, which we anticipate to be January 18. WE … Continue reading
ON THE OCCUPY MOVEMENT
Independent Living Services of Northern California ILSNC’s STATEMENT ON THE “OCCUPY MOVEMENT” November 8, 2011 ILSNC sends a message of support to peaceful protesters in Oakland, all other American cities and around the world. We call upon all protesters to … Continue reading
Join the Occupy Movement
We need to be a visible presence at the OccupyChico camp. The disability rights movement has historically been part of broader social justice issues going back to the 1960′s. We have been an integral aspect of the historical civil rights campaigns. With the birth … Continue reading
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Ongoing Occupation Needs You!
This Saturday, October 15, the next large rally is planned in support of OccupyChico. So far, the disability community has been largely absent from the rallies and ongoing occupation. This is the issue of our time. We absolutely need to … Continue reading
Come Down to Chico’s “Wall Street” on Saturday
You are part of the 99%. People living with disabilities need relief, too. Come out this Saturday to join the “Occupy Chico” movement. We are allied with the national movement to reclaim our power. Join us at the “Chico Hands.” … Continue reading
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