Disability rights advocates protest Newsom's proposed cuts to in-home support services
Key takeaways
- SACRAMENTO — Disability rights advocates on Monday gathered outside the state Capitol to push back on Gov.
- “These aren’t just numbers in a budget; these are real people,” said Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio).
- The In-Home Supportive Services program helps disabled and elderly people remain in their houses by providing in-home care.
Maria Diaz provides in-home supportive services to a client in 2023. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times) By Katie King Staff Writer Contact June 8, 2026 6:39 PM PT 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
SACRAMENTO — Disability rights advocates on Monday gathered outside the state Capitol to push back on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to in-home supportive services.
“These aren’t just numbers in a budget; these are real people,” said Assemblymember Jeff Gonzalez (R-Indio). “These are children, seniors, veterans and individuals with disabilities whose independence and quality of life depend on these services every single day.”