Read more about Living a Life of Advocacy, Music, and Community—And Medicaid Helps Me Keep Thriving
“I am a musician and largely self-taught, playing more than four instruments and teaching lessons along the way. I am active in my community and attend church whenever possible. I am an active board member of People First of California and have served as a board member for the Far Northern Regional Center. So much of this is possible because of Medicaid dollars.”
Read more about Why Medicaid Matters: A Mother’s Fight for Her Son—and for Families Like Hers (English subtitled)
“Cuts to Medi-Cal would greatly affect our family. It would push us to leave him, and our dream is that he is home always with his caregivers, with his supports, and with his older siblings. to all of these stories because they are real.”
Read more about Por qué importa Medicaid: la lucha de una madre por su hijo con discapacidad del desarrollo y por familias en nuestra comunidad (con subtítulos en inglés)
“Los recortes a Medi-Cal afectarían enormemente a nuestra familia. Nos empujarían a dejarlo, y nuestro sueño es que siempre esté en casa con sus cuidadores, con sus apoyos y con sus hermanos mayores. Escuchen todas estas historias porque son reales.”
Read more about Strikes, Spares, and Smiles: Fun Times at Harley’s Valley Bowl
The weekly bowling nights are more than a game—they are a display of how our community is working to include people with developmental disabilities. For many, this event is a favorite part of their week, giving them a space to feel valued and accepted.
Read more about Living and Loving with Laughter
“I like to make people laugh. It does not matter to me if people laugh at me or with me, I just like to hear laughter. We all need laughter in our lives!”