September 15, 2008 - People's Convention NO Budget Signed Demonstration at California Governor's Building (Los Angeles)
March 14, 2008 - Budget Cuts Demonstration at California Governor's Building (Los Angeles)
IMPORTANT! Please click on the following links below to open flyer announcements
CDCAN - Disability Rights News Report - RE: California State Budget Information (PDF Format)
CDCAN - Disability Rights News Report - RE: California State Budget Information (PDF Format)
Governor's FY 08-09 May Revision State Budget Proposal on IHSS (PDF Format)
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Welcome to C A L I F
Could you imagine not being able to wipe a tear from your eye?
CALIF’s work with In Home Support Services Advocacy through the Personal Assistance Services.
Could you imagine being denied a place to live simply because you are disabled?
CALIF’s advocacy work in Housing Advocacy, through the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
Could you imagine the frustration of not being able to enter a building because of one step at the entrance?
CALIF’s Systems Change Advocacy, the push for the Visitability ordinance and the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Could you imagine the feeling when people mistreat you or stay away because they think you’re different?
CALIF’s Peer Counseling service and Individual Advocacy.
Could you imagine not taking action?
CALIF’s call for involvement as CALIF Empowerment Team member, Volunteer Peer Mentor and Donor.
Vision
In the spirit of unity, collaboration and respect for the human dignity and civil rights of all people, CALIF (Communities Actively Living Independent & Free) envisions a culturally diverse independent living center designed to empower the Disability Community.
Mission
1. To achieve greater input, participation and control of over policies and services
especially those for people with disabilities, including those that exclude them.
2. To address discrimination wherever it exists.
3. Encourage the meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in mainstream activities that enhance the positive image and experience of disability.
4. To empower people with disabilities by encouraging ongoing education and a
broad knowledge of the history and heritage of the Disability Movement.
5. To provide the Disability Community with the following seven core services:
a.) Systems Change Advocacy
b.) Housing Advocacy
c.) Individual and Benefits Advocacy
d.) Personal Assistance Services Advocacy
e.) Information and Referral
f.) Peer Counseling
g.) Independent Living Skills Training