Aid for California's disabled in peril
Monday, May 19, 2008 - 11:28
in Mathematics & Economics
Funds to hire personal and domestic assistance could be cut under governor's revised budget. Salvador Chavez is a matchmaker. He helps people with disabilities find in-home attendants to help with bathing, dressing, shopping, cooking, cleaning and other personal and household chores. He screens providers to make sure they respect the dignity of the disabled and reminds customers that workers have rights too.