Winter 2020
In this issue: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 2020 & Beyond Protect Yourself & Your Client During Power
In this issue: Are You Leaving Money on the Table? 2020 & Beyond Protect Yourself & Your Client During Power
Seniors and people with disabilities are the most likely to be injured or die in a power shut-off or fire.
USHERING IN THE NEXT DECADE OF CARE Happy New Year to everyone in our caregiver family! I hope 2020 finds
Learn about important resources for you and your family. For caregivers like us, it’s often a struggle just to get
As we look ahead to 2020 and beyond, let’s take a moment to look back at some of the events
Which lawmakers were in solidarity with seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers, and working families in 2019? Every year, UDW scores
Increased risk of deadly wildfires is becoming our new reality in California. Because many fires are sparked by aging power
In townhalls across the nation, citizens are making their voices heard when it comes to the incredibly high costs of
Every November we celebrate Provider Appreciation Month, a time to thank caregivers for everything we do. At UDW, caregiving isn’t
We are sad to report the passing of one of UDW’s founders, Fahari Jeffers. In 1977, Fahari and her husband,
On September 30, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 378, our bill to fix California’s broken child care system. With that
In this issue: Raising Up IHSS The Latest on Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) Happy Provider Appreciation Month President’s Report, Fall
This year we successfully fought to protect our privacy in the implementation of Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), a federally-mandated program
WE ARE TAKING OUR FIGHT TO PROTECT HOME CARE AND RAISE CAREGIVER PAY TO THE NEXT LEVEL Our union was
Dear Fellow IHSS Providers— I hope this autumn is finding you and your family healthy and safe. With the arrival
In partnership with Governor Gavin Newsom, UDW is communicating the following resources to help our clients and loved ones stay
No one would think of running a NASA space launch without listening to the astronauts and technicians who know how
UDW-sponsored law is a first step towards making sure first responders have important information about people with disabilities in advance
UDW member killed by police highlighted at Governor’s bill signing ceremony On April 26, 2018, the Butte County Sheriff’s Department
You’ve probably heard a lot about Electronic Visit Verification (EVV), the new federal law that says every state must monitor
Bill co-sponsor UDW applauds new law strengthening California’s police use-of-force standard For Immediate Release August 19, 2019 Contact: Cherie Parker