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DAS executive director and advisory council outline federal/state proposals and local initiatives, including Solidarity SF pilot
Summary
Executive Director Kelly Dearman briefed the commission on federal funding proposals and state May Revise items affecting older adults and people with disabilities, while the advisory council highlighted mental‑health bills, AB 484 (raising the personal needs allowance) and efforts to restore a $3,000,000 Dignity Fund allotment. Dearman also announced Solidarity SF, a pilot safe‑spaces campaign for AAPI older adults.
Executive Director Kelly Dearman used her first DAS commission report on June 2 to summarize key federal, state and local developments affecting older adults and people with disabilities and to preview a new local initiative.
Federal and state overview: Dearman said the Administration for Community Living had a program‑level request of $3.1 billion—an increase of about $768 million (roughly 32%) above fiscal year 2021—focused on Older Americans Act programs, long‑term care services under Medi‑Cal, caregiver workforce investments and other supports. On the state level, Dearman highlighted May Revise proposals that would expand Medi‑Cal coverage for undocumented people aged 60 and older (including IHSS access), $3,000,000 to the California Department on Aging to shore up data and staffing for the…
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