by Mary | Aug 20, 2025 | ihss blog, news, unfair policies
At this week’s Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors meeting, IHSS caregivers gathered to deliver a clear and urgent message: we need a living wage. One after another, caregivers stood before the Board to share their experiences—working full-time while still...
by Mary | Aug 20, 2025 | ihss blog, unfair policies
The Independent article spotlighted the broader wage crisis among IHSS workers, who are represented by UDW and are currently calling for a raise to $22/hour. County Supervisors acknowledged the importance of caregivers and the difficult conditions they face, while...
by Mary | Sep 30, 2024 | family, ihss blog
Welcome to Holland by Emily Perl Kingsley I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a child with a disability – to try to help people who have not shared that unique experience to understand it, to imagine how it would feel. It’s like...
by Mary | Sep 29, 2024 | aabout-magic, family, ihss blog
As a parent, you often hope you’ll have all the answers, or at least be able to find them. You know your child better than anyone else, and when something doesn’t seem right, you trust that doctors will find a solution. But what happens when no one can give you...
by Mary | Aug 3, 2024 | aabout-magic, family, ihss blog
The Medication List Managing my son’s medications has been one of the most critical aspects of our daily routine. Over the years, I’ve found that keeping a well-organized medication list is a lifesaver. I use Microsoft Word to create a detailed table for his...
by Mary | Jul 30, 2024 | ihss blog
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