CALIF System Watch Action Team

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Don’t let transportation costs get in the way of your summer adventures.

Metro and LADOT are offering up to $1,800 a year to help you get around LA!

Sign up for the Mobility Wallet today: metro.net/mobilitywallet1

No permita que los costos de transporte interfieran con sus aventuras de verano.

¡Metro y LADOT ofrecen hasta $1,800 al año para ayudarte a moverte por Los Ángeles!
Regístrese hoy para la Billetera de Movilidad (Mobility Wallet): metro.net/mobilitywallet1

The Access Virtual Community Meeting will take place online using Zoom.

For more information and to access the event, please visit Access’ website at accessla.org and scroll down to the News and Access Events section on the left side of the page. You can then click on the Community Meeting link. If you prefer calling in, please dial the toll-free number at 877.853.5247 and enter Webinar ID: 837 1329 7884 at the time of the event.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during the meeting. When using Zoom, click on the raise hand feature to be called upon. If calling in, Dial *9 to raise your hand.

This includes info on Mertro’s role in City of LA bus shelter upgrades

Rolling out new bus stops Discover how the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) will enhance public transit in Los Angeles with 3,000 new bus shelters, featuring real-time arrival info, shade, and lighting.

Applications for Mobility Wallet Phase II Pilot Are Open
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Applications for Metro's Mobility Wallet Phase II pilot program are open until August. Participants in Phase II can receive up to $1,800 to spend with the Mobility Wallet, a prepaid debit card that recipients can use for various transportation services, including transit, taxis, ride shares, intercity bus and rail, shared scooters and bikes, and purchases at bike shops.
To qualify:

You must be at least 18 years old.
You must live in the Los Angeles County
You must not have previously participated in Phase I of the pilot
You must meet the program’s household annual income requirement, which is based on the LIFE (Low Income Fare is Easy) program

Eligible participants will be randomly selected. Detail at metro.net/mobilitywallet1. For more information or questions, email [email protected].

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Your Civil Rights The Civil Rights Section of DPSS protects your Civil Rights. The Civil Rights Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are laws that protect you from discrimination when accessing public assistance programs including, cash assistance, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, In-Home Supportive Servi...

Go more places for less money with the Mobility Wallet, launching this summer! You can get up to $1,800 for a year to pay for transportation expenses.
The Mobility Wallet card can be used on Metro Bus and Rail, Metro Micro, Bikeshare, Metrolink, scooters, Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, rideshare, and even bikes!
Participation is limited. Apply today at metro.net/mobilitywallet1
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¡Ve a más lugares por menos dinero con la Billetera de Movilidad, que se lanzará este verano! Puedes obtener hasta $1,800 por año para pagar los gastos de transporte. La tarjeta Billetera de Movilidad se puede usar en autobuses y carriles de Metro, Metro Micro, bicicleta compartida, Metrolink, scooters, Greyhound, Amtrak, FlixBus, servicios de transporte compartido y hasta bicicletas. La participación es limitada. Aplica hoy en metro.net/mobilitywallet1

The Secretary of State maintains the Advance Health Care Directive Registry which allows a person who has executed an advance health care directive to register information regarding the directive with the Secretary of State. This information is made available upon request to the registrant's health care provider, public guardian, or legal representative. https://www.sos.ca.gov/registries/advance-health-care-directive-registry/

To honor Disability Pride Month the city of Long Beach raised the Disability Pride flag. Our very own Kim Voung spoke at this event.

Long Beach holds inaugural flag raising ceremony for Disability Pride flag at City Hall Long Beach leaders, staffers and community members gathered at the Civic Center Plaza on Monday, July 8, to raise the Disability Pride flag.

A Message from the Department of Human Resources, Workplace and Community Programs Division:
Countywide Wellness Challenge event of 2024, Journey to Better Health!

The event will focus on adopting preventative care practices to help reduce the risk of chronic conditions.

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LEARN THE IMPORTANT SIGNS OF HEAT STROKE AND EXHAUSTION
A heat wave is expected to hit Los Angeles this week with temperatures forecasted to reach over 100 degrees in some areas. Extreme heat is one of the most common health hazards during this time of year. Follow these helpful tips to keep yourself, loved ones, and pets safe. Learn more at Heat Relief 4 LA.

Heat Relief 4 LA Visit the post for more.

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LA cooling centers 'Augmented’ centers will open for the holiday

The first national long-term study about cancer among Asian Americans has been launched to investigate health disparities among ethnic groups and uncover risk factors. If you would like to help discover cancer risks among Asians, please check out this link.
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Massive AAPI Cancer Study SoCal enrollees sought by Cedars-Sinai and UCI

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks/who-is-eligible

Who is Eligible? Children who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through a school meal application or an Alternative Income Form, or get CalFresh, CalWORKs, or Medi-Cal, are automatically enrolled. You don't need to do anything to sign up.

A good opportunity to free equipment if you qualify.

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Do you have outstanding fees related to a parking ticket?

You could be eligible for a program to create a payment plan for your parking ticket or even reduce the fees!

As part of AB 1151, cities can now establish payment plans and reduce fees for parking tickets.

Learn more about the program below and apply to see if you can get your parking ticket fees reduced!

Ability To Pay

With the warm weather coming upon us, it's important to learn more about the symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion. Please stay safe!

Join in on the fun and learn something at the same time!
If you plan on attending, please let us know so we can be sure to have enough food for everyone.
CONTACT:

[email protected]
(213) 282-9021

GET DISCOUNTED RIDES WITH METROLINK’S LOW-INCOME FARE DISCOUNT PROGRAM
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Metrolink’s Mobility-4-All Program is offering Metrolink tickets for free transfers on participating transit agency services in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura Counties. Tickets are only available for purchase from Metrolink ticket machines. Learn more at Mobility-4-All.

Mobility-4-All Metrolink offers a special Reduced Fare Discount program for low-income individuals to travel for half price with an eligible California EBT card.

People are experiencing a great deal of anxiety in using LA Metro right now. Here is a way to get help more quickly.

LA Metro Transit Watch app - LA Metro Los Angeles

LA Metro Transit Watch app - LA Metro The new LA Metro Transit Watch app is a quick, easy and anonymous way for you to directly connect to Metro Security anytime.

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Image: Yellow background with two red alarm icons. Text: "Budget Emergency Rally. Governor Newsom is trying to cut critical services for undocumented people, people with disabilities, and older adults. Join us to fight back!
Governor Newsom: Hands Off Our Home Care! Thursday, June 6 11am 300 Spring St, DTLA tinyurl.com/NoBudgetCutsRallyLA"
Logos: California Immigrant Policy Center, Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network, Pilipino Workers Center, CALIF, California Domestic Workers Coalition, Health Access.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently finalized three Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules that will reduce barriers and expand access to SSI.
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The three rules make changes in the definition of a “public assistance” household, end the practice of counting food from certain sources as income, and expand the rental subsidy rule. All three rules will go into effect on September 30, 2024.

Regulatory Changes to In-Kind Support Rules Expand Access to SSI - Justice in Aging The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently finalized three Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rules that will reduce barriers and expand access to SSI.

Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder Meeting
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On May 14, from 1 to 3 p.m., DHCS will host the Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles stakeholder meeting. DHCS will share updates and information about new and upcoming activities. The meeting also provides dental stakeholders with a forum to share input with the Medi-Cal Dental team that can help improve the delivery of oral health care services. Meeting information will be posted on the DHCS Medi-Cal Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder Meetings webpage. Additional materials will be posted on the webpage prior to the meeting or as soon as they become available. Please email your questions to [email protected].

Dental Los Angeles Stakeholder Meetings Department of Health Care Services

Join the Disability Organizers Forum on Thursday, May 23, 1-2:30 pm PDT / 4-5:30 pm EDT, for the next in our Olmstead series. Five experienced and insightful organizers will talk about the fight for housing to ensure that disabled people can live in the community. Register at:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvcOGqqDIpHNAfHKSKONvFxotM2lH7FwRm #/registration

GAME NIGHT

Tuesday, 5/21/24, 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm
CALIF Office, 634 S. Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Please register here: https://forms.gle/rk8uvsa5d81ap6sw9

Don't forget FREE movie screening THURSDAY NIGHT
All are welcome.

Do you need low cost internet? Do you live in East or South LA?
If your answer is YES, then click on the link below.

LA County To Offer $25 Internet Plans For Low-Income Households In East And South LA - NewsBreak Residents could start getting connected as soon as this fall.

FREE Utility Bill Relief!
You might be eligible for a FREE one-time grant of either $100 or $200 to help pay your natural gas bill.

The $200 relief is for eligible applicants who are either 55+ or have an older adult in their households who is 55+.

Utility Assistance Program GAF Agencies | SoCalGas Please select a local agency from the map or the county list below. Mention the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF) when speaking to an agent. Agencies are experiencing extremely high call volumes due to the overwhelming response to the program. If you are unable to get through, please try back on a different...