Scott Shepard

Director Avenues Supported Living Services

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@CAgovernor In every aspect of my work, we ask what worked and what didn’t work, and what could we do better. When will our leaders attempt to answer these questions?

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@GavinNewsom I urge you to sign AB 2423 to require the state to regularly update rate information for vital disability supports. Californians with disabilities, their families & direct support professionals deserve to thrive! #TheFutureIncludesUs https://t.co/ffCQiwVYzv

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

California's proposed budget cuts would leave many autistic young adults without a safety net https://t.co/WdqnZKPaJq

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

Avenues Cornhole Tournament May 13, 2023!

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

WORK IS FOR EVERYONE! Free May Webinar series focusing on promoting successful employment outcomes for youth & adults with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Translation sessions will be provided in ASL, Spanish, Armenian & Farsi. Register here:
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[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@Cal_DSA @CAgovernor Completely agree with CDSA! Here are Avenues SLS staff testimonials on the current hiring crisis we are facing when trying to hire Coaches to support our disability services: https://t.co/DJnJcyhCnl
@CAgovernor @toniatkins @Rendon63rd we need support NOW!

[California Disability Services Association (CDSA) @Cal_DSA]

The Legislature passed a budget that helps staffing in disability services and regional centers. Now they will work with the Governor on the details. Take 2 minutes and 1 click to tell @CAgovernor that Californians with disabilities need this support NOW! https://t.co/l6iMe2N2RS

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@suzettemartinez 100 days after @GavinNewsom @Rendon63rd @toniatkins agreed gas tax relief is needed, our dedicated staff still have NO RELIEF but continue to drive those with I/DD to their jobs, appts, etc. Thanks to our staff/hoping CA Leg & Gov will do something. @ScottWilkCA @suzettemartinez

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

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[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@ShannonGroveCA @GavinNewsom Our dedicated workers at non-profit @avenuessls need gas tax relieve now to transport people with developmental disabilities to their jobs, Dr appts, and other essential activities!

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

.@GavinNewsom @scottwilkca @suzettemartinez Please support a budget plan NOW that addresses the acute disability workforce crisis by accelerating the 5-year funding plan by one year! It's URGENT! #TheFutureIncludesUs https://t.co/GbUghhexyj

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

IHSS and Avenues SLS staff who use their personal vehicles to transport people with disabilities to their Dr. appts, jobs, shopping, etc., need immediate relief from the CA gas tax! Please get something done!

[Avenues SLS, Inc. @avenuessls]

Our dedicated staff need gas tax relief! @CAgovernor @toniatkins @ScottWilkCA @Rendon63rd @GavinNewsom @suzettemartinez

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

As a non-profit supporting CA's with disabilities, our staff who use their cars to transport people they support need immediate relief from CA gas taxes!

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

In addition to refusing to suspend the upcoming gas tax increase, CA legislators have voted repeatedly against plans to suspend the entirety of the state gas tax and reduce costs by 50 cents per gallon. Other states have passed bipartisan gas tax suspensions

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

In addition to refusing to suspend the upcoming gas tax increase, CA legislators have voted repeatedly against plans to suspend the entirety of the state gas tax and reduce costs by 50 cents per gallon. Other states have passed bipartisan gas tax suspensions

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

@CSLN5Ps This seems to apply only to In-Home Care workers in Facilities. I have received no notification as an In-Home-Support-Services worker in LA County that this applies to people supporting folks in their own homes

[Avenues SLS, Inc. @avenuessls]

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[CCLN @CCLN5Ps]

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[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

Racial disparities, systemic inequities & severe staffing shortages hurt people with developmental disabilities. @calegislature must pass emergency incentive pay for support professionals and pass the PAVE Pilot Project. #WhatAboutUs https://t.co/cuGwrOYaZc via @CSLN5Ps

[Scott Shepard @Shepard6Scott]

Eliminating People With Down Syndrome Deprives Our Society Of Love https://t.co/BK6FiRWnpM