Residents in Berkeley are strongly opposing recent cuts to the BRSD program, which offers transportation benefits to seniors and disabled individuals. Following a memo by city officials indicating unsustainability without benefit reductions, the Center for Independent Living has mobilized community members to voice their concerns. Advocacy groups argue that reductions contradict Berkeley's legacy of championing accessibility and inclusion. While the city maintains that overall funding remains unchanged, it stresses that adjusting benefits is necessary due to high demand. Alternative transportation programs for vulnerable populations exist but may not address all the needs of those impacted by the cuts.
"The cuts to transportation benefits for seniors and disabled individuals in Berkeley go against the city's rich history of supporting disability rights and accessibility."
"Demand for the BRSD program is high, but the city's decision to reduce benefits is presented as necessary for sustainability in the face of fiscal challenges."
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