Carol Leish 
On July 16, 2024, Carol Leish, MA & Dr. Maria Munguia accepted the proclamation that July is officially Disability Pride Month from the Ventura City Council. They received this for being on the Advisory Council for the Ventura County Human Service Agency/Area Agency on Aging. Even though the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed in … Read more
I’m proud to announce my recent appointment as the Consumer Position on the Aging and Disability Resource Connection Committee for the California Department of Aging. As a Consumer representative with a two-year term (July 1, 2024-June 30, 2026), I will represent consumers, providers, and advocates who commit to establishing a No Wrong Door System and … Read more
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA), also known as Proposition 63, is a major source of funding for mental health services across the state, including Ventura County. The spending of these tax revenues is divided between five distinct categories: 1) Community Services and Support; 2) Prevention and Early Intervention; 3) Innovation; 4) Capital facilities and … Read more
A Mid-Year Adjustment was completed for the current 3-year plan for the Mental Health Services Act. The plan outlines what Ventura County Behavioral Health plans to spend its Mental Health Services Act dollars on from 2023-2026. The mid-year adjustment was needed after a onetime payment was received from the state in August of 2023. To … Read more
I focus more on my capabilities than my disabilities. I say, ‘We are all more similar than different,’ since it is a message that resonated with VC Star columnist Martha Shapiro during our recent interview. In her article, with my input, Martha also highlighted how to interact with people with disabilities. I was honored to … Read more
Carol is Highlighted in Brain and Life for World Brain Day Carol recently responded to the Editor in Chief of Brain and Life, Orly Avitzur, MD, MBA, FAAN, when asked to share about living with a disability. They highlighted Carol (among others) in Brain & Life’s recent article about getting involved with World Brain Day … Read more