When The Safety Net Disappears – Pushing Limits – March 27, 2026

About this episode

Kevin The Cap discusses his experience navigating California's disability services after surviving a stroke.

What do you do when the hardest part of surviving a stroke isn’t the recovery—but navigating the bureaucratic systems in place meant to help you? Every year, thousands of Californians rely on IHSS and the Department of Rehabilitation to survive, work, and live independently—but what happens when the system meant to help becomes another barrier? Kevin The Cap This week on Pushing Limits, we talk with magician Kevin The Cap, who survived a stroke and suddenly found himself navigating California’s disability services for the first time. From delayed and suspect support to meeting countless higher-ups, Kevin shares what it’s really like to depend on IHSS and DOR when the safety net doesn’t quite catch you. And just like magic, he offers practical solutions for how these programs could better serve the people who rely on them. Tune in this Friday—because this is one magic act where the disappearing trick is the support you were promised. This program is hosted, produced, and edited by Dominick Trevethan. Editing assistance provided by Denny Daughters. Relevant Resources: Check out Kevin’s website! Sign Kevin’s petition to improve IHSS! Sign Kevin’s petition to improve the Department…

People in this episode

Host: Dominick Trevethan

Guest: Kevin The Cap

Topics covered

• disability services
• bureaucratic systems
• stroke recovery
• independent living
• California
• IHSS
• Department of Rehabilitation

Keywords

• stroke
• disability
• IHSS
• Department of Rehabilitation
• California
• bureaucracy
• support systems

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: IHSS, Department of Rehabilitation

Places: California

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