Directory of Disability Resources Resources

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California statewide services and facilities for seniors, people with disabilities, and others who need assistance in taking care of themselves or handling daily chores.

Subcategories

• Bakersfield
• Disabilities Law
• Fresno
• Long Beach
• San Jose

Resources in This Category

• Ability Counts, Inc.

  http://www.abilitycounts.org/
  California Accredited Rehabilitation Facility, a tax exempt non-profit organization. Provides developmentally disabled adults with vocational training.

• AbilityFirst

  http://www.abilityfirst.org/
  Non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Programs, resources, events, highlights, and donation information.

• Autism Society of California

  http://www.autismsocietyca.org/
  Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum. Board of directors, chapter and resource links.

• Braille and Talking Book Library

  http://www.library.ca.gov/services/btbl.html
  Lends braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print.

• Braille Institute

  http://www.brailleinstitute.org/
  A non profit organization that provides programs and services to educate about blindness, visually impaired and blind individuals and macular degeneration.

• California Association of State Hospital Parent Councils for the Retarded

  http://www.cashpcr.com/
  Lobbies to protect the rights of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled.

• California Department of Developmental Services

  http://www.dds.ca.gov/
  The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

• California Department of Education: Special Education Division

  http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
  Gives parents and teachers information about assistance that is available for the learning disabled. Includes lists of pending relevant legislation and issues.

• California Department of Rehabilitation

  http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
  Assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.

• California Family Resource Centers/Networks

  http://www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/FamilyResources.cfm
  Directory of centers that provide early intervention services to new parents.

• California Rehabilitation Association

  http://www.carehab.org/
  Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in California and representing rehabilitation professionals.

• California State Independent Living Council

  http://www.calsilc.org/
  Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities.

• California Supported Living Network

  http://www.supportedliving.com/
  Advocacy group for the systematic development and maintenance of quality supported living services so that persons with developmental disabilities have the option of living in their own homes. Events and information.

• Center for Accessible Technology

  http://www.cforat.org/
  Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities.

• Connections Referral Service

  http://carehomefinders.com/
  Information and referral to retirement, board and care, assisted living, nursing, long term care and Alzheimer's homes in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.

• Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.

  http://www.dredf.org/
  Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.

• Fiesta Educativa Inc.

  http://www.fiestaeducativa.org/
  An organization providing information, training and advocacy services to persons with disabilities and their families. Services are provided in English and Spanish.

• Learning Disabilities Association of California

  http://www.lda-ca.org/
  Helping children and adults with learning disabilities receive the appropriate services, accommodations, and programs to enable them to lead happy, productive lives.

• March of Dimes: California Chapter

  http://www.marchofdimes.org/california/
  A non-profit organization dedicated to preventing birth defects.

• Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center

  http://www.matrixparents.org/
  Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.

• OPARC

  http://www.oparc.org/
  Job and housing assistance for disabled adults.

• Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements

  http://sandygo.tripod.com/index.html
  Annotated links sorted by topic.

• Rolling Start

  http://rollingstart.com/
  Provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Classes, services, newsletter, and consumer profiles.

• Special Camp for Special Kids

  http://www.specialcamp.org/
  A summer day camp for disabled youth which links them with volunteer counselors one-on-one.

• Through the Looking Glass

  http://www.lookingglass.org/
  Provides information, services and training regarding families in which a parent or a child has a disability.

• UCLA Intervention Program

  http://www.uclainterventionprogram.org/
  Provides intervention services to children with special needs.

• Willie Ross Foundation

  http://www.willierossfoundation.org/
  Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults.

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