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- AbilityFirst - Non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Programs, resources, events, highlights, and donation information.
www.ccsoc.org
- Arts and Services for Disabled - Provides unique programming, education and therapy through the creative arts.
www.artsnservices.com
- Braille and Talking Book Library - Lends braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print.
ferguson.library.ca.gov/html/braille.html
- Braille Institute - A non profit organization that provides programs and services to educate about blindness, visually impaired and blind individuals and macular degeneration.
www.brailleinstitute.org/Home.html
- California Chapter of The Association for Persons with Severe Handicaps (CAL-TASH) - Advocacy for Californians with severe disabilities in education, employment, living, recreation and other community access issues through legislation, information and support of litigation.
www.caltash.gen.ca.us
- California Department of Developmental Services - The agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
www.dds.ca.gov
- California Department of Education, Special Education Division -
www.cde.ca.gov/spbranch/sed
- California Department of Rehabilitation - Mission: To assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov
- California Developmental Disabilities Netlink - Provides information about services and programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities in California.
www.npi.ucla.edu/uap/cddn
- California Family Resource Centers/Networks - Directory of centers that provide early intervention services to new parents.
www.dds.ca.gov/EarlyStart/main/ESFamResource.cfm
- California Parent Councils for the Retarded - Protecting the rights of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled.
www.cashpcr.org
- California Rehabilitation Organizations - Advocating for the rights of people with disabilities in California, as well as for professional licensure in our State.
www.carehab.org
- California Resources for Autism -
www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/californ.html
- California State Independent Living Council - Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities.
www.calsilc.org
- California Supported Living Network - 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.
www.supportedliving.com
- CDP - Provider of services to individuals with special needs throughout California.
www.nccdp.org
- Center for Accessible Technology - Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities.
www.cforat.org
- Center for Independent Living - A national leader in helping people with disabilities live independently and become productive, fully participating members of society.
www.cilberkeley.org
- CFILC Independent Living Centers Directory - Database of independent living centers in California. Basic address and contact data for all California Centers.
www.cfilc.org/directory/index.html
- Computer Access Center - Assists children and adults with disabilities in leading independent and productive lives by providing them access to enabling technology.
www.cac.org
- Connections Referral Service - 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.
carehomefinders.com
- Deaf Counseling, Advocacy and Referral Agency - Provides a comprehensive range of services to the deaf and hard-of-hearing people of the San Francisco Bay Area of California, including social services, information, referral and job services.
www.dcara.org
- Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc. - Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
www.dredf.org
- Family Village -- California Resources - Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/comm/california.html
- Fiesta Educativa Inc. - An organization providing information, training and advocacy services to persons with disabilities and their families. Services are provided in English and Spanish.
www.fiestaeducativa.org
- Fix California Nursing Homes Now - Advocacy group working for legislation related to staffing levels, nursing home standards, decent long-term care, and improved elder care. Activities and resources.
www.calnursinghomes.org
- Hope for Hearing Foundation - A non-profit organization dedicated to helping hearing impaired people through hearing loss workshops, lipreading classes, and grants for hearing and balance research.
www.hope4hearing.org/2001-summer-scholarship-awards.html
- In Unison - Independent and supported living services for developmentally disabled adults.
www.geocities.com/inunisonils
- Independent Living Centers - Listing which includes email addresses and contact information.
www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ils/default.htm
- Integrated Arts - Building an environment where people, with and without disabilities, collaborate to develop innovative ways of producing and enjoying art.
www.icomm.ca/iarts/index.html
- L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf - Our goal is to provide equal opportunities to all deaf and hard of hearing actors, as well as provide them with pertinent information and helpful educational information for succeeding in Hollywood.
members.aol.com/LABTCDeaf
- Learning Disabilities Association of California - Helping children and adults with learning disabilities receive the appropriate services, accommodations, and programs to enable them to lead happy, productive lives.
www.ldaca.org
- Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center - Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
www.matrixparents.org
- National Institute of Arts and Disabilities -
www.niadart.org
- NICHCY California State Sheet - Contact information for disability resources.
www.nichcy.org/stateshe/ca.htm
- OPARC - Job and housing assistance for disabled adults.
www.oparc.org
- Parents Helping Parents - Helping children with special needs receive the love, hope, respect and services they need to achieve their full potential by strengthening their families and the professionals who serve them.
www.php.com
- Physically Challenged Exercise Center - Daly City - Provides parking, specialized weight lifting equipment and other accessible equipment for persons in wheel chairs.
specialgym.com
- Protection & Advocacy, Inc. - Provides advocacy services for people with disablilites. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
www.pai-ca.org
- Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements - Annotated links sorted by topic.
members.tripod.com/~sandygo/index.html
- Rolling Start - Provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in San Bernardino, Inyo, and Mono Counties. Classes, services, newsletter, and consumer profiles.
rollingstart.com
- Special Camp for Special Kids - A summer day camp for disabled youth which links them with volunteer counselors one-on-one.
www.smes.org/specialcamp
- Technical Assistance and Support Services - Provides residential and support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
home.earthlink.net/~michaeldyer
- Through the Looking Glass - Provides information, services and training regarding families in which a parent or a child has a disability.
www.lookingglass.org
- UCLA Intervention Program - Provides intervention services to children with special needs.
www.bol.ucla.edu/~kloo/IP/Home.htm
- Willie Ross Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled - Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults.
www.willieross.org/index.html
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