- AbilityFirst
Non-profit organization serving adults and children with disabilities. Programs, resources, events, highlights, and donation information.
http://www.abilityfirst.org/
- Braille and Talking Book Library
Lends braille, cassette and talking books, magazines and playback equipment to northern Californians unable to read conventional print.
http://www.library.ca.gov/html/pubser05.cfm
- Braille Institute
A non profit organization that provides programs and services to educate about blindness, visually impaired and blind individuals and macular degeneration.
http://www.brailleinstitute.org/
- California Department of Rehabilitation
Assist Californians with disabilities in obtaining and retaining employment and maximizing their ability to live independently in their communities.
http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
- California Rehabilitation Organizations
Advocates for the rights of people with disabilities in California and for creation professional licensure of rehabiltion specialist by the state.
http://www.carehab.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.
http://www.supportedliving.com/
- 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.
http://carehomefinders.com
- Disability Benefits 101
Covers California's disability benefits and helps workers, job seekers, and service providers understand the connections between work and benefits.
http://www.disabilitybenefits101.org
- 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.
http://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.
http://www.calnursinghomes.org/
- Hand In Hand Family & Child Development Center
Provides speech/language services, physical therapy, counseling and other services for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida, developmental disorders.
http://www.handinhandonline.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.
http://www.hope4hearing.org/
- Independent Living Centers
Listing which includes email addresses and contact information.
http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/ils/default.htm
- L.A. Bridges Theatre Company of the Deaf
Aims 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.
http://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.
http://www.ldaca.org/
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