Web Directory

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

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

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

» 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/

» 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/services/btbl.html

» CDCAN
   Provides information about current local and federal legislation, action alerts, conferences and conventions, self-determination and integration.
   http://www.cdcan.info/

» California Association of State Hospital Parent Councils for the Retarded
   Lobbies to protect the rights of the mentally retarded and developmentally disabled.
   http://www.cashpcr.com/

» 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.
   http://www.tash.org/chapters/caltash/

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

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

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

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

» California State Independent Living Council
   Maximizes options for independence for persons with disabilities.
   http://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.
   http://www.supportedliving.com/

» Center for Accessible Technology
   Resources and services on the use of computer technology for people with disabilities.
   http://www.cforat.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.
   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

» Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund Inc.
   Our mission is to secure and advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
   http://www.dredf.org/

» Family Village -- California Resources
   Information, resources, communication opportunities for persons with disabilities.
   http://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.
   http://www.fiestaeducativa.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/ilclist.htm

» 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/

» March of Dimes: California Chapter
   A non-profit organization dedicated to preventing birth defects.
   http://www.marchofdimes.com/california/

» Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center
   Provides services to families primarily in Marin, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano counties.
   http://www.matrixparents.org/

» NICHCY California State Sheet
   Contact information for disability resources.
   http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=CA

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

» Protection & Advocacy, Inc.
   Provides advocacy services for people with disabilities. Offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego.
   http://www.pai-ca.org/

» Resources for Californians and Others with Physical Disabilities or Disfigurements
   Annotated links sorted by topic.
   http://sandygo.tripod.com/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.
   http://rollingstart.com/

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

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

» Willie Ross Foundation for the Developmentally Disabled
   Enhances the quality of life for non-verbal, deaf, and developmentally disabled adults.
   http://www.willieross.org/index.html