QuickLinks
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Birth to Five Organizations
FRC Network of CA: http://www.dds.ca.gov/
FRC Network of CA (To find your local FRC click here): www.frcnca.org
FRC Network of Los Angeles County (New Home Page): www.FamilyResourceNetworkLAC.
IDA:
Well Baby Center: www.WellBabyCenter.org
Ages and Stages:
Mommy and Me Resources
http://www.GymboreeClasses.com/index.jsp
Disability Specific Resources
ADD & ADHD
CHADD West L.A. Chapter: www.CHADD.org
National Resource Center on AD/HD: www.help4adhd.org
Autism
Autism Society of America (ASA) – L.A. Chapter: www.asa-la.org
Autism Society of America (National): www.autism-society.org/site/
Autism Speaks: www.AutismSpeaks.org
Talk About Curing Autism (TACA): www.TacaNow.org
Blind and Vision Impaired
California Deaf-Blind Services: www.cadbs.org
Blind Children’s Center: www.blindchildrenscenter.org
Junior Blind of America: http://www.juniorblind.org/
Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy: www.ucp.org
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
California Deaf-Blind Services: www.cadbs.org
House Ear Institute: www.hei.org
Impact Families: www.impactfamilies.org/
John Tracy Clinic: www.johntracyclinic.org/
GLAD: Greater Los Angeles Agency on Deafness Inc: www.gladinc.org/
Down syndrome
Association for Down Syndrome (NADS): www.nads.org
Down syndrome Association of L.A.: www.dsala.org
Club 21 Learning and Resource Center: www.clubtwentyone.org/
National Down syndrome congerss: www.ndsc.org
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Foundation: www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
Intellectually Disabled/Challenged – Mental Retardation
The ARC: www.TheARC.org
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America: www.LDAnatl.org
LDA Los Angeles: www.lalda.org
Rare Disorder
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD): http://www.rarediseases.org/
Parent Resources
CALTASH: http://www.tash.org/chapters/
Connections for Children – Westside L.A. Area clearinghouse of childcare/preschools: http://www.cfc-ca.org/about/
Crystal Stairs, Inc. – L.A. Area clearinghouse of childcare/preschools: http://www.crystalstairs.org/
Disability Resources on the Internet: http://www.
EDSI – Early Development Screening & Intervention (UCLA): http://www.healthychild.ucla.
EmpowerTech (Assistive Technology classes & evaluations): www.EmpowerTech.org
Exceptional Children’s Foundation: www.ecf.net/home
Exceptional Children’s Magazine (for parents of children with special needs): www.EParent.com
Independent Living Centers: http://www.ilusa.com/links/
NECTAC -Website: National Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center: NECTAC
Partners in Policymaking: www.partnersinpolicymaking.
SPA 5 – Service Planning Area 5 (through Children’s Planning Council): SPA5
Special Needs Network, Inc: www.specialneedsnetwork.net/
Special Needs Online Bookstore: www.SpecialNeeds.com
The Father’s Network: www.fathersnetwork.org/page.
The Sibling Support Network: www.siblingsupport.org/
Find Moms near you: www.meetup.com
MedicAlert Jewlery (Bracelets and necklaces): http://www.medicalert.org/shop/shopHome.htm?selected=MedicAlert+Jewelry
Disability Rights of California - formerly known as ‘Protection & Advocacy, Inc.’ -PAI: Disability Rights of California,
Special Education Rights Manual: Special Education Rights & Responsibilities Manual
Lanterman Rights & Responsibilities: www.disabilityrightsca.org/
Top Ten Most Important Publications: Most Requested Publications
NICHCY– National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities: www.Nichcy.org
How to Write a Letter to School District: Template Letters
TASK Team of Advocates for Special Kids: www.TaskCA.org
FVCA-Family Voices of California: http://www.familyvoicesofca.
Partners in Policymaking: www.partnersinpolicymaking.
Wrightslaw-Special Education Law: www.wrightslaw.com
DREDF - Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund: www.dredf.org/
Area Board 10: http://www.areaboard10.org/index.asp
Laws You Should Know
ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: http://www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm
IDEA: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: http://idea.ed.gov (Quick Summary): http://www.help4adhd.org/en/
Special Education & the Individualized Education Program: http://www.ed.gov/parents/
AB3632 - Mental Health Services Through School: http://www.disabilityrightsca.org/pubs/F01201.pdf
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973: http://www.ed.gov/about/
No Child Left Behind: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/
Lanterman Act (Created and governs the state’s 21 Regional Centers): http://www.dds.ca.gov/ConsumerCorner/docs/LA_Guide.pdf
Advocacy Agencies:
Learning Rights Law Center: www.learningrights.org/
Education Advocacy Project: www.
People First of California: www.peoplefirstca.org/index.
Office of Client's Rights Advocacy (OCRA): http://www.pai-ca.org/ocra/
Independent Living Centers:
Westside Center for Independent Living: www.wcil.org/index.html
CFILC – California Foundation for Independent Living Centers: www.cfilc.org
CALIF – Communities Actively Living Independent & Free: http://www.calif-ilc.org/
Systems Serving People with Disabilities
California Department of Education (CDE)
CDE Home Page: www.cde.ca.gov
Special Education Link: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
SELPA – Special Education Local Area Plan: http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/se/
Adult Services
California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) : http://www.rehab.cahwnet.gov/
We Include: http://www.weinclude.ca.gov/
Regional Centers (RC’s)
Home Page: Regional Centers
Early Start of California (Birth to 3 Program) – Early Start
Department of Developmental Services – (overseas regional centers): DDS
California Department of Social Services – (overseas DDS): CDSS.
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Home Page: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
Health and Medical Resources
Medi-Cal Home Page: www.dhs.ca.gov/mcs/medi-
Healthy Families: http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.
Family Voices of California: FVCA
Los Angeles County Health Services: http://www.ladhs.org/wps/portal/
Where to go for help with Medical Billing Inquieries
Medi-Cal:
Contact the Health Consumer Alliance at www.healthconsumer.org
Medicare:
Contact the California Department of Aging's Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) at www.aging.ca.gov
HMOs:
Contact the California Department of Managed Health Care at www.healthhelp.ca.gov
PPOs:
Contact the California Department of Insurance at www.insurance.ca.gov
Providers:
Contact the Medical Board of California at www.medbd.ca.gov
Health Professionals
Speech Therapists
Main Site www.asha.org - Find a Professional Near You: http://www.asha.org/proserv/
Physical Therapists
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/default.aspx
Occupational Therapists
www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/default.aspx
Locate a certified SI OT in your area www.wpspublish.com
Behavioral Therapists/ Mental Health
Department of Mental Health: www.dmh.lacounty.gov
Psychologist and Behaviorist www.apa.org
Finding Therapists: www.bbs.ca.gov/consumer
In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
Home Page: http://www.dds.ca.gov/
Mental Health Resources
Deprtment of Mental Health (DMH): http://mentalhealth.samhsa.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: http://www.nami.org/
California Children Services (CCS)
Home Page: http://www.dhs.ca.gov/pcfh/
Recreation
AYSO VIP Soccer: http://soccer.org/Programs/
Boy Scouts of America: http://www.scouting.org
Broadway Gymnastics: http://www.broadwaygym.com/
Challenger Little League: http://www.littleleague.org/
Education & Enrichment.com: www.EducationAndEnrichment.com
Find your local YMCA: www.ymca.net
Find your local Boys and Girls Club: http://www.bgca.org/clubs/
Girl Scouts of the USA: http://www.girlscouts.org
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy: http://www.lennykswim.com/
Prime Time Games: http://teamprimetime.org/
Shane’s Inspiration: http://shanesinspiration.org/
Southbay Aquatics: http://www.southbayaquatics.com/
Southern California Equestrian Directory: http://www.socalequine.com/
Special Olympics Southern California: www.sosc.org
Surfer’s Healing: www.surfershealing.org
U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center: http://www.usarc.org/
National Resources
CDC - Center for Disease Control: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities: http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/dd/
Disability Statistics Center: http://www.dsc.ucsf.edu/main.
HUD: Housing and Urban Development-Housing for People with Disabilities: http://www.hud.gov/groups/
NCD - National Council on Disability: www.ncd.gov
National Foundation of Dentistry for the Handicapped: http://nfdh.org/joomla_nfdh/content/view/171/232/
President's Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division, Disability Rights Section: http://www.ada.gov/cguide.htm
Generic Basic Needs
2-1-1 Directory Services: Statewide: http://www.ca.gov/
Benefits Check Up: www.benefitscheckup.org
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: http://www.cpedv.org/crisis_
Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program: www.ddtp.org
CA Department of Child Support Services: http://www.childsup.ca.gov/default.aspx
CA Department of Public Social Services: http://www.ladpss.org/
Feeding America: feedingamerica.org
Healthy City: http://www.healthycity.org/c/
New Eyes for the Needy: http://www.neweyesfortheneedy.
Lifeline Support: http://www.lifelinesupport.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Rebates and Programs: http://www.ladwp.com/ladwp/areaHomeIndex.jsp?contentId=LADWP_REBATES_SCID
Los Angeles County Helps: http://lacountyhelps.org/
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): http://www.acf.hhs.gov/
National Center of Victims of Crime: http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.
National Domestic Violence Hotline: www.ndvh.org
National Family Caregivers Association: www.nfcacares.org
Rainbow Resource Directories: www.resourcedirectory.com
Section 8 Rental Voucher Program: www.hud.gov/progdesc/voucher.
Southern California Gas Company Assistance Program: http://www.socalgas.com/residential/assistance/
Venice Family Clinic: www.venicefamilyclinic.org
Online Newsletters and Updates
California Disability Community Action Network – Marty Omoto: www.cdcan.us
Association of University Centers on Disabilities: http://www.aucd.org/template/
Education Week on the Web: http://www.edweek.org/ew/
Disability is Natural: http://www.disabilityisnatural.com/